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In 2019, an international team of archaeologists supported by military veterans unearthed amputated limbs near the Mont Saint Jean Farmhouse, where the main field hospital for Wellington’s army would have been, at the famous battle of Waterloo. Over two years since the start of the pandemic the team returned to the excavation and made a […]

A team of world-class archaeologists, students and veterans on the battlefield of Waterloo have discovered a rare complete skeleton of a soldier from the battle 200 years ago.As many as 20,000 men fell on a single day in June 1815 in the epic battle

Serving elite soldier Kirtland Gill, 42, of Windsor, is accused of supplying the ammunition Rajon Graham, 33, of Windsor, sold to an undercover officer.

Remains lay undisturbed for over 200 years while his former fallen comrades had teeth plundered and bones ground into fertiliser

Kirtland Gill, 41, denies conspiracy to sell ammunition and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Kirtland Gill, 41, denies conspiracy to sell ammunition and possession of a prohibited weapon.

He was a private in the Coldstream Guards, marching ahead of the royal carriage at the Queen’s coronation, 69 years ago.

Queen Elizabeth will be at Trooping the Colour on Thursday along with other senior members of the British royal family to kick off the Platinum Jubilee weekend.

NationalWorld has created a special and exclusive documentary to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, including real-life stories from those who have met the monarch.

It comes as the regiment prepares to lead the Trooping the Colour for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations