Royal Hampshire Regimental Standard in Commemorative Convoy

The Royal Hampshire Regimental Standard will travel as part of this year’s Commemorative Convoy on Saturday, June 27, with Alton resident Bob Graham, the designated standard-bearer, accompanying the flag in one of the vehicles.

Bob said: "It’s an honour to be part of this event, which is in association with Aldershot, this year’s hosts of the National Armed Forces Day."

The Royal Hampshire Regimental Standard will travel as part of this year’s Commemorative Convoy. (Image: Supplied)

The Royal Hampshire Regiment, established in 1881, served in numerous conflicts, including both World Wars.

In late 1992, it was amalgamated with the Queens Regiment to become The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment.

A convoy spokesperson said: "There are many veterans who are proud to keep the spirit and memory of the former county regiment alive and in the public domain.

"We are very happy to do our bit to help."

The convoy departs from North Camp at 10am on June 27 and travels through Aldershot, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hartley Wintney, Hook and Odiham before arriving in Alton.

It includes classic military vehicles and motorcycle riders, many of whom are veterans from the Royal British Legion Riders Branch.

The event is organised by volunteers to salute the Armed Forces and to raise awareness of the annual Poppy Appeal.