The Queen honours fallen soldiers at the Arboretum

The Queen, the Colonel-in-Chief of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. Credit: PA

The Queen was at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire today to join wounded veterans and other Army personnel to unveil a memorial paying tribute to soldiers killed while serving in an infantry regiment.

Family and friends of fallen soldiers from the Duke of Lancaster's Regimentwere among those at the service to unveil a statue of the "Lion of England"featured on its royal badge.

The lion represents the insignia on the regiment's badge. Credit: PA
The Queen signs a book of condolence. Credit: PA
The Queen unveils a plaque to commemorate the memorial. Credit: PA
Holding the title of 'The Duke of Lancaster' the Queen is also the Colonel-in-Chief of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. Credit: PA