The Household Cavalry paid their respects to Britain’s war dead at the Cenotaph this morning as the country prepared to mark Armistice Day with the traditional two-minute silence. People have been encouraged to pause on their doorsteps or by windows for the traditional two minutes silence at 11am on Wednesday. Covid-19 related-restrictions on gatherings and … Read more
A Household Cavalry corporal is fighting for a £700,000 payout after claiming his career was wrecked when he was hit in the eye by a rubber bungee while putting up an army tent. Simon Harley, an NCO in the mounted regiment – which forms part of the Queen’s official bodyguard – says he was erecting … Read more
Around 200 horses have swapped their London stables for the freedom of the Leicestershire countryside while ceremonial duties are no longer taking place. The horses are usually based in Hyde Park in Knightsbridge and would normally be preparing for the Trooping of the Colour next month. Their other duties include the State Opening of Parliament, State … Read more