Poignant memories of the Falklands War were revived at Windsor's Holy Trinity Church on Sunday when two veterans of the conflict carried a cross made by survivors of the stricken ship HMS Sir Galahad.

Brigadier Johnny Rickett and Captain Jim Everett carried the plain wooden cross to the altar to be rededicated.

It stood above a cairn at Bluff Cove till the war was over, before the Welsh Guards brought it back to their depot chapel in Pirbright.

The Guards relocated to Windsor last year, so it seemed right to bring the 'rugged cross' to Holy Trinity.

It will now have pride of place in the newly named Household Division Chapel at the church in Claremont Road.

After the service the Welsh Guards paraded at their new home in Combermere Barracks, St Leonard's Road where they were presented with leeks by Major General Chris Ghika, General Officer Commanding Headquarters London District. The Band of the Welsh Guards accompanied them with rousing Welsh melodies.

Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Henry Llewellyn-Usher said: “1st Battalion Welsh Guards are celebrating our first St. David’s Day since moving to Windsor. St. David’s Day is of the greatest importance to the Welsh Guards and represents the central attribute of our ethos and fighting spirit: our Welshness.

"The presentation of leeks is an age-old tradition that dates back to King Cadwaladr, who ordered his soldiers to identify themselves on the battlefield with leeks in their helmets. We are delighted to be celebrating our first St. David’s Day in our new home town and are grateful for all the support we receive from the local community."

The Welsh Guards moved to Windsor after a busy period on overseas operational duties in Afghanistan.