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Prince Charles, Lady Diana Spencer and Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace

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Four soliders of the 36th Sikhs, various ranks, 1896. The regiment was led in January 1897 to occupy the Samana posts, says Captain Jay Singh-Sohal. (Reproduced with permission from australiansikhheritage.com)

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