The Princess of Wales visits 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards
Published
The Princess of Wales has visited 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) for the first time since being appointed as the Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief by His Majesty The King in August this year.
During the visit, Her Royal Highness had the opportunity to learn about elements of operational life, including the Jackal 2 high mobility weapons platform, communications on deployment, and utilising reconnaissance drones.
The Princess also met families of QDG personnel to hear about their experiences and the welfare support that is offered by the Regiment. Her Royal Highness then awarded Long Service & Good Conduct medals to a number of servicemen and women in the Regiment and, ahead of Remembrance Sunday, took a moment with serving personnel to remember those that the QDG had lost in active service in recent years.
Finally, The Princess promoted the Regimental Mascot - Trooper ‘Longface’ Emrys Jones, a Bay Welsh Mountain Pony - from ‘Lance Corporal’ to ‘Corporal’.
The QDG have been active for over 300 years, having been formed in 1959 from the amalgamation of the two senior Cavalry regiments, 1st King’s Dragoon Guards and The Queen’s Bays. The Regiment specialise in reconnaissance: the art of seeking out the enemy and understanding how they operate.
Related content
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at the Royal Foundation's Forum on the Early Years
The Duchess of Cambridge has spoken of her ambition to put the Early Years on an equal footing with the other great social challenges and opportunities of our time during an...
The Duchess of Cambridge reveals the results of her 5 Big Questions survey
An Open Letter from The Duchess of Cambridge to Midwives
The King's Cup
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launch Shout
Remarks by The Duchess of Cambridge at The Royal Foundation’s ‘Mental Health in Education’ Conference
The scientific and other evidence is clear the first few years of a child’s life are more pivotal for development and for future health and happiness than any other single...
A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at The Royal Foundation Forum
The mental health of children and adults is one area where a long-term view will make all the difference to future generations
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry celebrate World Mental Health Day
09 October 2017
A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at the Best Beginnings "Out of the Blue" film series launch
Conversations are crucial for mental wellbeing and they should be part of everyday family life.
A speech by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry at the Heads Together event, London 2017
It is no exaggeration to say that conversations – simple conversations – can be life-changing: in a workplace, in your kitchen at home, with a friend, family member or...
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry attend charity Christmas party
19 December 2016
A speech by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry for Heads Together on World Mental Health Day
To us, mental health first aid means getting in there early to support people, before what they're going through becomes more serious or even clinical.
The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales
A message by The Duke of Cambridge for the Evening Standard and The Independent's Homeless Veterans campaign
They would give their life to protect us, and they expect little in return.
