Cruachan on tour: cheeky military Shetland visits Household Cavalry

The cheeky Shetland who hit the headlines last year after taking a swipe at The Queen’s bouquet has been to meet the Household Cavalry.

Cruachan IV, who also had a nibble of Prince Harry in February, arrived at Hyde Park Barracks last week to settle in to London life.

The Shetland is the regimental mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

He took over from the late Cruachan III on his retirement in 2012 and has met with a number of royals and VIPs during his service.

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Article written by: Lucy Elder