Queen and the Welsh regiment on St. David's day

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Jennifer

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March 05, 2017, 10:42:16 AM
QuoteThe Queen presents leeks to the Royal Welsh regiment for St David's Day

The Queen is Colonel-in-Chief of the Welsh Royal regiment. On Friday, to celebrate St David's Day, The Queen presented leeks to cadets, troops and veterans at Lucknow Barracks in Tidworth, Wiltshire.

Since her coronation, The Queen has been associated with the Welsh and its former regiments, Royal Welch Fusiliers and The Royal Regiment of Wales. The Welsh regiment was formed on St David's Day, 1 March 2006. The Royal Welsh is a leading 'armoured infantry battalions' of the British Army.

The leeks were wrapped in red thread and dipped in gold. They were pinned on the hats of regimental soldiers. In the parade square atop the dais, The Queen took the royal salute before the National Anthem was played.

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The Queen presents leeks to the Royal Welsh regiment for St David’s Day – Royal Central
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