9 Parachute Squadron RE

Airborne unit of the British army

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January 2023 An officer from the squadron became a viral social media sensation, nicknamed 'Prince Charming' after greeting onlookers in an notably charming manner during the royal guard ceremony.
January 2023 9 Parachute Squadron was selected from 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment to serve as the King's Guard, providing ceremonial duties at multiple historic royal locations including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St James's Palace, and Windsor Castle.
2018 The squadron was reformed as 12 Parachute Headquarters and Support Squadron after being in suspended animation since 2011.
2011 9 Parachute Squadron RE returned home from its final tour of Afghanistan with the rest of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment.

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