It was a pleasure to welcome Amin and his father Esmail to the museum yesterday (10/04/2024) for a very special visit. Amin, a keen fan of the Household Cavalry, had the chance to get up close with the uniforms, history, and traditions he admires so much at our museum. It was a joy to see his enthusiasm and curiosity come...

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 –...

John Edwards was born on the 4 October 1799 in Westminster, London and joined the 1st Life Guards (1st LG) in 1809 aged just 9 years old and under 4 feet tall....