Distinctive Unit Insignia for the 1st NA Royal Guards
The 1st North American Royal Guards was formed in 2005.  Colonel Ed Rupert, KRO, is the Commanding Officer.  Lt. Colonel William Speir, Jr., KRO, is the Executive Officer and Adjutant.

Unit Mission:

Provide a Unit for Royal Hutt River Army (RHRA) officers in North America, giving an official platform from which to grow the officer corps in North America, and giving a formal structure from which to advance the cause of obtaining official recognition of the Principality of Hutt River and the RHRA.

Unit Purpose:

To serve the Sovereign of the Principality of Hutt River and advance his mission in North America; to assist in obtaining official recognition of the Principality of Hutt River by building close relationships with North American military forces and gaining recognition of the RHRA and the Principality of Hutt River through these relationships; to participate in military-related functions in North America as official representatives of the Principality of Hutt River and its Sovereign; and, to educate the military community in North America and the general public about the Principality of Hutt River and the Royal Hutt River Defense Forces (RHRDF).

Unit Activities:

Perform the duties of the Royal Guard Units of the RHRA in North America; represent the Principality of Hutt River and RHRA while building closer relations with North American army forces; and, sponsor specialized sub-units, including the Royal Hutt River Artillery.

After Action Reports And News Releases:

Hurricane Katrina Relief 1
Hurricane Katrina Relief 2
USFAA Artillery Manuals 1
USFAA Artillery Manuals 2
USFAA Commendation
Some Objections Answered
1st North American Royal Guards Navigation
RHRA Royal Artillery Navigation
RHRA Royal Military College Navigation
RHRA Contact Navigation
Standard Operating Procedures:

Unit Handbook 1 - Royal Guards
Unit Handbook 2 - Uniform Code
Approved North America Quartermaster Suppliers
Unit Handbook 3 - Guard Procedures
Unit Handbook 4 - Mess Night Manual
Unit Handbook 5 - Code of Justice
Link to the Official Principality of Hutt River site
Regimental Emblazon for the 1st North American Royal Guards

 

Official Site of the Royal Hutt River Defence Forces

Royal Hutt River Defence Force News!
September 2005

H.R.H. Prince Leonard, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Hutt River Army is pleased to announce that members of the Royal Hutt River Artillery were ready, able and willing to immediately lend assistance to the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina, one of the deadliest and costliest storms to ever hit North America.

In a recent Press release from the U.S.A. it was announced that Major William B. Speir, Jr., Chief of the Royal Hutt River Artillery and Adjutant of the First North American Royal Guards, Royal Hutt River Army, reached out to the Office of the Adjutant General of the Connecticut 1st Governor's Foot Guards (U.S. Army National Guard) to see how the RHRA could participate and assist in the relief efforts.

"All of the items being donated from across the State were being taken to the Foot Guard Armoury in Hartford for processing, sorting, boxing and shipping." Major Speir learned when he talked to Armoury personnel.  "The Armoury was in desperate need of volunteers to help get the donations organised and ready to ship to the victims of Katrina in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana. They were grateful for our assistance" Major Speir stated.

Major Speir led the relief effort, organising RHRA Personnel and Volunteers from the local business community to help and with the assistance of his own family then "rolled up his sleeves" along with the others and pitched in wherever the Armoury personnel needed them.

When asked why the RHRA got involved in this effort, Major Speir commented:  "Participating in humanitarian activities is part of the core mission of the 1st North American Royal Guards and the 1st Regiment Royal Artillery. We are always looking for ways we can provide practical assistance and help build closer relations with local communities on behalf of H.R.H. Prince Leonard and the Principality of Hutt River Province. And, when a natural disaster of this magnitude occurs in our own backyard, how can we not rise to the call and lend our support?"

The Royal Hutt River Army is a Ceremonial Military Organisation that protects the Sovereign and participates in ceremonial, educational and humanitarian activities world wide.  Only this year, 2005, did H.R.H. Prince Leonard authorize the creation of The Royal Hutt River Artillery as part of the Royal Hutt River Army.  The First Regiment was Commissioned "The 1st Regiment Royal Artillery" on the 6th of June 2005 as a part of the 1st North American Royal Guards.  The Royal Hutt River Artillery Home Station and Regimental Headquarters are located in the United States of America.

 H.R.H. Prince Leonard, Commander-in-Chief Royal Hutt River Army, would like to take this opportunity to thank Major Speir, his family, members of the 1st Regiment Royal Artillery, The 1st North American Royal Guards and all other volunteers who took part in assisting this relief effort and points out that the Regiment has served it's Sovereign proudly!

WELL DONE!

"My Best Wishes are extended to all those who have suffered this devastating natural disaster and wish the recovery efforts well."

 

 

 


                                                                                                                                                12 September 2005

Operation Michelle - Initiative Against Domestic Violence
Read about Operation: Michelle, an initiative against Domestic Violence in which several Officers of the 1st North American Royal Guards are actively participating.