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The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire (known as The Yorkies) consists of regular army, territorial army and cadet elements.

A close, family Regiment, we are very proud of our Yorkshire roots. Yorkies come from the cities of York, Leeds, Bradford, Hull and Sheffield as well as other towns and villages across the County. In the Yorkies you find people from your hometown, your old school or even from the street you live in.

The 1st Battalion (Regular) The East & West Riding Regiment (Volunteer/ TA) The Cadets


What does the Regiment stand for?

We value, and do not underestimate, our special regimental identity because it reflects the characteristics of our soldiers. We are recruited from Yorkshire and are renowned for our determination and sense of humour. This close connection with the community from which we recruit is supported by retired members of the Regiment and their families through the branches of the Regimental Association, as well as by our Volunteer and Cadet Units.

"We are recruited from Yorkshire and are renowned for our determination and sense of humour."
We value the opportunity to recruit from the community without prejudice. We welcome the diversity of skills and backgrounds that each individual brings to the Regiment and will invest time and resources in developing every man to play a full part in the Regiment. We accept the challenge of maintaining high professional and operational competence; we seek to be fit and relish the competition of sport. In all of this we will retain a sense of proportion; bring fun to our way of life: and strive never to let others down. We respect and cherish the role of our wives and families and value the support they give to us.
Our officers and NCOs are charged to sacrifice their own well being to that of their command; to lead positively and with total integrity; to ensure the proficiency and skills of their subordinates; and to communicate continually and with humour. All ranks of the Regiment should uphold the standards provided by our heritage and traditions, in particular putting the honour and interest of the Country first.
Imphal & Quebec- Regimental pets

Pte Ross with his GOC (NI)'s Commendation 		We value and succour the bonds of comradeship which are forged in Service but continue for life. In times of conflict courage. initiative, skill and determination will be needed by all ranks; and patience and humanity will be required on peacekeeping operations. Above all we should not belie our Regimental Motto: ‘Nec Aspera Terrent' (Let not Difficulties Deter).