During the event, the Prince of Wales delivered a speech in which he touched upon his time in the armed forces: “Another key milestone in my life was also shared with the Welsh Guards, this time in the Jungles of Belize as I received my A-Level results over the Bowman Radio…Many of you will know the feeling of being in the jungle; you’re incredibly hot, continuously soaking wet and with nowhere to hide from potentially horrendous results, it could have been a really bad day! Ultimately though, it was the camaraderie, the togetherness, and of course the banter of the Welsh Guards that got me through that period, and it’s a time I look back on fondly.
“I believe it’s only with these bonds and this ‘togetherness’, that you can create a strong body of professional soldiers, but of course, it’s not just each other that we rely upon. The support of our families, our friends and our loved ones, is vital, and I’m so pleased to see many of them here today. None of us could do what we do without their support, and I look forward to meeting you and your families over the coming years and getting to know you all.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales are carrying out a number of engagements to mark St David’s Day, which takes on particular importance this year in the wake of their new titles. Yesterday, the couple visited local organizations in Wales.
Fresh from channelling Princess Diana in a Catherine Walker houndstooth coat over the weekend, Kate opted for more of the pattern as she arrived at the Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, near the town of Pontyclun, on the first stop of their whirlwind schedule. Kate Middleton debuted a new houndstooth midi skirt by royal-approved high street retailer Zara, which she paired with custom pieces from two of her favourite designers: a bespoke Alexander McQueen coat and black boots by Gianvito Rossi. The look was finished with a black Mulberry handbag and delicate faux diamond earrings by Heavenly London.
