Yeomanry Cavalry traces its roots to 1794 in Worcestershire.
Nine troops were raised again in 1831, as the "Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry".
They were awarded he privilege of becoming a Royal Regiment by Queen Victoria in 1837 - receiving dark blue cuff facings.

A Hussar uniform was adopted in 1871, replacing the former helmets and coatees.
They changed their name to the "Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars" in 1888.