Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are escorted by members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment during their carriage procession on the Long Walk as they head back towards Windsor Castle in Windsor, on May 19, 2018 after their wedding ceremony. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)
The eyes of the world were on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as the happy couple tied the knot at St George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Saturday (19 May 2018). All eyes, that is, except those belonging to equestrians.
Horse & Hound takes a look back at the best horsey moments from the royal wedding…
Well sat to the outrider on the sprightly Windsor Grey accompanying the newly-wed Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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2. The spell-binding Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
Eagle-eyed viewers may have recognised the gleaming horses from the musical ride at the Royal Windsor Horse Show the previous week.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: The Household Cavalry ride during the procession as Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Windsor Castle in the Ascot Landau carriage during a procession after getting married at St Georges Chapel on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George's Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle's Mother Doria Ragland. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
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3. The Household Cavalry… Again
Because you can never have too many photos of the Household Cavalry — and we’re still feeling mesmerised by that sparkly tack.
WINDSOR, ENGLAND - MAY 19: The Household Cavalry ride during the procession as Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex leave Windsor Castle in the Ascot Landau carriage during a procession after getting married at St Georges Chapel on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales marries Ms. Meghan Markle in a service at St George's Chapel inside the grounds of Windsor Castle. Among the guests were 2200 members of the public, the royal family and Ms. Markle's Mother Doria Ragland. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)
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4. The heroic police horses
Thames Valley Police’s mounted section were out and about, protecting the crowds and the happy couple, with the help of horses and officers from South Wales Police. We know they’re trained for the job, but staying calm with those patriotic crowds spilling onto every street in Windsor would push the calmest of horses to the limits.
It has been a great privilege to have played our part in keeping the public & the new Duke & Duchess of Sussex safe on their wedding day #RoyalWedding P5927 pic.twitter.com/tOlkiogjtKIt has been a great privilege to have played our part in keeping the public & the new Duke & Duchess of Sussex safe on their wedding day #RoyalWedding P5927 pic.twitter.com/tOlkiogjtK— TVP Mounted Section (@TVP_horses) May 20, 2018— TVP Mounted Section (@TVP_horses) May 20, 2018
5. Star rider spotting
Is that top British eventer Harry Meade accidentally photobombing George and Amal Clooney? (Answer: yes, it is)
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: Amal and George Clooney arrive at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Ian West - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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6. Talking of riders…
Zara Tindall makes a seamless transition from jodhpur-clad four-star eventer to glamorous wedding guest, accompanied by her husband Mike
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WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 19: MIke Tindall and Zara Tindall arrive at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle before the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Gareth Fuller - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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And the (equestrian) celeb-spotting didn’t stop there, with Olympic dressage rider Laura Tomlinson and her England polo-playing husband Mark…
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…Princess Anne…
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…polo player Nacho Figueras…
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And of course the ultimate equestrian hero: The Queen (who we imagine would have been keeping a keen eye on the equine stars of the day…)
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (L) talks with Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (R) as they leave after attending the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and US actress Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Alastair Grant / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR GRANT/AFP/Getty Images)
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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
