Household Cavalry Collection (#2)

The Charge of the Household Cavalry at the Battle of Kassassin, 28 August 1882 (litho)
1063799 The Charge of the Household Cavalry at the Battle of Kassassin, 28 August 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Army drummer of the Household Cavalry (chromolitho)
6032171 British Army drummer of the Household Cavalry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coronation procession of King George V, 22 June 1911 (chromolitho)
974063 Coronation procession of King George V, 22 June 1911 (chromolitho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation procession of King George V)

The Queens God-Speed to the Household Cavalry for South Africa (litho)
1043279 The Queens God-Speed to the Household Cavalry for South Africa (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Show Week of the Royal Agricultural Society at Windsor (engraving)
1055735 The Show Week of the Royal Agricultural Society at Windsor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Defenders of the British Empire (colour litho)
3094490 Defenders of the British Empire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defenders of the British Empire)

Recruits to the Household Cavalry Unit, with their cornet, Count A. A. Ignatiev, c
781395 Recruits to the Household Cavalry Unit, with their cornet, Count A.A. Ignatiev, c.1899 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count A.A)

The Transvaal War, the Composite Household Regiment for Active Service (b / w photo)
1592909 The Transvaal War, the Composite Household Regiment for Active Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

The Great Coronation Procession, Representatives of Indian and Colonial Troops
1629893 The Great Coronation Procession, Representatives of Indian and Colonial Troops and the Kings Regiments in European Armies taking part in the Pageant of 27 June (litho) by Woodville

The Military Manoeuvres in Sussex (litho)
1042531 The Military Manoeuvres in Sussex (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Manoeuvres in Sussex)

The War in Egypt, the Charge of the Household Cavalry under Colonel Ewart, at Kassassin, 28 August (engraving)
1061344 The War in Egypt, the Charge of the Household Cavalry under Colonel Ewart, at Kassassin, 28 August (engraving) by Charlton

Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards), Whitehall, 1933. Creator: C. T. Howard
Mounted Sentry (1st Life Guards), Whitehall, 1933. Member of the Queens Life Guard on sentry duty at Whitehall in London

Members of the Household cavalry escort a carriage down Northumberland Avenue. The royal passengers are on their way to witness the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey

Members of the Household Cavalry part of Her Majesty Procession make their way through Admiralty Arch as they escort the Queens coach to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation. 2nd June 1953

The Carriage Procession of Prime Ministers passes underneath Admiralty Arch as it makes it way towards Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 2nd June 1953

Members of the Household cavalry escort a carriage down Northumberland Avenue. The royal passengers are on their way to witness the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey

The head of Her Majesty Procession Five Companies of the Foot Guards, Band and Corps of Drums of the Welsh and Irish Guards, Five Companies of the Foot Guards, Kings Troop

The Guildhall Kitchen, Gresham Street, London, EC2. Food is prepared for a big event in June 1947

Army: Regimental Life Guards. August 1979 P035492

Windsor Castle in 1844 - Queen Victoria and Prince Albert leaving the Castle for London. From " Pictorial Times", 1844

English Horseguards, from Worlds Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

The Horse Guards, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Horse Guards, 1872. A small crowd watches a guard in the sentry box at Horse Guards Parade on Whitehapp in London. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Queen Victorias Last Opening of Parliament; The Procession in the Mall, January 21, 1886, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901) travelling by state coach to the Houses of Parliament in London

Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, c1910. The Horse Guards building, designed by William Kent, was constructed in the 1750s. Postcard

Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial, London, 16 May 1911. Creator: Unknown
Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial, London, 16 May 1911. Monument to Queen Victoria (1819-1901), unveiled by her grandson King George V

The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark, London, 1897. Artist
The Naval Contingent Crossing London Bridge into Southwark, London, 1897. Both Processions on Jubilee day - the Colonial and the Royal - were headed by a few Life Guards

Opening of Parliament - The Royal Procession Passing Whitehall. 1854. The State Coach containing Queen Victoria passes the Banqueting House on Whitehall

Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1851. Artist: Thomas Picken
Horse Guards, Westminster, London, 1851. View with mounted Household Cavalry troops to the right

Royal procession passing the east end of St Pauls Cathedral, City of London, 1863. Procession of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, and HRH Alexandra Princess of Denmark

Royal opening of Holborn Viaduct, City of London, 1869. Scene of the presentation ceremony at the opening of Holborn Viaduct by Queen Victoria, shown seated in a coach

A procession in Farringdon Street passing under Holborn Viaduct, City of London, 1869. Crowds watching guards on horseback and a coach. The viaduct was completed in 1869 and opened by Queen Victoria

