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Kate drives armoured vehicle in role as Colonel-in-Chief

The Princess of Wales has made her first visit to 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards after being appointed Colonel-in-Chief in August.

08 November 2023 · 22:21 UTC

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Catherine, the Princess of Wales, paid her first visit to 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards after being appointed Colonel-in-Chief in August.

During her visit to their base in Norfolk, she had the opportunity to drive a Jackal 2 armoured vehicle, operate a drone, and meet the guard's mascot, Emrys Jones, a Welsh Mountain Pony.

The role of Colonel-in-Chief was previously held by King Charles III when he was the Prince of Wales, and before him, the first post holder was Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.