The official account of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, Wales's Senior Infantry Regiment. We serve our nation as fighting soldiers. A life less ordinary
Sending our support to Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales as she bravely fights cancer. Our thoughts are with her and the Royal Family during this challenging time. Stay strong, you are not alone.
@KensingtonRoyal
#WelshGuards
#StrengthInUnity
👑 The Beards Have Arrived! 👑
Like it or lump it, the beards are here! Members of Number 2 Company proudly took up their posts on Kings Guard this morning, marching from Wellington Barracks to Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace.
#WelshGuards
#TheBeardsHaveArrived
Today, WO2 Cox (REME attached to the Welsh Guards) crossed the finish line of the London Marathon with a phenomenal time of 3 hours and 3 minutes.
The Welsh Guards are proud to have such a determined athlete in our ranks. Here’s to many more successes!
#LondonMarathon
🚨
#WelshGuards
Update 🚨 Our iconic bearskins are going red! 🟥 A bold twist on tradition, ready for a stylish future. What’s your take on our vibrant new look? Cymru Am Byth!
#RedIsTheNewBlack
Triumph at Combermere! The Welsh Guards aced the Major General’s inspection, a testament to our unmatched discipline & teamwork. Proud moment for the battalion as we uphold our legacy.
#WelshGuardsExcellence
#ProudTradition
Troop Training Underway!
Trooping the Colour is in 52 days, our troops are hard at work, preparing for the big day. Stay tuned for updates!
#TroopTraining
#TroopingTheColour
Today, we say goodbye to Sgt Chris Morgan as he joins the Household Division Engagement Tm. After 23 years, he'll transition to a civilian role in September. Every post here was written by him, boosting our online profile. Thank you, Sgt Morgan, for your incredible contributions!
We are thrilled to see the new portrait of His Majesty the King in a Welsh Guards uniform! Jonathan Yeo’s modern take is the future of art, capturing His Majesty’s journey from Prince of Wales to King. Proud to see our uniform featured.
What are your thoughts?
#WelshGuards
A heartfelt farewell to Lt Col Livesey who elevated our Bn to new heights, leading us through historic events with unwavering dedication. We thank you & wish you the best.
Excited to welcome Lt Col Breach! Ready for fresh perspectives and a new era of leadership.
Cymru Am Byth
Big welcome to our newest
#WelshGuards
: Gdsm Longhurst-Sparkes, Gdsm Rahman, LSgt Bilkey, Gdsm Greaves & Gdsm Vunidilo! 🙌 A special shoutout to Gdsm Longhurst-Sparkes for best shot on the course – future sniper in the making? Proud to have you all in the family!
#NewBeginnings
Beyond the bearskins and red tunics, the Welsh Guards are a global force for good. 🌍 From Iraq to the Falklands and Kenya’s savannahs, we’re on the front lines of history. Ready for an adventure that’s more than ceremonial? Join us.
#WelshGuards
#BeMore
#CymruAmByth
Happy St David’s Day to Our Welsh Guards Family and Beyond!
Today, we extend our warmest wishes to all our serving soldiers, the steadfast families of our regiment, our honoured veterans and followers
Cymru Am Byth
#StDavidsDay
#WelshGuards
#DewiSantHapus
#ProudlyWelsh
A huge shoutout to WO2 Dean Hughes (
@dean1wg
) on his remarkable journey in the Welsh Guards!
His recent spotlight in the news is a testament to his dedication and the indomitable spirit of the Guards.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#Leadership
🔥 Mortar Platoon Excellence! 💣
Our Mortar Platoon has been smashing out bombs this week in an exercise alongside the Royal Artillery. With precision and expertise, they support our Battalion with devastating firepower. 🎯💥
#MortarPlatoon
#PrecisionFirepower
#WelshGuards
👑 One Year Ago Today: The Coronation of Our King
Celebrating one year since we welcomed our king to the throne! An incredibly proud day for the Welsh Guards and all who participated. Here's to many more under his leadership.
🇬🇧
#King
#CoronationAnniversary
#WelshGuards
Think the Welsh Guards are just about ceremonies? We’re the tip of the spear across continents—from Africa to South America to the Middle East. Ready for real impact? Join us.
#WelshGuards
#GlobalImpact
Your Future is Calling: Join the Welsh Guards
Ready for an adventure that will transform your future? Joining the Welsh Guards could be the best decision you’ll ever make.
Cymru Am Byth
#welshguards
#army
#recruit
#future
#career
Morning PT.
