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The Irish Guards were deeply touched to receive a letter from our Colonel, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales this morning. We continue to wish Her Royal Highness well in her recovery and send Her our very best wishes. Quis Separabit. @KensingtonRoyal.@ArmyInLondon
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We at the Irish Guards wish HRH Catherine The Princess of Wales and Colonel of the Regiment a very Happy Birthday. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#HBD #PrincessofWales.#RoyalFamily #makingadifference #fightingmicks #Guinness #history #respect
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The Irish Guards were deeply touched to receive a letter from our Colonel, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales this morning. We continue to wish Her Royal Highness well in her recovery and send Her our very best wishes. Quis Separabit.@KensingtonRoyal @ArmyInLondon
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The Irish Guards is thinking of our Regimental Colonel Her Royal Highness Princess Catherine of Wales at this time. We wish her the very best recovery, and all thoughts and prayers are with her and her family, as well as the wider Royal family. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻♀️
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We'd like to wish.HRH The Duchess of Cambridge a very Happy day on her Birthday. #IrishGuards☘️💂
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The final preparations are complete, we are ready to perform wearing our famous Bearskins and tunics in front of a watching audience in less than 24 hours to commemorate HM the Queen's Birthday and Jubilee. What are your plans for this special occasion?. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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It has been a busy week for Seamus… not only was he part of His Majesty’s Coronation celebrations at the weekend but he also celebrated his third birthday last Thursday!. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Seamus #turloughmor.#coronationweekend #london #TheGuards #irishwolfhound.#britishportrait
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From all Irish Guards, we would like to wish our Regimental Colonel, HRH The Princess of Wales a very happy birthday. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻♀️ #Britisharmy.#PrincessofWales #happybirthday #theroyalfamily
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The Irish Guards, from around the world, would like to wish the HRH The Duchess of Cambridge a very happy Birthday!.#irishguards ☘💂.#TheGuards. @KensingtonRoyal
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Happy Birthday to our Colonel of the Regiment, HRH the Duke of Cambridge. Prince William was appointed the honorary position in 2011 and has been involved with the Irish Guards ever since. #irishguards ☘️💂
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Happy Birthday to Prince George.From all the Irish Guards ☘️💂🏼♂️
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we would like to wish The Duke of Cambridge, .our Royal Colonel, .a very happy 40th birthday. Pictures from our presentation of new Colours at Windsor Castle. #IrishGuards☘️💂.#TheGuards .#thedukeofcambridge
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A letter to the regiment from our Colonel, The Duke of Cambridge.
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Touching moment when Irish Guardsman Lcpl Laverty returns home to surprise his son in Northern Ireland. Lcpl Laverty is currently mid-way on an arduous and intensive machine guns course in Warminster, England.
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On Saturday members of the Irish Guards were honoured to be part of the King’s Birthday Parade. As always, looked immaculate and demonstrated the incredible discipline and ceremonial prowess of the Household Division. #IrishGuards☘️💂 #Britisharmy #Troopingthecolour
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Irish Guardsmen past, present and future come together from all over the world for St Patrick's Day. We hope you make the most of your day, whatever your circumstances and have a very, happy St Patrick's Day. #IrishGuards ☘️💂.#BritishArmy.#StPatricksDay
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The top Regimental mascots of the British Army have gathered in Edinburgh for a special photograph commemorating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The mascots travelled to Scotland from all over the country for the photograph, which was kept a secret for months. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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The Irish Guards recently enjoyed a rather unusual Zoom call. 10 members of the Battalion, ranging in rank from Guardsman up to Major, spoke to the Colonel of the Regiment: HRH The Duke of Cambridge.They chatted about recent operational tours and football, among other things!
