Military personnel from the Westcountry are to take part in a special parade in honour of the Queen's 60-year reign.

The parade, involving 2,500 Royal Navy, Army and RAF personnel, will take place in front of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday, May 19.

During the event, the troops will parade through Windsor Castle and the town.

They will then muster in the castle's grounds for a unique event before an audience of more than 3,000 armed forces personnel, their families and veterans.

An impressive, tri-service flypast of current and historic aircraft will conclude the celebrations.

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards said: "Her Majesty the Queen's support and encouragement over the years has created a very special bond between our monarch and her forces. That link is felt by all those who have the privilege to wear Her Majesty's uniform both in the UK and on many varied operations overseas.

"The parade and muster will truly be a day to remember. It is an opportunity to highlight the unique relationship the Queen has with the men and women of the armed forces and of the role she fills in our lives."

The custom of the armed forces paying tribute to the monarch during a jubilee year is an established tradition.

Similar celebrations were held during the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, the Silver Jubilee of King George V, and the Silver and Golden Jubilees of the present Queen.