The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Badge

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Badge

The Queen was named Royal Colonel of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on her 21st birthday in 1947, when she was still Princess Elizabeth. She carries on that association today.

For events with the battalion, she can be spotted wearing a brooch version of their badge, which features the regiment's insignia and name surrounded by a wreath of thistle.

The badge

Appearances:
29 June 2021: Holyrood Week: Opening the Argylls' Museum
2 July 2018: Holyrood Week: Ceremony of the Keys
5 July 2017: Stirling Castle Visit
4 July 2016: Holyrood Week: Audiences
28 June 2013: Howe Barracks Visit
30 May 2012: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Luncheon

Photos: Getty Images/Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders/Wikipedia