Welsh Guards
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The official account of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Wales's Senior Infantry Regiment. We serve our nation as fighting soldiers. A life less ordinary
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🔥 Mortar Platoon Excellence! 💣
Our Mortar Platoon has been smashing out bombs this week in an exercise alongside the Royal Artillery. With precision and expertise, they support our Battalion with devastating firepower. 🎯💥 #MortarPlatoon #PrecisionFirepower #WelshGuards
Committed to the cause!
Platoon Sgt standing in for the usual bass drummer yesterday for Troop training at CO 1 ATR Pirbright
#welshguards #committed #britisharmy
Troop Training Underway!
Trooping the Colour is in 52 days, our troops are hard at work, preparing for the big day. Stay tuned for updates! #TroopTraining #TroopingTheColour
Training for Trooping the Colour kicks off this week in Pirbright! We’re excited to bring you behind-the-scenes coverage as the Welsh Guards gear up for the big day.
Did you enjoy our coverage from last year?
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards #TroopingtheColour
Today, WO2 Cox (REME attached to the Welsh Guards) crossed the finish line of the London Marathon with a phenomenal time of 3 hours and 3 minutes.
The Welsh Guards are proud to have such a determined athlete in our ranks. Here’s to many more successes!
#LondonMarathon
Think the Welsh Guards are just about ceremonies? We’re the tip of the spear across continents—from Africa to South America to the Middle East. Ready for real impact? Join us. #WelshGuards #GlobalImpact
👑 The Beards Have Arrived! 👑
Like it or lump it, the beards are here! Members of Number 2 Company proudly took up their posts on Kings Guard this morning, marching from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace.
#WelshGuards #TheBeardsHaveArrived
🚨 #WelshGuards Update 🚨 Our iconic bearskins are going red! 🟥 A bold twist on tradition, ready for a stylish future. What’s your take on our vibrant new look? Cymru Am Byth! #RedIsTheNewBlack
Happy Easter!
Wishing all our followers a cracking Easter! Remember, the only thing tougher than a 48 hour guard duty is resisting that extra Easter egg. Good luck! 🐰🍫
Cymru Am Byth
#HappyEaster #ChocolateChallenge #easter #theguards #welshguards #chocolate
Great bit of info by British Army War Diaries Warrant Officer Class 3 feels very alien to say mind!
Dan Cope
Dean Hughes
Born to serve.
In the heart of every Welsh Guardsman lies a profound truth: we are born to serve.
We carry this legacy with pride, ready to answer the call, whenever it comes.
Cymru Am Byth
#BornToServe #WelshGuards #army #militarylife
Discipline: It’s the game-changer, the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
It’s not just what we do; it’s who we are.
Here’s to the disciplined heart that beats in each of us, driving us towards greatness. 💂♂️
Cymru Am Byth
#Discipline #FromAverageToExcellence
Each Welsh Guardsman carries a unique calling – born to serve the Crown with honour, courage, and unwavering loyalty. It’s not just what we do; it’s who we are. #BornToServe #WelshGuards #DutyAndHonour
Sending our support to Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales as she bravely fights cancer. Our thoughts are with her and the Royal Family during this challenging time. Stay strong, you are not alone.
The Prince and Princess of Wales
#WelshGuards #StrengthInUnity
Triumph at Combermere! The Welsh Guards aced the Major General’s inspection, a testament to our unmatched discipline & teamwork. Proud moment for the battalion as we uphold our legacy. #WelshGuardsExcellence #ProudTradition
With a Major Generals inspection coming up, we're not just getting ready to show off our skills. We're gearing up to prove what we're made of – to ourselves, to the public, and to the traditions we uphold.
This is where you start.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards #BeyondTheUniform