Fisherman's son Kirtland Gill, 40, the most senior enlisted soldier in the Coldstream Guards, was due to take the prized position later this year. Scotland Yard says the two soldiers, both thought to be war veterans, are due in court later this year. A Scotland Yard spokesman said today: "Two serving members of British Army have been charged with firearms offences. (Image: PA)The Coldstream Guards are one of the UK's toughest and embattled regiments – it is also the longest serving and is part of the Household Division. As light role infantry specialists the Coldstream Guards also has strong ties with the north east of the UK.

Source: Daily Mirror June 01, 2021 12:57 UTC