Dean Hughes
@dean1wg
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Unit Welfare Officer- 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Enduro Team Manager. Father to Dion Tomos. Husband to a worldy, opinions are my own.
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers.
Fixers, enablers, problem solvers and gentlemen.
Warrant Officers of the finest Regiment of Foot Guards. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Thank you
@windsoretonbrew
always good to us. The boys enjoying a good Guardsman beer after their hard work. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Picked up my new tunic, the attention to detail in producing our ceremonial uniform is outstanding. Looking forward to my first public duty as an officer in April.
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22 years today I jumped on that train to Harrogate to begin my career as a Guardsman. Fortunate to have 3.5 years left as a soldier, who knows what this year will bring. I still get excited when I iron my kit on a Sunday; when that stops I will.
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Not normally one to jump on these types of band wagons but this one’s close to my heart
Our police force are undermanned well under paid and over criticised by Karen with her NVQ level 1 in nail care who “pays their wages”
If this week hasn’t proven they need to be better
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Senior Warrant Officers of Battalion. 2 RQMSs and the Drill Sergeant. Fortunate to work with the upmost professionals. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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Terrible news this morning. The legend that is Big Mitch has passed away. Thoughts are with his family and all his blue red blue brothers. Rest in peace old friend💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Delighted.
Very honoured to be accepted as an Officer into the Household Division.
Thank you for all the messages of congrats
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Long night last night on the over night rehearsal. Photo in Weli B this morning. Home, hours sleep, admin and out the door for the Buck Palace Garden Party with Mrs H.
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One day we will never forget. Op Panthers Claw 2009. Comd Offr KIA. The affect this had on the Bn was unreal, Gdsm took a kick to the balls but they got up, dusted off and took the fight back to the enemy. Excellence in action. Cymru am Byth. RIP Sir 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Colonels Review hotter than a hot thing on a hot day.
I can also confirm portaloos are hotter than hell too. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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Honoured to receive the news today I’ve been awarded a 3 Star Commendation for my small part in the ceremonial
activities in Wales to honour the death. of our late Queen as part of Op Bridge 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
@ArmyInLondon
@ArmyInWales
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15 years to the day I was in a small compound on the canal during operation Panthers Claw, 7 days before I was teaching recruits at ITC, to train them and deploy them was a great honour.
I remember this day, listening to the Zap numbers on the net trying to figure out who it
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So pay rise, let’s be honest it’s good. I joined the army without a single qual. I’m a WO2 on 50k that lives in Windsor for £400 a month rent. I knew what the pay was when I joined, I pushed to promote to earn more. I Gen don’t see the issue. Feel free to shoot me at dawn 🤣💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Not one Non Commissioned Officer in the Infantry has been awarded an MBE/OBE in the new years honours list. Do we not write people up or too humble to accept we’re doing our job. Baffles me most years. We have exceptional people doing exceptional things.
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Throwback 27th Dec 19, one of my fav pics of my boy and me.
27th Dec 23 on way into London for a guard mount. 🤮💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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The amount of support the boys and me personally have had in the last 36 hours has been amazing. The army truly is a special place, we rip each other across divisions and trades but when the worst happens we always have each other’s back. Thank you 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Another date in the diary we don’t like to remember but absolutely must always do so. On this date I was in Check Point 1 with my good mate Griff 96, the news came in that Dane had been killed. He was a Gdsm in my team in Kosovo a few years prior. Fantastic operator and full
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I stole this sign when I was a young Guardsman after being thrashed for walking on the grass. It’s been in my shed ever since. Now pride of place in the new pad. 🤣💂🏻♀️
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Black Sunday is our regimental Remembrance Day. My last one as a Sgt’s mess member. Next year I will be donning a bowler hat and an umbrella I’m not allowed to open. Great to have Mrs H along for the day for her to meet some officers wives.
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Extremely fortunate to be offered the role of Unit Welfare Officer in the new year, I absolutely wanted to stay in Battalion for my first role as a Capt. I’ll be leaning in on my network for advice when needed. Last push to leave on 29th Dec. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Kings Guard Mount number 5 for me today for the month of May. Lucky to be able to take a day off mid week last week to make up for the bank holidays worked. Boys are tired but still producing everything that’s asked of them during “silly season”💂🏻♀️Dual Role, Excellence in action.
