The Household Cavalry

Yesterday, in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, members of C Squadron, Household Cavalry Regiment were presented with medals by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal following their recent operational tour to Kosovo.

Yesterday, in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, members of C Squadron, Household Cavalry Regiment were presented with medals by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal following their recent operational tour to Kosovo.

It is with much sadness that we must announce that Juno, a drum horse with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, has died. She had been taken ill recently but despite treatment, passed away on Monday morning.

Drum Horse Major Juno arrived at Hyde Park Barracks with her stable name “Willa Rose”. She took to her training with impeccable grace and patience. She became a trusted mount, be it either riding on the streets of London or the fields in Norfolk. After successfully completing her training, Willa Rose became Drum Horse Juno after a naming ceremony from Her Majesty Queen Camilla. With her new name and rank, Juno became one of the most iconic horses on King’s Birthday Parade.

Her signature markings and her dappled coat made her look every part the treasured ceremonial mount. Upon her shoulders sat the silver drums that she carried with dignity and pride. She proudly strode along the Mall with the drums and bands around her and loved her job and her role deeply.

The small team that cared for Juno loved her whole heartedly. She was adored due to her calm nature under saddle and in the stable. Juno adored the fuss and attention she received by the lucky commuters that managed to give her a quick pat on their way to work.

A gentle giant that led the regiment on parade and has left an empty stable and a sadness in the hearts of all that knew her.

Photo credits: 1, Crown copyright 2, Crown copyright 3, Zoe Carmichael 4, Russell Sach 5, Georgina Preston

Snapshots behind the scenes with the Household Cavalry

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Developing our future leaders!

Troops from the HCR being tested on a recent NCO development cadre 💥

Trusted Guardians of the Monarch.

The Household Cavalry is a union of the two most senior regiments in the British Army; The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals. It is divided into the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and the Household Cavalry Regiment.

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment are the ceremonial face of the regiment, conducting mounted state and public duties in London. Their prestige and horsemanship takes them across the UK and the rest of the world on key international events, all whilst representing the Monarch and the Nation.

The Household Cavalry Regiment is the operational unit, providing an armoured reconnaissance capability. Their soldiers are first are foremost armoured reconnaissance experts but also specialise in other battle winning capabilities, including snipers, anti-tanks, remotely piloted air systems, and information activity.

After completing the Javelin Operator’s course, from The Household Cavalry will join the Anti-Tank Troop and put their new skills to practice in the real world, learning how to utilise the Javelin Anti-tank weapon.

Troops from the HCR clearing through an urban environment on a recent exercise. 💥