Originally raised in 1697, and in 1783, was known as the "Prince of
Wales's Light Dragoons." In 1793 the Prince of Wales (afterwards George
IV) was appointed "Commandant," and in 1796 "Colonel" of the regiment.
In 1811 the title "Royal" was conferred on it.
The regiment performed good service during the Peninsular War, and at
Waterloo. It was one of the regiments summoned from India during the
Crimean War. Dressed in plain clothes, the officers and men were sent
up the Red Sea and taken across the desert to Alexandria, thence to the
seat of war.
Nicknames: "Baker's Light Bobs;" "The Chainy 10th," from the pattern of
the pouch belt.
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(_Depot_, Dublin.)