When the King is in residence (At which ever palace/castle/house or the Royal Arms of Scotland when he's there in Scotland) the Royal Standard will be flown, when he's not it'll be the Union flag.
I think the narrator is confusing the State Trumpeters with the mounted duty trumpeters and escorts of the Blues and Royals Regiment. I can't recall the original reason, but the bulk of the horses the Blues and Royals ride are always "Blacks" usually Irish Draught breed. I suspect the use of a grey horse (technically there's no such thing as a white horse) is to differentiate between the fighting troops and those who would sound the various orders for charge's etc during battle.
These Regiments have a long history with many different honours and traditions, my Cavalry Regiment for instance was also part of the charge of the light brigade in 1854.
When the King is in residence (At which ever palace/castle/house or the Royal Arms of Scotland when he's there in Scotland) the Royal Standard will be flown, when he's not it'll be the Union flag.
I think the narrator is confusing the State Trumpeters with the mounted duty trumpeters and escorts of the Blues and Royals Regiment. I can't recall the original reason, but the bulk of the horses the Blues and Royals ride are always "Blacks" usually Irish Draught breed. I suspect the use of a grey horse (technically there's no such thing as a white horse) is to differentiate between the fighting troops and those who would sound the various orders for charge's etc during battle.
These Regiments have a long history with many different honours and traditions, my Cavalry Regiment for instance was also part of the charge of the light brigade in 1854.
Thank you very much for the information and your insights! Thank you for your service.
You're welcome anon, have a blessed day.