Prince William joined the Welsh Guards at their Christmas party at their barracks in Windsor, where he helped serve up Christmas dinner before joining them for a festive drink
Prince William served up Christmas pudding before enjoying pints with troops after joining their festive party. The Prince of Wales, who is Colonel of the Welsh Guards, stopped by their barracks in Windsor for a private visit where he joined in with the Christmas spirit.
William started off by helping to serve Christmas pudding to those in the junior ranks before heading to the Sergeant’s Mess, where he caught up with the 1st Battalion over drinks. There, he learned about what they had been up to since he last paid them a visit and heard about their recent exercise in Kenya.
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Pictures of the private visit were shared on William and Kate’s official social media accounts with the message: “Happy Christmas to the Welsh Guards! Proud to be Colonel of Regiment – and to serve pudding to the Junior Ranks this year! A huge thank you to the soldiers and families of the Welsh Guards for everything you do.”
William became Colonel of the Welsh Guards two years ago, assuming the role from his father the King, after his accession to the throne. He had previously been Colonel of the Irish Guards, but this role has now been given to the Princess of Wales.
He last visited them in November 2024, when he wore full military uniform and joined troops for live firing exercises on Salisbury Plain.
The Battalion has led a number of historical ceremonial events including the funeral for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth and the Coronation of King Charles in 2023. They have now pivoted back to field army duties.
It comes as last week, William joined wife Kate as they officially kicked off the countdown to Christmas with her annual carol concert, where their children got into the festive spirit of togetherness when they left their names on a symbolic tree.
Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, joined their parents at Kate’s annual Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey and enjoyed an evening of seasonal songs.
As they arrived, the smartly dressed trio hung loops of red paper bearing their handwritten names on a “Connection Tree”. It represents togetherness and the importance of moments of connection, and was covered with paper chains created as each guest left a loop with their name.
Kate arrived at the abbey without her family and, before the service began, meet some of the stars performing or giving readings, including Hollywood actors Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor and singer Katie Melua.
She told Dan Smith, lead singer with Bastille, that her children had been looking forward to the service: “They’re really excited, it’s become such a tradition.”
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