Livery
Livery news covers the ceremonial and institutional life of The Saddler's Company, from the Court and the Wardens to its long-standing military affiliations.
What This Stream Covers
Recent stories include the unveiling, at a January Court, of a new portrait of The Master, HRH The Princess Royal, by artist Louise Pragnell, which now hangs in the Great Hall alongside portraits of the Company's two previous Perpetual Royal Masters, HRH Frederick, Prince of Wales, and HRH The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. Also featured is then Prime Warden Ben Laurie's signing of an Armed Forces Covenant with The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, formally recording the Company's close affiliation with the unit's Regimental Quarter Master, Regimental Sergeant Major and Saddlery Shop team.
The Company's military affiliations extend to the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, HMS Duncan, 41 (Test and Evaluation) Squadron Royal Air Force, two Army Reserve units, and the London Sea, Army and Air Cadets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whose portrait was unveiled at a recent Saddler's Company Court?+
A new portrait of The Master, HRH The Princess Royal, by artist Louise Pragnell, was unveiled at a January Court and now hangs in the Great Hall.
What is the Armed Forces Covenant the Company signed?+
Then Prime Warden Ben Laurie signed a covenant with The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, formally recording the Company's long-standing support for the unit.
