Latest news with #Regiment
The National
14-06-2025
- General
- The National
Best photos of June 14: Iran strikes Israel to Book Biennial in Rio de Janeiro
King Charles III, Colonel-in-Chief of the Coldstream Guards, inspects the regiment at Windsor Castle before the Trooping the Colour military parade, in central London, marking his official birthday. AFP
The Independent
13-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
King presents new Colours to Coldstream Guards at Windsor Castle
The King has presented new Colours to the Coldstream Guards during a ceremony at Windsor Castle, marking the regiment's 375th anniversary. Troops from the 1st and 2nd Battalions paraded on Friday morning before the King's official birthday celebrations in London this weekend. The soldiers marched from Victoria Barracks through Windsor town centre, accompanied by the Band of the Coldstream Guards, before entering the castle. The old Colours were formally marched off to the sound of Auld Lang Syne. Around 1,000 guests watched the event in the roasting sun inside the Quadrangle, with around another 100 members of the public gathered outside the castle gates trying to catch a glimpse. A traditional drumhead service followed, with regimental drums stacked to form a makeshift altar. The new Colours were laid on top and consecrated by the Chaplain-General. The King, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment, touched each Colour before formally presenting them to the Guards. 'It gives me enormous pride, as your Colonel-in-Chief, to be able to present these new Colours to you today in the presence of the wider Regimental family,' he said. 'Each and every one of you on parade today is now part of that great legacy.' The new Colours display 44 of the regiment's 113 battle honours, ranging from Tangier in 1680 to the Gulf in 1991. They also bear the eight-pointed Star of the Order of the Garter and the King's Crown, featured for the first time in 70 years. 'These Colours, encompassing your richly deserved battle honours, are a gallant testament to the outstanding courage, fortitude and spirit that the Regiment has always displayed throughout our nation's history,' the King said. He also paid tribute to the families of serving soldiers, adding: 'I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks for your tremendous, unwavering support and encouragement.' The Coldstream Guards are the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, founded in 1650 during the English Civil War. They serve both in frontline military operations and in ceremonial duties, including guarding royal residences. They have recently deployed to Iraq, supported training efforts in Ukraine, and delivered military instruction in West Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. 'You have done so much to support both Ukraine, and the United Kingdom's own security,' the King said. After the presentation, the Colours were returned to the regiment's ensigns, who took up position in front of the parade. The Guards then gave three cheers and a Royal Salute before marching off. The King remained in the Quadrangle later in the day to meet serving guardsmen, families, veterans and the bereaved. The youngest soldier on parade was 18, while the oldest was a 67-year-old veteran. Later Ensign Lieutenant Max Martin, 24, who was mentioned by the King during his address, told the PA news agency: 'It was an absolutely incredible day. 'It caught me completely off guard – first thing I thought about was my mum and dad in the stands and how excited they would have been to hear my name. 'I tried my best not to let out a grin but as His Majesty pushed up the King's Colour and said good luck for tomorrow I couldn't help but have a little smirk to myself. 'The eagle eyes of the Garrison Sergeant Major were watching me so I tried to cover it up but I couldn't help myself.'
Ottawa Citizen
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Homegrown hockey history: Regiment recruits NL's Veitch, Norman with first-ever picks in QMJHL draft
Armed with an internal plan to select the most talented players available with their three historic first-round picks in the 2025 QMJHL Draft, the hockey gods smiled upon Newfoundland Regiment general manager Gordie Dwyer as he sat on the draft floor at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City on Friday night, June 6. Article content As luck would have it, when Dwyer and the Regiment contingent took to the podium in front of thousands of excited junior hockey fans to make their first-ever draft selections at fifth, sixth and eighth overall, the best players available just so happened to be a pair of talented Newfoundlanders and the son of a prolific former St. John's Maple Leaf. Article content Article content Article content St. John's native and six-foot-four power forward Benjamin Veitch officially entered the Newfoundland hockey history books as the Regiment's first-ever draft pick, coming in at fifth overall. Article content Article content With the very next pick at sixth overall, the Regiment continued to make their growing season-ticket base happy when they selected Conception Bay South native Quinn Norman with their second selection, the first-ever defenseman drafted by the club. Article content Rounding out their trio of first-rounders with the eighth overall pick, the Regiment selected the top-ranked Nova Scotian in the draft in Phenwick MacLean, son of former AHL all-star Donald MacLean, who spent parts of three seasons in St. John's between 1999 and 2002. Article content Dwyer says draft weekend was critical for the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League's newest team and wasn't exactly shy about sharing his excitement about the team's newest recruits and what the draft might mean for the club's inaugural season. Article content Article content 'We definitely feel like the draft was a success for us,' Dwyer told The Telegram. Article content 'Truthfully, we were thrilled to be able to land both of those (local) boys with picks five and six. Then, to be able to land Phenwick MacLean with pick number eight, those were our three targets for the first day. We were thrilled about being able to call those three guys' names.' Article content Article content Entering the draft as the seventh-ranked skater from across Atlantic Canada and Quebec, Veitch wasn't worried that he wouldn't get chosen — he was worried that he would get chosen too early and not get the chance to live out his dream of playing at home in front of his friends and family.
