They are the senior regular regiments in the British Army, with traditions dating from 1660.

It was formed as the 103rd Maharattas in 1768, making it the most senior light infantry regiment of the Army.

This is the source of the tradition of giving the honour of the right to the most senior regiment present, that persisted into the modern era.

Part of the Scottish Division, it was the senior regiment of Highlanders.

In some militaries, foot guards are senior infantry regiments.

It is not, however, the most senior regiment of the Army, this position being attributed to the Life Guards.

He served as an officer in the Grenadier Guards, the most senior regiment of the Guards' division.

Being the senior regiment, it retained its title.

It was originally raised in Northumbria as the 58th Regiment, and renumbered the 56th the following year when two senior regiments were disbanded.

They are the senior regular regiments in the British Army, with traditions dating from 1660, and act as the Queen's personal bodyguard.