| The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths' Own) | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 2 May 2015 – present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Armoured cavalry |
| Role | Close-quarters combat Reconnaissance Desert warfare Forward observer Manoeuvre warfare Patrolling Raiding Cold-weather warfare Screening Urban warfare |
| Size | One regiment with four squadrons |
| Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Prince William of Gloucester Barracks Regiment – Catterick |
| Nickname(s) | The Death or Glory Boys |
| Motto(s) | Death or Glory[1] |
| March | Quick: Wellington Slow: Coburg |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | Queen Camilla |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Col Richard Charrington[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |  |
| Arm Badge | Lances and Prince of Wales's feathers from 9th/12th Royal Lancers |
| Abbreviation | RL |
The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths' Own) is a cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed by an amalgamation of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's) and the Queen's Royal Lancers on 2 May 2015. It serves in the 1st Deep Reconnaissance Strike Brigade Combat Team. The Royal Lancers are part of the 3rd (UK) Division.
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