The Lorne Scots Drumhead Ceremony and Mess Dinner - London, UK - 28 June 2023 (EN + FR Subtitles)

The Lorne Scots dedicate Drums as HRH The Duke of Kent’s Own JUNE 28, 2023 – London, UK The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) – Canadian Army, alongside soldiers from their Allied Regiment 1st Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers – British Army, participated in a momentous Drumhead Service at Colour Court, St James's Palace, London, UK. Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Fraser, CD, Commanding Officer of the Lorne Scots, led the guard in front of a private audience, including His Royal Highness, Field Marshal, The Duke of Kent, to consecrate their drums and rededicate them to His Royal Highness by naming them the HRH The Duke of Kents’ Drums in recognition of his commitment as their longest serving Colonel-in- Chief. During the ceremony, the Regimental Colours were placed over the stacked drums, and a service conducted by the Regimental Padre, Captain Kevin Coupland, and The Reverend Canon Paul Wright LVO, Sub-Dean to HM Chapel Royal, consecrated the Colours. The event concluded with three cheers for HRH The Duke of Kent and an awards presentation within the Chapel Royal. Music was performed by the band of the Scots Guards, British Army. The Lorne Scots Regiment felt honoured to journey to London for this occasion, to conduct the service in the presence of HRH The Duke of Kent. The soldiers of the Lorne Scots will proudly march to the beat of the Duke of Kents' Drums during the upcoming Presentation of New Colours Ceremony in Halton Hills, Canada, on October 14th, 2023. The evening following the Drumhead Ceremony brought together esteemed guests from The Regiment, The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada Princess Louise's, our Regimental Senate and Association, as well as members from our Allied Regiment, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (First Fusiliers), Fusiliers Association, Officers of the Royal Court and the Canadian High Commission in London. Hosted at the historic Six Park Place within The Royal Over-Seas League, this captivating venue set the stage for an extraordinary evening. The essence of the Mess Dinner's time-honoured traditions were on display, along with the warm camaraderie shared among the guests, and the cherished moments of toasts and speeches, including a captivating 'Response to the Toast to the Regiment' from our Commanding Officer, LCol R. Fraser, CD. // The Lorne Scots dédier des tambours en tant que SAR le duc de Kent JUNE 28, 2023 – London, UK The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) – L'Armée canadienne, aux côtés de soldats de leur régiment allié du 1er Bataillon, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers – British Army, ont participé à un service de tête de tambour mémorable à Colour Court, St James's Palace, Londres, Royaume-Uni. Le lieutenant-colonel Robert Fraser, CD, commandant des Scots de Lorne, a dirigé la garde devant un public privé, y compris Son Altesse Royale, le feld-maréchal, le duc de Kent, à consacrer leurs tambours et à les consacrer de nouveau à Son Altesse Royale en les nommant SAR les tambours du duc de Kents en reconnaissance de son engagement en tant que colonel en chef ayant servi le plus longtemps. Au cours de la cérémonie, les drapeaux consacrés régimentaires ont été placés sur les tambours empilés, et un service dirigé par l'aumônier régimentaire, le capitaine Kevin Coupland, et le révérend chanoine Paul Wright LVO, sous-doyen de la chapelle royale de Sa Majesté, a consacré les drapeaux consacrés. L'événement s'est terminé par trois acclamations pour SAR le duc de Kent et une remise de prix dans la chapelle royale. The Lorne Scots Regiment s'est senti honoré de se rendre à Londres pour cette occasion, pour diriger le service en présence de SAR le duc de Kent. Les soldats des Écossais de Lorne marcheront fièrement au rythme des tambours du duc de Kents lors de la prochaine cérémonie de remise des nouvelles couleurs à Halton Hills, au Canada, cet automne. 🎥 Produced by Cpl Darren Kowlessar (Unit Public Affairs Representative) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Parade Practice 03:35 Dress Rehearsal 05:36 Drumhead Ceremony 25:30 Presentations 29:34 Mess Dinner 34:01 Response to the Toast to the Regiment 48:54 Remarks