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Hundreds of Welsh soldiers returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan have paraded in Swansea after being granted the freedom of the city.Hundreds of Welsh soldiers returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan have paraded in Swansea after being granted the freedom of the city.
The Royal Welsh Regiment exercised its freedom to march with bayonets fixed following a ceremony on Saturday.The Royal Welsh Regiment exercised its freedom to march with bayonets fixed following a ceremony on Saturday.
It welcomed the soldiers back home and thanked them for their services.It welcomed the soldiers back home and thanked them for their services.
The Royal Welch Fusiliers and The Royal Regiment of Wales both had the freedom of Swansea, and were merged to form the new regiment in 2006. The Royal Welsh Fusiliers and The Royal Regiment of Wales both had the freedom of Swansea, and were merged to form the new regiment in 2006.
The soldiers were accompanied by the Prince of Wales Division.The soldiers were accompanied by the Prince of Wales Division.
Commanding officer Lt Col Nick Lock said: "We're delighted and honoured to be marching through the city of Swansea to mark our return from operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq.Commanding officer Lt Col Nick Lock said: "We're delighted and honoured to be marching through the city of Swansea to mark our return from operations in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
"All soldiers in the battalion greatly appreciate the support they've received from the people of Swansea and Wales."All soldiers in the battalion greatly appreciate the support they've received from the people of Swansea and Wales.
"We look forward to the continued support of Swansea when we return to Afghanistan in 2009.""We look forward to the continued support of Swansea when we return to Afghanistan in 2009."