Household Cavalry

Household Cavalry to play key role in royal wedding

More than 250 members of the armed forces are to perform ceremonial duties at the wedding

From muddy monsters to fit for duty: cavalry horses given winter make-over

The soldiers face the ‘seemingly impossible task’ of grooming the cavalry horses to ‘sleek perfection’ after their winter holiday

Cavalry holds surprise 100th birthday party for Second World War veteran

Alf Lawes, who served with the Royal Horse Guards from 1939 to 1946, was presented with the Legion d'Honneur at his surprise party

The Queen gives army drum horse his new name

The 17.1hh Shire, formerly known as Big Red, has been in training for the role since joining the army in 2013

Meet Big Red: the Household Cavalry’s new drum horse

‘Household Cavalry drum horses carry the rank of major and as such are senior to all other animals of rank in the army’

‘Horrific incident’ after 21 army horses released from their field

The horses were involved in a number of collisions after they were let out on to a road

13 photos that have us longing to decamp to Holkham Beach

It's that time of year again, when photos of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment splashing through the sea in North Norfolk are splashed across the national newspapers — a sure-fire sign that summer has arrived

Double-decker stables and a hidden horse walker: is this Britain's most compact yard?

7 things you might not know about the Household Cavalry's annual trip to Norfolk

In The Queen's 90th birthday year, the Household Cavalry's diary has been fuller than usual, so its annual trip to Norfolk comes as a welcome break. But it's not all frolicking in the sea...

'We’ve certainly got a job on our hands': cavalry horse make-overs begin

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment’s horses have returned to their London Barracks following a winter holiday in the field

'Dirtiest horse in the British army' dies aged 30

Former Household Cavalry horse Sevastopol has died aged 30

Extra carrots for the horses: Christmas Day with the cavalry

It is work as usual for military mounted regiments on Christmas Day

Horses caught on camera: take a look at these stunning army photos

The winners of this year’s Army Photographic Competition were announced last week (28 October) at a ceremony held at The Royal Hospital Chelsea — with these striking equestrian photos taking centre stage

Future of Hyde Park Barracks in question

Speculation about the possible sale of the barracks in Knightsbridge could rise again as a decision is expected about heritage listing

Adopt a gentle giant, 19hh Digger joins charity scheme

Standing at over 19hh, Clydesdale Digger has been a huge hit with visitors

Household Cavalry makes a splash on training trip PICTURES

120 horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment took to the shore at Holkham Beach earlier this month

11 things you might not know about Household Cavalry horses

'Nimrod: A Cavalry Black from foal to retirement' is a new book published today, giving a unique insight into the life of Household Cavalry horses

Household Cavalry horses enjoy a trip to the seaside [PICS]

The Household Cavalry leaves London for a month to train in Norfolk by the sea

Charlotte Dujardin rides out with the Household Cavalry in Hyde Park

See pictures of world number one Charlotte Dujardin enjoying a ride around Hyde Park ahead of Olympia next week

Army horse who defied the IRA has been immortalized in bronze

A statue of Sefton, the Household Cavalry horse that suffered 34 wounds but survived the 1982 Hyde Park IRA bombing, has been unveiled