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British Royals

Prince William on visit to Welsh Guards

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21st March 2024

The Welsh Guards got a special visit from their Colonel as Prince William headed to barracks to hear plans for the regiment.

The Prince of Wales made a private visit to the Guards at their Combermere Barracks.

MoD/ Kensington Palace

During the visit, which was announced after it had taken place, the focus was put on work around physical and mental rehabilitation.

The Prince was seen chatting with soldiers and visiting others as they trained in the gym.

MoD/ Kensington Palace

The Colonel also heard about future projects during his time at the barracks.

After the visit, a short statement on the official social media of the Prince and Princess of Wales said ”it’s always a pleasure visiting the barracks to speak with the soldiers.”

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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.