THE QUEEN’S Royal Hussars will be given the freedom of the city on Saturday (June 27) when they march through the centre of Worcester.
A total of 220 soldiers from the regiment will have their swords drawn, bayonets fixed, be beating drums and flying guidons. Accompanied by the Royal Engineers Band from
Nottinghamshire, around 100 veterans from across the Midlands, and 50 local Queen’s Royal Hussars cadets, will also take part in the parade which will begin at 11am on Quay Street.
From there, it will continue to Broad Street, turning right at the High Street, past The Guildhall where a salute will be taken by Lt Gen Tom Beckett CBE, Colonel of the Regiment, the Lord Lieutenant of Worcester, Lt Colonel Patrick Holcroft and the Mayor of Worcester, Coun Roger Knight.
After that, the procession will turn left at Pump Street, left at The Shambles, left onto St Swithin’s Street and then down Broad Street back to Quay Street.
Following the parade, there will be an afternoon of activities at Pitchcroft running up till 4.30pm, including displays of military equipment and vehicles. Among them will be a Challenger 2 Tank and DH3 spy plane. Those who go along will also be able to have a go on an army wall-climbing and view vintage weaponry from historic battles.
Coun Knight said: “The Hussar’s Freedom parade is sure to be a spectacular sight as they march through our vibrant city.
“I’d encourage Worcester people to line the streets and show their appreciation of these brave men and women.”
The Queen’s Royal Hussars was formed in Fallingbostel, Germany on September 1, 1993.
Since then, the regiment has established an allegiance to Worcester and Worcestershire and this Saturday will be exercising its right bestowed on them last October when they were awarded the freedom of the city.
The event will also mark national Armed Forces Day.