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Well, at least SOMEONE is enjoying the snow! #Domhnall relaxing after a #changingoftheguard.#irishguards ☘️💂♂️. @BritishArmy @ArmyInLondon @Householddiv @Guards_Info
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From all of the Irish Guards, we wish HRH Prince George a very Happy Birthday. #IrishGuards ☘️💂🎂
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Séamus is 2 today Happy Birthday.Top dog. IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas, on this Christmas Eve. QS. #IrishGuards☘️💂♀️ #Britisharmy.#MerryChristmas #Happyfestiveseason #Kingsguards .@theguards @thelondonguards
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Throwback Thursday!. Earlier this year our Regimental Colonel, HRH The Princess of Wales, visited the Irish Guards down in Salisbury training Ukrainian soldiers as part of Operation INTERFLEX. @TRH .@KensingtonRoyal@kensingtonroyal. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#ThePrincessofWales
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Happy Birthday to HM Queen Elizabeth the second,. Elizabeth is the longest-living and longest-reigning British monarch. Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated this June, with the Irish Guards having the honour of Trooping the Colours. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Yesterday the Irish Guards were part of the first full rehearsal for His Majesty’s Coronation alongside personnel from across the UK Armed Forces and the Commonwealth. With over 7,000 personnel on parade from over 40 countries. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Britisharmy #kingscoronation
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Last week's St. Patrick's Day highlights. With our departing and newly appointed Colonel HRH The Prince and Princess of Wales. #IrishGuards☘️💂#BritishArmy #Householddivision.#stpatricksday #longlivetheking #history .#PrincessofWales.#RoyalFamily #makingadifference #Guinness
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Today we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023!. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#Britisharmy #military #soldiers #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦.#IWD2023 #internationalwomensday #womensday #makeadifference.#bettertogether
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Wishing HRH The Duchess of Cambridge a very happy birthday today with a look back to when she visited the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s day. (Photograph taken pre covid)
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Preparations for His Majesty’s Coronation are well under way and the Irish Guards have been rehearsing alongside the rest of the Household Division this week. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Britisharmy #kingscoronation.#crown #royalty #king #History #Wegofurther #TheHouseholddivision
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On Saturday, May 28th, more than 1,500 soldiers and 350 horses from the Household Division paraded in front of 7,000 ticketed spectators in London's Horse Guards Parade. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession. The Armed Forces took part in Her Majesty's procession. The Irish Guards had the honour of lining the Mall for Her Majesty's final journey, the Queen's committal service in London. Rest in Peace Your Majesty🇬🇧. #IrishGuards
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Numbers 9 and 12 Company were extremely privileged to receive their new Colours from His Majesty The King, at an intimate ceremony in Windsor Castle today. The new King’s Colour will be ‘trooped’ this Saturday for the King’s Birthday Parade. 🔗
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On Friday, Irish Guardsmen from Number 9 Company were rehearsing on Horse Guards Parade in London ahead of the King’s Birthday Parade in June. #IrishGuards☘️💂#TheGuards🔵🔴🔵#WelshGuards
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Preparations Complete!. St Patrick’s Day is now only two days away and everyone from the Irish Guards is getting excited for the celebrations on Sunday. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻 #Britisharmy #stpatricksday2024 #Shamrock #Séamus
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In a smaller, socially distanced parade new recruits in ITC Catterick have received their Shamrock.
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It is with great sadness that the .1st Battalion Irish Guards must confirm the tragic death of Colour Sergeant Alex Street on Sunday Feb 6, 2022. Our sincerest condolences to his wife and family from all the Irish Guard's. Quis Separabit☘️💂
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Excited as we are for St. Patrick's Day? . The Guardsmen are woken by their officers and served ‘gunfire’ to start the day's celebrations. A fresh shamrock is then presented to every member of the regiment by HRH the Duchess of Cambridge. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Happy Birthday to us!!🎂.On this day in 1900 we were formed by order of Queen Victoria to commemorate the Irish people who fought in the Second Boer War for the British Empire. #FightingMicks.#irishguards ☘️💂♂️.#TheGuards
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A proud day for the whole Regiment and all of its members as we celebrated the presentation of new Battalion Colours by our Regimental Colonel HRH Prince William on behalf of HM the Queen. New colours are given to Regiments every 10 year. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards☘️💂
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The Irish Guards met up with Pipe Major Ernest Norbury yesterday to celebrate his 100th Birthday. Ernest joined the Irish Guards in 1940 and at 21 became the .youngest Pipe Major ever seen in the Regiment. Congratulations Pipe Major Ernest Norbury.from,.the Irish Guards
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The Irish Guards were visited by His Majesty The King on Monday. His Majesty took the opportunity to watch some training serials and speak with Ukrainian recruits and Instructors from the Irish Guards. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Britisharmy #HisMajestyTheKing
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A few pictures of everyone’s favourite member of the Battalion to cure the Monday blues!. Comment which one is your favorite. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻♀️ #Britisharmy .#séamus🐺
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Happy St Patrick’s Day!.