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Fiercely proud of our dedication to the monarch. Preparing for the Kings Coronation on the sports pitches at Queens Ave. come rain or shine these members of the
@Householddiv
will always put the effort in.
@ArmyInLondon
@ArmyInWales
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One day it all falls into place and makes sense. This was my day……💂🏻♀️👰🏼♀️
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23 years ago today I left sunny Blaenau Ffestiniog in search of something great. I began my career at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate and am still a great supporter of all they do. No regrets just great memories, 23rd year is looking great with commission pending. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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No better way to finish my time as a soldier and Warrant Officer than on St David’s Day. Now onto some down time before the new role starts on the 25th March.
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When I was a young Guardsman looking for an inspirational leader to try and mimic this was it. We often joke about what good looks like….. there are no finer examples. Rest in Peace Sir. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
Major Sean Birchall, lost his life to an IED in Afghanistan on 19th June 2009.
Birchall was the officer commanding IX company of the welsh guards, who's motto was "dead men risen".
While out on a patrol, to check on the lads in other check points, he was unfortunately killed by
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My wife’s grandad passed away yesterday after 94 years on this planet. Glad we got him home for his last wish to die in his house. Thanks
@NatashaMDay
for your help.
Such a fantastic man, intelligent funny and a heart of gold. At peace with his wife of 65 years now. 💂🏻♀️👸🏼
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My wife’s grandad is 94 today, still going strong. The most intelligent man I’ve ever met. Even at his age he has a keen eye for detail especially in military engineering and history. Have a great day grandad we’ll see you later. Audax et velox 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Hard to believe 21 years ago I arrived at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate to begin my career. Unbelievably memories with great people, ordinary people doing un ordinary things. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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We promised perfection……. That’s exactly what we produced. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
After weeks of rehearsal, soldiers of the Household Division delivered a magnificent spectacle for The King, the Nation, and the World in London: the 1st
King’s Birthday Parade in more than 70 years & the 1st Birthday Parade that the Sovereign has ridden on since 1986.
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When I was 13 years old this man told me I would one day be a Guardsman. Today I bumped into him as a Chelsea Pensioner. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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8 messages this morning asking where
@SgtMajFrench
perfect salute to the front at the halt video had gone. I was instructed by higher to take it down as it was inappropriate. Apologies if anyone was offended for context I’ve known him 10 years and we thrive off our banter.
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Invest in your soldiers; they will be forever grateful. Taught this young man some basic English on tour 9 years ago after school failed to identify his learning difficulties.
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Love a good wedding, fortunate to celebrate a good friends special day with the beautiful Mrs Hughes.
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There he is look. Signed versions available on request 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴🤣
“My main motivation has always remained the same – to make other lives better."
Dean Hughes joined the Army at 16, and has now become only the second WO2 in the history of the Welsh Guards to have commissioned into the infantry 🪖
Find out more here ⬇️
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A difficult day for the Welsh Guards Family. Finally at rest my brother. Till the Re-org. 💂🏻♀️🏴
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Another prom run done for a Welsh Guardsman’s family member. Always a pleasure never a chore.
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Quote of the week. If the Army expected us to behave they wouldn’t give us a medal for good behaviour. 🤣🤣💂🏻♀️
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I’ve been fortunate to meet some amazing people through work. One of which gave me his Ferrari for an upcoming trip to Ireland. My mums little council estate in wales has definitely never seen a Ferrari. I made sure the local kids got a good look and a rev of the 6.3 engine. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Great to see Stuart and Dane Elson at the review today. Was a great honour to arrange their tickets. Their son Dane was a Gdsm in my team in Kosovo and unfortunately was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. As a family regiment we continue to support our bereaved families. 🤣💂🏻♀️
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Super proud of this spectacular woman I call my wife, SO1 Domestic, Long Haired General, 0A and more importantly my best friend. Smashing her new role at Surrey Police Force Control Room. Keeping people safe while others sleep. 💂🏻♀️👸🏼
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Busy weekend with black Sunday in London. An honour to read the commendation in English and Welsh 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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Healing up nicely. 7 stitches after an hour surgical clean. The staff at
@NHSEngland
Wexham park hospital were fantastic. They are firm believers in the Military Covenant and got me seen as soon as they could. First time I’ve been asked if I’m serving or a veteran. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Not a day goes by that we don’t remember this man. The worst night of my career when he was taken too soon. Rest in peace mukka 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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I was actually dreading going sick with my knee, I’ve put it off for years but the pain has got unbearable. Very fortunate that my regiment take rehab and fixing people seriously. We have invested in infra and people to help us get back to being fit ASAP. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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@NotFarLeftAtAll
I’m glad they’re all flying in from all over the world. Must be on gliders if you don’t like using oil old boy
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Had an interview today as part of the application for commission process. First time I’ve had an interview in 22+ years. Some sound advice and decent feedback from the Col interviewing. Get the troop and a holiday out the way then switch fire back to some planex and IRTBs. 💂🏻♀️🏴
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Fantastic dine out in the Sgt’s Mess last night. Fortunate to be surrounded by great people, you can never anticipate the emotion and pride as you address the mess for the last time. Now onto the next chapter. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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Met and chatted to some Falklands Vets the last few days. Putting experiences into context and reminds me of a speech I once heard. In life we die twice, once when we physically die and again when we are forgotten about. Let’s not allow the latter to happen.
