The Official X account for the British Army in London. HQ London District is based in Horse Guards and administers and commands troops in the capital.

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Rain couldn't dampen the spectacle. 800+ troops and 120 horses welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to Windsor, with a 41-Gun Royal Salute, cavalry escort and Guard of Honour marking 200 years of UK-Oman friendship and defence partnership.
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The Tigers are home!
After two years on operations and at high readiness in Cyprus, soldiers from Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment returned to Woolwich for a well-earned homecoming parade 🐯 Lined with cheering crowds, the streets welcomed back a battalion that has spent the past two years supporting operations, strengthening partnerships, and standing ready to respond whenever needed 🫡 Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4hv9Ach
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Change is coming. Today The @KingsTroopRHA takeover King’s Life Guard duties at Horse Guards so the @HCav1660 can carry out essential military operational training. New uniforms. Same duty. Same excellence of delivery. @BritishArmy
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Grey skies. Gun smoke. Centuries of tradition. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Honourable Artillery Company fired Royal Salutes in Hyde Park and at the Tower of London today, marking 4 years since the accession of His Majesty The King. @HACRegiment @KingsTroopRHA
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A musical tribute to the Queen of Country Dolly Parton by the Band of the Coldstream Guards took place at the Changing of the Guards this morning. Kindness changes everything. @BritishArmy @Corpsarmymusic
Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always ❤️ you.
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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. – at London, England
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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!
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The British Army marked HM The Queen’s birthday today with Royal Gun Salutes across London. The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fired in Green Park before the Honourable Artillery Company fired from the Tower of London. A proud display of heritage and ceremonial excellence. – at London, England
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What a momentous day for our @GrenadierGds marching through Paris with our allies against tyranny. #ententecordiale #bastilleday
The Grenadier Guards on the Champs-Élysées, in front of President @EmmanuelMacron, PM @Keir_Starmer, President @ZelenskyyUa & the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing. A historic #BastilleDay with our allies. 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇦
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What a week. What a Spectacular. 🎶 Up to 4,000 people at Horse Guards Parade each night. 30-degree heatwave. Lord Lloyd Webber, NATO, Switzerland, Ukraine — all on one stage. And our @BritishArmy musicians will be absolutely flawless. 🎺 Book now: householddivision.org.uk/mms… – at London, England
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The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment conclude their annual military summer camp in Hampshire with a beach ride that teaches resilience against the unexpected and seals the bonds between horse and rider. @BritishArmy – at South East, England
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Due to extreme heat this week, Ceremonial Operations in London & Windsor will be changed or cancelled. The wellbeing of our soldiers, horses and the public will always come first. Full details 👉 householddivision.org.uk – at London, England
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HM visited The King's Company at Lille Barracks today — meeting The Grenadier Guards who will troop their Colour in front of a King for the first time in 90 years tomorrow. 3 Guardsmen were personally promoted by His Majesty ahead of the parade. A birthday to remember. – at Aldershot, England
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Rain couldn't stop them: Britain's finest complete final dress rehearsal ahead of The King's Birthday Parade. Not a step was missed. Not a note was wrong. The rain didn't stand a chance. @BritishArmy @GrenadierGds @HCav1660
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Flashback to more clement weather! We can’t promise a cooling shower this Saturday but we can guarantee a gorgeous spectacle! Join us for the Major General’s Review. Get your tickets here: kbp.army.mod.uk/majorgeneral…
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It is with deep regret that we confirm the death of a member of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
It is with deep regret that we confirm the death of a member of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. bit.ly/4un4vH6
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The Major General said “yes!” The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and Cavalry Band have passed their rigorous annual inspection. Their first big job will be providing the Sovereign’s Escort at the State Opening of Parliament next week.
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The Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Force, Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy, visited MOD for talks today with our CDS. His party was greeted by proud soldiers from the Irish Guards with their Irish Wolfhound Regimental Mascot Turlough Mor (Seamus) and Handler.
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The fabulous musicians of the Household Division will be performing our Christmas Concert with stars Matt Goss, and Louis Dowdeswell - join them for “Scarlet and Gold” at the Fairfield Halls on Friday 12th Dec. Be part of something unforgettable: fairfield.co.uk/events/scarl…
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