Her Majesty's Cavalry

The first of the series shows behind the scenes of the Household Cavalry’s barracks, following the preparations for the annual Queen’s Birthday Parade, the introduction of modern tanks for future conflicts, and the first time on (and off!) a horse for the regiment’s newest recruits.

Behind the scenes at the Royal Wedding, as Prince Harry’s former Afghanistan colleague has to make sure the regiment are flawless in front of the eyes of the world. The new Commanding Officer prepares to takes the reins, while the new recruits struggle to jump.

In this episode we swap the cold London barracks for the deserts of the Middle East, as the armoured side of the regiment head out on manoeuvres to Oman.

Three and a half centuries after the Household Cavalry was founded, the first female trooper joins the regiment. Meanwhile, the recruits enter the next stage of training.

The Household Cavalry's 280 horses descend on the Norfolk beach as the regiment heads off for its spectacular annual summer camp.

The new Commanding Officer, Lt Col Paddy Williams, prepares to command the regiment on his first state visit, while the newest trooper has a tricky horse to contend with.