☘️ Happy St Patrick’s Day!. In the absence of the annual #StPatricksDay Parade with the @Irish_Guards (as the majority of the Regiment are on deployment overseas 🌍), we’re sharing more on where the Irish Guards will be working this St Patrick’s Day:
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Mick of the week!. We are starting a new series on our social media platforms, where each week we will highlight a member of the Irish Guards who, in recognition of their efforts, will be the Mick of the week. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Seamus🐶#irishwolfhound #Mickoftheweek
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Today marks one year since soldiers from New Zealand joined with UK personnel to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of Operation INTERFLEX. We extend our thanks to @NZDefenceForce for their continued hard work throughout the operation. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻 #Britisharmy
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In our build up to St Patrick’s Day 2021 we are showing past parades. Today we look at 2016, when HRH Prince William The Duke of Cambridge met with Domhnall, as well as members of the Regiment and their families.
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Proving once again that #infantry soldiers can adapt to any situation, these #Irish Guardsmen put their cake decorating skills to the test on ‘A Berry Royal Christmas' shown on @BBCOne .@KensingtonRoyal . #irishguards.#GreatBritishBakeOff #BBC
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After reports that the grave of Field Marshal 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis had been neglected, members of the Battalion today took it upon themselves to visit and give the grave a clean. QS. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Britisharmy #lestweforget
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Troop training is now well underway!. Number 9 Company will provide the Escort to the Colour for this year’s King’s Birthday Parade. Information and tickets can be found here: #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻♀️ #Britisharmy
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The UK Armed Forces conduct their largest ceremonial operation for 70 years today, and accompanied Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla to the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey. God Save The King!. #IrishGuards☘️💂#kingscoronation #TheGuards
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The Irish Guards in the Kurdish Region of Iraq have a special message for their French friends at the 13th Demi-Brigade of Foreign Legion. #BritishArmy .#LegionEtrangere. @BritishArmy @ArmyCGS @CEMAT_FR @ArmyInLondon @armeedeterre @Cdc_13eDBLE @COMLE_DRPLE @the5Guards
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Happy New Year and best wishes to all of our followers, Guardsmen past and present, and the families who support serving members deployed around the world. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏼♂️ #happynewyear #2023 #TheGuards #achievemore #whatsyourgoals
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#drummers from the #irishguards have been playing for the veterans of the Somme Nursing Home. ☘️💂🏻
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The Irish Guards would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our Colonel-in-Chief, the Duke of Cambridge, His Royal Highness Prince William! .Three Cheers!. #irishguards☘💂.#TheGuards.#FightingMicks
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For the last couple of weeks members of the Irish Guards have been working at @wimbledon. They have been stewarding at the courts throughout the tournament. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#britisharmysports #wimbledon
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Brilliant parade today with the weather holding out till the last minute. Thank you for all your comments today and we are privileged to share this day with you!.@KensingtonRoyal.@RoyalFamily.#FightingMicks.#irishguards 🍀💂♂️.#TheMicks.#🔵🔴🔵
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Everyone is currently enjoying some Easter leave, including Seamus making some new friends!. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻 #séamus🐺.#EasterHolidays
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#Domhnall, after almost 7 years of exemplary service to 1IG, has earned his official retirement ceremony today. He will be sorely missed by all members of the Irish Guards and wishes him the best as he moves on to a lifetime of treats, relaxation and care by his new owner.
