The Prince of Wales, in his capacity as Royal Honorary Colonel of The Queen's Own Yeomanry, presented a new 'Guidon' to the Regiment in ceremony at Bramham Park House, Wetherby, alongside some 130 members of the unit, both serving & retired, 22 September 2018. . What is a 'Guidon'? . ◼ The Guidon, which is awarded by The Queen, is a flag of crimson silk damask embroidered & fringed with gold with the Regimental Battle Honours emblazoned upon it & the Regimental emblem embroidered in the centre. The swallow-tailed Guidons evolved from banners carried by Knights of the Middle Ages. . His Royal Highness gave a short speech commending the unit’s “exceptional contribution”. . "You set us an outstanding example that I, for one, do not take for granted." . For full report & photos visit www.thebritishmonarchy.co.uk . . . #QueensownYeomanry #QOY #BritishArmy (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKOzvWlm_n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pofggg7hecg2