Horse Guards is a historic building in the City of Westminster, London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks an
Horse Guards viewed across Horse Guards Parade with the London Eye Ferris wheel in the background.
Old Horse Guards from St James's Park in 1749; painting by Canaletto.
His Last Return from Duty by James William Glass, depicting the Duke of Wellington leaving Horse Guards for the last time in 1852.
Horse Guards Clock, dating from 1756
The Household Cavalry is a corps of the Household Division that is made up of the two most senior regiments of the British Army – The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals. They have taken part in ever
Horse Guards (building)
…London, between Whitehall and Horse Guards Parade. It was built in the mid-18th century, replacing an earlier building, as a barracks and stables for the Household Cavalry. The current and previous buildings were, between the early 18th century and 1858, the main military headquarters for the British Empire. Horse Guards…
A Household Cavalry Jackal provides security at a temporary Vehicle Check Point (VCP) during Op HERRICK 13. The HCR has deployed to Afghanistan in CVR(T), Jackal and without vehicles at all.
The Life Guards of the Household Cavalry mounting the guard at Horse Guards
A lance corporal of the Blues and Royals in full dress, distinguished by basic aiguillettes and no shoulder cords
Farriers (with axes) bringing up the rear of the Sovereign's Escort in the Funeral Procession of Queen Elizabeth II (2022).