Proclaimation of George IVs accession to the throne at the Royal Exchange, London, 1820 (1827). George IV is seated in a coach with a crowd raising their hats to him as he receives a fanfare

Regents Park, Marylebone, London, 1840
View in Regents Park, London showing figures wearing winter fashions for 1840 and 1841. A troop of soldiers, possibly Household Cavalry, parade down the street on horseback

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, 1900s
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, London, 1900s. Edward VII (1841-1910) and Alexandra (1844-1925) riding in the Royal coach

Horse Guards, City of Westminster, London, England, 19th century. From The History of London: Illustrated by Views in London and Westminster, published c.1838

The decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1896). Artist: WM Bromley
The decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1896). A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st October 1896

Squadron Corporal Major of the 1st Life Guards with standard, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Squadron Corporal Major of the 1st Life Guards with standard, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 20th March 1896

Gardes-du-Corps de Monsieur, 1814. Artist: Eugene Titeux
Gardes-du-Corps de Monsieur, 1814. Histoire de la Maison Militaire du Roi de 1814-1830, volume 2

England, London. A Guardsman in the Household Cavalry holding a Ceremonial Sword

England, London. A Guardsman in the Household Cavalry holding a Ceremonial Sword

Marriage of the Duke of York: the royal procession passing St Pauls Cathedral, 1893 (1906). Artist: Arthur Salmon
Marriage of the Duke of York: the royal procession passing St Pauls Cathedral, 1893 (1906). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

Bloody Sunday, London, 1887 (1906). Artist: WB Waller
Bloody Sunday, London, 1887 (1906). The Life Guards holding Trafalgar Square. Police and troops attacked demonstrators protesting against unemployment and British government policy in Ireland

The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. Artist: R Dudley
The Queens Jubilee Procession on the Way to Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII

Children in the crowd at the proclamation of King George V, 1910. An illustration from The Graphic, 14th May 1910

A trooper of the 2nd Life Guards polishing up for parade, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A trooper of the 2nd Life Guards polishing up for parade, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896

The fencing masters of the 1st Life Guards, 1896. Artist: W Gregory
The fencing masters of the 1st Life Guards, 1896. Corporal-of-Horse Laycock and Corporal-Major Dickenson. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 17th April 1896

Non-commissioned officers of the 1st Life Guards at Knightsbridge Barracks, London, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
Non-commissioned officers of the 1st Life Guards at Knightsbridge Barracks, London, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 3rd April 1896

A veterinary demonstration, 1st Life Guards, 1896. Artist: Gregory & Co
A veterinary demonstration, 1st Life Guards, 1896. Farrier Wallace of the 1st Life Guards, showing the skull of a horse, in the presence of an officer of the same regiment

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The Household Cavalry, an iconic symbol of London and England, has a rich history that spans centuries. Established in the United Kingdom, this prestigious cavalry unit has been guarding the royal family since its inception. Dating back to 1900, a captivating image captures a Household Cavalry-Captain from the 2nd Life Guards. This photograph by Gregory & Co showcases their impeccable uniform and unwavering dedication to duty. In another historical moment captured around 1897 outside St. Mary's Church in Kensington, we witness The Queen's visit to her birthplace. The scene is adorned with members of the Household Cavalry paying tribute during this significant event. Fast forward to more recent times; we see them participating in grand ceremonies like Trooping the Colour on the Mall and Buckingham Palace during 2012. These events showcase their precision and skill as they march alongside mounted soldiers along The Mall in London. Breaking gender barriers within this esteemed unit, a powerful image portrays a female trumpeter from The Band of The Household Cavalry. Her presence exemplifies progressiveness while maintaining tradition within this historic institution. Delving into London's past, an intriguing glimpse into St James's Street circa 1840 reveals The Conservative Club—a place where influential figures may have discussed matters concerning politics or military affairs related to units such as the Household Cavalry. Hyde Park serves as yet another backdrop for these equestrian warriors who are seen patrolling its grounds in 2009. Ethel Davies' photograph encapsulates their gracefulness amidst nature's beauty—an awe-inspiring sight for all passersby. No discussion about the Household Cavalry would be complete without mentioning their famous Royal Salute—a display of respect and honor performed at various ceremonial occasions throughout Europe—truly embodying their role as guardians of tradition and heritage. Reflecting on pivotal moments in history, one cannot overlook WM Bromley's depiction of "The decisive charge of the Life Guards at the Battle of Waterloo" in 1815.