There are many events and visits planned for the long weekend in June that will celebrate the monarch’s 60th year on the throne. This includes the Epsom Derby and the Thames Pageant consisting of 1000 boats and the royal barge which will make quite a sight on the Thames, on 3rd June. However the sight we are anticipating the most at MSE is the royal procession on 5th June.
The Royal Household Cavalry are going through extensive training in preparation for the celebrations and have recently had a dress rehearsal. 116 men and horses of the mounted regiment will travel alongside the Queen through London starting at Westminster Hall to Buckingham Palace; ablaze with colour and pageantry. There are some impressive and amusing characters in the parade this year with one of the ‘mane’ events being Thomas the kissing horse who will affectionately kiss you if you offer him his favourite minty treats. Amongst the other playful equines is a moustachioed horse with the rank of Major, another who likes to shake hooves with visitors and other talented individuals that can sweep the floor and bed themselves down in their own stables.
To learn more about the history and role of the household cavalry why not visit the museum for an interesting and fun day out.
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