About The Household Cavalry
Welcome to The Household Cavalry, the most senior regiment in the British Army, the leading experts in Strike and Ceremonial duties protecting The Monarch.
The Household Cavalry Description
With a proud tradition of over three centuries
service as a bodyguard to the Sovereign, and made
up of the British Army’s two most senior regiments,
the Household Cavalry sits at the very heart of the cultural and military heritage of Britain. The Regiment’s rich history stretches back
to 1660, from descendants of King Charles II’s Life
Guards and the Earl of Oxford’s ‘Blues’. Since then
it has forged a tradition, ethos and reputation for
excellence and professionalism, whether it is for
State Ceremonial duties, or the British Army's operational requirements.
Every Household Cavalry soldier is first and
foremost a fighting soldier, and uniquely in the
British Army, the Household Cavalry use their
qualities to excellent effect by combining their role
in armoured fighting vehicles with the mounted
State Ceremonial role. It is this flexibility that has
allowed us to remain at the forefront of the combat
operations of today, whilst still maintaining the
highest standards and strong traditions of the past.
Reviews
You've seen the beach ride from the ground, now see it from the air.
#trustedguardians #beachride #holkham
The Mounted Regiment was privileged to yesterday host the Tottenham Hotspur’s Ladies Football Club. Rather than just giving our usual tour, we decided to show them a short “day-in-the-life” of what it is really like at the regiment. We started with some light mucking out, followed by a hearty breakfast. The team was then shown the Queen’s Life Guard inspection, next was a tour of the various regimental departments, including the farriers, saddlers, and full dress store...and..., of course, a visit to the drum horses. Lastly, before enjoying a well-deserved lunch in the WOs’ and NCOs’ Mess, the Regiment’s Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor set out a variety of excellent command tasks in Hyde Park - these tasks are both a great team-building opportunity, and a lot of fun. A great time was had by both the soldiers involved and the wonderfully enthusiastic Spur’s ladies. Thanks for coming!
Tottenham Hotspur Ladies
#trustedguardians #hotspurs #football
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If you’re in London, why not head to Southbank and check out the Royal British Legions “Thank You” installation. A simple message to the WW1 generation. The back of the letters have been left blank so you can leave your own thank you messages.
#throwbackthursday to our time in Norfolk, watch the Blues & Royals charge down the beach, followed by our Regimental charge.
Note: This is a 360 video, so if watching from a computer, click and drag with the mouse. If watching from a phone, you can either hold and drag, or look around by moving your phone.
Happy Friday everyone! 🇬🇧
CO HCR, Lt Col Mark Berry took the time to visit his troops out in BATUS 🇨🇦. He reiterated the importance of delivering effective training by being a realistic and challenging enemy and congratulated them on there superb performance. Next image shows all the HCR troops who deployed on Ex Warriors Craft as OPFOR. The remainder are some shots from the OPFOR on the ground. @ British Army Training Unit Suffield
One way to stay cool in this weather...
The Riding Master decided to take High Tide for a quick jump whilst the outgoing, and incoming, Commanding Officers were having a quiet beer 🐎
After several weeks away at Regimental Training, in Norfolk, the Mounted Regiment has returned to its Queen’s Life Guard duties. Thank you to King’s Troop for holding the fort for us! @ Horse Guards
Take a look at this small video the BBC put together of our time at Regimental Training.
#TrustedGuardians #RegimentalTraining
Thank you to everyone who came along, and supported, our Open Day. Despite the heat, it was great to see a tremendous turn-out. As a little thank you, enjoy this 360 degree video of the Riding Master, Maj. Chambers, jumping over Lt.Col. Williams & Lt.Col. Gaselee.
Don't forget to scroll, and look around, as it is a 360 video.
#TrustedGuardians #ThatWasACloseOne
Open Day Information.
Just a reminder before tomorrow’s Mounted Regiment Open Day at Bodney Camp, Norfolk.
Gates Open at 10am and close at 5pm.
... Entry Costs (purchased on the gate): £5 Adult £2.50 Children (up to 16 years) & Concessions
Security: Bags are subject to a search on entry.