While most of the Battalion are in Pirbright on Troop training, the rest kicked off the day with Commanding Officer’s PT. In the Welsh Guards, keeping fit isn’t just routine—it’s paramount.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#Fitness
#MilitaryLife
With a Major Generals inspection coming up, we're not just getting ready to show off our skills. We're gearing up to prove what we're made of – to ourselves, to the public, and to the traditions we uphold.
This is where you start.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#BeyondTheUniform
Born to serve.
In the heart of every Welsh Guardsman lies a profound truth: we are born to serve.
We carry this legacy with pride, ready to answer the call, whenever it comes.
Cymru Am Byth
#BornToServe
#WelshGuards
#army
#militarylife
Guard Alert: Smelling Salt Test! Watch our Guardsmen face the world’s strongest smelling salts. Their reactions? Priceless! Laughs, shock, and a bit of eye-watering included.
🚨 Fun’s fun, but we’re laying off the intense sniff tests from now on.
#WelshGuards
#SmellingSalt
Training for Trooping the Colour kicks off this week in Pirbright! We’re excited to bring you behind-the-scenes coverage as the Welsh Guards gear up for the big day.
Did you enjoy our coverage from last year?
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#TroopingtheColour
Each Welsh Guardsman carries a unique calling – born to serve the Crown with honour, courage, and unwavering loyalty. It’s not just what we do; it’s who we are.
#BornToServe
#WelshGuards
#DutyAndHonour
Step up with the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards!Embrace a life driven by duty, honour, and service. Put the needs of comrades and country first.
🔥 Ready to join? Become part of our family. Cymru Am Byth!
📸
@Graft_Photo
#welshguards
#dedication
#militarylife
Introducing a fantastic group that supports the Battalion by organising trips away and in turn supports our charity the Welsh Guards Charity - please give them a follow! 💂🏼💪🏽
🚗💨 At
#NunnsOnTheRun
, every journey is more than just a trip; it’s a mission. We blend exhilarating drives with heartfelt support for military charities. Join us on the road where adventure meets purpose. 🇬🇧
#DriveWithPurpose
#SupportOurTroops
Celebrating 109 years of the Welsh Guards today!
Founded in 1915, our journey from the trenches to today has been shaped by the valor of those who’ve served. To all our Guardsmen, past & present: Diolch yn fawr iawn for your service.
#WelshGuards109
#ProudTradition
✈️ 7 Days Until Italy! Our
#WelshGuards
are set for an epic journey through France, Switzerland, & onto Lazio for
#UltraItalia24
.
please support us
It’s more than a challenge; it’s our mission to support the WG Charity. Join us & make a difference.
St David's Day Showdown: Guardsmen Triumph! 85-24🏉
What a match it was yesterday! Our traditional St David's Day rugby face-off between the LCpls and the Guardsmen didn't disappoint.
Here's to the spirit of competition
Cymru Am Byth
#StDavidsDayRugby
#GuardsmenVictory
CO’s PT Throwback!
Last week’s Commanding Officer's PT was a blast—here are a few shots! 📸 For an infantry soldier, fitness is key to readiness. Each session builds strength, sharpens minds, and prepares us for any challenge.
Stay strong, stay ready. 💪
#WelshGuards
#Fitness
Good Morning, everyone! 👋 A warm welcome to all our new followers! This is our new Battalion account. Due to some unexpected twists, we’re starting from scratch here. Please share this post far and wide. Let’s rebuild our community stronger than ever!
#WelshGuards
#NewBeginnings
/ Number 3 Company group touch down in Louisiana, USA in readiness for the upcoming Exercise Rattle Snake.
Stay tuned for more coverage in the coming weeks!
Cymru Am Byth
Discipline: It’s the game-changer, the line between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
It’s not just what we do; it’s who we are.
Here’s to the disciplined heart that beats in each of us, driving us towards greatness. 💂♂️
Cymru Am Byth
#Discipline
#FromAverageToExcellence
Join the Ranks of the Brave: We Want You!
The Welsh Guards are on the lookout for individuals who embody the spirit of the regiment.
Step forward and claim your place.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#BeTheBest
#JoinUs
#BritishArmy
Big news from Number 3 Company – we’re thrilled to welcome Pte Montgomery.
Pte Montgomery’s swift transition from completing her training to racing down icy tracks is the kind of dynamism and excellence we embody in the Welsh Guards.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#AGCAttachment
💂♀️Celebrating
#InternationalWomensDay
with our Welsh Guards women in and alongside our ranks. Their strength and dedication enrich us all. From front lines to support roles, they embody our core values. Here’s to the remarkable women making us proud every day.
