Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment is a ceremonial regiment of the British Army. It is classed as a regiment of guards, and carries out mounted (and some dismounted) ceremonial duties on State and Royal occasions. These include the provision of the Sovereign's Escort, most commonly seen at the present Queen's Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour) in June each year. Other occasions include those during State Visits by visiting Heads of State, or whenever required by the British monarch. The regiment also mounts the Queen's Life Guard at Horse Guards.

Related Topics:
British Army - Sovereign's Escort - Queen's Birthday Parade - Trooping the Colour - State Visits - Queen's Life Guard - Horse Guards

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It consists of one squadron from each regiment of the Household Cavalry, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals. This has been based (in various forms) at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, since 1795. This is three-quarters of a mile from Buckingham Palace, close enough for the officers and men of the Household Cavalry to be available to respond speedily to any emergency at the Palace.

Related Topics:
Squadron - Household Cavalry - Life Guards - Blues and Royals - Hyde Park Barracks - Knightsbridge - Buckingham Palace

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