HAPPY REGIMENTAL BIRTHDAY RGJ On 1st January 2026, The Royal Green Jackets who were widely regarded as one of the finest regiments ever to serve in the British Army, will mark 60 years since formation on 1st January 1966. The RGJ were disbanded in 2007, its traditions, spirit and fighting ethos now live on through The Rifles. We must not let the RGJ Cap Badge become lost, It’s legacy belongs to the RGJ and should be in Pride of Place at the NMA, not an Association Emblem that “ No Rifleman Ever

INSIDE "THE BLACK MAFIA" - The Regiment 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets. Documentary about 1st Battalion Royal Green Jackets. Swift & Bold. aka Black Mafia. | British & Commonwealth Forces

In 1985, during a visit to the Royal Green Jackets in Germany, Princess Diana surprised onlookers by climbing into a British military tank. This spontaneous act highlighted her approachable nature and willingness to engage directly with military personnel. | History In Pictures