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Who are the Royal Wedding horses led by Storm and Tyrone? Meet the greys chosen for Meghan and Harry’s big day

Kensington Palace revealed the gorgeous horses who will be at the heart of the action today

PICTURES of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding carriage have been revealed, along with the names of the horses that will pull it.

But what do we know about the noble steeds? Here's the lowdown...

 After getting hitched, Meghan and Harry will greet the crowds gathered in Windsor with a horse-drawn carriage ride around the town centre
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After getting hitched, Meghan and Harry will greet the crowds gathered in Windsor with a horse-drawn carriage ride around the town centreCredit: PA:Press Association

Who are the Royal Wedding horses?

Kensington Palace revealed two of the gorgeous horses who will be at the heart of the action on May 19.

The official account said the day will feature father and son equine-duo Storm and Tyrone.

The Windsor Greys will be part of six horses involved with Meghan and Harry's carriage ride.

A team of four, Milford Haven, Storm, Plymouth and Tyrone, will pull the Landau and two others - Sir Basil and Londonderry - will be outriders.

 Kesnington Palace confirmed two of the horses involved: Storm and Tyrone
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Kesnington Palace confirmed two of the horses involved: Storm and TyroneCredit: Twitter

The Crown Equerry added: "We've always had two outriders and traditionally they acted to clear the path and herald the arrival of the principal in their carriage.

"They will be just a short distance in front of the carriage itself and of course in front of them and behind the carriage will be the Household Cavalry travelling escort."

A postilion rider, sat on one of the two lead carriage horses, will drive the coach and another rider will sit behind him on a Windsor Grey in the second row.

Two footmen will sit behind the newlyweds at the back of the Landau.

A spokesperson for Kensington Palace said: “Prince Harry and Ms Markle are very much looking forward to this short journey which they hope will be a memorable moment for everyone who has gathered together in Windsor to enjoy the atmosphere of this special day.”

What carriage will Meghan and Harry use for their wedding?

The lovebirds have chosen to travel in style in the Ascot Landau Carriage for their wedding procession.

The Ascot Landaus are the name of five open-topped carriages kept by the Royal Mews.

The Landaus are so-named because they're used during The Queen's procession at Royal Ascot every year.

 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have chosen to travel in the Ascot Landau Carriage for their wedding procession
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have chosen to travel in the Ascot Landau Carriage for their wedding processionCredit: AFP

When is the carriage ride taking place for Meghan and Harry’s wedding?

After getting hitched, Meghan and Harry will greet the crowds gathered in Windsor with a 1pm carriage ride around the town centre, on May 19.

The Crown Equerry, Col. Toby Browne, said the carriage is a "wonderfully bright, small, lovely carriage, very easy for people to see – the passengers can sit up quite high.

"So there's lots of visibility for everybody" - making it the ideal choice for the royal wedding.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have selected the Ascot Landau carriage for their procession through Windsor Town after their wedding

 

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