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Dressed for Duty:                                                                               The History of the Household Cavalry Uniforms
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Dressed for Duty: The History of the Household Cavalry Uniforms

27th May 2026
The two regiments of the Household Cavalry, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, are visually distinctive on parade, particularly in the coming months when they are a focal point of the summer pageantry on Horse Guards Parade.  But what is the significance of their vibrant and ornate uniforms? Why do some members of the Household Cavalry differ from...
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