Royal Scottish Regiment Pass Muster For London Duties

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Private Peter Higgins brushes official mascot of Balaclava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland ,Cruachan the Shetland pony as they prepare for public duties in the capital on April 20, 2018 in London, England. Before these kilted operational soldiers are allowed to stand guard outside of Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London, they have to pass muster in front of some of the ArmyÕs toughest judges. This Fit For Role Inspection was taking place at Wellington Barracks and required the Edinburgh based troops to prove their ceremonial prowess in front of senior Officers of the Household Division. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)