Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales to take the salute for the first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards

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13th March 2023
The Princess of Wales will take the salute for the very first time as Colonel of the Irish Guards during a visit to Mons Barracks on St Patrick’s Day. The Prince of Wales, who is the outgoing Colonel, will accompany his wife who has taken over the position. Their Royal Highnesses are visiting the Irish Guards in Aldershot to view their annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Earlier this…
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The Edinburghs

Here's why James will never become Duke of Edinburgh

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10th March 2023
On March 10th, to mark Prince Edward’s 59th birthday, The King conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh on his younger brother. As such, he is now the Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie is the Duchess. Upon their elevation to a Dukedom, their son, James, became the new Earl of Wessex at the age of 15. Despite being heir to Prince Edward, James will never become the Duke of Edinburgh. Unusually…
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King Charles III

The Privileged Bodies meet at Buckingham Palace for the first time since the Diamond Jubilee in 2012

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9th March 2023
The King received the the Privileged Bodies in audience at Buckingham Palace on March 9. This is the first time that the ancient body has met since they were received by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The Privileged Bodies are a group of 27 organisations that have historically been allowed to personally address the monarch. For many hundreds of…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales visits the Irish Guards for the first time since becoming Colonel

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8th March 2023
The Princess of Wales has visited the 1st Battalion Irish Guards for the first time since she became Colonel last year. Her Royal Highness became Colonel in December 2022, taking over from her husband who became Regimental Colonel of the Welsh Guards. During her visit, Catherine heard first-hand about the work that the Irish Guards are carrying out on the Salisbury Plain Training…
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