NewsgalleryThe 1st Battalion Welsh Guards during their stay in HounslowThe 1st Battalion Welsh Guards during their stay in HounslowBookmarkShareNewsByRobert Cumber10:50, 10 DEC 2014Updated10:54, 10 DEC 2014Lieutenant Colonel James Coote DSO (left), commanding officer of The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, swaps regimental plaques with Lieutenant Colonel Dino Bossi, commanding officer of the Welsh Guards1 of 19Detachment from The Welsh Guards lead the short parade. Ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day. Hounslow mayor Corinna Smart joined by soldiers from the Welsh Guards, Ghurkas and Chelsea Pensioners to mark the occasion.2 of 19Soldiers from the First Battalion Welsh Guards, based at Hounslow Cavalry Barracks, are presented with leeks to mark St David's Day3 of 19Prince Charles visited soldiers at Hounslow Cavalry Barracks on Thursday, December 6, to present them with medals for their tour of duty in Afghanistan4 of 19The Homecoming parade of the First Battalion Welsh Guards passes along Hounslow High Street, up Lampton Road and finish in front of crowds in Lampton Park.5 of 19The Homecoming parade of the First Battalion Welsh Guards passes along Hounslow High Street, up Lampton Road and finish in front of crowds in Lampton Park.6 of 19The Homecoming parade of the First Battalion Welsh Guards passes along Hounslow High Street, up Lampton Road and finish in front of crowds in Lampton Park.7 of 19The Homecoming parade of the First Battalion Welsh Guards passes along Hounslow High Street, up Lampton Road and finish in front of crowds in Lampton Park.8 of 19The Homecoming parade of the First Battalion Welsh Guards passes along Hounslow High Street, up Lampton Road and finish in front of crowds in Lampton Park.9 of 19The Homecoming parade of the First Battalion Welsh Guards passes along Hounslow High Street, up Lampton Road and finish in front of crowds in Lampton Park. Four year old Fox COR Swyer with mum Jocelyn.10 of 19Soldiers from the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, based at Hounslow Cavalry Barracks, during their six-month tour of duty in Afghanistan11 of 19Tudur the Bear on duty in Afghanistan. The mascot is helping children who are missing their parents by writing letters, answering their questions and sending photos of himself and his friends in the First Battalion Welsh Guards12 of 19Fun day at Hounslow Heath Infants School, Martindale Road, Hounslow - appearance by Corps of Drums 1st Battalion of Welsh Guards. Posing for photographs.13 of 19Fun day at Hounslow Heath Infants School, Martindale Road, Hounslow - appearance by Corps of Drums 1st Battalion of Welsh Guards.14 of 19Fun day at Hounslow Heath Infants School, Martindale Road, Hounslow - appearance by Corps of Drums 1st Battalion of Welsh Guards.15 of 19Guardsman Thomas Slocombe, of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, received a Mention in Despatches for his bravery in Afghanistan16 of 19Members of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards' Number Two Company pay tribute to their fallen comrades at a war memorial in the Falkland Islands17 of 19Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies (right), of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, and Corporal Brent Jon McCarthy, of the RAF, who were shot dead by members of the Afghan Police Force18 of 19Hounslow Community Festival Lampton Park. Gary Robinson from 1st battalion of the Welsh Guards with old and new head ware.19 of 19