The Blues and Royals (Household Cavalry Regiment)
The Blues and Royals are the second most senior regiment in the British Army and have the dual role of armoured reconnaissance in areas of conflict around the world and in London they act as the ceremonial guard of the monarch.
They are very familiar to visiting tourists and can be seen at Horse guards and parading down the Mall towards Buckinghan Palace for the changing of the guard.
The Blues and Royals is one of two Household Cavalry regiments in the British Army, the other being The Life Guards. They were formed in 1969 by joining The Royal Horse Guards with The Royal Dragoos (1st Dragoons), both almost 300 years old.
They have seen active service in West Germany, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan and Cyprus and in the Falklands war.