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We've been preparing for the Queen's Birthday this week. Take a look at how we prepare for it behind the scenes. Guardsmen have been practising for the Trooping the Colours, the Queen's Birthday Parade, which takes place on the 2nd of June. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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It’s that time of year! .The clocks have changed and so have the uniforms of the Foot Guards. Through the winter months, the scarlet tunic will be replaced by the greatcoat. This includes our ever-present Seamus. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#Britisharmy
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Merry Christmas to all past and present IrishGuards, fans and families of the Regiment and to service personnel on duty around the world we hope you will have a fantastic day. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏼♂️ .#TheGuards #Christmas
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Congratulations to all of the Sergeants that came off the promotion board this week. Sergeant Bland, Enright, McNaughton, Moore, Griffiths, Harding, and Gurung(RLC). #IrishGuards☘️💂#ArmyCareers #Britisharmy
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As we go in to 2023, it’s a chance to reflect on the year just gone. 2022 was an unforgettable year of momentous change, through it all the Army continued to bring stability, continuity and reassurance with their dedication to duty. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏼♂️
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We will never forget. The silence during Remembrance Sunday is a time to reflect on the bravery and courage of those who have fought to protect our country. #irishguards ☘️💂
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WO1 Swain joined the Irish Guards in 2001 and last week was appointed as the new Regimental Sergeant Major. Congratulations, RSM Swain. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#TheGuards #jointheguards #armycareers
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Irish guards is with the Royal British Legion in Liverpool today!.The 'Thank You' campaign is to remember those who served in World War 1 100 years ago. #irishguards ☘️💂♂️. #TheGuards @PoppyLegion
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‘An Irish Guards piper plays a lament. Today we remember all those who fought in the Battle of the Somme which ended today, 104 years ago. We will remember them. IRISH GUARDS☘️💂
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As the clocks go back and the weather turns colder, expect to see our winter order Great Coates on duty rather than our world - famous red ceremonial kit. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#TheGuards #armyinlondon.#Buckinghampalace #KingsGuard #2ndBattalion
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Big News!. HRH Princess Royal, Colonel of The Blues and Royals will be taking the salute at our Musical Spectacular. The Sword and The Crown will run from Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd July.
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Today is a significant day for the Irish Guards. Because Number 12 Company, .One of our recently formed incremental companies, has mounted its first Queen's Guard. Public Duties will continue to be done by both Number 9 and 12 Company. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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We remember them on the 11th hour of the 11th day. Some stills from our Remembrance Day service at Mons Barracks. Members of the Battalion also laid a wreath at the Irish Guards memorial at Windsor Castle. #IrishGuards ☘️💂.#britisharmedforces.#remembrancesunday
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The annual Christmas dinner for Irish Guardsmen. The Junior Ranks gathered last week at the cookhouse at Mons Barracks for their annual Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas to all. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#Christmascheer #Festive #Guinness
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Happy #StPatricksDay.Missing the parade?.Watch it live on Facebook from 1030am at #irishguards ☘️💂♂️. @ArmyInLondon @BritishArmy @Householddiv @RoyalFamily @2NIACF
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With Irish Guardsmen in locations all over the world, everyone took time to pause and reflect at 11 o’clock today. We Will Remember Them. QS. #IrishGuards☘️💂#Britisharmy.#bethedifference #Remembrance #WeWillRememberThem.#RemembranceWeekend #LestWeForget
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Say hello to Turlough Mor (Seamus) —17th Regimental Mascot of the Irish Guards
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A closer look at the Escort - leading from the front. Soon they will be moving up to Horse Guards parade, as the day gets closer. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻♀️ #Britisharmy .#YouBelongHere #Troopingthecolours
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Number 4 Company along with elements of Number 2 and 9 Company recently visited Brookwood Military Cemetery to commemorate all fallen Irish Guardsmen who have made the ultimate sacrifice between 1914 and today. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻 #Britisharmy.#remembrance
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Irish Wolfhounds are big-hearted gentle and sensitive, they are the tallest breed of dog. A good wolfhound is more than just a tall dog, they were originally used in war to drag soldiers from horses, such was their bravery the breed name in Ireland is Cu Croga,. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Fancy a job with a difference?.If so come and give it a go. @irish_guards @ACCMERSEYSIDE @the5Guards @armyjobschester @38IrishBrigade @ArmyInLondon ☘️💂🏻♂️
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Thank you #Coleraine for inviting us to your lovely little town this #ArmedForcesDay!. #irishguards ☘️💂♂️. @Coleraine_Times @causewaynews @the5Guards @ArmyInLondon @ArmedForcesDay @Householddiv
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Emotional day yesterday as a #legendary Irish Guardsman was laid to rest at Cathedral Notre-Dame of Luxembourg. The State funeral for Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg was held to #remember and #celebrate his astonishing reign and contributions to the people of Luxembourg.
