The 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery took on guard duties at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle this week, becoming the first overseas regiment to take part in Changing the Guard since the start of the pandemic. Household Troops have guarded the Sovereign and the Royal residences since 1660.
The Queen retains a special relationship with The Canadian Armed Forces, acting as Colonel-in-Chief of a number of regiments. She visited their UK accommodation and spoke to them about their homes and families in Canada.
Her Majesty has been Captain General of the Regiment since the Coronation in 1953. Yesterday she presented the Captain General's sword which will be awarded annually to an officer who has demonstrated exemplary leadership. The sword has been presented to commemorate the 150 years since the formation of A and B Batteries, which were the first permanent forces of what is now the Canadian Army.
