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Auction: 20003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 173

(x) 'His girlfriend would go mental if she knew he was doing this!'

Lesley Jones, mother of Lance-Sergeant Jones, Welsh Guards in The People, 21 May 2006

A most interesting campaign group of four awarded to Lance-Corporal K. A. Jones, Welsh Guards, a veteran soldier of four campaigns who was a talented sniper; but whose double-life as a gigolo offering trysts at Wellington Barracks to the ladies of London made headline news as Jones was at that time serving with the Duke of Sussex

General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (25142616 Gdsm K A Jones WG); Iraq 2003-11, no clasp (25142616 Gdsm K A Jones WG); European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal 2004, 1 clasp, Althea; Operational Service 2000, for Afghanistan, 1 clasp, Afghanistan (5142616 LCpl K A Jones WG); N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, ISAF, first four mounted court-style as worn, pin removed, good very fine (5)

Kieran A. Jones, a native of Bargoed, South Wales, served on the final tour of Northern Ireland completed by the Welsh Guards. He then served in the final tour of Bosnia by the British Army, when Prince Charles joined the tour for its final days and handover. Jones served on the only tour of Iraq completed by the Welsh Guards and was invited to dine with The Queen and Prince Charles upon their return home. Qualified as a sniper, Jones was one of just 19 Welsh Guardsmen to serve attached to the Coldstream Guards in Helmand Province, operating from FOB Keenan, being presented his Medal by Prince Charles. It appears he also served alongside the SAS in the aftermath of the 7/7 London Bombings, no doubt on account of his knowledge of London after several years on Palace Guard duties.

Perhaps the strangest moment of his career came when he featured on the front page of The People on 21 May 2006 under the headline 'HARRY ARMY PAL IS A HOOKER' after an investigation. It appears Jones was offering his 'services' and could promise clients 'an unforgettable show' which included him performing in his Guards uniform. An undercover reporter contacted him to reveal the full extent and his relationship formed over computer games with Prince Harry.

Jones clearly remained in the service and will no doubt have received a firm 'dressing down' for his part in the scandal; sold together with metal identity tag, copy of The People, besides research and photographs.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

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£300