Senior Scottish infantry regiment of the British Army, formed from historic line regiments.
Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne of The Highlanders has been charged with one count of rape. He was arrested after a report of sexual assault involving a woman serving in British Forces Cyprus. The Defence Serious Crime Command has led the investigation, and Horne is remanded in custody ahead of a court-martial.
Lt Col Jonny Thompson, a popular equerry in the Royal Household, is leaving at year-end after seven years in service. He has commanded Balaklava Company, served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has been senior equerry since 2022. Buckingham Palace thanks him for his support.