RichB
Well-known member
Today, 11 July, the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) took over duty as King's Life Guard from the Household Cavalary. They will be mounting the guard in the Mounted Duty Boxes at Whitehall for the next 10 days.
In 2000 the LdSH(RC) are served as Queen's Life Guard, their cenntenial year. They are now celebrating thier 125th year of service, standing up in February 1900. Their first active duty was during the Second Boer War. On their return from South Africa in 1901 they received the King's Colours. They went on to serve in WW1, WW2, Korea and Afghanistan. They were also deployed on several UN and NATO missions.
Cheers,
RichB
In 2000 the LdSH(RC) are served as Queen's Life Guard, their cenntenial year. They are now celebrating thier 125th year of service, standing up in February 1900. Their first active duty was during the Second Boer War. On their return from South Africa in 1901 they received the King's Colours. They went on to serve in WW1, WW2, Korea and Afghanistan. They were also deployed on several UN and NATO missions.
Cheers,
RichB
