TRADITION: Trooping the Colour 2009

These were taken back in June. What with working on FULL DEPLOYMENT (more about that soon) full time for 6 months I haven't had the time or inclination to blog.

This year's Trooping the Colour parade marks the 57th anniversary of the Queen's reign and her 83rd birthday. A Sovereign's Escort accompanied the procession of the Household Cavalry, which is made up of the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, who are stationed at Knightsbridge Barracks. Taking place at the Horse Guards Parade grounds, more than 1,100 soldiers and 300 horses took part in this year's Trooping the Colour, which dates back to the 17th Century, and is comprised of the Queen's personal troops, The Household Division.

The images can also be found on Corbis: http://www.corbisimages.com/Search/SearchResults.aspx?q=lalage+snow+cavalry&ac=null