About this episode

This episode celebrates the third birthday of Rosebud by replaying an insightful interview with Terry Pendry, Queen Elizabeth II's groom, reflecting on his unique relationship with the Queen and her love for horses.

1 September 2026 is Rosebud's THIRD birthday! And to celebrate, we are giving you the chance to listen again to one of our best ever episodes: with the late Queen Elizabeth II's groom, Terry Pendry. Terry worked with Queen Elizabeth II for over 28 years, as her Stud Groom and Manager at Windsor Castle. Terry's relationship with the Queen was unique, because he rode with her every morning when she was at Windsor. This is when the Queen was able to relax, and talk about her passions - for horses, dogs, animals and the countryside. And so, this interview with Terry - which we recorded in the Royal Mews at Windsor - gives an unusual level of insight into what it was like to spend time with the Queen, and tells us all about her love and knowledge of horses. And we meet her favourite pony, Emma, who she rode for the last few years of her life. Our thanks to Terry for this wonderful conversation, for introducing us to Noble and Emma, and to Sue Pendry for her hospitality and cake. We won't need to remind you that we're also coming up to the fourth anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on 8th September 2026. Which gives us another very fitting reason to replay this episode…

People in this episode

Host: Gyles Brandreth

Guest: Terry Pendry

Topics covered

• Royal Family
• Horses
• Interviews
• Celebration
• Personal Stories

Keywords

• Terry Pendry
• Queen Elizabeth II
• Windsor Castle
• horses
• Royal Family
• Emma
• Noble
• interview
• celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rosebud

Places: Windsor Castle, Royal Mews

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