Ask the average armchair historian when the modern steel military helmet was introduced, and they’re likely to answer that it was the First World War that the helmet made a return to the battlefield.

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THE Army’s oldest elite regiment is facing the axe because of the ConDems’ drastic defence cuts. Defence sources yesterday claimed the Coldstream Guards was the most likely of Britain’s five footguard ...

Insider's reporters attended a Trooping the Colour event for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. During the event in May, guards had different plumes on their hats and varying button patterns. One royal ...

A week before Trooping the Colour, excitement is mounting among royal fans. The occasion transforms the Mall as crowds line up the streets waving flags as 1400 soldiers parade alongside 200 horses and ...

The origins of the military parade date back to the 17th century Erin Hill is the Senior Editor, Royals at PEOPLE. She has reported on Royals for the brand since 2015. Erin previously worked at PARADE ...

The Princess of Wales is adding a new role to her list of royal duties. Ahead of the King’s birthday parade, King Charles III is appointing several military honors to his family members, including ...

Albert, the obedient Duke of York, succeeded his brother to the throne of Britain six months ago with an understanding from the British Government that henceforth his name should be George. Last week, ...

"Micks," while officially deemed derogatory, is used "affectionately" to refer to the Irish Guards regiment in the British Army. The Irish Guards, led by Prince William, performed the Trooping of the ...