Dating to 1572 the 3rd Regiment of Foot was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Events January 16 - Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British military. ...

Its names have included:

• 1665-1689 The Holland Regiment
• 1689-1708 Prince George of Denmark's Regiment
• 1751-1782 3rd Regiment of Foot - or The Buffs
• 1782-1881 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs)
• 1881-1935 The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
• 1935-1961 The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

In 1961 it was amalgamated with The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment to form Prince George of Denmark Prince George of Denmark (April 2, 1653 - October 28, 1708) was the Prince consort of Queen Anne of Great Britain. ... The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army being the 3rd Regiment of Foot. ... 1961 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment was a regiment of the British Army. ...

The Queen's Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment

External Links

Regimental Association