#theclassof82
. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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What a graft moving house 4 days before Xmas. But we’re in. Now for the 5 hour drive to pick up little man. Have a great Xmas all. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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I recognise him ……. I should be on commission for these now 🤣💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Lovely gifts from the Sgt’s Mess albeit paid for by my mess bill contributions. The wife even gets a brooch.
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On completion of day 1 in the officers mess I considered resigning my commission.
NO SALAD CREAM!!!
Now ordered: all is well. 💂🏻♀️
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3 years today the worst night of my life, losing this great man hit us all but the support we all received was outstanding. Never forgotten mate 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
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Find it hard to maintain a riding fitness V Infantry fitness V a passion for cake. Great session this morning. Lap of camp, 50 squats, lap, 40 lunges, lap, 30 press ups, lap 20 burpees, lap 10 pull ups, lap. This picture from
@WelshGuards
media. I’m either 1st or last 🤣🤣
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Steady retweet from
@piersmorgan
can’t take the credit I was in the picture not taking it. Graft photography is your man 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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I shouldn’t laugh but this has made my day. How that woman holds on to this horse is outstanding. 🤣🤣💂🏻♀️
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An absolute honour to dine out a great friend after 17 years being a member of the Sgt’s Mess, one more command appointment for him on the coronation then onto becoming the third ever Academy Sergeant Major from the Welsh Guards.
@DanCope25
@RMASandhurst
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Great night at St James’s Palace celebrating the career of a fine Welsh guardsman. Darren Pridmore the original grey beard. My first dinner in Jimmies and some fantastic history up there.
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Under estimated, under paid, over stretched and completely over scrutinised by the very people they serve. I take my hat off to these lot, keep up the good work and don’t let Karen with her NVQ level 1 in nail care tell you how to do your job while filming you for socials. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
This weekend, once again Police Officers will be taken away from the communities they police to deal with major events in Central London.
They will do so decisively and bravely but it won’t be portrayed that way for sure.
Thank you all again for your hard work.
#ThinBlueLine
🚨
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I’ve not always got it right every time. One thing I will not fail on is fatherhood. My best mate growing to be a young man far too quickly. My boy, my mate and the reason for numerous overdrafts. 🤣💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Very honoured to received a Commendation on behalf of the General Officer Commanding 1st (UK) Division for a couple of things; Welsh Guards Slate, Enduro, Red Dragon Club, Championing Mental Health and my actions during Gav Hillier’s Fatal incident. Cymru am Byth 💂🏻♀️
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11 hours driving today, north wales and back to pick up the not so small little man. Worth every mile 💂🏻♀️
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We’re next. 2026 the Welsh Guards will move to Cyprus for the first overseas posting since the late 80’s.
It's the end of an era for the First Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.
After two years at Episkopi Garrison, they hand over to the First Battalion of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
Watch here📺👇
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Much needed break with Mrs H. Corfu for a few days. Been here 24 hours and only 1 Teams call 🙈🙈 also totally aware I’m punching so holster those comments you lot!!! 💂🏻♀️👸🏼🍺
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Fortunate to receive my Commander Home Command Commendation today from the man himself while he visited our barracks. Forever grateful to the team at
@ArmyInWales
for my citation and the support from their team in the delivery of Op BRIDGE in Wales. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
@RblxHomeCommand
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Day 2 in the officers mess.
