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| Queen presents The Royal Welsh with new regimental colours in Cardiff | Queen presents The Royal Welsh with new regimental colours in Cardiff |
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| Thousands of people turned out to watch the Queen present The Royal Welsh regiment with new colours. | Thousands of people turned out to watch the Queen present The Royal Welsh regiment with new colours. |
| The honour formally recognises The Royal Welsh, which was formed in 2006 following the merger of three Welsh regiments. | The honour formally recognises The Royal Welsh, which was formed in 2006 following the merger of three Welsh regiments. |
| About 600 soldiers marched from Cardiff Castle to the Millennium Stadium for the ceremony on Thursday, watched by about 10,000 people. | About 600 soldiers marched from Cardiff Castle to the Millennium Stadium for the ceremony on Thursday, watched by about 10,000 people. |
| Crowds gathered at Cardiff Central station to see the Queen arrive. | Crowds gathered at Cardiff Central station to see the Queen arrive. |
| Ronald Auston, who served with the 2nd Battalion in the 1950s, said the event was "spectacular". | |
| Kevin Johnson, who served with the South Wales Borderers which amalgamated with the Royal Welsh regiment, said the event "brings back memories". | Kevin Johnson, who served with the South Wales Borderers which amalgamated with the Royal Welsh regiment, said the event "brings back memories". |
| "It was emotional, a good day of entertainment. It's a proud moment," he said. | "It was emotional, a good day of entertainment. It's a proud moment," he said. |
| After the parade, the Queen met soldiers and their families. | After the parade, the Queen met soldiers and their families. |
| Brig Philip Napier said: "All those soldiers on parade will understand the history of the regiment and what it means to be a Royal Welshman." | Brig Philip Napier said: "All those soldiers on parade will understand the history of the regiment and what it means to be a Royal Welshman." |
| Colours are flags originally carried into battles the regiment has been involved with in the past. | Colours are flags originally carried into battles the regiment has been involved with in the past. |
| About 30 teenage students from Cardiff's Military Preparation College acted as stewards, marshalling the VIPs at the event. | About 30 teenage students from Cardiff's Military Preparation College acted as stewards, marshalling the VIPs at the event. |
| Huw Lewis, founder and managing director of the college, said: "Being part of this event hosted by Her Majesty the Queen is a real honour and privilege for our students. | Huw Lewis, founder and managing director of the college, said: "Being part of this event hosted by Her Majesty the Queen is a real honour and privilege for our students. |
| "The overall experience, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity, will no doubt inspire them further to pursue a rewarding career in the military." | "The overall experience, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity, will no doubt inspire them further to pursue a rewarding career in the military." |