Coatee worn by Captain William Cludde, Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, 1803 (c)

Blue coatee, with scarlet facings and gold embroidery.

William Cludde joined the Royal Horse Guards in 1799. Cludde served as aide-de-camp to General Sir Baldwin Leighton. He died at Orleton in Shropshire on 21 May 1809 at the age of 24.

The uniform of the Royal Horse Guards was understood to be a great favourite with King George III, who often attended their regimental parades, reportedly wearing the uniform of the 'Blues'.