Soldiers and horses of The King's Troop were preparing for a busy ceremonial season as this issue hit the shelves.
Members of the battery are shown here at Woolwich Barracks rehearsing for the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations this month.
With a history dating back to the 18th century, the mounted unit's role includes the firing of royal salutes to mark grand occasions of state including the King's Birthday Parade, royal anniversaries and births.
