Welcome to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment Old Comrades Website
Dear Comrades and Friends,
Welcome to the official online home of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment Old Comrades Association. This website is dedicated to preserving the proud history, camaraderie, and enduring spirit of our regiment, while providing a vital link between past and present members.
Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of resources and updates to keep our shared history alive—from event announcements and reunion details to historical articles, member stories, and welfare support. Whether you served decades ago or maintain close ties today, this platform is a space for every comrade to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the regimental bond that unites us all.
As custodians of the regiment’s proud legacy, we are committed to honouring our heritage and supporting the wellbeing of our members. We encourage you to explore the site, share your stories, and stay connected with the broader regimental family. Together, we continue to uphold the values and traditions that define The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment.
The Farmer’s Boys
The regiment was part of The British Army’s Order of Battle (ORBAT) from 1959 to 1994. It was formed by the amalgamation of two great county regiments, The Royal Berkshire Regiment and The Wiltshire Regiment, and served with distinction around the world.
The Regiment’s recruiting area was from Berkshire and Wiltshire however during its existence, among its ranks were soldiers from throughout the country in fact throughout the commonwealth from afar afield as the Caribbean to Fiji to South Africa and Australia.
belowThe Regiments most recognised nickname was “The Farmers Boys” which was taken from it’s Regimental march *The Farmers Boy”, the verse of which you can see scrolling across the top of the site. Other nicknames that were used were, The DERRs, The Wunders (1DERR).
