In the Highest Tradition — Season 1, Episode 3: The Gurkhas
Documentary • 29 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
This episode looks Gurkhas' history and commitment to the British Army. They swear their oath of allegiance directly to Her Majesty the Queen and continue to revere ‘The Queen’s Truncheon’, which was awarded to them by Queen Victoria in recognition of their service during the Indian Mutiny.
About In the Highest Tradition
A BBC series which delves into the world of British military tradition.