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It was an emotional day on the streets of Windsor on Saturday 26 April 2008 as the Berkshire public came out to welcome the Coldstream Guards back home after their tour of duty.

A spectacular parade through the streets of Windsor marked a celebration of the bravery and dedication of troops at the two Windsor barracks.

Watch a video of the parade here:

The 'Welcome Home' parade was led by the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards for the 500 returning troops who have been serving in Afghanistan. 

Listen to some of the stories behind the parade:

Mayor of the Royal Borough, Cllr Leo Walters – who first called for a parade to welcome home soldiers serving in Afghanistan last autumn - took the salute at the Guildhall as men and women from the Coldstream Guards marched past from their barracks in Victoria Street.

Cllr Walters said: "The Army plays a very large part in the community of the garrison town of Windsor and I am delighted that we are able to recognise the commitment and dedication of these young men and women who serve our country so proudly."

He added: "I would also like to pay tribute to the families of all our troops who provide such strong support during the regiment's tours of duty. 

"The welcome home parade will undoubtedly be a very moving experience for them – and will give them a lasting memory of the esteem in which they are held."

Listen to one Windsor soldier's dramatic story of his time serving in Afghanistan: