Uppingham joined the National celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of DDay as our local Regiment exercised their Freedom of Entry to Uppingham in line with tradition by marching through the Town with "drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed".
The Royal Anglian Regiment can trace their historical links to Rutland back to 1782 and was first granted its Freedom of Entry to the town in 2016 to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
They are the only military unit to have this honour in Uppingham.
The parade in the centre of the Town was attended by HM Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Dr Sarah Furness, and General O Brown.
The Mayor, Cllr Dave Ainslie, made a presentation to the Regiment to mark the event on behalf of the Town.
Rector Rachel Watts led the prayers of thanks for their service alongside the Regimental Padre.
Afterwards the Mayor led a quiet moment of reflection at the War Memorial where he laid a wreath on behalf of the Town. The County was represented by HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Rutland, Jeannette Warner and the Military by 1 Military Working Dogs. Rector Rachel led the prayers.
The day concluded with a beacon lighting on Todds Piece.
