Prince William is ready for action! Royal looks sharp as he camouflages military gear before riding in an armored vehicle during the first visit to the Mercian Regiment since King appointed him Colonel-in-Chief
Prince William has visited the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment for the first time as Commander-in-Chief following his appointment to the role by King Charles.
The Prince of Wales, 41, looked picture-perfect as he donned camouflage gear during his trip to the regiment in south-west Britain today.
He was shown a map of the training attack before taking part in training exercises alongside the troops, including riding in an armored vehicle.
The prince was handed the role of colonel-in-chief to the Mercian Regiment in August following a reshuffle of the royal family’s military appointments by King Charles.
William also took command of his brother Prince Harry’s old army unit, as he was appointed colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps, in which the Duke of Sussex served as an Apache helicopter pilot in Afghanistan.
Prince William (pictured riding in an armored vehicle) has visited the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment for the first time as Commander-in-Chief following his appointment to the role by King Charles
King Charles, in his former role as Prince of Wales, was Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Battalion of the Mercian Regiment before his son’s appointment.
William’s appearance comes after it was announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the Royal Variety Performance 2023, along with members of the Swedish royal family.
Kate and William will be joined by Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and her husband Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergotland at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, November 30.
They are expected to meet artists as well as representatives from the Royal Variety Charity, which supports people working in the entertainment industry who need care and help.
The event, hosted by The Chase host Bradley Walsh, will feature performances from Cher, a Disney 100th anniversary celebration and 2023 winner of Britain’s Got Talent, comedian Viggo Venn.
Casts from The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, Hercules and Beauty & The Beast will perform to mark Disney’s anniversary.
The Prince of Wales (pictured), 41, looked picture-perfect as he donned camouflage gear during his trip to the regiment in south-west Britain today.
William was shown a map of the training attack before taking part in training exercises alongside the troops, including riding in an armored vehicle
The prince (pictured riding in an armored vehicle) was handed the role of colonel-in-chief to the Mercian Regiment in August following a reshuffle of the royal family’s military appointments by King Charles
Pop rock band McFly, singer Rick Astley, pop singer Zara Larsson and singer-songwriter Paloma Faith will also take to the stage alongside Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, who will be accompanied by the English National Opera (ENO) choir.
The evening also features singer and actress Beverley Knight alongside the cast of Sister Act, Argentinian dance troupe Malevo and a magical performance of Derren Brown’s West End creation Unbelievable.
There will also be a tribute to theater producer Bill Kenwright from Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm and pianist Lang Lang will be joined by Lucy, the teenage winner of Channel 4’s competition show The Piano.
William (pictured right) also took command of his brother Prince Harry’s old army unit as he was appointed colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps, in which the Duke of Sussex served as an Apache helicopter pilot in Afghanistan.
The Prince of Wales, Colonel-in-Chief, 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment (centre left) is shown a map of the training attack for the first time since his appointment during a visit to the regiment, in south-west Britain. to the role of King Charles III