He was also one of the King's equerries. Townsend later joined the Royal Household in 1944 under an "equerries of honour scheme". Further use of Thoroughbred stallions is credited to the state equerries of the mid-19th century. Many previous equerries have gone on to reach high rank. He was assisted by the "Primeros Caballerizos" (First Equerries) who were nominated by him. Many previous equerries have gone on to reach higher rank. The extra equerries are rarely if ever required for duty. Sometime before 14 July 1673, she married Thomas Wyndham, one of the King's equerries. Ly Charlemont, Sir James Graham (who stays over Sunday) & the Equerries went us. Canadian equerries are also sometimes appointed to serve national representatives of the country. Senior members of the Royal Family also have one or two equerries. Senior members of the British Royal Family each also have one or two equerries. The King's Aides-de-Camp and the King's Equerries are also attached to the Military Household.