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‘Kirky’ Kirkwood

@Kirky_Kirkwood

🇬🇧 @britisharmy and @scots_guards🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚔️ Infantryman for 26 years and counting! 🥷 💂🏻‍♂️☕️Views are my own.

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The Royal Family(@RoyalFamily) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Duke of Kent has attended the Scots Guards annual Black Sunday events in London - marking his last day as Colonel of the Regiment.

During Black Sunday, members of the Scots Guards gather to remember those who gave their lives in service to their regiment and country since…

The Duke of Kent has attended the Scots Guards annual Black Sunday events in London - marking his last day as Colonel of the Regiment. During Black Sunday, members of the Scots Guards gather to remember those who gave their lives in service to their regiment and country since…
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John Kiszely(@johnkiszely) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here in London for the Scots Guards farewell to HRH The Duke of Kent after a record FIFTY years as Colonel of the Regiment. Cheered all the way to the barrack gate!

Here in London for the Scots Guards farewell to HRH The Duke of Kent after a record FIFTY years as Colonel of the Regiment. Cheered all the way to the barrack gate!
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The Army in London(@ArmyInLondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Scots Guards annual remembrance parade witnessed HRH The Duke of Kent’s final day as Colonel of the Regiment after a remarkable 50 years of devoted service. The Regimental family gathered in their hundreds to say heartfelt thanks & bid farewell.
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The @scots_guards annual remembrance parade witnessed HRH The Duke of Kent’s final day as Colonel of the Regiment after a remarkable 50 years of devoted service. The Regimental family gathered in their hundreds to say heartfelt thanks & bid farewell. @britisharmy @RoyalFamily
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The Army in London(@ArmyInLondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🇬🇧 🇪🇺 🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈Truth Sayer ‘Kirky’ Kirkwood Scots Guards The Royal Family British Army 🇬🇧 Colonel James Leask, Scots Guards said: 'The Regiment is delighted that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will shortly become our 27th Colonel This is a seminal moment for us: the end of a remarkable era and the start of a new and exciting chapter in our long and distinguished history.'

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The Army in London(@ArmyInLondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

HRH The Duke of Kent retires as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years today, as the regiment pays tribute to him as “a constant in a rapidly changing world”.
The Duke, 88, hands over the Colonelcy to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh after Scots Guards Remembrance Sunday.

HRH The Duke of Kent retires as Colonel of the Scots Guards after 50 years today, as the regiment pays tribute to him as “a constant in a rapidly changing world”. The Duke, 88, hands over the Colonelcy to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh after @scots_guards Remembrance Sunday.
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The Royal Family(@RoyalFamily) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Later this morning, The Duke of Kent will attend the Scots Guards annual day of commemoration and remembrance in London – this will mark His Royal Highness’s last day as Colonel.

Later this morning, The Duke of Kent will attend the Scots Guards annual day of commemoration and remembrance in London – this will mark His Royal Highness’s last day as Colonel.
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In his 50th year as Colonel, The Duke of Kent will hand over the Colonelcy of the Regiment to The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Duke of Kent has long supported the work of the Scots Guards and visits the Regiment on a regular basis.

In his 50th year as Colonel, The Duke of Kent will hand over the Colonelcy of the Regiment to The Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke of Kent has long supported the work of the Scots Guards and visits the Regiment on a regular basis.
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“Serving as Colonel of the Scots Guards since 1974, the longest anyone has spent in this role, has been a true honour and one which will forever fill me with great joy.” - The Duke of Kent

“Serving as Colonel of the Scots Guards since 1974, the longest anyone has spent in this role, has been a true honour and one which will forever fill me with great joy.” - The Duke of Kent
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British Army 🇬🇧(@BritishArmy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to our newest officers, who have commissioned from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

They were honoured to be inspected by Chef d'état-major de l'armée de Terre - the French Army’s Chief of Army Staff, Général Pierre Schill.

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Congratulations to our newest officers, who have commissioned from @RMASandhurst. They were honoured to be inspected by @CEMAT_FR - the French Army’s Chief of Army Staff, Général Pierre Schill. Read more ⬇️ army.mod.uk/news-and-event… #EntenteCordiale120 #ServeToLead
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UK Defence in France(@UKDefenceFrance) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exciting times as Coldstream Guards stand proud at Élysée, while Garde républicaine gear up for their role in Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace! A true testament to the enduring bond between France and the UK, marking 120 years of friendship. 🇫🇷🇬🇧

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Dan Cope(@DanCope25) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our rehearsals are under way as we prepare for the Sovereigns Parade to mark CC 232 special day next Friday.

Our Cadets & Staff are working extremely hard to deliver a world class parade.

Plus, you can't beat the Commandants Piper to mark the end of the parade.

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧(@DefenceHQ) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, 🇫🇷 @GardeRepFr and 🇬🇧 Scots Guards personnel rehearse for a historic event to mark the 120th anniversary of our relationship.

On Monday 8 April, France will become the first non-Commonwealth country to take part in the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.

Today, 🇫🇷 @GardeRepFr and 🇬🇧 @scots_guards personnel rehearse for a historic event to mark the 120th anniversary of our relationship. On Monday 8 April, France will become the first non-Commonwealth country to take part in the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.
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Dan Cope(@DanCope25) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Into the final we go ⚽️

A great 5-2 win this morning for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Permanent Staff team against a very good Army Air Corps team.

We now look forward to retaining the Cup for a second year.

Into the final we go ⚽️ A great 5-2 win this morning for the @RMASandhurst Permanent Staff team against a very good Army Air Corps team. We now look forward to retaining the Cup for a second year.
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Ross Allen(@rceallen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Celebrating the best way - with 1st Battalion Scots Guards Pipes and Drums.

Kudos to the pipers for playing in 0°C weather 👏

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Coldstream Guards(@ColdstreamGds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Soldiers from the Coldstream Guards have been delivering training to Defense of Ukraine recruits on . So far over 34,000 have been trained in the UK, led by Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 and 11 partner nations. We 💂‍♀️ 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦

Soldiers from the @ColdstreamGds have been delivering training to @DefenceU recruits on #OpINTERFLEX. So far over 34,000 have been trained in the UK, led by @DefenceHQ and 11 partner nations. We #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraïni 💂‍♀️ 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇦
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Remember the fallen(@war_fallen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remembering Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron, 1st Bn The Scots Guards, seriously wounded in an IED blast whilst on foot patrol on 13th April 2010, Lashkar Gah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan died of his wounds at home in Livingston on the 31st March 2011 aged 42

Remembering Colour Sergeant Alan Cameron, 1st Bn The Scots Guards, seriously wounded in an IED blast whilst on foot patrol on 13th April 2010, Lashkar Gah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan died of his wounds at home in Livingston on the 31st March 2011 aged 42 #Afghanistan
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