IRISH GUARDS CELEBRATE THEIR HALF CENTURY

The video covers the St. Patrick's Day parade in 1950, where the Irish Guards celebrated their half centenary. The event was attended by the Royal family, including the King, who distributed shamrock to the officers. The King also conversed with Sergeant Major Murphy, the oldest living Irish Guardsman. The video concludes with a mention of the Anglo-French naval march.

What was the special occasion for the Irish Guards on St. Patrick's Day 1950?

• The founding of the regiment

• The half centenary of the regiment's founding

• The Queen's coronation

• The King's birthday

Who flew from Canada to attend the St. Patrick's Day parade?

• Princess Elizabeth

• Sergeant Major Murphy

• Field Marshal Lord Alexander of Tunis

• The King

What traditional item was distributed to all ranks during the parade?

• Medals

• Shamrock

• Uniforms

• Flags

Who was attending the St. Patrick's Day parade for the first time?

• The Princess Royal

• The Queen

• The King

• Princess Elizabeth

Who was the oldest living Irish Guardsman mentioned in the transcript?

• The King

• Sergeant Major Murphy

• Field Marshal Lord Alexander

• The Princess Royal