Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Nine grey horses chosen to escort Prince William and Kate Middleton



Horses with calm temperaments have been chosen to escort Prince William and Kate Middleton for their first journey as man and wife. 

Paying respects: Prince William rowed Kate to Princess Diana's shrine (Picture: PA)
The royal couple will walk back down the aisle to be met by nine grey horses and riders from the Met’s mounted branch, who will accompany their royal carriage. 
The party will then make its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, with the grey escort leading from the front and bringing up the rear. 
A mounted inspector will ride in a position known as the ‘pointer’ in front of a sergeant and three constables. 
They will be followed by the rest of the procession, including the newlyweds and other royals. 
Another section made up of one sergeant and three constables will form the back of the group. 
‘We look at the grey horses that we’ve got and assess them for their temperament and how they match in colour,’ said Ch Insp Bob Barker, head of the mounted branch.
‘It’s going to be a real challenge for the horses and the officers on the route – the noise, the crowd, the flags.’ 
Grey escorts are used regularly in high-profile ceremonial events, as well as on general police patrols and at football matches.
A total of 11 of the horses have been selected for Friday’s wedding, including two to act as cover.

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