Household Cavalry
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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
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).
Life Guards (United Kingdom)
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The Life Guards is the most senior regiment of the British Army and part of the Household Cavalry, along with The Blues and Royals.
Household Cavalry
…The Household Cavalry (HCAV) 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 (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). They have taken part in every major conflict since 1660. These regiments are divided…
Cap badge of the regiment
Regimental troops parading on The Mall, 1938
Regimental troops parading on The Mall, 1985
Regimental soldiers (left) at Lancaster House, 2010