Trusted Guardians of the monarch
The Household Cavalry is made up of the two most senior regiments in the British Army: The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals. It's divided into the Household Cavalry Regiment and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
FACTS & FIGURES
ACTIVE FROM
19 October 1992
ROLE
Armoured and ceremonial cavalry
SPECIALISM
Armoured reconnaissance and state ceremonial
our skills
The Household Cavalry has a longstanding reputation as an elite battlefield reconnaissance force. Its soldiers also act in a ceremonial capacity as the public face of the British Army, and as mounted escort to Her Majesty The Queen.
- Reconnaissance
- Guarding the monarch
- Crafting and repairing horse saddles
- Shoeing horses
- Tailoring
- Carrying out ceremonial duties
- Providing security at national events
- Battlefield duties
Exercise Iron Strike 2
The Household Cavalry is helping to develop exciting new armoured cavalry tactics.
Past Deployments:
- Operation Herrick (Afghanistan)
- Ex Ulu Rajah 17 (Brunei)
Our People
The soldiers of the Household Cavalry are custodians of a reputation built upon centuries of proud service. Whether they’re shoeing horses or guarding Her Majesty The Queen, the Household Cavalry work together with courage and humility.
Our Location
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment is based at Hyde Park Barracks in Central London, while the Household Cavalry Regiment resides at Ward Barracks, Bulford Camp in Wiltshire.
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Our Role
For more than 300 years, the soldiers of Household Cavalry have acted as the monarch’s trusted guardians, as well as being the public face of the British Army both at home and abroad.
The Household Cavalry has also earned a formidable reputation on the battlefield, having served in iconic conflicts from Waterloo to Afghanistan. At home, its duties have ranged from providing security for the 2012 Olympic Games in London to assisting flood victims.
Whether they’re riding a horse or driving an armoured vehicle, all Household Cavalry soldiers have one thing in common: excellence.
Past to Present
The Household Cavalry is one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, with roots dating back to 1660. Up until the beginning of World War II, it acted as a heavy cavalry unit. Today, it functions as an armoured reconnaissance regiment, as well as carrying out its ceremonial duties.
Our Locations
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Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
Address: Hyde Park barracks, Knightsbridge, London, SW7 1SE Contact: 0207 41 42501
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Household Cavalry Regiment
Address: Ward Barracks, Bulford Camp, SP4 9NY