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Last few guards in tunics! . Seamus and the soldiers from Numbers 9 and 12 Company are into their last few guards wearing their scarlet tunics. As we move into winter they will return to greatcoats. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏻♀️ #Britisharmy
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What a #fantastic day at Armed Forces Day in Northern Ireland!.Weather was brilliant and the public was really interactive and on side. Thank you everyone for your #support this Armed Forces Day, it really made the preparation worthwhile!. #irishguards ☘ 💂♂
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The Irish Guards are joined by our brothers from the Coldstream Guards and Scots Guards for what the Household Division refers to as Spring Drills, which continues this week with the Guardsmen perfecting their drill for the Queen's Birthday Parade in June. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Well, the New Year has rolled in with much to look forward to. The Irish Guards would like to wish you all a very happy 2019!. #irishguards 🍀💂♂️.#TheGuards.#FightingMicks
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After weeks of preparation the King’s Birthday Parade is finally upon us! Tomorrow will see members of the Irish Guards from Numbers 9, 12 and 3 Company all taking part in the parade in some capacity. Good luck to everyone involved!. #IrishGuards☘️💂🏼♂️.#Britisharmy #KBP
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Gdsm Cathcart and our mascot Domhnall #leadingtheway of a Queens Guards Mount towards #buckinghampalace. #irishguards 🍀💂♂️. @BritishArmy @ArmyInLondon @Householddiv
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Did you know?.The Irish Guards are the only Guards regiment permitted to have their mascot lead them on parade and since 1902 we have had many fine hounds strut their stuff to the beat of the drum in front of millions of fans. #irishguards☘💂.#DogDay.#internationalDogDay
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The Irish Guards at Horse Guards Parade have had another busy week. With early morning rehearsals giving onlookers a taste of what's to come, we'll be parading in front of the Major General C, J, Ghika in just over a week. Quis Separabit. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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Today saw the Irish Guards complete their last Guard Mount in Windsor before changing job roles to concentrate on the more #operational side of #soldiering. In true 'Mick' fashion, the mount was #worldclass as we bid our farwells to #Windsor. #FightingMicks.#irishguards 🍀💂♂️
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Happy Birthday to our favourite doggie!.#Domhnall has been spoiled with a BBQ, treats and toys after just turning seven. #irishguards☘💂.#TheGuards.#FightingMicks
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The Major General Christopher Ghika CBE of the Household Division, inspects the 2nd Battalion Irish Guardsmen. As His Majesty King Charles III's Coronation and Trooping the Colours are rapidly approaching. #IrishGuards☘️💂#householddivision #BritishArmy
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Merry Christmas from all of us at 1st Battalion Irish Guards. Even though Irish Guardsmen are separated by thousands of miles around the world, we can still come together to wish everyone a happy #Christmas and a prosperous New Year. #irishguards ☘💂.#TheGuards. #BritishArmy
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Images of Irish Guards personnel involved in early morning rehearsals for The Queen's lying-in-state in London. The Armed Forces assisted in moving The Queen's coffin in procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall for The Queen's lying-in-state. #IrishGuards ☘️💂
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The King’s Guard: Serving the Crown S1E1 airs tonight on channel 5 at 9pm. Tonight’s episode perfectly demonstrates our dual role capabilities. State Ceremonial Vs Front Line Infantry. Excellence demanded/expected in both. #IrishGuards ☘️💂 #TheGuards🔵🔴🔵
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Happy Birthday to His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge!.The Irish Guards takes time out from getting ready for Windsor Guard to wish our Regimental Colonel all the best. #irishguards ☘️💂♂️.@BritishArmy @ArmyInLondon @the5Guards @Householddiv . #princewilliam
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Great day for the Irish Guards as our Regimental Colonel, The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, paid us a visit in the middle of #Kenya!.The Duke of Cambridge met up with No. 2 Company and got to see how training was going so far. #irishguards ☘️💂🏻. #TheGuards
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Christmas Leave! .Irish Guards on leave after an exceptionally busy year. After a service of carols and readings, the Offrs and Sgts Messes served the junior ranks their Christmas lunch. Happy Christmas to all!. Quis Separabit 💂🏼♀☘ 🎄🎅🏼. #IrishGuards ☘️💂#HappyXmas
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