Princess Anne paid tribute to the rich history of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, celebrating its 80th anniversary on March 6.
Originally formed after the Second World War, the Riding Troop was created when King George VI recognized the need for a horse-drawn artillery battery, even as mechanization transformed the rest of the Royal Artillery.
During a royal visit in 1946, the King erased the word “Riding” from the visitors’ book and replaced it with “King’s”, giving the unit the name it proudly bears today.
Since then, the King’s Troop has become a ceremonial showpiece, leading parades and state occasions, from the firing of royal salutes to grand commemorations of the monarch’s birthday and funeral.
During her visit, the Princess Royal toured the stables, met the riders and horses, and watched the farrier and saddlery apprentices in action.
She was seen interacting with a small group of uniformed personnel, probably members of the King’s Royal Horse Artillery Troop.
Her outfit did not go unnoticed, Anne wore a long green dress with a jacket printed with subtle floral or leaf motifs with her bold red lip.
On the same day, he visited University College London and attended a lecture at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
