household cavalry

noun

1. (in Britain) cavalry units forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.

Example Sentences

The boys began helping the Household Cavalry shift sandbags for flood victims at Datchet, Berkshire, at 6am today.

From The Daily Beast

He commissioned into the Household Cavalry in December 2006.

From The Daily Beast

While I was in Siam I was the guest one day of the officers' mess of the crack regiment of the household cavalry.

From Project Gutenberg

The household cavalry rank next to the judges in the mosque precedence.

From Project Gutenberg

The Household Cavalry were given helmets with weeping plumes fixed to the apexes.

From Project Gutenberg

An enormous envelope, stamped with the arms of the Household Cavalry.

From Project Gutenberg

When it is dark, I will myself accompany you, with my household cavalry, until you are miles away.

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