On Monday Princess Anne visited the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas, near Lichfield, to pay tribute to the bravery of Gurkha soldiers. The ceremonial stone monument, known as a Chautara, bears the regimental badges of every Gurkha unit since 1815.
About 400 former and serving soldiers from the current Brigade of Gurkhas heard glowing tributes to the fallen, who were described as “the most wonderfully brave and kind people”.
Retired officer Hombahadur Gurung, who served in the Gulf War with 2 Gurkha Rifles told a local newspaper, “It is a great honour for all the Gurkha, myself and all my comrades,” said.
“The years of service are a matter of great pride for me. I hope it continues into the future.”
