Royal Lancers
Cavalry regiment of the British Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths' Own) is a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by an amalgamation of 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) and the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015. It serves in the 1st Deep Recce Strike Brigade Combat Team. The Royal Lancers are part of the 3rd (UK) Division.
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The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths' Own) | |
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Active | 2 May 2015 – Current |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Armoured cavalry |
Role | Close-quarters combat Reconnaissance Desert warfare Forward observer Maneuver warfare Patrolling Raiding Cold-weather warfare Screening Urban warfare |
Size | One regiment with four squadrons |
Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Prince William of Gloucester Barracks Regiment – Catterick |
Motto(s) | Death or Glory |
March | Quick: Wellington Slow: Coburg |
Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief | The Queen |
Colonel of the Regiment | Col Richard Charrington[1] |
Insignia | |
Tactical Recognition Flash | |
Arm Badge | Lances and Prince of Wales's feathers from 9th/12th Royal Lancers |
Abbreviation | RL |
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