HORSE GUARDS Definition & Meaning

Horse Guards

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a body of cavalry serving as a guard.
a cavalry brigade from the household troops of the British monarch.

Horse Guards

plural noun

the cavalry regiment that, together with the Life Guards, comprises the cavalry part of the British sovereign's Household Brigade
their headquarters in Whitehall, London: also the headquarters of the British Army

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Horse Guards¹

First recorded in 1635–45

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The royal couple rode in a carriage at the front of the military procession along the Mall and into Horse Guards Parade where hundreds of guardsmen were on parade.

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The Trooping the Colour ceremony includes an inspection of troops on Horse Guards and the parade along the Mall.

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A massive concert is planned for 20:00 from Horse Guards Parade in London, with 10,000 people expected to attend.

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Then, on 8 May, the King, Queen and other royals will attend a thanksgiving service with veterans at Westminster Abbey before the royal couple attends Horse Guards Parade for a celebratory concert.

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On Thursday commemorations will be marked by a thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey and VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, an evening concert at Horse Guards Parade.

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