As far as we know, Friday, July 27, 1962, was the first time a Guard of Honour had ever been supplied by a Junior Leaders Regiment for a reigning monarch. The occasion in question was connected with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Westcountry.
At Totnes, lined up on Steamer Quay, awaiting Her Majesty's arrival, were her Guard of Honour, as supplied by the Junior Leaders Regiment. Royal Signals. Commanding the Guard was the Regiment's Second-in-Command, Major Malcolm Scott. The Guard of Honour, consisting of 96 Junior Leaders, was further staffed by Capt. Haw, Lieut. Pickup, WO II Womball, S/Sgt. Hammond, Sgt. Livermore and Sgt. Webster.
Despite the unexpected approach of the Royal party, who finally arrived by road, due to the inclement weather, the Queen spent over three minutes inspecting Her Guard. She questioned the Guard Commander as to the Regiment's location, commented on the youthful appearance of the Guard, and asked us average age. She also showed an interest in the Troop Flashes worn on their epaulettes, and was greatly intrigued by J/SSM Wilson, who was wearing the five Troop Flashes of Slim Squadron..
Extract from Junior Mercury Sep 62
As far as we know, Friday, July 27, 1962, was the first time a Guard of Honour had ever been supplied by a Junior Leaders Regiment for a reigning monarch. The occasion in question was connected with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Westcountry.
At Totnes, lined up on Steamer Quay, awaiting Her Majesty's arrival, were her Guard of Honour, as supplied by the Junior Leaders Regiment. Royal Signals. Commanding the Guard was the Regiment's Second-in-Command, Major Malcolm Scott. The Guard of Honour, consisting of 96 Junior Leaders, was further staffed by Capt. Haw, Lieut. Pickup, WO II Womball, S/Sgt. Hammond, Sgt. Livermore and Sgt. Webster.
Despite the unexpected approach of the Royal party, who finally arrived by road, due to the inclement weather, the Queen spent over three minutes inspecting Her Guard. She questioned the Guard Commander as to the Regiment's location, commented on the youthful appearance of the Guard, and asked us average age. She also showed an interest in the Troop Flashes worn on their epaulettes, and was greatly intrigued by J/SSM Wilson, who was wearing the five Troop Flashes of Slim Squadron..