Hundreds turn out for Freedom of the Borough parade
South Ribble CouncilHundreds of people have turned out to watch a military parade as a regiment was granted the Freedom of the Borough.
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment marched through Leyland to receive the honour from the Mayor of South Ribble, councillor Paul Wharton-Hardman.
The title although largely ceremonial is the highest honour a borough council can give and its roots go back to medieval times.
Colonel of the Regiment, Brigadier Rob Singleton, said it cherished its close ties with South Ribble and it was a "great honour and privilege" to exercise its Freedom for the first time.
Wharton-Hardman said it was a "moment of great pride" to grant the honorary title.
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment which is known as The Lions of England, is the Infantry Regiment of the north-west of England.
It has one regular battalion, one reserve battalion and one affiliated battalion.
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