“The Household Cavalry is renowned worldwide for the splendours of all those unique ceremonies at the heart of the nation, and today, seeing you all on parade here, I can see you continue to represent the very best of that ceremonial brilliance.”
The King addressed troops today during the Presentation of New Standards to The Life Guards and The Blues and Royals.
The King, as Colonel in Chief of the Household Cavalry, and The Princess Royal, as Colonel of The Blues and Royals, inspected the Parade at Windsor Castle, before the Standards were presented.
The Standards symbolise the Cavalry Squadrons’ history, achievements and identity, and are held in the highest reverence.
Read more on our website: https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2025-05-12/remarks-by-his-majesty-the-king-at-the-presentation-of-union-standards
In Sark, The Princess Royal has visited residents and joined celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the island’s Liberation. 🇨🇶
Her Royal Highness heard about their experiences and the military significance of the island during the war.
The Princess also visited Little Sark, becoming the first Member of the Royal Family to do so.