I’ll stop on day 4 🤣🤣
I’ve been educated on the fact only the Comd Offr and 2Ic can park directly outside the mess. I asked the adj where the sign was; they don’t need a sign 🤣
HOTO almost complete. Tomorrow the pads wives await 🤣💂🏻♀️
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Work hard play hard. Finally have the car of my dreams, please meet Roxy the R8. 5.2 V10 of pure beauty. This toy has moved from office to office for 6 years. 🤣💂🏻♀️🏁
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Great evening celebrating the pass off into the army for a family friend.
@ATR_Winchester
a great parade, even if it was -1! Dinner at the Ivy in Windsor followed by a few cheeky cocktails in All Bar One with the wife and Co. 💂🏻♀️👸🏼
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One of my favs, we took this picture messing about in the mess gardens. Now used on mental health posters. Love my job.......
@WelshGuards
💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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The look Mrs H gives you when you order a €90 tomahawk steak on holiday. Polished off with room for pudding 😉💂🏻♀️
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Great to see some well deserved soldiers receiving awards. Top job
Congratulations to all Army personnel recognised in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.
Read the full list here:
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Embracing the change. And no the “gas mask” isn’t going to make them shave 🤣🤣
👑 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
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Saw this on my recent visit to
@ITC_Catterick
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Rest in peace big man.
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Perfection. Mrs Hughes and “Roxy” I know punching well above my weight. Date night followed by a roof down drive around beautiful Windsor. Life doesn’t get much better. 💂🏻♀️👸🏼🏎️
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Behind every great man is a greater woman. Mine just happens to be a complete worldy and my best friend.
@WelshGuards
colours proudly on display at the Xmas Ball.
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Give the Bn page a follow 💂🏻♀️🏴🏴
A huge shoutout to WO2 Dean Hughes (
@dean1wg
) on his remarkable journey in the Welsh Guards!
His recent spotlight in the news is a testament to his dedication and the indomitable spirit of the Guards.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#Leadership
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Day 3 in the big brother house. (Offr Mess)
With fire support from the padre I met the wives, big part of the UWO. Interesting to say the least.
Next stop local school, headmaster was great
Worth noting we now have salad cream and disarono in the mess.
Mic drop 🤣💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️
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Never forget where you come from, 5 hour drive back to my home town to take this young man to his prom. 💂🏻♀️🏴🏴
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Great dinner at the Cav and Guards Club last night. My first one with the Late Entry Officers’ Club. Great to catch up with a few legends of
@Official_1WG
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Always a pleasure to have potential Welsh Guards officers in the mess for a visit. Also important that our mess has an input in their selection to our fine regiment.
@DanCope25
@RMASandhurst
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They’re tired, they’ve had a busy year and really looking forward to Christmas leave on the 28th Dec; but they will, without fail, produce the very best every time they are asked. They’re Guardsman; better than you but too polite to say. 💂🏻♀️💂🏻♀️🏴
Troops are assembling on Horse Guards Parade for the official welcome to the UK of the President of the Republic of Korea for a three day state visit to the UK.
@scots_guards
trained in S Korea last month with our Korean allies.
@BritishArmy
@HCav1660
@FCDOGovUK
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Our foundations are built by those who went before us.
My grandfather and great grandfather both served under the colours of my fine Regiment. My brother also went on to serve too.
Proud of our family heritage to the Welsh Guards, gutted I didn’t get to meet these two fine
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1. Very fortunate to be involved in the planning for the events in Wales before Her Majesty left us.Once she passed away making my way to Cardiff to ensure the tri service route and stair party were literally fit for a king.The Proclamation ceremony and HRHs visit to Cardiff
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Great to attend the Veterans Awards in Wales to represent our fine regiment but more importantly acknowledge the great work some of the Welsh veterans have achieved this year.
@AwardsVeterans
@ArmyInWales
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No balls were hurt during the making of this picture........💂🏻♀️🏴
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A great week working with 160X preparing a GOH for HMKs visit to wales. Impressed by the efforts of our reserves in Wales and always good to work alongside my old friend Griff 96. The King as always was on form & interested in what the boys are up to.
@ArmyInWales
@ArmyInLondon
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