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The spirit of the regiment lives on! We were incredibly proud to see Korean War veteran Ken Keld at the Edinburgh Tattoo. He shared a brilliant moment with some of the Royal Yorks soldiers who are performing the guard of honour this year. It’s an honour to see the legacy of the Duke of Wellington’s […]
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On this #VJDay, we honour the courage and sacrifice of the “Forgotten Army,” including the brave soldiers of the Yorkshire Regiments who fought in the brutal and unforgiving jungles of Burma. From a time of challenging, close-quarters combat to the modern-day soldier equipped to face the new challenges of a changing world, the unwavering spirit […]
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It was a moving and poignant morning at the annual Colsterdale Memorial Remembrance Service on Tuesday, 1st July 2025. Members of The Prince of Wales’s Own (West & East Yorkshire) Regimental Association, including standard bearers, gathered to pay their respects to the fallen of the 15th Battalion, The West Yorkshire Regiment (The Leeds Pals) from […]
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A soldier from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Yorkshire Regiment walking through a trench system on Salisbury Plain. It’s a scene that feels both historic and incredibly current. When we think of trenches, our minds often go straight to the harrowing images of the First World War. For years, millions of soldiers lived, fought, and […]
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From the Somme to Salisbury Plain. Over a century separates the soldiers of WWI from today’s, yet the trench remains a constant. A powerful reminder that while technology evolves, some realities of warfare are timeless. What does this scene make you think of? #Trenches #Warfare #MilitaryHistory #Reflection #Soldier #HistoryTok #LestWeForget #fortunefavoursthebrave
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Honouring our past and strengthening our future partnerships in Norway. Soldiers from 2 R YORKS recently reinforced our strong and mutually beneficial relationship with the Norwegian Army. In February, soldiers visited His Majesty the King’s Guard (HMKG), observing their winter field exercise (EX YMER 1) and visiting The Royal Palace. Then, on 28th May, we […]
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This past weekend, members of The Royal Yorkshire Regiment, led by the Colonel of the Regiment, Major General Zac Stenning, returned to the historic shores of Normandy to honour the profound legacy of our forebears. From walking the sands of Sword and Gold beaches where Yorkshiremen fought with immense bravery, to moments of quiet reflection […]
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On this historic day, June 6th, we pause to remember two significant milestones. First, we commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day. We honour the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy in 1944, turning the tide of World War II and beginning the liberation of Western Europe. Their […]
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On 19th May 2024, Pte Yabaki from our 2nd Battalion proudly attended the Battle of Monte Cassino 80th Anniversary commemorations in Italy. Pte Yabaki was there as part of the community representing Regiments that were involved or have antecedent ties to those involved in the campaign 80 years ago. Commonwealth War Graves Commission #lestweforget #wewillremember […]