1st Battalion of The Royal Welsh - Freedom of the City

[sabbathslaves]

And all this to protect George Bush’s interests in Afghanistan. Bring the Boys back home.

[ericartwo1]

I am originally from Wrexham. I can always remember visiting the barracks in Hightown and when they marched, at the head of the procession was a white goat! What has happened to the traditional goat at the head of the parade? Any one kow?

[2k8FARNHILL2k8]

@ericartwo1

I think he died. I don't see him there anymore aswell.

[ericartwo1]

@2k8FARNHILL2k8 Many thanks for your reply!

[reehan789]

they looked smart but a fukin few let all the rest down coz they didnt have straightend arms it was like a black mans willy,

[louislungbubble]

the march is " royal welch fusiliers" written specially for the regiment by john philip sousa at the request of the united states marine corps.

[shadow64857]

i was here n the guest bow watching it was good

[foxy8047]

Ha ha, the colour party's ceremonial scarlets were in a terrible state after they were moved back from Cyprus, so they had to wear whites! Good spot....

[rje888]

A great video and great to see them all home safe

[hollywoodwerewolf]

The sergeants still carry the axes on parade? That's cool. Early 19th Century tradition?

[rootsie92]

It is from the Welch Fusiliers who carried axes in combat in the 17/1800's. They still carry the axes ceremonially (along with the white aporn) to honur their predecessors.

[01MarchHare]

Only Pioneer Sergeants. They headed up pioneer platoons which would consist of tradesmen, such as carpenters and the like. In the field they'd march at the front and clear the way of any obstacles or construct bridges. Hence why they march at the front in aprons and with axes. They're also traditionally allowed to grow beards.

[emptyangel]

I never knew they would wear white. :O

[JohnnyH1982]

Colour party looked really neat in the white tunics. I've never seen that before.

[01MarchHare]

Is the colour party wearing No3 dress!?