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King Charles and his royal staffers have bid farewell to a longtime companion that had worked for the Firm for 14 years.


  King Charles and his royal staffers have bid farewell to a longtime companion that had worked for the Firm for 14 years. Getty Images King Charles and his royal staffers have bid farewell to a longtime companion that had worked for the Firm for 14 years. Getty Images

  The Princess of Wales departing Horse Guards Parade after Trooping the Colour. PA Images via Getty Images The Princess of Wales departing Horse Guards Parade after Trooping the Colour. PA Images via Getty Images

Tyrone, a 19-year-old Windsor Grey horse, spent last week serving His Majesty for a final time — prompting Buckingham Palace to issue a touching statement in light of his retirement.

“After 14 years of noble service with the Royal Mews, we are celebrating Tyrone and wishing him a happy retirement,” the palace wrote on X.

Tyrone spent much of professional life pulling royal carriage during some of the monarchy’s most significant moments, including royal weddings, state visits and even a coronation.


  King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation procession in London. Getty Images King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s Coronation procession in London. Getty Images

  Tyrone spent much of professional life pulling royal carriage during some of the monarchy’s most significant moments, including royal weddings, state visits and even a coronation. Instagram/@theroyalfamily Tyrone spent much of professional life pulling royal carriage during some of the monarchy’s most significant moments, including royal weddings, state visits and even a coronation. Instagram/@theroyalfamily

The beloved animal’s final ceremonial duty took place last month during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK.

Tyrone, who stands at 16 hands (or 6 feet tall), was described as a “gentle and dependable giant” in the palace’s poignant farewell message.


  The beloved animal’s final ceremonial duty took place last month during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK. Instagram / @theroyalfamily The beloved animal’s final ceremonial duty took place last month during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK. Instagram / @theroyalfamily

  Tyrone, a 19-year-old Windsor Grey horse, spent last week serving His Majesty for a final time. Instagram/@theroyalfamily Tyrone, a 19-year-old Windsor Grey horse, spent last week serving His Majesty for a final time. Instagram/@theroyalfamily

He has now been reunited with his 26-year-old father, Storm, and 20-year-old sister, Meg — both of whom had served the royal family.

The trio will now stay put at the Horse Trust sanctuary in Buckinghamshire, England, where approximately 120 horses, ponies and mules reside.


  In 2023, Tyrone drew the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that transported King Charles and Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey during their coronation. Getty Images In 2023, Tyrone drew the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that transported King Charles and Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey during their coronation. Getty Images

  He has now been reunited with his 26-year-old father, Storm, and 20-year-old sister, Meg — both of whom had served the royal family. Instagram/@theroyalfamily He has now been reunited with his 26-year-old father, Storm, and 20-year-old sister, Meg — both of whom had served the royal family. Instagram/@theroyalfamily

  Catherine, Princess of Wales, in a carriage at Trooping the Colour. Mike Marsland/WireImage Catherine, Princess of Wales, in a carriage at Trooping the Colour. Mike Marsland/WireImage

“All three horse were very dear to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the post continued.

“Tyrone will be missed by everyone at the Royal Mews, but it’s wonderful that he’ll be reunited with his father and sister. Thank you, Tyrone!”

The palace’s sweet post was accompanied by a series of images of Tyrone’s most memorable moments throughout the years.

Over the 14 years he served the British royal family, the beloved Irish draught horse tallied some impressive moments in history to his portfolio.


  The palace’s sweet post was accompanied by a series of images of Tyrone’s most memorable moments throughout the years. Instagram / @theroyalfamily The palace’s sweet post was accompanied by a series of images of Tyrone’s most memorable moments throughout the years. Instagram / @theroyalfamily

  Tyrone later drew Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal carriage during their 2018 wedding procession. AFP via Getty Images Tyrone later drew Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal carriage during their 2018 wedding procession. AFP via Getty Images

  Over the 14 years he served the British royal family, the beloved Irish draught horse tallied some impressive moments in history to his portfolio. Instagram/@theroyalfamily Over the 14 years he served the British royal family, the beloved Irish draught horse tallied some impressive moments in history to his portfolio. Instagram/@theroyalfamily

In 2023, Tyrone drew the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that transported King Charles and Queen Camilla from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey during their historic coronation ceremony.

He was later trusted with pulling the Gold State Coach for Their Majesties’ return journey.

The following summer, Tyrone led Princess Catherine and her three children in the Glass State Coach during the Trooping the Colour ceremony.


  Tyrone, who stands at 16 hands (or 6 feet tall), was described as a “gentle and dependable giant” in the palace’s poignant farewell message. Instagram/@theroyalfamily Tyrone, who stands at 16 hands (or 6 feet tall), was described as a “gentle and dependable giant” in the palace’s poignant farewell message. Instagram/@theroyalfamily


  The following summer, Tyrone led Princess Catherine and her three children in the Glass State Coach during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Instagram / @theroyalfamily The following summer, Tyrone led Princess Catherine and her three children in the Glass State Coach during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. Instagram / @theroyalfamily

The horse’s service kickstarted in 2012 when he pulled the late Queen Elizabeth II’s carriage. He later drew Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal carriage during their 2018 wedding procession.

As an official “wheeler,” Tyrone was expected to undertake heavy pulling work while remaining on his best behavior in front of large masses of people.

The Windsor Grey has long been preferred by the British royals since Queen Victoria’s era, and have attended some of the most important dates in the royal calendar over the decades.

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