Queen's Regiment
The Queen's Regiment (QUEENS) was an infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1966 through the amalgamation of the four regiments of the Home Counties Brigade. Then, until 1971 the regiment remained one of the largest regiments in the army, with 10 battalions, however these were reduced to just six, and later five battalions. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Options for Change reform was published and the regiment amalgamated with the Royal Hampshire Regiment to form the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
| Queen's Regiment | |
|---|---|
Cap badge and tie of the Queens | |
| Active | 31 December 1966 – 9 September 1992 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Size | Largest at 10 battalions |
| Part of | Queen's Division |
| Regimental HQ | Howe Barracks, Canterbury |
| Nickname(s) | Reporting name: QUEENS |
| Motto(s) | "Unconquered I Serve" |
| March | Quick – Soldiers of the Queen Slow – The Caledonian |
| Anniversaries | Sobraon (10 February), Albuhera (16 May), Glorious First of June, Sevastopol (8 September), Salerno (9 September), Quebec (13 September), British Battalion Day (20 December) |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel in Chief | HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark |
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