Edinburgh Reporter
08-06-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
Princess Royal unveils final addition to The Royal Scots Monument
On Saturday HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of The Royal Scots Regimental Association, unveiled a bronze medallion containing a figurehead of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a final addition to The Royal Scots Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. The monument, originally unveiled on 26 July 1952, commemorates the service rendered by The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) to 16 monarchs from its founding in 1633 under a Royal Warrant from King Charles I until its amalgamation under Defence Review in 2006. The additional medallion marks the final monarch under whom the Regiment served. Her Royal Highness, accompanied by The Right Honourable Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge was met by the Chair of the Regimental Trustees, Brigadier (retd) George Lowder, MBE, and by the Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Major General Robert Bruce, CBE, DSO. The unveiling was attended by many former Royal Scots and their families as well as members of The Royal Scots Club and representatives of The City of Edinburgh Council. A service of dedication was conducted by Reverend Dr Iain May, Chaplain to The Royal Scots Regimental Association. In 2007 The Princess Royal, who was the Regiment's Colonel in Chief from 1983 until 2006, graciously unveiled an addition to the monument to mark the Regiment's amalgamation, the final chapter in its history, and to acknowledge and commemorate the Regiment's 373 years of proud and loyal service to Crown and Country. After the unveiling, Her Royal Highness then spent time with former members of the Regiment before leaving for The Royal Scots Club in Abercromby Place where The Princess Royal took the salute at the Club's annual ceremony of Beating Retreat. Brigadier George Lowder, Chair of the Regimental Trustees, said: 'The Royal Scots have always been, and continue to be, very proud of their long service to Crown and country which is commemorated on this monument. 'Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the last Sovereign under whom the Regiment served, appointed HRH The Princess Royal to be Colonel in Chief of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) in 1983. We have been greatly honoured, therefore, that The Princess Royal, whose long and continued connection with the Regiment we cherish, has unveiled this final addition to our monument today.' HRH The Princess Royal unveils the final addition to The Royal Scots monument in Princes Street Gardens HRH The Princess Royal unveils the final addition to The Royal Scots monument in Princes Street Gardens HRH The Princess Royal unveils the final addition to The Royal Scots monument in Princes Street Gardens accompanied by George Lowder and The Rt Hon Lord Provost HRH speaks with the Chelsea Pensioners who were in Edinburgh for the occasion HRH The Princess Royal unveils the final addition to The Royal Scots monument in Princes Street Gardens accompanied by Brigadier George Lowder and Reverend Dr Iain May HRH The Princess Royal sharing a joke in Princes Street Gardens See all the photos from the Beating Retreat here. Beating Retreat © 2025 Martin McAdam Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Live
08-06-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Live
American tourist in Edinburgh cannot believe their luck after 'spotting royalty'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An American tourist in Edinburgh could not believe their luck as they spotted Princess Anne travelling down steps in the city centre. The royal family member was understood to be on her way to Princes Street Gardens alongside the council's Lord Provost Robert Aldridge on Saturday July 7. The tourist explained how they had missed their tram only to spot the princess as she awaited their next ride. Sharing their discovery on TikTok, account Thistle&Prairie, said: "Missed the Tram in Edinburgh but turned around and saw Princess Anne entering Princes Street Gardens. "Not everyday you see royalty as an American." Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. The Princess Royal was in the capital to unveil a bronze medallion depicting Queen Elizabeth II in the Gardens. The unveiling was attended by many former Royal Scots and their families as well as members of The Royal Scots Club and representatives of the City of Edinburgh Council. A service of dedication was conducted by Reverend Dr Iain May, Chaplain to The Royal Scots Regimental Association. In 2007, Princess Anne unveiled an addition to the monument to mark the Regiment's amalgamation, the final chapter in its history, and to acknowledge and commemorate the Regiment's 373 years of service. Brigadier George Lowder, Chair of the Regimental Trustees, said: ' The Royal Scots have always been, and continue to be, very proud of their long service to Crown and country which is commemorated on this monument. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the last Sovereign under whom the Regiment served, appointed HRH The Princess Royal to be Colonel in Chief of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) in 1983. "We have been greatly honoured, therefore, that The Princess Royal, whose long and continued connection with the Regiment we cherish, has unveiled this final addition to our monument today".
