Homecoming Parade In Southampton

Hampshire said a huge thank-you and welcome home as soldiers from 1st Battalion Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment marched as hundreds of people crammed into Above Bar Street, Southampton, to watch yesterday. Around 300 soldiers led by their red-coated Kohima Band were cheered and applauded as Union flags were waved and the odd tear was shed. The soldiers, nicknamed the Tigers, also attended a "civic welcome" in Romsey Market Place and visited a local school for a reception.

The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment is the most decorated of all British Army regiments, with 57 Victoria Crosses awarded to members of its troops. Eight of the regiment's soldiers were seriously wounded, but all are said to be recovering well. The soldiers recently returned from their base in Paderborn, Germany.

The battalion will march through Guildford, Surrey, on Wednesday, Lewes, Sussex, on Thursday, Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury, both in Kent, on Friday and Saturday respectively.A further parade for the city's Territorial Army regiments, which were last year given the freedom of the city and have also seen service in Afghanistan and Iraq, are due to take place later this summer.

Looking for an Estate Agents in Fareham or an Estate Agents In Southampton, then look no further than Dibben and Dibben established Estate Agents in Hampshire for over 20 years.

Driven By : SEO Service