Horse Guards, Military barracks in Westminster, England
The Horse Guards building features a Georgian architectural design with a central clock tower and two wings constructed from Portland stone.
The current structure, completed in 1759 under architect William Kent's design, replaced an earlier building commissioned by King Charles II in 1663.
The King's Life Guard ceremony occurs each morning at Horse Guards Parade, with mounted sentries maintaining their traditional guard duties.
The Household Cavalry Museum inside the building presents military artifacts, uniforms, and exhibits detailing the history of British cavalry regiments.
A dark mark above the number two on the Horse Guards Clock indicates the time of King Charles I execution in 1649.
Location: City of Westminster
Architects: William Kent
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 51.50470,-0.12722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
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