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Household Cavalry parade marks end of era in Windsor | Household Cavalry parade marks end of era in Windsor |
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More than 250 soldiers from The Household Cavalry Regiment have taken part in a parade through Windsor to mark their departure from the town. | |
The regiment is moving home to Salisbury Plain as part of a major restructuring of the British Army. | The regiment is moving home to Salisbury Plain as part of a major restructuring of the British Army. |
It has been based at Combermere Barracks near Windsor Castle for more than 200 years. | It has been based at Combermere Barracks near Windsor Castle for more than 200 years. |
The parade, which included marching and mounted troops, set off from the barracks at 14:30 BST. | |
The Band of the Household Cavalry also took part in the parade, which passed by the Guildhall for a salute. | |
The Princess Royal gave an address to the troops and hosted a reception for them and their families. | |
Roads through the town centre, including the Long Walk, High Street and Castle Hill, were closed but have since reopened. | |
The Household Cavalry is made up of the Blues and Royals and the Life Guards. | The Household Cavalry is made up of the Blues and Royals and the Life Guards. |
It is divided into the armoured division and the mounted regiment, which is tasked with protecting the Queen. | |
The Welsh Guards will be moving into the Windsor barracks. | The Welsh Guards will be moving into the Windsor barracks. |
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