11th Hussars after Crimea

In June the first detachment of the regiment sailed for England, and on the 4th of July the Headquarters and the remainder (under Lieutenant Colonel Peel) left the Crimea, arriving in England on the 28th of July and reaching Aldershot on the 30th.

The same day they were reviewed with that part of the Crimean Army not previously inspected by her Majesty. The following day they were again inspected by the Queen who, in passing along the lines, asked Colonel Peel to point out those officers and men who had particularly distinguished themselves.

In common with the other regiments of the Brigade, a reduction in numbers was made, the establishment being fixed at six troops of 28 officers (including Staff), 443 other ranks and 300 horses.

The following February saw a further reduction of 58 men and 29 horses, but in July the whole of the cavalry was augmented to eight troops –a total of 627 men and 428 horses in each of the regiments.

On the 9th of October 1857 the regiment received orders to hold itself in readiness to embark for the East. They did not go, however, and so only provided volunteers for those regiments which did. From then until 1866 the regiment moved from place to place in England and Ireland, at times assisting the civil power.

On the 8th of May 1866 Lord Cardigan inspected his old regiment for the last time. In his farewell speech he said, "Eleventh Hussars, I assumed the command of you many years ago in Cawnpore. You are returning to that distant land and you are sure, if the occasion arises, to distinguish yourselves in the field under your gallant Lieutenant-Colonel [Colonel Frazer, already decorated with the Victoria Cross]. You have my hearty good wishes. I bid you farewell, and assure you that I am proud to be your Colonel."

Finally, on the 25th and 28th of July, seven Troops embarked on the Agamemnon and the Renown. After a good voyage out, during which no casualties occurred, they reached India by the 25th of October 1866, where they were to remain for the next ten years.