Dogs: Guide/Service dogs only. Please DO NOT bring, and leave, your dogs in your cars. There is no shade cover in the car park, thus would present a real safety concern for their welfare.
Parking: Signs will direct you to the gate to be used for car parking. If disabled parking is required, please inform the attendant at the gate.
Address: Bodney Camp Stanford Training Area Thetford Norfolk Nearest Postcode - IP25 6NX
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The Household Cavalry have a message for the England Football Team...
#Trustedguardians #WorldCup #ItsComingHome
Yesterday was the Mounted Regiment’s annual Officers & Troopers vs. the WOs and NCOs cricket match. The WOs and NCOs chased down a score of 173, set in 27 overs by the Officers, to win comfortably with 4 overs spare and 2 wickets left. Man of the match was CoH Sabatini, bowling out the Commanding Officer, Lt Col James Gaselee, and setting the highest score of 48. Other stand out performances were from Capt Mountain with another fine batting performance and effective bowling and from LCpl Van de Walt, who made the catch of the game from close range with one hand. The game was fantastic and hosted immaculately by Mundford Cricket Club.
#TrustedGuardians #Cricket
#FanfareFriday! Each week you can enjoy a different trumpet fanfare and begin to put names to the popular tunes we all hear at various parades throughout the year. This week, we bring you “Edinburgh”.
Exercise Warriors Craft. Elements of HCR are in BATUS Canada, to support the Battlegroup in delivering effective training by being a realistic and challenging enemy force know as OPFOR (Opposing Force). As OPFOR HCR will provide soldiers split into 4 ops boxes, one urban defence, one urban assault, a tank on tank and an armoured infantry bridge crossing serial.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @ British Army Training Unit Suffield
The Riding Staff completed their Puissance Competition today at Regimental Training. The competition involves a maximum of five rounds - opening round followed by four jump-offs, not against the clock. The first round consisted of four large single obstacles including the puissance wall. As riders were eliminated, the jumps became higher! The competition ended with CoH Glass taking first place, jumping the wall at a height of 1 metre 45 centimetres. Congratulations!
#TrustedGuardians #Puissance
Saddle up and experience this 360 video ride with our horses on Holkham Beach, in Norfolk. Thanks to the BBC News East of England for their help in making this. Best viewed in 'enlarge' mode.
You want a lifetime of friendship, support and comradery, this is the place to be. I PROUDLY served with the Household Cavalry and still believe I am part of it although I am halfway around the world now. Once BRB always BRB The Brotherhood Holds Strong 💪🏽
Well for a start The Blues&Royals are number 1 �Those other's are OK I suppose �they do try �
My uncle Ron served as an original Blue before the amalgamation and (complimentary )Uncle Pete Wilson served as a state trumpeter and blew the last post at Churchill's funeral from the rafters at St Pauls. He retired as a Cpl/Major then there's me ! Dear Dad was abit put out as he thought I'd good 2nd Battalion Coldstream's as he served .
Well done guys - you looked absolutely superb , you have made the whole of Great Britain proud ! ����
Well Done!
We went by coach from Derby and it took us 3hrs when we arrived we where greeted at the gaurd room very efficiently and taken to the museum and introduced to our guides from there we toured the Farriers work shop and where spoken to by the Farrier and it was very interesting and then toured the stables met the house's and there Troopers that handled them then we had lunch that was very good then we toured the the work shops and explaned about the armed veircals back in the museum Pete gave the history of regiment and it was fascinating he was a very knowledgeable person also the guides that acompanyed us. This is something that should not be missed.
This is a gem of a museum. Filled with everything from uniforms to Faberge. It was lovely to have the actual members present to interact with. There was a unique peak into the stables. Would highly recommend this museum and it is a great price.
Thank you on behalf of St John Ambulance in Shropshire for allowing us to meet you and take photos of our mascot 'Bertie Badger' with you at this years Shrewsbury Flower Show, he loved it!!
I think you did too ...
Spent a good 8 years in the HCR. Good and bad, overall top class job with some top class people!
