Royal Regiment of Wales
Royal Regiment of Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Royal Regiment of Wales Active 1969–2006 Allegiance United Kingdom Branch British Army Type Infantry Motto(s) Gwell angau na Chywilydd "Death rather than Dishonour" March Quick - Men of Harlech Slow - Scipio Anniversaries St. David's Day, (1 March), Rorke's Drift, (22 January) Gheluvelt, (31 October) Commanders Colonel-in-Chief HRH The Prince of Wales The goat mascot and Goat Major of the Royal Regiment of Wales, 1999. The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. It was formed in 1969 by the amalgamation of the South Wales Borderers and the Welch Regiment. The 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot) had a short existence in military terms, just over 36 years. Within two months of amalgamation, the battalion was ...