unmistakably british and a source of national pride for over 350 years. the household cavalry is made of the two most senior regiments in the british army. and arguably, their most importantjob? they re the queen s official bodyguard. that s quite a responsibility? it is a huge responsibility and one we do, yeah, one we do with pride and vigour and one we look forward to. making their way towards the base. blues and royals first and then the life guards. it s why, when it comes to the biggest state occasions weddings, funerals, trooping the colour and state visits the household cavalry are there. notjust looking immaculate on horseback but, first and foremost, as highly trained fighting soldiers. but come the platinum jubilee injune, even the household cavalry are looking to raise their game. every time we do anything, we try and top what we ve done before.
access to the household cavalry and their barracks in central london. asad ahmad met some of the people and horses that will take centre stage. unmistakably british and a source of national pride for over 350 years. the household cavalry is made of the two most senior regiments in the british army. and arguably, their most importantjob? they re the queen s official bodyguard. that s quite a responsibility? it is a huge responsibility and one we do, yeah, one we do with pride and vigour and one we look forward to. making their way towards the base. blues and royals first and then the life guards. it s why, when it comes to the biggest state occasions weddings, funerals, trooping the colour and state visits the household cavalry are there. notjust looking immaculate on horseback but, first and foremost, as highly trained fighting soldiers.