64K views · 240 reactions | The Army in London has recorded the first great astronomical event of the century in the front yard of Horse Guards. As the sun was eclipsed by the moon at 0930 in London, the capital was plunged into a dusk like gloom, the street lights came on, and birds began to roost. Smog and thick fog obscured the detail of the eclipse itself, but as temperatures plummeted and the light faded its effects were plain to see. | The Army in London - HQ London District | Facebook

The Grenadier Guards play in London Waterloo to help launch London Poppy Day. Come and meet around 2,000 collectors including uniformed personnel, from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their supporters at around 70 tube and mainline railway stations who will be hitting the streets of London. | British Army

With Her Majesty The Queen's Birthday Parade fast approaching The Army in London is going to take you behind the scenes and tell you more about the people, traditions and animals that make the parade such a special occasion. We start with 21 year old Trooper Peter Chivers from the Blues and Royals who will tell you about the role of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment State Trumpeter. Video: Corporal James McAllister RLC | The Army in London - HQ London District