Jamaican fisherman’s son will become first black leader of Queen’s elite Coldstream Guards

Jamaican fisherman’s son will become the first black leader of the Queen’s elite Coldstream Guards 20 years after he flew to Britain to visit relatives but ended up joining the Army Kirtland Gill, 40, is set to become Regimental Sergeant Major – one of the most senior Army roles Currently a Warrant Officer Class 2, he … Read more

Jamaican fisherman’s son will become first black leader of Queen’s elite Coldstream Guards

Jamaican fisherman’s son will become the first black leader of the Queen’s elite Coldstream Guards 20 years after he flew to Britain to visit relatives but ended up joining the Army Kirtland Gill, 40, is set to become Regimental Sergeant Major – one of the most senior Army roles Currently a Warrant Officer Class 2, he … Read more

Coldstream Guards investigated by police after bar brawl with Queen’s footmen near Buckingham Palace

Three Coldstream Guards are being questioned by police after becoming embroiled in a fight with royal footmen. The fracas left four of the Queen’s footmen injured with two needing hospital treatment. The Guards, often seen wearing their famous red jackets and bearskin hats, have a special ceremonial role guarding the Queen and her household at … Read more