Stories - Allen

Ever wondered who the soldiers on horseback are in London? The Household Cavalry are part of the Royal Armoured Corps. They have two parts to their jobs - one is the ceremonial role, and the other is as combat trained soldiers - using armoured vehicles including the AJAX armoured fighting vehicle.

Being based in central London, Allen's life is very different to growing up in Inverness. Find out more about what life has been like for Allen since joining the Army, the opportunities and experiences that he has had - and where he sees his career going.