For over 350 years, the Household Cavalry has stood as a living link between the British Monarchy and its armed forces. From its origins under Charles II to its modern ceremonial duties, the Household Cavalry’s story is woven tightly into the fabric of royal history. Charles II: The Founding Monarch The story begins in the reign of Charles II, who,...

The story of the Household Cavalry is not just a tale of ceremonial pomp – it’s a living timeline of royal service, military tradition, and national history. From the battlefields of Europe to the heart of London’s ceremonial life, the regiments that make up today’s Household Cavalry have played a continuous and evolving role since the 17th century. 1660 –...