household cavalry

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noun

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

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How to use household cavalry in a sentence

The boys began helping the Household Cavalry shift sandbags for flood victims at Datchet, Berkshire, at 6am today.
What Is William and Harry's Problem With The Press?|Tom Sykes|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He commissioned into the Household Cavalry in December 2006.
Breaking: Prince William Quits The Army, Moves To Kensington Palace|Tom Sykes|September 12, 2013|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.
Where the Strange Trails Go Down|E. Alexander Powell
The household cavalry rank next to the judges in the mosque precedence.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892|F. R. Wingate

The Household Cavalry were given helmets with weeping plumes fixed to the apexes.
Chats on Military Curios|Stanley C. Johnson
An enormous envelope, stamped with the arms of the Household Cavalry.
Contraband|G. J. Whyte-Melville
When it is dark, I will myself accompany you, with my household cavalry, until you are miles away.
At the Point of the Bayonet|G. A. Henty