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Trooping the Colour: Guardsman first to wear turban

Guardsman Charanpreet Singh Lall hopes people from different religions and backgrounds will be encouraged to join the Army. [Getty Images]

A Coldstream Guards soldier has become the first to wear a turban during the Trooping the Colour parade.

About 1,000 soldiers took part in the ceremony marking the Queen's official birthday.

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