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History Bite: What is Horse Guards? - An Historian About Town Why Do People Visit Horse Guards? Horse Guards now serves as the offices for the Major-General Commanding the Household Division and the General Officer Commanding the London Division
Why you should visit Horse Guards Parade on your next trip to London When visiting London, historic sites, palaces and Royal Parks are usually high up on most visitors’ list of “must sees” But don’t overlook Horse Guards Parade Located smack dab in the middle of the “action”, Horse Guards is an easy hit and a short walk from Buckingham Palace
Why Do The Horse Guards Slap Their Horses | All Pets Adviser The iconic Horse Guards Parade in London is a symbol of British tradition and military history Among the many elements that contribute to the spectacle, the seemingly harsh practice of the guardsmen slapping their horses has often sparked curiosity and even controversy
Kings Life Guard - Ceremonial Events - The Household Division . . . Horse Guards is named after the troops who have mounted The King’s Life Guard here since the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660 Every day, whatever the season or weather, members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment stand guard at Horse Guards
Household Cavalry Dismount Parade - Changing Guard The Dismount Parade which takes place daily on the courtyard in front of Horse Guards when the mounted sentries who have been guarding the official entrance to Buckingham Palace are relieved by dismounted sentries
Horse Guards Parade: all about the event - bonjourlondres. fr The name "Horse Guards Parade" refers to the large ceremonial parade ground at St James's Park It is literally an open space for ceremonial troop activities, on the site of one of London's most historic buildings and the headquarters of the Household Division
A Guide to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace The Changing of the Guard isn't just limited to Buckingham Palace It can also be observed at the Horse Guards Arch, where the Household Cavalry executes it, offering an equally fascinating spectacle of mounted soldiers in historical uniforms