Princess Anne paid tribute to the rich history of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, which celebrated its 80th anniversary on 6 March.
The Cavalry was originally formed after the Second World War when King George VI recognized the need for a battery of horse-drawn artillery, even as mechanization transformed the rest of the Royal Artillery.
During a royal visit in 1946, the King famously crossed out “Equestrian” from the visitors’ book and replaced it with “Kong’s”, giving the unit the name it proudly bears today.
The King’s Troop has since become a ceremonial showpiece, leading to parades and state events from the firing of royal salutes to major commemorations of the monarch’s birthday and funerals.
During her visit, the Princess Royal visited the stables, met riders and horses and observed the farrier and saddler apprentices in action.
She was seen engaging with a small group of uniformed personnel, probably members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
Her outfit did not go unnoticed, Anne was wearing a green long dress with a patterned jacket with subtle floral or leaf motifs with her go to bold red lip.
On the same day, she visited University College London and attended a conference at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
