In April 2017, Captain Tom Evans 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, competed in the 32nd Marathon des Sables. He finished in 19 hours, 49 minutes and 33 seconds, coming third overall and becoming the highest UK finisher ever. In doing so, he raised over £8k for the Welsh Guards Charity; money which will go to supporting serving and former Welsh Guardsmen and their families.
From 19 – 24 May 2017 15 members of 1st Battalion Welsh Guards visited Italy for a battlefield study
