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What are the lifeguards in the British Army?

What are the lifeguards in the British Army?

This cavalry unit is the senior regiment in the British Army, having been formed in the 1650s. It is now part of the Household Cavalry and operates as both an armoured reconnaissance unit and a ceremonial guard to the monarch.

Why are there no sergeants in the Household Cavalry?

RCM Regimental Corporal Major (known as the Regimental Sergeant Major in other Regiments) as the Household Cavalry do not have sergeants because Queen Victoria thought Sergeant sounded too like servant.

Who is Colonel in Chief of the lifeguards?

Life Guards (United Kingdom)

The Life Guards
March Quick: Millanollo Slow: Life Guards Slow March Trot past: Keel Row
Commanders
Colonel-in-Chief Her Majesty The Queen
Colonel of the Regiment Lt-Gen. Sir Edward Alexander Smyth-Osbourne KCVO CBE

Was James Blunt in the military?

Mr Blunt spent eight years in the Army and served with NATO forces during the Kosovo War in 1999. Since leaving the Army, he has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. He only has a few more UK concerts before the European leg of his tour starts in Brussels, Belgium, in a few days time.

What do royal horses wear?

The Blues and Royals wear blue tunics and metal helmets with red plumes. Except for the Trumpeters who ride grays, they ride black horses . During poor weather they may wear a long blue cloak with a red collar.

How do you address a corporal horse?

A corporal of horse wears three rank chevrons surmounted by a metal crown. They are addressed using their full rank title.

How do you tell guards apart?

Telling the regiments apart

  1. The colour of the plume, and which side of the bearskin it is worn on.
  2. The spacing of the tunic buttons.
  3. The badge worn on the collar.
  4. The badge worn on the shoulder.

What army rank was James Blunt?

Captain

James Blunt
Service/branch British Army
Years of service 1996–2002
Rank Captain
Service number 547098