Saturday, June 25, 2011

Prince William & Duchess Catherine Present Medals To Irish Guards

Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge visited the Irish Guards on Satuaday , awarding medals for service in Afghanistan  and speacking personally with wounded military personnel and their families .

Prince William is the unit's Colonel-in-Chief  and the Medals Parade  was his first official event in that capacity.

The ceremony took place at Victoria Barracks near Windor Castle .

Kate presented operational medals to 60 guards who served in Aghanistan , also talking with family members of three servicemen who lost their lives.

The royal couple spoke individually with each guardsmen and guardswomen they met


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