Household Division | |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Regular |
Role | Major General Commanding The Household Division and General Officer Commanding London District |
Part of | London District |
Motto(s) | Latin: Septem juncta in uno, lit. 'Seven joined in one' |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiments of the Household Division | King Charles III |
Major-General Commanding the Household Division | Major General James Bowder OBE |
Deputy Commander, Household Division | Colonel Guy Stone LVO |
Brigade Major, Household Division | Lieutenant Colonel Charles Foinette, Coldstream Guards |
Garrison Sergeant Major | Warrant Officer Class 1, Andrew 'Vern' Stokes OBE, MVO |
The Household Division forms a part of the British Army's London District and is made up of five regiments of foot guards and two Household Cavalry regiments. The division is responsible for performing public duties and state ceremonies in London and Windsor. Such functions include the State Opening of Parliament, Trooping the Colour, and mounting the King's Guard.