Royal Visit to Rutland Included a Unique Horseshoe Presentation
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Yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh made a visit to Rutland, where they participated in several engagements. One particularly interesting moment came at Oakham Castle, renowned for its collection of over 230 ceremonial horseshoes gifted by British nobility.
The Duke and Duchess presented a rather unusual addition to the collection - a double horseshoe. This unique piece was crafted by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), a military corps for which the Duchess holds the honorary position of Colonel-in-Chief.
The double horseshoe will take its place alongside other historic horseshoes displayed on the castle walls. These include contributions from past monarchs and members of the Royal Family, such as the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1967 and King Charles III, who presented a horseshoe as Prince of Wales in 2003.
This special gift from the Duke and Duchess adds a new chapter to the rich tradition of horseshoe presentations at Oakham Castle.
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