Scots Greys

The Duke served with the armed forces for more than 21 years, starting his career as a second lieutenant with the Royal Scots Greys and retiring in 1976 as a lieutenant-colonel.

He went to Eton before doing his National Service as a trooper with the Royal Scots Greys, having failed his officer training.

Their predecessor regiment, the Scots Greys, was one of six Scottish regiments to play a significant role in the battle.

Toady Lion was out of reach far down the dusty main road along which the Scots Greys had come the day that Hugh John became a soldier.

It was only that the Scots Greys saluted me.