Trooping the Colour: Sikh Soldier makes history
Jun 11, 2018
Many gathered in London to see the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony performed by regiments of the British and Commonwealth armies on June 9th to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday. Mainly people gathered to see the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Sussex making their debut as a couple during the pageantry but there was something else that created history. For the first time ever, a Sikh Coldstream Guard soldier took part in the parade wearing a turban instead of a bearskin hat that is traditionally worn by the troops. Charanpreet Singh Lall, a 22-year-old man from Leicester made it possible. He said “I hope that more people like me, not just Sikhs but from other religions and different backgrounds, would be encouraged to join the Army". Lall’s black turban carried a ceremonial cap star to match the bearskin hats of other soldiers. Photos of the young Guardsman went viral on social media with people expressing their happiness for him.
Here is how twitter reacted
Very proud moment for #Sikhs and Punjabis worldwide today to see Trooping the Colour and British Sikh @ColdstreamGds Charanpreet Singh Lall march in HM The Queen’s birthday parade.
— Punjabi Wolves (@PunjabiWolvesSG) June 9, 2018
Amazing day to see our brother #inspiring future generations! #ArmySikh @SikhsAtWar #QBP2018 pic.twitter.com/pYLAHymEC8
British Army Allow Indian Sikh Soldier to wear Turban instead of traditional bearskin hat in #TroopingtheColour March on Queen’s Birthday????
— Jinu (@jinujay) June 10, 2018
This is respecting all religions ????pic.twitter.com/CKMAdNtrUo
Excellent! Another example why this is a great nation that values diversity. Well done #CharanPreet #Singh who has true Preet (love) for Guruji’s gift #Sikh #Turban #Dastar & to be part of great team guarding our Head of State & Commonwealth HM The Queen
— Charan Sekhon (@ckssekhon) June 9, 2018
Proud moment for #Sikhs today to see Trooping the Colour & British Sikh @ColdstreamGds Charanpreet Singh Lall, 22yr old march in HM The Queen’s birthday parade.
— Parvesh Sahib Singh (@p_sahibsingh) June 9, 2018
Proud of his identity & #inspiring future generations! #ArmySikh @SikhsAtWar #QBP2018 pic.twitter.com/KZcCZ1iWDm
Very proud moment for Indian Sikhs and Punjabis worldwide to see first British Sikh .@ColdstreamGds Charanpreet Singh Lall march with turban in HM The Queen’s birthday parade. #QBP2018 #TroopingtheColour #SDGs pic.twitter.com/i6jrv1ZqI2
— Parthiban Shanmugam (@hollywoodcurry) June 10, 2018
This is @Modern_Brit ! #Sikh???????????????????????????????????
— Kulveer (@KulveerRanger) June 9, 2018
Coldstream guard becomes first soldier to parade in Sikh turbanhttps://t.co/V6GExhmpHL
Well done to Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall for becoming the first to take part in the Trooping of the Guard while wearing a turban. pic.twitter.com/BMup21aCzX
— Sahira khan (@KhanSahira) June 10, 2018