Royal Canadian Mounted Police gives horse to Queen

(17 May 2009)
1. Various of Canadian Mounted Police officers riding into Windsor Castle arena accompanied by marching band
2. Various of Queen Elizabeth II entering arena
3. Various of Queen patting her new horse George (horse right of screen) and Saint James (a previous gift horse from the mounties)
4. Queen and officials posing for photos
5. Various of Canadian Mounted Police officers riding out of arena followed by marching band
STORYLINE:
Canadian Royal Mounted police officers made a special delivery to England on Saturday, presenting Queen Elizabeth II with a new stead.
Eight year old George was presented to her majesty at the Royal tattoo at Windsor Castle on Saturday night.
The giant black gelding, recognisable by a small patch of white between its eyes, is a veteran of the Mounties' famed Musical Ride Programme.
He was originally named 'Terror' but was renamed in honour of the Queen's grandfather King George V.
It's the fourth horse to be presented to the Queen by the Mounties since 1969, with all four related through the prestigious 'Regina' breeding programme.
George was joined in the arena by another Mounties gift horse and one of Prince Charles' favourite mounts, Saint James on Saturday.
The monarch is an honorary commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
It's not known what role George will play in the royals' vast collection of horses and ponies, or whether Queen Elizabeth plans to ride him.

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