The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Irish Regiment in major new appointment
11th August 2023
The Duchess of Edinburgh has been bestowed two new military honours by The King in a series of appointments.
Her Royal Highness has become both Colonel-in-Chie of The Royal Irish Regiment and Royal Colonel of The Queen’s Own Yeomanry.
Following King Charles III’s Accession to the throne, His Majesty is honouring members of his family with new military appointments.
This includes the…