22/04/2026
It is with much sadness that we must announce that Juno, a drum horse with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, has died. She had been taken ill recently but despite treatment, passed away on Monday morning.
Drum Horse Major Juno arrived at Hyde Park Barracks with her stable name “Willa Rose”. She took to her training with impeccable grace and patience. She became a trusted mount, be it either riding on the streets of London or the fields in Norfolk. After successfully completing her training, Willa Rose became Drum Horse Juno after a naming ceremony from Her Majesty Queen Camilla. With her new name and rank, Juno became one of the most iconic horses on King’s Birthday Parade.
Her signature markings and her dappled coat made her look every part the treasured ceremonial mount. Upon her shoulders sat the silver drums that she carried with dignity and pride. She proudly strode along the Mall with the drums and bands around her and loved her job and her role deeply.
The small team that cared for Juno loved her whole heartedly. She was adored due to her calm nature under saddle and in the stable. Juno adored the fuss and attention she received by the lucky commuters that managed to give her a quick pat on their way to work.
A gentle giant that led the regiment on parade and has left an empty stable and a sadness in the hearts of all that knew her.
Photo credits: 1, Crown copyright 2, Crown copyright 3, Zoe Carmichael 4, Russell Sach 5, Georgina Preston
