Princess Anne has 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 was transforming the rest of the Royal Artillery.
During a royal visit in 1946, the King crossed out ‘Riding’ from the guest book and replaced it with ‘King’s’, giving the unit the name it proudly bears today.
The King’s Troop has since become a ceremonial centerpiece, leading parades and state occasions, from firing 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 observed the apprentice farriers and saddlers in action.
She was seen engaging a small group of uniformed personnel, probably members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.
Her outfit did not go unnoticed, Anne wore a green maxi dress with a patterned jacket featuring subtle floral or leaf designs with her bold red lips.
The same day, she traveled to University College London and attended a conference at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
