The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

We specialise in dismounted close combat, always ready to deploy at anytime, anywhere in the world to counter threats to our national security.

• Experts in dismounted close combat

• Providing stabilisation, aid and assistance overseas

• Peacekeeping

• Home defence

• Able to work in complex terrains and climates

• Globally deployable at short notice

Recent deployments have included Denmark, Italy, Nigeria, South Sudan, Kenya, Lithuania, the Baltics, Poland, the Balkans and Georgia.

• Operation Shader - training Iraqi and Kurdish security forces in Iraq
• Operation Trenton - Force Protection for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

We are the heart of the Army. Whether war fighting or peace keeping, at home or away, our Kingsmen outwit, outfight and outlast our adversaries.

We deploy rapidly anywhere in the world and provide reconnaissance and ground manoeuvre using the latest equipment.

Regimental Headquarters

We are based in Fulwood Barracks, Preston, which has a long association with the Regiment. Fulwood Barracks has, throughout its history, been the main focus of military activity in Lancashire, and has often had wider regional responsibilities. Today it houses the Army's regional headquarters and is the main focus of military activity in the North West.

• 1st Battalion

  Weeton Barracks, Preston

• 3 Ranger

  Elizabeth Barracks, Pirbright Camp, Woking GU24 0DT

• 4th Battalion

  Kimberley Barracks, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6PR

The 4th, or King’s Own Regiment of Foot, was raised by King Charles II.

Our 12 Regiments were formally linked by name to their recruiting areas in the North West.

We raised 176 battalions in World War 1, earning 124 battle honours,  43 VCs and 1 GC.

We raised 67 battalions in World War 2, earning 108 battle honours, 2 VCs and 1 GC.

The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment, The King’s Regiment, and The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment, together with 23 respective companies of The Lancastrian and Cumbrian Volunteers and The King’s and Cheshire Regiment, merged to form The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (King’s, Lancashire and Border).

Both our battalions, supported by our Reserve battalion, served in Afghanistan.