Horse Guards originally formed the entrance to the Palace of Whitehall and later St James’s Palace; for that reason it is still ceremonially defended by the King’s Life Guard. What do the Horse Guards do? Horse Guards Parade, is a Read more…
bear fur. The hats are known as bearskins because — you guessed it — they’re made of bear fur. The pelts come from Canadian black bears (Ursus americanus) that are culled each year to control their numbers. What are the Read more…
The Guards Memorial on the west side of Horse Guards Parade commemorates Guardsmen who died during the two world wars and in service of their country since 1918. It was designed by H. Chalton Bradshaw and unveiled by Field Marshal Read more…
Hyde Park Barracks. The Household Cavalry own some of the finest horses in all of England, stabled up at the Hyde Park Barracks in central London. Where do Household Cavalry soldiers live? The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) is based Read more…
Tickets for Royal Windsor Horse Show 2023 are now on sale. There are three types of tickets to the show – General Entry (which can come with additional reserved grandstand seating in the Castle Arena), The Castle Stand with its Read more…
There is a working Royal Mews at Windsor Castle where the Ascot carriages are normally kept, together with vehicles used in Windsor Great Park. Some horses for riding (rather than driving) are also stabled here. Where are the Queen’s race Read more…
Buckingham Palace. Home to historic royal carriages and one of the finest working stables in existence. The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is responsible for all road travel arrangements for The King and members of the Royal Family, from horse-and-carriage Read more…
Lady Louise Windsor. She was accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Countess Mountbatten as she watched the competition. What is this? One of the participants on Friday was the Queen’s granddaughter, Earl, who has carried on the Read more…
34 horses. There are 34 horses currently at the Royal Mews. They are stabled in loose boxes which give them enough room to turn around and lie down. How many horses are in royal stables? 20 horsesThe Royal Stables are Read more…
PICNICS: Please note, you may bring picnics into the Showground; however, picnics are not allowed in the Members Enclosure. Can you take food into Windsor Horse Show? Food is not permitted in the arena seating but drinks are as long Read more…