King Charles' horse breaks loose during Major General's Inspection near Buckingham Palace
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Janine Henni
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
A horse belonging to King Charles broke loose during the Major General's Inspection of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in London on May 8, 2026. The dapple gray horse went running without a rider during the annual event near Buckingham Palace, which reviews the unit's readiness for ceremonial duties. Mounted police eventually cornered the horse. The incident was captured on video and shared by King's Guard Tours.
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The dapple gray went running without a rider
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment turned out for the Major General's Inspection in London, which reviewed the unit's readiness for ceremonial duties.
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