Windsor - About the event

Each year, we bring together various Scouts and their invited guests to enjoy this prestigious and special event. We have the pleasure of recognising Queen's Scouts and King's Scouts, who've achieved the highest youth award in Scouts. We celebrate Gallantry, Meritorious Conduct and Cornwall Scout Badge award holders, who've been nominated for their bravery and heroism. We also recognise adult award holders, who've been nominated for their outstanding volunteer contributions to Scouts. 

In the morning, adult award holders may attend Mattins, a service in St George's Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle. Invited members of Scouts and members of the public can watch the service. Meanwhile, Queen's Scouts and King's Scouts rehearse for the afternoon in the nearby Victoria Barracks.

Around midday, the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle (a private area, which is a privilege for us to use) fills with around 2,000 award holders and guests. The Queen's Scouts and King's Scouts will march into the Quadrangle where the Parade will be reviewed by a representative of the Royal Family.

The Parade marches through the Castle and down to St George's Chapel, where they'll take part in the National Scout Service. Guests from the Quadrangle then join at the Lower Ward to listen to the service as it's relayed over the PA system. Finally, the Parade moves out of the Castle and back to Mews Road.