The Daily Mirror reports<\/a> that
\nHRH accepted the appointment privately after visiting the regiment,
\nbecoming the first member of the Royal Family to act as patron of
\nthe association. Military sources said the prince spoke of his
\n\u201cgreat pride\u201d in representing the organisation and in helping to
\nsafeguard the welfare of soldiers whose work is rarely acknowledged
\npublicly.<\/p>\nFounded in the aftermath of the Second World War, the SAS
\nRegimental Association provides lifelong support to members of the
\nelite force, as well as to widows and dependants. Based in
\nHereford, it has assisted thousands of families since its creation
\nin 1945, operating under a principle that no genuine case is ever
\nturned away.<\/p>\n
Those familiar with the discussions said the prince was keen to
\nensure that the achievements and sacrifices of SAS personnel
\ncontinue to be recognised, despite the necessarily discreet nature
\nof their service. He is also said to have expressed particular
\nconcern for the families who live with the pressures and
\nuncertainties that accompany life in the regiment.<\/p>\n
The appointment is regarded within military circles as a morale
\nboost for both serving soldiers and veterans. The SAS, whose motto
\n\u201cWho Dares Wins\u201d has become synonymous with British special forces,
\nhas played a decisive role in counter-terrorism operations and
\noverseas missions for decades, most famously during the Iranian
\nEmbassy siege in London in 1980.<\/p>\n
The development comes as the Prince and Princess of Wales
\nreleased their Christmas card for 2025, featuring a relaxed family
\nportrait taken in the Norfolk countryside earlier this year. Shared
\non Kensington Palace\u2019s social media channels, the image showed the
\ncouple with their three children in informal country dress,
\naccompanied by a message wishing the public a happy Christmas.<\/p>\n
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