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Canadian soldier becomes first woman to Captain The Queen’s Guard

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A 24-year-old Canadian soldier has made history as the first woman to lead the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London.

Captain Megan Couto, who serves in the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, led her unit as it changed Queen Elizabeth II’s guards on Monday.

Couto marked her first trip to London with the historic event.

The role of Mounting The Queen’s Guard is usually tasked to the British Army’s Household Division which is comprised mostly men. Women has participated in the ceremony in the past but no female officer has served as captain.

The Queen invited Canadians to take over some of the ceremonial duties in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday.

The 2nd Battalion is based out of the Kapyong Barracks at CFB Shilo, Man.

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