Royal Colonel

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Royal Colonel is an appointment made by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to members of the British Royal Family. Royal Colonel appointments are made for regiments and military units of the British Army. Similar roles exist in honorary Air Commodores for the Royal Air Force, and honorary Commodore-in-Chief for the Royal Navy.

These appointments are honorary and do not confer rank or uniform upon the recipient. They are a ceremonial appointment designed to further strengthen the bond between the British Army and the Royal Family.