Colonels in Chief
The first Colonel in Chief was Sir Winston Churchill who was known as the "Greatest Hussar of all time". After his death in 1965 Cornets from the Regiment stood vigil over his catafaulque in Westminster and carried his coffin to the funeral train and to the graveside. The Colonelcy then passed to Prince Phillip who retained the position until amalgamation.
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