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The Hyde Park Barracks are located in central London , England on the southern edge of Hyde Park . Historically they were often known as '''Knightsbridge Barracks''' and this name is still sometimes used informally. Hyde Park Barracks is three-quarters of a mile from Buckingham Palace , close enough for the officers and men of the Household Cavalry to be available to respond speedily to any emergency at the Palace. The first buildings on the site were constructed for the remarked that "Basil Spence's barracks in Hyde Park ruined that park; in fact, he has the distinction of having ruined two parks, because of his Home Office Building , which towers above St James's Park ." It was voted one of Britain's "top ten eyesores". Hyde Park Barracks is the base for the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment , which is horsed and carries out mounted (and some dismounted) ceremonial duties on State and Royal occasions in London . These duties include the provision of a Sovereign's Escort , most commonly seen at the present Queen's Birthday Parade ( Trooping The Colour ) in June each year. Other occasions include those during State Visits by visiting Heads Of State , or whenever required by the British monarch. The regiment also mounts the Queen's Life Guard at Horse Guards , which consists of one Squadron from each Regiment . SEE ALSO |
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