One of the best things we watched when we went to the Kent County show earlier this month. Xx
My husband spent 16 years of his life from boy to man with the HCR both armoured and ceremonial and I spent his last 4 years serving with them as his wife. The regiment has many great memories for us both and served him well. We both love to keep up to date even after 13 years away from the army life and still keep in touch with all 'the lads' and friends that we made over the years. Keep up the good work
My Dad was in Lifeguards. Unfortunately passed away (was in a coma for many years) whilst serving Rodney Stiff. I have very happy fond memories of him and visiting the horses. He is buried in Windsor not far from the bks.
Loved photographing them today a tick off my bucket list
It’s so lovely to see how well the horses are looked after and how much their riders love them! Always look absolutely incredible!! They do us all so proud
I loved my time in the Cavalry, I left in 1974 to come to Canada, but to this day, I miss it every single day.
I find the texture and camber of the slope leading into Combermere Barracks one of the finest pieces of construction in the Home Counties
Fond, fond memories as a young boy, stood very stock still posing for a photey between two Cavalrymen at a Tynwald Day Ceremony at Tynwald Day in Isle of Man at St Johns in early to mid 1970's in a composed scene my good Auntie, a, now third time retired Art Fine Painting and Leisure and Recreation College Lecturer photographed!
Saved my life, back in the day!
Heroes, one and all!
;)
Fascinating place to visit and observe! Thank you to Neil for showing me around and everyone who took time to talk to me about what they do. So much history and skilled workmanship. Very impressed, I have so much respect!
Excellent Performance. Everyone was very proud of you all. Looking splendid
Best 7 years of my army career spent with these boys in Windsor.
You want a lifetime of friendship, support and comradery, this is the place to be. I PROUDLY served with the Household Cavalry and still believe I am part of it although I am halfway around the world now. Once BRB always BRB The Brotherhood Holds Strong 💪🏽
Well for a start The Blues&Royals are number 1 �Those other's are OK I suppose �they do try �
My uncle Ron served as an original Blue before the amalgamation and (complimentary )Uncle Pete Wilson served as a state trumpeter and blew the last post at Churchill's funeral from the rafters at St Pauls. He retired as a Cpl/Major then there's me ! Dear Dad was abit put out as he thought I'd good 2nd Battalion Coldstream's as he served .
Well done guys - you looked absolutely superb , you have made the whole of Great Britain proud ! ����
Well Done!
We went by coach from Derby and it took us 3hrs when we arrived we where greeted at the gaurd room very efficiently and taken to the museum and introduced to our guides from there we toured the Farriers work shop and where spoken to by the Farrier and it was very interesting and then toured the stables met the house's and there Troopers that handled them then we had lunch that was very good then we toured the the work shops and explaned about the armed veircals back in the museum Pete gave the history of regiment and it was fascinating he was a very knowledgeable person also the guides that acompanyed us. This is something that should not be missed.
This is a gem of a museum. Filled with everything from uniforms to Faberge. It was lovely to have the actual members present to interact with. There was a unique peak into the stables. Would highly recommend this museum and it is a great price.
Thank you on behalf of St John Ambulance in Shropshire for allowing us to meet you and take photos of our mascot 'Bertie Badger' with you at this years Shrewsbury Flower Show, he loved it!!
I think you did too ...
Spent a good 8 years in the HCR. Good and bad, overall top class job with some top class people!
One of the best things we watched when we went to the Kent County show earlier this month. Xx
My husband spent 16 years of his life from boy to man with the HCR both armoured and ceremonial and I spent his last 4 years serving with them as his wife. The regiment has many great memories for us both and served him well. We both love to keep up to date even after 13 years away from the army life and still keep in touch with all 'the lads' and friends that we made over the years. Keep up the good work
My Dad was in Lifeguards. Unfortunately passed away (was in a coma for many years) whilst serving Rodney Stiff. I have very happy fond memories of him and visiting the horses. He is buried in Windsor not far from the bks.
Loved photographing them today a tick off my bucket list
It’s so lovely to see how well the horses are looked after and how much their riders love them! Always look absolutely incredible!! They do us all so proud
I loved my time in the Cavalry, I left in 1974 to come to Canada, but to this day, I miss it every single day.
