The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment is a cavalry regiment of the British Army tasked primarily with ceremonial duties. Part of the Household Division, it is classed as a regiment of guards, and car
A sentry of the Life Guards outside Horse Guards Parade
The Monarch's escort for the State Opening of Parliament is generally provided by the HCMR.
Major Tim Cooper, Director of Music of The Blues and Royals conducting the Mounted Band of The Blues and Royals
Hyde Park Barracks, London
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The Hyde Park Barracks are in Knightsbridge in the City of Westminster, on the southern edge of Hyde Park. They were often known as Knightsbridge Barracks and this name is still sometimes used informa
Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
…squadron for ceremonial duties in London. These two squadrons were grouped as the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. By 1991, this regiment was based at Knightsbridge Barracks (also known as Hyde Park Barracks [built between 1967 and 1970]), in Central London. The regiment continues to be based at the location. It consists…
Hyde Park Barracks seen from South Carriage Drive
Knightsbridge Barracks in 1959
Hyde Park Barracks Tower, designed by Sir Basil Spence
Semi-panorama north-east towards Hyde Park and the barracks