{"subTitle":"Read more about our annual day of celebration and achievement at Windsor Castle below. Find out what happens on the day, who attends the event and a bit about the history.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EEach year, we bring together various Scouts and their invited guests to enjoy this prestigious and special event. We have the pleasure of recognising Queen\u0027s Scouts and King\u0027s Scouts, who\u0027ve achieved the highest youth award in Scouts. We celebrate Gallantry, Meritorious Conduct and Cornwall Scout Badge award holders, who\u0027ve been nominated for their bravery and heroism. We also recognise adult award holders, who\u0027ve been nominated for their outstanding volunteer contributions to Scouts.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EIn the morning, adult award holders may attend Mattins, a service in St George\u0027s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle. Invited members of Scouts and members of the public can watch the service. Meanwhile, Queen\u0027s Scouts and King\u0027s Scouts rehearse for the afternoon in the nearby Victoria Barracks.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAround 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\u0027s Scouts and King\u0027s Scouts will march into the Quadrangle where the Parade will be reviewed by a representative of the Royal Family. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Parade marches through the Castle and down to St George\u0027s Chapel, where they\u0027ll take part in the National Scout Service. Guests from the Quadrangle then join at the Lower Ward to listen to the service as it\u0027s relayed over the PA system. Finally, the Parade moves out of the Castle and back to Mews Road.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThis special event at Windsor Castle dates back nearly 90 years. It recognises the outstanding achievements of adults and young people through a Parade and service by gift of the Monarch. It\u0027s a perennial highlight of the Scouts calendar, and for those who go each year, it\u0027s a truly special day indeed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EScouts first visited Windsor en masse in July 1911. 26,000 members came to the Castle, and at the time it was the largest recorded gathering of young people in Britain. The assembled Scouts were reviewed by the Movement\u2019s founder, Robert Baden-Powell, and King George V. Both men were mounted on horseback.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe St George\u2019s Day Parade, now called the Day of Celebration and Achievement, began in 1934. 750 King\u2019s Scouts and Scouters, representing 39 counties of England and Wales, marched past the King and Queen on their way to St George\u2019s Chapel. The event was such a success and was voted to become an annual event.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Parade and service carried on in this way until 1937, when the recipients of Gallantry awards were invited to attend.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EDue to the Second World War, no Parade was held between 1940 and 1945. The event was held every year until 2020 and 2021, when it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/18023/1934-windsor.jpg","width":3510,"height":2276,"altText":"1934 Windsor Day of Celebration","caption":"Image from the first official Day of Celebration and Achievement in the Windsor Castle Quadrangle in 1934","link":null}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":null,"next":{"link":"/national-events/windsor/about-the-event/who-attends/","title":"Who attends?"},"allParts":[{"link":"/national-events/windsor/about-the-event/history/","title":"History"},{"link":"/national-events/windsor/about-the-event/who-attends/","title":"Who attends?"}],"link":"/national-events/windsor/about-the-event/history/","id":48092,"nodeName":"History","title":"History","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"History","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80ODA5MiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/windsor/about-the-event/history/"},{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003ELots of amazing people are invited to the Day of Celebration and Achievement to recognise their Scouts achievements.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQueen\u0027s Scout Award Holders and King\u0027s Scout Award Holders\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Queen\u0027s Scout Award and King\u0027s Scout Award are our highest youth programme award. Everyone who\u0027s recently achieved their award is invited and they\u0027ll form the event Parade. Queen\u0027s Scouts and King\u0027s Scouts can bring up to two guests with them to watch the Parade in the Quadrangle.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EQueen\u0027s Scouts and King\u0027s Scouts with additional needs can bring a carer with them, as well as, two guests.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGallantry and Meritorious Conduct Award Holders\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese awards holders are recognised for \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Etheir \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ecourage, endurance, initiative or dedication to Scouts, often through difficulties situations or with elements of risk.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYoung people and adults who received their awards in the previous calendar year are invited to watch the review from a special enclosure in the Quadrangle. Several will be introduced to the reviewing officer and the Chief Scout.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EOnce the review has taken place, they\u0027ll join the back of the Parade. Then, they\u0027ll exit the Castle and make their way to a special reception in the Castle Hotel, 18 High St, Windsor SL4 1ER. The hotel is a short walk from Windsor Castle.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdult Award Holders\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdults recognised for their \u003Cspan\u003Econtribution to Scouts by a Silver Wolf and Bar to Silver Acorn award \u003C/span\u003Ein the previous calendar year are invited to \u003Cspan\u003Eattend\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAward holders can attend the Mattins service in St George\u0027s Chapel. Then, in the afternoon they can access to the Quadrangle with a guest to watch the Parade and review.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAssociation Guests\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESince it\u0027s our biggest annual national event, a number of Scouts guests are invited to join in the celebrations. This includes Scout Ambassadors and other supports of Scouts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EScout Bands\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEach year, two Scout bands are selected to take part in the Parade. 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