Horse Guards

noun

(used with a plural verb)

a body of cavalry serving as a guard.
a cavalry brigade from the household troops of the British monarch.

Horse Guards

plural noun

the cavalry regiment that, together with the Life Guards, comprises the cavalry part of the British sovereign's Household Brigade
their headquarters in Whitehall, London: also the headquarters of the British Army

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Horse Guards¹

First recorded in 1635–45

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Later that week, on 8 May, the actual date of the anniversary, there will be a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, with a concert in Horse Guards Parade later that evening.

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Then, on 8 May, there will be a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey before a live concert from Horse Guards Parade, which more than 10,000 members of the public are expected to attend.

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Queen Camilla, who is said to have "diminished reserves of energy" after a chest infection, will miss the outdoor parts of the reception on Horse Guards Parade and along the Mall, but will attend events in Buckingham Palace later in the day, including the state banquet.

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The 77-year-old will now not attend the official arrival at Horse Guards Parade in London on Tuesday morning and her presence at other elements of the visit will be scaled back.

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King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales are set to welcome the Qatari leader to the UK during the traditional formal greeting at the Horse Guards Parade.

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