The Horse Guards

The Horse Guard
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After visiting Downing Street, we turned back and visited the Horse Guards. The Horse Guards are soldiers of the Queen's Household Division. There are two regiments of the Household Cavalry: The Scarlet Tunics belong to the 'Life Guards' and the Blue tunics belong to the 'Blues and Royals.' Both regiments are represented. As we walked by the Horse Guards, we went under the Horse Guards Arch. This arch is considered to official entrance to the royal palaces (decreed by Queen Victoria). Just on the other side of the arch is a large parade ground called the Horse Guards Parade.