#IWD
#WelshGuards
IWM Image Quote: 5th Battalion Welsh Guards, Guards Armoured Division, moving up to the front line, 17 June 1944.
This is actually the 1st Battalion
@Official_1WG
moving inland just after landing in Normandy. There was no 5th Bn WG in Normandy.
#DDay80
#OpOverlord
#LestWeForget
Two Years On.
Today marks two significant years since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine.
In the summer of 2022, the Welsh Guards were honoured with a critical mission: to train Ukrainian volunteers.
слава україні 🇺🇦
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#SolidarityWithUkraine
Wales vs France in Cardiff this weekend for a heart-pounding Six Nations clash! 🏉 Our Welsh team is ready, fueled by home crowd energy & sheer determination. Will we rise against the formidable French? Let’s support in red! 🏴
#SixNationsRugby
#WalesVsFrance
#TogetherStronger
@danny_kempo
He may have been with one of the Infantry Base Depots but he hold the rank of WO III, PSM which is a short lived interesting rank. It was invented to make up for a lack of junior officers ie Platoon Commanders, at the start of the war. Here’s a 1st Bn Welsh Guards PSM on patrol.
🎬 **Final Verdict: Top 5 War Movies!**
After weeks of debates (and yes, a bit of arguing 😂), we’ve penned down our top 5 war movies. The media cell at the Welsh Guards doesn't take this lightly!
What do you think of our list? What are your top 5? Let’s hear it!
#WarMovies
Seeking True Grit
The Welsh Guards are in search of individuals with a taste for grit, resilience, and a knack for facing challenges head-on.
Join us if you’re ready to embrace true grit!
Cymru Am Byth
#TrueGrit
#WelshGuards
#ChallengeAccepted
#Resilience
Are you MOTIVATED enough to rise before the sun? DEDICATED enough to push past your limits? DETERMINED enough to be the first to fight when duty calls? Then the Welsh Guards want YOU!
Don't just settle for ordinary. Be extraordinary with the Welsh Guards.
Cymru Am Byth
From room clearance to seamless communication, these moments highlight the essential skills and teamwork that define the Welsh Guards. Each photo tells a story of determination & the vital importance of relying on one another to achieve the mission.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
We all know that nicknames are a staple of military life, often capturing personality, memorable exploits, or just a bit of good-natured humour. What’s the most creative or favourite nickname you’ve come across during your time in service?
Cymru Am Byth
#MilitaryLife
#Nickname
@BritishArmyWDs
@dean1wg
We’ve had some issues with our Twitter account in the past few months so we’ve started a new one. We will be way more active from now on 💂🏼💪🏽
"Remember Who You Wanted to Be"
Reach out and grasp the future that’s always been waiting for you. Become a Welsh Guardsman and live the life you’ve always dreamt of.
Your journey starts here.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#BeWhoYouWantedToBe
#YourTimeIsNow
The countdown to
#UltraItalia
is on - 15 days left! Our boys showcased their determination with a 15-mile mountain run in North Wales, prepping for the challenge ahead. 🇮🇹💂♂️
🎥 Check out our latest video to witness their grit and spirit!
🏃♂️💪
#WelshGuards
#RoadToItaly
Exciting times! The British Army is stepping up firepower with the new L403A1 rifle system—more lethal, less detectable. First stop: Army Special Ops Brigade. Potential for 10k systems in the next 10 years.
What are your thoughts on this game-changer?
#BritishArmy
#L403A1
Future Commanders: Heavy Carry Swipe through these photos to experience one of the most strenuous exercises on our Pre-TAC course—the Heavy Carry.
It's a crucial part of the main course, and as you can see, the competition is fierce.
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#PreTAC
Your Future Is Calling You!
Have you ever thought about a career that challenges you, rewards you, and grows with you? Look no further.
Answer the call—your future self will thank you.
Cymru Am Byth 🏴
#WelshGuards
#YourFutureIsCalling
#BritishArmy
#CymruAmByth
🏉 Six Nations Showdown: Wales vs Ireland!
It's Six Nations Saturday once more, and the air is electric with anticipation! Our boys have shown undaunted spirit and skill these past two weeks.
What’s your prediction? 🏴
Cymru Am Byth
#WelshGuards
#SixNationsRugby
🇺🇸🏴 Lessons from Louisiana: Welsh Guards x 82nd Airborne 🇺🇸🏴
Swipe through these photos for a closer look at what Number 3 Company learned during our time in the rugged terrain of Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Cymru Am Byth