Overview
- Buckingham Palace officially announced Tyrone’s retirement after 14 years of service with the Royal Mews, hailing him as a “gentle and dependable giant.”
- His final ceremonial appearance occurred during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit in May 2025, closing a career that began with the 2012 state opening of Parliament.
- Tyrone drew the carriages for milestone events including the 2018 royal wedding procession, the 2023 coronation and Trooping the Colour in 2024.
- Crown Equerry Colonel Toby Browne praised Tyrone’s steady temperament and tireless work, saying the horse “really deserves his retirement.”
- The Horse Trust sanctuary, patronized by Princess Anne, provides lifelong care for retired working horses like Tyrone and his reunited family.