The Princess of Wales shone in a black jacket with gold buttons, black trousers and a black jumper as she visited the regiment of the Queen’s Dragoon Guards this morning.
Kate, 41, arrived at Robertson Barracks in the village of Swanton Morley in Norfolk where the Regiment is stationed to meet troops, learn more about their operations and deliver medals to long serving officers.
Looking sleek in a black blazer layered over a black polo neck and trousers, she shared an in-depth chat with another mother from one of the families involved in the regiment. She wore her thick brunette locks in a straight style, hanging down her shoulders.
Her all-black outfit comes after Carine Roitfeld, the editor of Vogue France, suggested the Princess should wear more black ‘outside of funerals’ and opt for Chanel items more often as she praised the royal’s overall sense of style but added it is a ‘bit too polished’ for her taste.
Kate’s visit to the The 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards is her first since she was made Colonel-in-Chief of the regiment in August this year by King Charles – and during her time with the regiment, she’ll also have the chance to promote a pony to Corporal.
The Princess of Wales looked stunning in a black blazer and trousers combination as she visited the 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards in Swanton Morley today
As she toured the Barracks, the Princess met members of the regiment who demonstrated its operations and how they work in real time.
She was also pictured meeting families of the Queen’s Dragoon Guards (QDG) who are living in the village of Swanton Morley during a reception.
The QDG were formed in the year 1959 from the amalgamation of the 1st King’s Dragoon Guards and the Queen’s Bays.
The regiment specialises in reconnaissance, which is the art of seeking out their enemy to learn about and understand how they operate.
Since the regiment was first formed, the QDG has moved all over the world.
From June 2021-June 2022, its troops were deployed to Mali as part of a peacekeeping operation in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission.
The Princess’s visit is her first to the regiment since she was appointed its Colonel-in-Chief by King Charles in August
As part of the visit, Kate will be briefed on the regiment by senior officers and will learn more about the lives of servicemen and women first hand.
Among the activities lined up for the royal are a lesson in how the Jackal 2 high mobility weapons platform operates, how the team communicates via radios when deployed, and how they utilise reconnaisance drones.
Following this, The Princess will meet families of QDG personnel to hear about their experiences and the welfare support that is offered by the Regiment.
Her Royal Highness will also award Long Service & Good Conduct medals to a number of servicemen and women in the regiment, and ahead of Remembrance Sunday, will take a moment with serving personnel to remember those that the QDG have lost in active service in recent years.
Finally, The Princess will promote the Regimental Mascot (Trooper ‘Longface’ Emrys Jones, a Bay Welsh Mountain Pony) from ‘Lance Corporal’ to ‘Corporal’.
Kate’s visit comes as her husband Prince William continues his tour of Singapore where he is hosting this year’s Earthshot Prize.
Prince William today delivered a pitch to be King as he insisted he wants to ‘go a step further’ than his family and bring real change to the causes he supports.
The Prince of Wales praised the work of other Royal Family members ‘spotlighting’ important causes, but insisted he wanted to do more than ‘just being’ a patron.
William’s remarks as his visit to Singapore comes to a close will likely raise eyebrows at Buckingham Palace as he continues to set out a vision for the monarchy’s future.
One cause he wants to focus on is homelessness, saying he wanted to help build homes and deliver mental health support, education and employment opportunities.
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