British cavalry
UK mounted soldiers
British cavalry refers to the mounted military units of Great Britain, historically among the most prestigious branches of the British Army.
The term encompasses both heavy cavalry (dragoons, household cavalry) and light cavalry (hussars, lancers).
Today, British cavalry regiments largely serve as armored reconnaissance units, though they retain ceremonial mounted duties: The British cavalry paraded past Buckingham Palace.
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