Major-General commanding the Household Division

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Edward Smyth-Osbourne, wearing the full-dress uniform of a Major-General, on duty at the State Opening of Parliament, 2015.

The Major-General commanding the Household Division commands the Household Division of the British Army. He is also General Officer Commanding London District.

Commanders

The holders of this office include:[1][2]

Commanding Home District

Major-General Commanding the Brigade of Guards (1856–1870)

Before 1856, orders for the Foot Guards were communicated to the Field Officer in Brigade Waiting, a rotational appointment.

Major-General Commanding the Brigade of Guards and General Officer Commanding Home District (1870-1906)

Major-General Commanding the Brigade of Guards and General Officer Commanding London District (1906-1950)

Major-General Commanding the Household Brigade and General Officer Commanding London District (1950-1968)

Major-General Commanding the Household Division and General Officer Commanding London District (1968-)

References

  1. Regiments.org
  2. Army Commands
  3. John Philippart, The Royal Military Calendar (1820) volume I, p. 264.
  4. J. F. G. Ross-of-Bladensburg, A History of the Coldstream Guards from 1815 to 1895 (London, 1896) p. 290.
  5. History of the Colstream Guards, p. 304.
  6. History of the Coldstream Guards, p. 307.
  7. 7.0 7.1 History of the Coldstream Guards, p. 315.
  8. The Court Circular, 29 June 2011
  9. Service Appointments The Times, 8 February 2013