London Guards
| 1st Battalion London Guards | |
|---|---|
Badge of 1st Battalion London Guards | |
| Active | 1908–2022 (as London Regiment) 2022–present (as London Guards) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Light Role Infantry |
| Size | One Battalion (450 personnel) |
| Part of | London District |
| Garrison/HQ | St John's Hill, London |
| Engagements | Iraq War Operation Herrick |
| Website | army.mod.uk/london-guards/ |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Regimental Lieutenant Colonel | Major General Marc Overton |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash | |
The London Guards is an administrative formation within the British Army comprising the reserve companies of the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots and Irish Guards. On formation, these companies drew their personnel from the London Regiment, which traces its history back to the formation of that regiment in 1908 when 26 separate Volunteer Force battalions were brought together. The London Guards is not a regiment; the companies wear the uniform, and follow the traditions, of their foot guards regiment.