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Adoption of Coldstream Name

When
1670
Where
Coldstream, Scotland
Part of
Formation of Monck's Regiment of Foot

After Monck's death in 1670, the regiment became the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards.

With George Monck's death in 1670, the regiment was renamed the Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards. The name referenced the location in Scotland from which the unit marched to help restore the monarchy in 1660.

Sources

  1. Coldstream Guards Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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