The Queen hailed the Welsh Guards for their “indomitable
family spirit” and she presented the regiments with new Colours as it
celebrates its 100th year. Together with the Queen in honoring over 300 troops in
Windsor were Prince Philip and Prince Charles. The Duchess of Cornwall was also
present. This was the first time in nine years that the sovereign presented the
Colours. What made this regal event even more memorable was Her
Majesty’s lovely, royal blue Karl Ludwig attired, made even more glamorous with
matching coat, her Angela Kelly hat and a Welsh Guards brooch.
Here's what the Queen said during the event:
It has been nine years
since I presented you with the Colours that have just been marched off parade.
Guardsmen who have
served with the Regiment during those years, some of whom are no doubt here
today, will have seen operational tours to Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo and
Afghanistan, interspersed with fire-fighting, state ceremonial and other public
duties.
I am speaking to those
Guardsmen and indeed to each and every one of you assembled here today, when I
say that I am proud of what you have achieved together.
It is the indomitable
family spirit of the Welsh Guards that has been your hallmark.
And so, in this
historic year for the Regiment, we celebrate your many achievements and
remember with sad reflection the fallen and wounded of the world wars and of
more recent conflicts.
Source: MailOnline
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