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British Royals

Prince William joins Welsh Guards for training

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27th November 2024

The heir to the throne took part in live shooting exercises on a visit to one of his regiments.

The Prince of Wales spent a day training with the Welsh Guards on Salisbury Plain as their role shifts.

The Prince of Wales took part in training exercises with the Welsh Guards
(Kensington Palace/ X still)

The Welsh Guards are now returning to life as a Field Army having spent the past two years on ceremonial duties. Until 2024, they were involved in major annual ceremonies including Trooping the Colour as well as historic events such as the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the Coronation of King Charles III.

This change involves fresh training in different weapon systems, described as essential as they rebuild their specialist capabilities, and that’s what their colonel, the Prince of Wales, came along to see.

Prince William was with the 1st Battalion as they underwent refresher training involving live firing exercises.

Prince William spoke to some of the battalion about their training
(Kensington Palace/ X still)

He also saw some of the vehicles they use and was given a tour of the training ground.

The first in line to the throne wore combats and swapped his beret for a camouflaged helmet as he joined in the training exercises.

The Prince of Wales said he was ”proud to see their dedication and professionalism in action.”

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.