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HQ London District is the main headquarters for all British Army units within London and Windsor. It is responsible for all Regular units, Army Reserve units and cadets (ACF and CCF). It delivers London's ceremonial events as well as supporting operational deployments overseas and UK operations in the capital and countrywide.

12/10/2026

2026 is a very special year for The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, celebrating 80 years of ceremonial excellence.

The regiment was formed as The Riding Troop on 31 March 1946, and was renamed The King's Troop by King George VI on 24 October 1947. Its broader roots trace back to the first Royal Horse Artillery troops formed on 1 February 1793.

The most diverse regiment in the British Army is proud to represent the nation during our most historic moments. Their ceremonial Gun Salutes sound out the fierce heartbeat of the nation, book marking monarchical reigns, Royal weddings, births, diplomatic visits, anniversaries, moments of remembrance, the parliamentary process and significant state events.

Once a year they stand sentinel at Horse Guards in place of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, enduring the incessant attentions of tourists and content creators, but rigid in duty and turnout as The King’s Life Guard.

Let’s wish the Gunners a very happy 80th birthday! 🎂 🔥 🐎

02/10/2026

Adapting to a changing world—while keeping our heritage secure. 🇬🇧🐴

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has made waves in national headlines recently after trialling bespoke horse camouflage and combat mounted patrols while away on their operational training refresher.

This work is strictly an early-stage, deliberate experiment to push the boundaries of field-riding skills and horse adaptability as well as preparing our soldiers for transfer from ceremonial to their operational duties.

However, as modern warfare evolves, the British Army is staying in lockstep with NATO allies—including the US, France, and Estonia—who continue to evaluate how equine mobility can navigate niche, austere environments where heavy tech might stall.

It's all about exploring every possible capability for a changing world, while giving our horses valuable experience far beyond the streets of London.

And importantly, the horses LOVED IT!

22/09/2026

History made. A promise kept. 🥹❤️

Lance Corporal Grace Cussons of the Honourable Artillery Company has just become the first female Army Reservist to pass "P Company"—the legendary and grueling Pre-Parachute Selection course—and earn her coveted maroon beret! 🪖✨

Balancing a demanding corporate civilian career with her military service, Grace’s journey wasn't easy. When she fell short on her first attempt, she didn't give up. Instead, she trained harder, built her strength, and came back unstoppable.

But her deepest strength came from the heart. ❤️‍🩹

Grace was driven by the memory of her best friend, Captain Lizzie Godwin—a fellow trailblazer who made history as the first female officer in the Household Cavalry.

Tragically, Lizzie's life was cut short in a car accident. In a deeply moving twist of fate, Grace passed this brutal selection course exactly one year to the day after losing her best friend, fulfilling a final promise to follow in her footsteps and break down barriers for women in the military.

Grace, we are incredibly proud of your historic achievement. Thank you for proving that with true determination, resilience, and love, no barrier is too high to break. 🫡💪

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4xYmuVQ the first woman in the Army Reserve to earn her maroon beret through Pre-Parachute Selection 🪖

08/09/2026

Rain clouds gathered over London, but the guns still fired on time.

Four years after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of His Majesty The King, soldiers of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Honourable Artillery Company marked Accession Day with Royal Salutes in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London. Amid the rain and gun smoke, a centuries-old tradition continued in poignant tribute to the Sovereign.

17/08/2026

A reminder that there will be no horses on duty at Horse Guards until 29 August.

This is to allow for infrastructure related works to be carried out in the stables area. Guard Mounts will commence again at 1100 on 29 August on Horse Guards Parade Square.

You can still enjoy Ceremonial Operations at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace and HM Tower of London and The Household Cavalry Museum at Horse Guards will also remain open to visitors to Horse Guards during this time so pop in and find out more about our trusted guardians!

13/08/2026

Due to continued excessive temperatures this week, including an AMBER heat alert, you may have noticed some important changes to Ceremonial Operations across London and Windsor.

The wellbeing of our soldiers, military working horses, and the public who gather in large numbers to watch these events is always our priority. In line with advice from the Met Office and other Government agencies, who are recommending a reduction in travel and outdoor activities, the following changes are in place this week:

There will be no ceremonial Guard Changes in Windsor or London.

On Friday, the King's Life Guard at Horse Guards will change without ceremony and horse exercise will take place very early when the temperatures are cooler.

While soldiers are on Guard, you may notice they have been moved to shaded positions and are changed more frequently — this is normal practice in hot weather.

We know this is a busy and popular time of year to visit, and we're sorry if this is disappointing. Thank you for your understanding and please do follow the Met Office advice to stay safe in the heat.

For full details, visit: www.householddivision.org.uk

05/08/2026

From 17-28 August, daily Ceremonial operations involving the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will not take place at Horse Guards. This is to allow for infrastructure related works to be carried out in the stables area. Guard Mounts will commence again at 1100 on 29 August on Horse Guards Parade Square. Should there be any changes to these dates, these will be shown on the Household Division website – www.householddivision.org.uk and our “Army in London” social media platforms. St James’s Park and Whitehall will still be accessible through Horse Guards but there will be no publicly visible soldiers or horses on duty during this period.

Ceremonial Operations will continue as usual at Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace and HM Tower of London where members of the public will still be able to enjoy watching them taking place. The Household Cavalry Museum at Horse Guards will also remain open during this time.

17/07/2026

Soldiers from across the British Army marked the 79th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen today with traditional Royal Salutes in London.

At noon, The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery thundered across Green Park, with horses pulling First World War-era 13-pounder Field Guns into position before firing their Royal Salute. Dressed in their distinctive full dress uniform, the soldiers demonstrated the ceremonial precision and adaptability for which the Regiment is renowned around the world.

An hour later, the Honourable Artillery Company fired a Royal Salute from Tower Wharf at the Tower of London. Operated by Army Reserve soldiers, the guns fired in turn overlooking the River Thames, continuing a centuries-old tradition, today in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s birthday.

The Royal Salutes highlighted the British Army’s rich heritage and ceremonial excellence, while recognising a significant Royal occasion.

14/07/2026

The Grenadier Guards marched alongside their French counterparts the 1er Régiment de la Garde Républicaine today at the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

The two regiments have been paired together under the Bonds of Friendship initiative.

They were among troops from 30 nations who took part in the parade, including Ukraine, making it one of the most internationally significant Bastille Day celebrations in recent memory.

Alongside UK sailors, aviators and cadets, it was the largest British contribution to the parade since 2004, when UK personnel led the march for the centenary of the Entente Cordiale, which helped pave the way for the strengthening of Anglo-French relations.

12/07/2026

Each year on the Saturday before Belgian National Day, something remarkable takes place in the heart of London. Belgium is the only non-Commonwealth nation in the world permitted to parade its troops in uniform, bearing arms, in central London — an honour granted by King George V in 1934 in recognition of Belgian heroism in the First World War.

This weekend, approximately 250 Belgian veterans and soldiers joined the Royal Dragoon Guards, the Grenadier Guards and 100 UK veterans and cadets at The Cenotaph, Whitehall, for a solemn Service of Remembrance. Led by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, the parade moved through Whitehall to Horse Guards Parade and the Guards' Memorial, before a final act of remembrance at the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, where a lone cornet player sounded the Belgian Last Post.

A tradition over ninety years in the making. An alliance that endures.

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