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All the king’s horse troops The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery in London are busy getting ready for several ceremonial roles this year, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June and the London Olympics from July 27 to August 12.
Capt. Owen Beynon Brown from the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery holds his dog Lord Percy, a resident at the barracks, up for his horse Tango to greet at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday. The King's Troop were getting ready for an inspection in Hyde Park in preparation for ceremonial roles in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June and the London Olympics from July 27 to August 12.
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A member of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery shaves a horse on Thursday at Wellington Barracks in central London before an inspection in Hyde Park. The troop will take part in several ceremonial roles this year, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June, marking 60 years since her coronation.
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Gunner Callum Fretwell of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery stands with Tango the horse before an inspection in Hyde Park in London on Thursday. Fifty-four riders, 72 horses and six guns from the King's Troop took part in the Major General's Inspection in Hyde Park on Thursday to prepare for the firing of a Royal Salute to mark the 86th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday.
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Gunner Harish Poosa of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery stops for a snack next to Horse 106 Exchequer, known as Derek, at Wellington Barracks near Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The troop were preparing for an inspection in Hyde Park.
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Gunner Danielle Hamilton prepares a horse for an inspection parade of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Wellington Barracks near Buckingham Palace on Thursday. The troop were inspected ahead of their state ceremonial duties, including the 2012 Olympic Games and the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.
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A horse has his legs whitened with powder by a soldier from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday. The King's Troop were preparing for an inspection in Hyde Park.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery polish their boots before an inspection in Hyde Park in London on Thursday. The troop will take part in several ceremonial roles in 2012, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the London 2012 Olympics.
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Items of a ceremonial uniform are prepared before an inspection parade of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday. The troop were inspected ahead of their state ceremonial duties, including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in June and the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Gunner Zanna Bateman of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepares for an inspection on the parade ground of her barracks in St. John's Wood, North London, in February, before departing to fire a 41-gun salute in Hyde Park to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II. The salute marked the official start to the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year. It also came after the troop left their barracks in St John's Wood for the final time to relocate from their North London barracks, where they have been based since their formation by King George VI in 1947, to a purpose-built equestrian site in South London.
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Gunner Emily Townsend from the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery helps adjust a colleague's headgear at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday. The troop were preparing for an inspection in Hyde Park, in preparation for 2012 ceremonial roles in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the 2012 Olympics.
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Gunner Courtney Graham of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery dresses for an inspection in Hyde Park in London on Thursday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepare for an inspection in Hyde Park, where they took part in the Major General's Inspection to prepare for the firing of a royal salute to mark the 86th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepare their ceremonial uniforms before an inspection parade at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday.
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A member of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery touches up the black paint on horses’ hooves before an inspection at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery receive an inspection at Wellington Barracks in London on Thursday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepare for an inspection on the parade ground of their barracks in St. John's Wood, North London, in February.
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The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery take part in an inspection in the rain in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery ride during an inspection in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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The royal crest of Queen Elizabeth II on the saddle of a member of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery during an inspection in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery on inspection parade in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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A member of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery stumbles from her horse during an inspection in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery ride during an inspection in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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Members of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery remove ammunition boxes after an inspection in Hyde Park, London, on Thursday.
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