Earlier, the 2nd Battalion had joined the unsuccessful attack on Walcheren (1809). [4] With Monck's death in 1670 it was again renamed 'The Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards' after the location in Scotland from which it marched to help restore the monarchy in 1660. At the First Battle of Ypres, the 1st battalion was virtually annihilated: by 1 November down to 150 men and the Lt Quartermaster. The Guards Depot and the SAS! Royal Guard Salary What are the rules of being a royal guard? He was also one of the most unorthodox. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As said above, there is no more height restriction in the Guards. // Stop Define Variables for days of the month Retired Coldstream Guards major, 40, who was stuck in Dubai for five years when authorities confiscated his passport is found hanged. If you are 16-17 years and 5 months old, you start at the Army Foundation College Harrogate first, then train at Catterick. [7], In 1760, the 2nd Battalion was sent to Germany to campaign under Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick and fought in the Battle of Wilhelmstal and at the Castle of Amneburg.