Stupid Question?

[John Beaman]

OK, to paraphrase "Animal House", a really stupid and meaningless question:

What were the mounted units escorting William and Catherine from Westminster Abby to the palace after their wedding?

I think it was the Household Cavalry and the Brigade of Guards, but I am likely wrong!

[Bruce Dennis]

Hello John,

All is revealed here ...

http://www.officialroyalwedding2011....rine-Middleton

Hope this helps,
Bruce

[Kutscha]

John, was your question answered?

Regiment, Tunic, Plume, Collar
The Life Guards, Red, White, Black

Regiment, Tunic, Plume, Collar
The Blues and Royals, Blue, Red, Red

[John Beaman]

Thanks guys!

I'm not sure I really understand...Are the Blues and Royals part of the Guards or the Household Cav.?

[Bruce Dennis]

They are the 1st Dragoons of the Royal Horse Guards.

Bruce

[John Beaman]

Thanks Bruce. GB army unit evolution confuses me!

[Bruce Dennis]

... and everyone else too.

[Nick Beale]

Wait until you get started on the ranks in different units (gunners, bombardiers, troopers, kingsmen, serjeants with a "j" or sergeants with a "g", lance-sergeants ...) let alone the correct use of "regiment", "battalion" and "brigade" in different contexts. I think it all goes back to when this or that 17th century aristocrat would raise troops for the Civil War and fit them out at his own expense.