Riderless Horse Steals the Spotlight at Royal Inspection Days Before State Opening

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Riderless Horse Steals the Spotlight at Royal Inspection Days Before State Opening

Royals (2 / 1) 08.05.2026 22:03 / Julia


Inspection carried on

About 170 horses and riders still marched before Major General James Bowder at Horse Guards Parade and — according to BFBS Forces News — passed the inspection. The unit is due to serve as the King’s escort at the State Opening of Parliament on May 13.

Echoes of past runaways

The episode recalled an April 2024 incident when five Household Cavalry horses got loose during a routine exercise and ran through London; reports then noted four people were injured and two horses were hurt. Royal equestrians, including Princess Anne who has handled errant mounts in public, remain a visible part of the story.