For the first time in their history, 222 Signal Squadron are stepping away from their usual Nato communications role to take up ceremonial duties of guarding the Royal palaces in London.
It will see them swap the countryside for the capital and take on their most prestigious role yet, and one even they didn't see coming.
It's the first time 222 Signal Squadron have been tasked to perform ceremonial public duties in London and the first time in nearly 30 years that a Royal Signals Squadron has taken a leading role in fulfilling the public duties of royal commitment.
The soldiers will split their time between Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and St James' Palace, while the Gurkhas move to guard Windsor Castle.
Now, in the final stretch before their big move to London, they will continue rehearsals until their Fit For Role inspection at Wellington Barracks in January 2025.
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