It saw service for two centuries, including the First World War, before being amalgamated into the 3rd/6th Dragoon Guards in 1922.

[2] Shortly thereafter, in 1765, it took the title 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards, for the future George IV.

[3] The regiment was employed chasing the elusive General Christiaan de Wet in spring 1901 during the Second Boer War.

[2][6] The regimental collection is held in the Cheshire Military Museum at Chester Castle.

[7] Some items are also held by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum at Edinburgh Castle.