Saturday 28 May 2022 11:31 PM Was Prince William's horse drugged at Trooping the Colour rehearsals, asks ... trends now
A military veteran tonight claimed that Prince William's horse looked 'drugged' during today's rehearsal for the Queen's annual birthday parade, Trooping the Colour.
The Duke of Cambridge, 39, rode a black Household Division charger, named George, as he went through the practice inspection - known as the Colonel's Review - in central London.
The unnamed source told MailOnline: 'William's horse looks drugged. Its head is on the floor. It's a disgrace.'
A Clarence House spokesman declined to comment.
For the event, William wore his red and blue military uniform adorned with medals, which he teamed with the traditional bearskin hat as he sat on the charger, also festooned in ceremonial regalia.
Horses of the Household Cavalry which feature in such parades undergo special training so that they are desensitised to noise and traffic. They also need to be comfortable standing still for long periods and become accustomed to the weight of extra kit.
The Queen's birthday on June 2 sees her Household Division troops march and ride on Horse Guards Parade with Her Majesty usually attending and taking the salute.
But this year, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal will ride on the parade as colonels of the Welsh Guards, the Irish Guards and the Blues and Royals.
Only William was seen at the run-through today, which went without a hitch - unlike last week.
Prince William rose early to take part in the rehearsal of the Queen's birthday parade in London on Saturday. A military veteran tonight claimed that the prince's horse appeared 'drugged' during the event. The unnamed source told MailOnline: 'William's horse looks drugged. Its head is on the floor. It's a disgrace'
The Duke of Cambridge, 39, rode a black Household Division charger, named George, as he went through the practice inspection known as the Colonel's Review in central London
William wore his red and blue military uniform adorned with medals, which he teamed with the traditional bearskin hat as he sat on the charger, also festooned in ceremonial regalia. Horses of the Household Cavalry which feature in such parades undergo special training so that they are desensitised to noise and traffic
The famous salute at the real Trooping the Colour is usually performed by the Queen but William has stepped in this year
Prince William salutes as he rides across the parade ground during the Colonel's Review at Horse Guards Parade
Prince William looked very serious at the rehearsal of the prestigious military birthday event in London for the Queen. Irish Guards wear a blue plume to the right of their bearskin
Soldiers are seen on parade during the Colonel's Review - the second rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour, which dates back to 1748
The Colonel's Review is identical to Trooping the Colour, the Queen's annual birthday parade, which she will not be at
This year, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and the Princess Royal will ride on the parade as colonels of the Welsh Guards, the Irish Guards and the Blues and Royals
Members of the Household Division parade during the Colonel's Review ahead of the Trooping of the Colour next week
The Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry and the Queen's drum horses parade during the review today
Two people had to be rushed to a major trauma hospital and three others needed treatment from paramedics after a stand collapsed at the Trooping the Colour rehearsal on May 21.
The 'terrifying' incident took place in front of a crowd of 'shocked' onlookers who had gathered to watch the event in Horse Guard Parade, London, at around 11am.
Witnesses reported part of the stand collapsed, causing at least one person to fall through into the area below.
Part of the stand was evacuated following the incident, and two people have been taken to hospital by London Ambulance and St John Ambulance for treatment.
Three other people who were hurt in the incident were treated at the scene and discharged without needing hospital treatment.
Last week it was revealed the Queen would not take the royal salute at the Trooping the Colour for the first time in 70 years.
The Irish Guards regiment was formed in 1900 by order of Queen Victoria in response to the
