Affiliations

Y Squadron, The Queen's Own Yeomanry

Formerly the Yorkshire Hussars. Affiliated to the 13th/18th Hussars in 1958, and to the Light Dragoons on amalgamation in 1992.
D Squadron, The Queen's Own Yeomanry

Formerly the Northumberland Hussars. Affiliated in 1947, whilst the 15th/19th were based in Northumberland. On the formation of recruitment areas in 1958 this affiliation was formalised.

The Queens Own Yeomanry are the TA's only reconnaissance Regiment. It supports the Regiment with trained soldiers in peace time and on operations.
www.army.mod.uk/qoy

Alliances

The Royal Canadian Hussars (Montreal), Canadian Armed Forces
An armoured reservist unit, the RCH have an illustrious and distinguished history. They fought alongside British Forces in the American War of Independence, the Boer War as well as both World Wars.
www.goldtech.com/rch

The South Alberta Light Horse, Canadian Armed Forces
Currently with squadrons located in Edmonton , Northern Alberta and Medicine Hat, South Alberta, this reserve force reconnaissance regiment has a rich history from breaking the Canadian West, to fighting alongside British Forces in both world wars. Currently the regiment supports a variety of peacekeeping missions around the world.
http://salh.net/

The 2nd Royal Reconnaissance Regiment, Malaysian Armed Forces
The 13th/18th Hussars helped to train one of the original squadrons of the Malaysian Armed Forces in1958. The squadron became the 2nd Regiment Federation Reconnaissance Corps.

1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers, Australian Military Forces
An Armoured Unit of the Army Reserve, equivalent to the British TA, based in Sydney. Its history dates back to 1885, with 31 battle honours from South Africa, WW1 (on the Gallipoli peninsular, Sinai and Palestine), as well as WW2 (in Papua New Guinea and Borneo).

Skinner's Horse (1st Duke of York's Own Cavalry), Indian Army
The 13th Hussars were based in India prior to WW1 and often competed in sporting events against the Skinner's Horse. During WW1 both Regiments fought together in the Meerut Brigade in Mesopotamia. On deployment to Risaplur in 1932, the 13th/18th Hussars again found themselves stationed along side Skinner's Horse and the official alliance was formed. The Officers of the Light Dragoons today wear the Skinner's Horse turban silk as cummerbunds, whilst their officers carry 13th/18th crops.

6th (Duke of Connaught's Own) Lancers, Pakistan Army
The 16th Bengal Cavalry and the 13th Bengal Lancers were raised during the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857. The 13th also took part in the Afghan war of 1878, and gained great distinction in the campaign against Arabi Pasha in Egypt. The 16th fought in China, helping to relieve the siege of Peking. Both Regiments found themselves in Mesopotamia at the outbreak of the Great War, and were to gain distinction for their part in the conflict. Here they fought alongside the 13th Hussars for 2 ½ years, and the alliance was struck up. The 16th and the 13th amalgamated in 1921 to become the 6th Lancers. During WW2 they saw service in Iraq, Persia, Syria and Italy, finishing the war at Venice.

19th (King George V's Own) Lancers, Pakistan Army
Fought alongside the Regiment in Afghanistan.

Unofficial Alliance

Quatrieme Chasseurs d' Afrique (4th Chasseurs), French Armed Forces
Fought together in the Crimea, where at the Charge of the Light Brigade, the 4eme Chasseurs charged the batteries on the Fedioukine Hills, silencing them whilst the Regiment struggled back up the valley. The Regiments still visit each other today, most notably for the Alpine Ski Championships hosted by the 4eme Chasseurs in Gap each year. On the anniversary of Balaclava telegrams are exchanged in recognition of the service rendered by the 4eme Chasseurs on that day.

Bond of Friendship

HMS Northumberland