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
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
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
Hyde Park Barracks, London
…and this name is still sometimes used informally. The barracks are 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) from Buckingham Palace, enabling the officers and soldiers of the Household Cavalry to be available to respond speedily to any emergency at the Palace, practice drills at Horse Guards Parade or beyond and conduct other more ceremonial…
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).