A Sikh soldier in the UK has made history by becoming the first guardsman to wear a turban rather than a bearskin at the Buckingham Palace here, breaking over a century-old tradition. Jatinderpal Singh Bhullar, 25, has been allowed to break hundreds of years of tradition to observe his religion. The Scots Guards, one of five foot regiments who guard the Queen, have worn bearskins on parade since 1832.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
That Sikh fella in the Scots Guards
Collapse
X
-
That Sikh fella in the Scots Guards
How fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't think -
Originally posted by Troll View PostShould we now expect the first burqa clad Wren?
SAS-BALACLAVA-BLACK-KNITTED -
Agree, FLANGE is a lovely word.
Re Sikh, don't care really what people wear.bloggoth
If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)Comment
-
I don't really care, its just the way he looks, those eyes...he looks like he's holding a real stinker of a fart
“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
-
Originally posted by Troll View PostShould we now expect the first burqa clad lapdancer?Coffee's for closersComment
-
Comment
-
Originally posted by darmstadt View PostI don't really care, its just the way he looks, those eyes...he looks like he's holding a real stinker of a fartComment
-
Originally posted by Troll View PostShould we now expect the first burqa clad Wren?Comment
-
Originally posted by Troll View PostShould we now expect the first burqa clad Wren?Comment
-
Originally posted by Troll View PostThe Scots Guards, one of five foot regiments who guard the Queen, have worn bearskins on parade since 1832.
Is there a military uniform geek in the house?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Streamline Your Retirement with iSIPP: A Solution for Contractor Pensions Sep 1 09:13
- Making the most of pension lump sums: overview for contractors Sep 1 08:36
- Umbrella company tribunal cases are opening up; are your wages subject to unlawful deductions, too? Aug 31 08:38
- Contractors, relabelling 'labour' as 'services' to appear 'fully contracted out' won't dupe IR35 inspectors Aug 31 08:30
- How often does HMRC check tax returns? Aug 30 08:27
- Work-life balance as an IT contractor: 5 top tips from a tech recruiter Aug 30 08:20
- Autumn Statement 2023 tipped to prioritise mental health, in a boost for UK workplaces Aug 29 08:33
- Final reminder for contractors to respond to the umbrella consultation (closing today) Aug 29 08:09
- Top 5 most in demand cyber security contract roles Aug 25 08:38
- Changes to the right to request flexible working are incoming, but how will contractors be affected? Aug 24 08:25
Comment