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The Household Cavalry Museum

Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX

The Household Cavalry is housed in one of the city’s most historic buildings in Whitehall, London. Since 1750, the area has been the headquarters of the Household Division, in which the Household Cavalry has performed the Queen’s Life Guard. This is a daily ritual in which as remained almost unchanged for over 350 years.

The Household Cavalry Musuem offers visitors a rarley seen insight into the preparation undertaken by the Household Cavalry regiments for their ceremonial and operational procedures. The museum will be displaying medals and memorabilia celebrating the successes of its members that have participated in previous Olympic games in the lead up to this years London Olympics.

Within the museum there are some rare and unique collections displaying artefacts and memorabilia ranging from ceremonial uniforms to musical instruments. There is a clear connection between many of the items on display and the relationship between the Household Cavalry and the Royalty. The Household Cavalry have been charged with protecting the elite of the royal family for the past 350 years and continue to carry out daily duties both in the UK and abroad. The museum impressively displays the history of the Household Cavalry and its origins and development throughout the years.

Visitors to the Household Cavalry Museum in London can also view the working stables where the horses used in the ceremonial events are housed and trained. The Household Cavalry Museum is another of Londons historical sites well worth visiting during any break in London.

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