An Army farrier shoes a horse in preparation for the Royal wedding. The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May. The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud. Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place. Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties. Sgt Paul Randall RLC
When the newlywed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle travel through Windsor tomorrow (19 May 2018) the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide an escort. The world’s eyes will be on the horses as the royal wedding is broadcast globally — and final preparations are reaching fever pitch.
“It will be outstanding. It’s what Britain does best: flags, horses, armour, drums, music — and a castle,” says Corporal of Horse Frankie O’Leary, who will be part of the 26-strong travelling escort.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain.
Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day, whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Take a look at the final preparations taking place to ensure the impeccable standards for ceremonial duties are upheld in front of the world’s glare…
Musa Qala, named after a town in Afghanistan, is groomed
Musa Qala the horse named after a town in Afghanistan is groomed.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
The uniform of the Blues and Royals, Prince Harry’s old unit, is ready to be worn
The uniform of the Blues and Royals HRH Prince Harry's old unit is ready to be worn for the Royal wedding.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
Corporal of the Horse Brophy makes adjustments to a uniform
Corporal of the Horse Brophy makes adjustments to a uniform in preparation for the Royal wedding.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
Final tweaks: Corporal of the Horse and Master Tailor Adam Blackmore-Heal are put to work making sure all uniforms are up to scratch
Corporal of the Horse and Master Tailor Adam Blackmore-Heal makes adjustments to a uniform in preparation for the Royal wedding.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
Sweat and toil: Lance Corporal of the Horse Annetts explains that a pair of jack boots can take up to 30 hours to prepare
Lance Corporal of the Horse Annetts explains that a pair of jack boots can take up to thirty hours to prepare.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
Best foot forward: an Army farrier heats a horseshoe in the forge
An Army farrier heats a horseshoe in the forge.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
State trumpeters parade wearing their gold braided uniforms which they will be wearing in Windsor tomorrow
State trumpeters parade wearing their gold braided uniforms which they will be wearing for the Royal wedding in Windsor.
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will provide a travelling escort for the newly wed Prince Henry of Wales and his bride Ms Meghan Markle through Windsor on 19th May.
The event which will be broadcast live globally, will be a matter of huge pride and professional honour for the soldiers responsible and work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure they deliver a performance to make the nation and their brother officer proud.
Prince Harry joined The Blues and Royals in April 2006 and served with the Household Cavalry Regiment, serving operationally in the frontline in Afghanistan and rising to the rank of Captain. Several of those who trained and served with him will be supporting “Mr Wales” (as they knew him) on his wedding day whether riding in the escort or as staircase liners on the steps of St George’s Chapel where the marriage service will take place.
Today the world’s media got a glimpse behind the scenes at the regiment’s Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge. It helped them to understand the painstaking effort these soldiers go to to prepare their equipment and horses to an impeccable standard for ceremonial duties.
Sgt Paul Randall RLC
(Image credit: Sgt Paul Randall RLC)
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