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His Majesty, The Sultan of Brunei, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, today gave the Battalion the opportunity to thank his Majesty for his time in Brunei before they return to the UK in August. 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR), as the Resident Infantry Battalion will be replaced by 2 RGR.
Sultan of Brunei
Sultan of Brunei is arriving at 1 RGR
His Majesty came by helicopter and was welcomed by The Commander, British Forces Brunei, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Crowe, and The Gurkha Major, Major Shuresh Thapa MVO. They welcomed him in a traditional Gurkha Ceremony by a garland of Regimental Colors over his shoulders, before escaping his Majesty into the Garrison Officers' Mess. HM was welcomed by a Honor Guard, ordered by Captain Ganesh Kumar Gurung in the Mess Garden overlooking the South China Sea.
This was a unique opportunity for Warrant Officer Class 1, Major Sergeant Officer, Major Bahadur Buddha Magar, Warrant Officer Class 2 Bel Bahadur Gurung and Warrant Officer Class 2 Simon Macey, who has recently been commissioned as late as officers. rank slides by His Majesty The Sultan.
Sultan of Brunei
His Majesty then observed a capability demonstration of a Company Raid Operation, made of members of the Battalion's Rifle Companies, and Specialist Weapon Platoons including the Reconnaissance, Sniper, Mortar, Machine Gun and Anti-Tank Platoons. His Majesty moved between the battle soldiers before watching an extraction on the beach and to the sea by Rigid Inflatable Boats provided by the Garrison Boat Section. His Majesty was then briefed on 1 RGR's all-terrain bike and had the opportunity to test-drive it on the beach.
His Majesty was then moved to the Chit Chat Community Center where he was welcomed by a joint performance of the First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles and the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Pipes and Drums.
He was met by five young girls in a traditional Nepali dress, who welcomed His Majesty with a traditional Nepali name called 'Pancha Kanya'.
_mg_1035His Majesty then moved into the community center to meet staff and students from Hornbill School, the Battalion's Hindu Religious Teacher, Pundit Bishma Niraula and members of the Army Welfare Service.
The Commander, British Forces Brunei, Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Crowe, thanked his Majesty for his continued support to the Regiment and presented a carved and marble marble plaque with the Royal Gurkha Rifles' Cap Badge and under the Malay, The Regimental Motto. His Majesty then got three cheers from all the ranks in the British Forces Brunei and a rendition of 'march-off' for the HM's Royal Brunei Armed Forces from the joint Pipes and Drums.
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