Life Guards and Blues and Royals
The British Household Cavalry is classed as a corps in its own right, and consists of two regiments: the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). They are the senior regular regiments in the British Army, with traditions dating from 1660, and act as the Queen's personal bodyguard. The regiments are Guards regiments and form Britain's Household Division with the five Foot Guards regiments.
| Regiment | Tunic colour | Plume colour | Collar colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Life Guards | Red | White | Black |
| The Blues and Royals | Blue | Red | Red |
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