Household Cavalry Regiment (from 1992 to present)

[Britbadge]

The current Household Cavalry Regiment (from 1992 to present) is made up of two former regiments; the Blues and Royals and the Life Guards.


Q: Do they all wear the common HCR cap badge?

From what I understand, the ceremonial (mounted) units still wear the Blues and Royals and also the Life Guards uniforms.

When one joins the Army, do you select to serve in the Household Cavalry, the Blues and Royals or the Life Guards??

Thanks,

Drew

[Alan O]

They retain their own Cap badges in the most part and the previous regtl uniforms depending on which sqn they are in.

[leigh kitchen]

Do they still wear the HCR badge on the forage cap, regimental on the beret?

[Lancer 17]

G'day guys

Well when he wears / wore a uniform Prince Harry (now just Harry) wears the navy blue uniform of the Blues & Royals, you can clearly see the bullion arm badge worn at the top of his left arm.

I hope that this helps.

Regards

Phil
Keep safe.

[Britbadge]

What cap badge was "Harry" wearing - That is the question?

[leigh kitchen]

From memory, the HCR badge in forage cap.
And a quick Google to confirm, regimental on beret, including Blues & Royals on the AAC beret.

[Frank Kelley]

Drew,
Yes, things sadly came to that, in 1991 the Secretary of State, at the MOD, Tom King, made it happen, with cuts across the board, but, the two Colonels wanted to make absolutely sure that the position of the mounted regiment should not be affected and thankfully this was accepted.
In addition, by June, the MOD also agreed that both regiments would retain their identities, their uniforms, their customs and associations on the agreement that a union to form one regiment of two sabre squadrons each as well as the headquarters element must take place.
The Life Guards finally returned home in October 1992 and union with the Blues and Royals took place at Combermere Barracks, I certainly can't speak for the Blues, but, I can tell you there was many a Life Guard who was hoping it would be merely a temporary arrangement.
I well remember the rumours had started in 1990 and the MOD had to be dissuaded from making things public because so many soldiers were on active service in the Gulf.

They do all wear the HCR badge on their forage caps and yes, as mentioned, regimental identities are retained.

Regarding joining, certainly in my day for the ranker, you simply walked into the nearest careers office, sat the written exam, you were then presented with a list of jobs you were deemed suitable for, if you had O Level English Language grade C or above, some pressure was often applied to at least consider the RAMC, normally with the promise of "you still get a gun" as there was a shortage of combat medical technicians
Up towards the top of the mentioned list there would be Household Cavalry RAC and Household Cavalry Dutyman this latter being public duties with the mounted squadron.
Your preference regarding regiment would be taken into consideration, but, certainly from memory, was not absolutely guaranteed.
These days that choice of either armour or public duties is no longer available and no matter how much of a petrol head you might be, you will end up coming face to face with Dobbin sooner rather than later.

Originally Posted by Britbadge

The current Household Cavalry Regiment (from 1992 to present) is made up of two former regiments; the Blues and Royals and the Life Guards.


Q: Do they all wear the common HCR cap badge?

From what I understand, the ceremonial (mounted) units still wear the Blues and Royals and also the Life Guards uniforms.

When one joins the Army, do you select to serve in the Household Cavalry, the Blues and Royals or the Life Guards??

Thanks,

Drew