9th/12th Royal Lancers

The 9th/12th Royal Lancers was a distinguished British Army cavalry regiment, established in 1960 from the merger of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers and the 12th Royal Lancers. Renowned for their reconnaissance proficiency, they were equipped with Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) vehicles and served as part of the illustrious 7th Armoured Brigade, known as the Desert Rats. Stationed in South Wigston, Leicestershire, they collaborated closely with their Territorial Army counterpart, The Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry.

Throughout their service, the 9th/12th Royal Lancers were deployed on numerous operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Canada, demonstrating their versatility and dedication. However, in 2015, as part of the Army 2020 reforms, they merged with the Queen's Royal Lancers to form a new regiment: The Royal Lancers.

The legacy of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers is rich with battle honors and distinguished leadership, including notable Colonels-in-Chief and Regimental Colonels. Their history is preserved and celebrated at the Royal Lancers Museum, housed within the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

The regiment commemorated "Mons Moy" a special weekend dedicated to honoring their fallen comrades, and had a Regimental Collect, a prayer for strength and guidance. They were honored with the Freedom of several locations and had alliances with regiments in Canada and Pakistan. Additionally, they maintained affiliations with units like the Royal Yeomanry and various Army Cadet Forces, fostering strong bonds within the military community.