As is traditional, the statue of Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, which stands in Whitehall, central London gains a bale of hay over the Christmas holidays.

The statue of the Prince, on his horse, is decorated with a bale of hay for the horse, and some wood chippings around the base.

In a note on their Facebook page, the Household Cavalry stated that “like most british regiments the soldiers have their own little traditions that bond them as a team. It happens either on Xmas day or New years day. It’s felt that that horse stands there for 365 days of the year and deserves a little comfort especially at xmas”

And why not.

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