I find the texture and camber of the slope leading into Combermere Barracks one of the finest pieces of construction in the Home Counties
Fond, fond memories as a young boy, stood very stock still posing for a photey between two Cavalrymen at a Tynwald Day Ceremony at Tynwald Day in Isle of Man at St Johns in early to mid 1970's in a composed scene my good Auntie, a, now third time retired Art Fine Painting and Leisure and Recreation College Lecturer photographed!
Saved my life, back in the day!
Heroes, one and all!
;)
Fascinating place to visit and observe! Thank you to Neil for showing me around and everyone who took time to talk to me about what they do. So much history and skilled workmanship. Very impressed, I have so much respect!
Excellent Performance. Everyone was very proud of you all. Looking splendid
Best 7 years of my army career spent with these boys in Windsor.
You want a lifetime of friendship, support and comradery, this is the place to be. I PROUDLY served with the Household Cavalry and still believe I am part of it although I am halfway around the world now. Once BRB always BRB The Brotherhood Holds Strong 💪🏽
Well for a start The Blues&Royals are number 1 �Those other's are OK I suppose �they do try �
My uncle Ron served as an original Blue before the amalgamation and (complimentary )Uncle Pete Wilson served as a state trumpeter and blew the last post at Churchill's funeral from the rafters at St Pauls. He retired as a Cpl/Major then there's me ! Dear Dad was abit put out as he thought I'd good 2nd Battalion Coldstream's as he served .
Well done guys - you looked absolutely superb , you have made the whole of Great Britain proud ! ����
Well Done!
We went by coach from Derby and it took us 3hrs when we arrived we where greeted at the gaurd room very efficiently and taken to the museum and introduced to our guides from there we toured the Farriers work shop and where spoken to by the Farrier and it was very interesting and then toured the stables met the house's and there Troopers that handled them then we had lunch that was very good then we toured the the work shops and explaned about the armed veircals back in the museum Pete gave the history of regiment and it was fascinating he was a very knowledgeable person also the guides that acompanyed us. This is something that should not be missed.
This is a gem of a museum. Filled with everything from uniforms to Faberge. It was lovely to have the actual members present to interact with. There was a unique peak into the stables. Would highly recommend this museum and it is a great price.
Thank you on behalf of St John Ambulance in Shropshire for allowing us to meet you and take photos of our mascot 'Bertie Badger' with you at this years Shrewsbury Flower Show, he loved it!!
I think you did too ...
Spent a good 8 years in the HCR. Good and bad, overall top class job with some top class people!
One of the best things we watched when we went to the Kent County show earlier this month. Xx
My husband spent 16 years of his life from boy to man with the HCR both armoured and ceremonial and I spent his last 4 years serving with them as his wife. The regiment has many great memories for us both and served him well. We both love to keep up to date even after 13 years away from the army life and still keep in touch with all 'the lads' and friends that we made over the years. Keep up the good work
My Dad was in Lifeguards. Unfortunately passed away (was in a coma for many years) whilst serving Rodney Stiff. I have very happy fond memories of him and visiting the horses. He is buried in Windsor not far from the bks.
Loved photographing them today a tick off my bucket list
It’s so lovely to see how well the horses are looked after and how much their riders love them! Always look absolutely incredible!! They do us all so proud
I loved my time in the Cavalry, I left in 1974 to come to Canada, but to this day, I miss it every single day.
I find the texture and camber of the slope leading into Combermere Barracks one of the finest pieces of construction in the Home Counties
Fond, fond memories as a young boy, stood very stock still posing for a photey between two Cavalrymen at a Tynwald Day Ceremony at Tynwald Day in Isle of Man at St Johns in early to mid 1970's in a composed scene my good Auntie, a, now third time retired Art Fine Painting and Leisure and Recreation College Lecturer photographed!
Saved my life, back in the day!
Heroes, one and all!
;)
Fascinating place to visit and observe! Thank you to Neil for showing me around and everyone who took time to talk to me about what they do. So much history and skilled workmanship. Very impressed, I have so much respect!
Excellent Performance. Everyone was very proud of you all. Looking splendid
Best 7 years of my army career spent with these boys in Windsor.