Wrexham: The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, The Welsh Cavalry, Homecoming Parade

The Regiment returned after 12 months of NATO operations in Mali, Africa and the last time they were here was 2009.

The parade began at Llwyn Isaf at 11am, near the library, where an inspection was conducted by the Mayor, Cllr Brian Cameron and the Lord Lieutenant, Mr Henry Fetherstonhaugh OBE DL.

They were then granted permission to march through the centre of Wrexham at around 11.15 pm this morning (Tuesday, July 12).

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The rain held off just long enough for the march to end. They marched onto Chester Street and past the Welch Fusilier pub onto the pedestrianised part of Chester Street past Ty Pawb.

They then turned right on to High Street at Wynnstay Hotel and headed down Hope Street.

Next, they headed down Queens Street and Lambpit Street back onto Chester Street at Saith Seren pub.

They then made their way back into the Library car park at Llwyn Isaf where the Regiment halted and then granted to fall out.

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In attendance was Wrexham MP Sarah Atherton to see the Regiment off alongside hundreds of spectators gathered along the route.

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Previously, Major R C Mansel QDG said: “1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, ‘The Welsh Cavalry’ are delighted to have the great honour and opportunity to conduct a homecoming parade in the City of Wrexham.

“The Regiment are returning from 12 months of NATO operations in Mali, Africa and very much look forward to being back in North Wales, one of our main recruiting areas.

"The regiment has a long history of recruiting soldiers from Wales. In 2027 the QDG will be returning permanently to a newly built camp in Caerwent, the first time the regiment has been based in Wales since the outbreak of the first world war.”