King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery Marks Event with Spectacular 41-Gun Salute
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, led by Major Luke Wadman, put on a spectacular display of military precision and tradition in The Green Park today. The unit, formed by King George VI in 1947, fired forty-one blank artillery rounds in a Royal Salute, marking a significant event with its First World War-era 13-pounder Field Guns.
The ceremony began with 71 horses hauling six of the historic guns thunderously crossing The Green Park. The Gunners, dressed in full dress uniform including gold braided jackets and distinctive busby hats, expertly positioned the guns beside six pre-positioned ammunition boxes. The guns fired at ten-second intervals, echoing through the park in a powerful salute.
The Band of the Scots Guards provided a stirring musical accompaniment, enhancing the solemnity and grandeur of the occasion. The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, commanded by Major Wadman, demonstrated its unique role in upholding British tradition and military precision. Despite being fully trained members of the Royal Artillery ready for operational service, the unit's ceremonial duties are a vital part of its identity.
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, with its historic guns and magnificent horses, once again showcased the best of British military tradition. The forty-one-shot salute, fired at ten-second intervals, served as a poignant reminder of the unit's rich history and its enduring role in upholding royal and military ceremonial duties.
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