Two horses given to The late Queen by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have retired together with fitting ceremony to their last, happy home.

George and Elizabeth, from the Royal Mews and the Metropolitan Police respectively, were both officially stood down from service at The Horse Trust’s Horses, hounds and heroes event. The 25-year-old gelding and 17-year-old mare will stay with the charity for life.

“Though they came from the same place, their paths diverged,” a Horse Trust spokesperson said. “George went on to become a trusted royal charger and Elizabeth, initially destined for the same role, instead embarked on a distinguished career with the police.

“In a touching moment, their saddles were removed for the final time – signifying not only the close of their active service bu

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