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Royal Welsh regimental goat Taffy VI dies

Royal Welsh regimental goat Taffy VI - who "occasionally misbehaved" and liked to listen to the radio in his pen - has died.

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Much-loved Royal Welsh regimental goat Taffy dies

A Royal Welsh regimental goat who "occasionally misbehaved" and liked to listen to the radio in his pen has died.

A spokesperson for the regiment confirmed 24416906 Lance Corporal Gwillam Jenkins - better known as Taffy VI - died peacefully a week ago, and that the Queen has been informed.

Royal Welsh regimental goat Taffy died peacefully on May 14.

I would have to check Taffy each night, ensuring that he was in good health and spirit. Occasionally he would trigger his own goat ambush on an unsuspecting new officer during these checks, much to everyone’s amusement, but for the most time he behaved himself. As I recall he preferred to listen to BBC Radio Two while relaxing in his pen.

We all honour his passing with respect for a well disciplined and loyal Regimental Mascot.

The Regiment is fortunate enough to have a second Regimental Mascot, Shenkin, who will now be the only goat marching during the Royal Parade in Cardiff on June 11.

– Captain Ben Phillips, Royal Welsh

Taffy's headstone will be added to the many others that have served the regiment over the years in the garden outside of Regimental Headquarters.

More: Five facts about the Royal Welsh regimental goat mascot

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