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The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, forming part of the King's Division. In 1702, Colonel George Hastings, 8th Earl of Huntingdon, was authorised to raise a new regiment, which he did in and around the city of Gloucester.
The ‘Dukes’ were originally raised in 1702, when Colonel George Hastings, the 8th Earl of Huntingdon, was authorised to form a new regiment at the outbreak of the War of the Spanish Succession. As was the custom in those days the Regiment was named Huntingdon’s Regiment, after it’s Colonel.
History. This section provides visitors to the website with a broad outline of the Regiment’s history and Its principal achievements including Battle Honours, Colours, Victoria Cross awards and our historical ties to the West Riding, our home county.
A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans are still studied in military academies today. 9 min read.
In 1702 Colonel George Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon, was authorised to raise a new regiment, which he did in and around the city of Gloucester. As was the custom in those days the regiment was named Huntingdon’s Regiment after its Colonel. As Colonel succeeded Colonel the name changed.
The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment (West Riding) This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It continued in British Army service until 2006, when it merged with The Green Howards and The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire to form The Yorkshire Regiment.
The first Duke of Wellington died in 1852 and in the following year Queen Victoria, in recognition of the regiment's long ties to him, ordered that the regiment's title be changed to the 33rd (or The Duke of Wellington's) Regiment.
