Headquarters London District


By Major Sean Sapsford


What a year for Headquarters London District (HQ LONDIST). When I arrived in July, taking over from Major Charlotte Bonnett, I am not ashamed to say imposter syndrome was creeping in. A team and wider headquarters galvanised by their teamwork and experience on Operation PLATINUM, little did I know that a greater challenge was just around the corner.


Horse Guards photographed during the movement of Her Late Majesty.


Staff & Personnel Support Branch Alongside the routine and enjoyable Assurance Visits and G1 Audits, SPS Branch and our Detachments have had plenty of opportunity to enjoy the privilege of being assigned to London.


Organised by Warrant Officer Class 1 “Stevie” Sharratt, SPS personnel took part in a cohesion event visiting the Imperial War Museum, followed by the Crystal Maze Experience; a brilliant trip that in some ways symbolised working in this HQ, a combination of deep-rooted history and seemingly impossible puzzling situations.


On behalf of SPS Branch, Sergeant Daniel Kodi kindly delivered an amazing SPS Dinner Night as part of the “SPS


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in the City” programme. Events that look to bring together all SPS working in London socially and to foster branch ethos. Hosted at the beautiful Household Cavalry Mounted Regimental Warrant Officers’ & Senior Non-Commissioned Officers’ Mess with the kind agreement of the Regimental Corporal Major, the informal evening was made hugely memorable by great food, friendly company, and an enjoyable slideshow of photos put together by Private Katie Sims.


Bespoke events aside, Staff Assistant to Deputy Commander LONDIST, Warrant Officer Class 2 Chris McFaddens continues to excel in his unofficial role of “Currymeister” – adding great flavour to the HQ LONDIST experience.


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