On Sunday, June 18, 2017, a company of 80 personnel from the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and 35 members of the Royal Canadian Artillery Band will assume ceremonial duties as the Queen’s Guard in London, United Kingdom (UK).

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“It is an honour for the Canadian Army to provide soldiers to mount the guard for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are pleased to play an important role in this long-standing Army tradition in the UK, especially as we in Canada mark Canada 150.”

Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, Commander Canadian Army

“Participating in these ceremonial events in London is a great opportunity for the Canadian Army to highlight its strong link to the Crown. We are honoured to follow in the footsteps of many Canadian regiments who mounted the Sovereign’s Guard.”

Major Jason Hudson, Officer Commanding A Company, 2^nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 

• Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II granted Canada the opportunity to mount public duties in London and Windsor for 2017. Units from the British Empire and the Commonwealth have periodically mounted the King’s Guard/Queen’s Guard beginning in September 1916 when Canada provided soldiers from the 117^th (Eastern Townships) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, to undertake public duties.

• Canada, as a trusted member of the Commonwealth, is being recognized for its 150^th anniversary of Confederation by being selected to mount the Queen’s Guard.

• The British Army had regiments of both Horse Guards and Foot Guards predating the English Restoration in 1660, and, since the reign of King Charles II, guards units have been responsible for guarding the official royal residences.

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