Images of leeks are seen on the uniforms of Welsh army regiments, £1 coins and the insignia of government departments, as well as adorning the clothes of spectators at international sporting events.

Beyond this one-day celebration, the Welsh Guards, a regiment within the Household Division of the British Army, wear a leek badge on their hats as part of their uniform. Leek references go on and ...

For years Welsh people have worn leeks on St David's Day to mark the day of national celebration. But many people don't know what they actually signify ...

Every March 1, people across Wales wear leeks on their shirts to celebrate St David's Day ... "The leek was apparently due to the Welsh army fighting the Saxons in a leek field on one occasion.

A WELSH tradition will be revived in Mold on St David’s Day. Members of the town’s Army Cadets will be eating raw leeks – a practice which the military in the principality have practised for ...

Leek is used to celebrate the Welsh national day on March 1 because of a battle in 640 AD, when the Briton King Cadwallader defeated invading Saxons and the Welsh army distinguished themselves ...

The leek used to celebrate the Welsh national day on the first day of March because of a battle in 640 AD, when the Briton King Cadwallader defeated invading Saxons and the Welsh army ...

Queen is cheery in purple as she presents leeks at review of Royal Welsh regiment THE Queen told a senior Army officer she thinks she has become a little less frightening as she has got older ...

For years Welsh people have worn leeks on St David's Day to mark the day of national celebration. But many people don't know what they actually signify . walesonline Load mobile navigation.

Another wrote: "Am Welsh, can confirm. We wear daffodils on St David's day. Occasionally some people wear leeks." A third also added: "During international rugby matches, such as Six Nations etc ...

"The leek was apparently due to the Welsh army fighting the Saxons in a leek field on one occasion. The daffodil was a prettified Victorian replacement, largely due to it being one of the few flowers ...