H is for Horses

The Queen and other members of the Royal Family sometimes travel in horse-drawn carriages instead of cars on important days – for example, a Royal wedding or a special procession.

The horses which pull the carriages are specially trained so that they are not frightened by crowds of people, noises and bright colours.

The Queen’s horses are kept in stables in the Royal Mews near Buckingham Palace. You can visit the Royal Mews on certain days of the week.