Kensington Palace offered a rare glimpse of Prince William as the future monarch performed his duties for an important post.
Prince William visited the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire on Tuesday morning.
During the tour, the Prince, who is the regiment’s colonel, fully immersed himself in the role as he donned camouflage, combat uniforms, helmets and protective vests. was wearing
He even took part in a training exercise as he practiced firing at dummy targets with a sniper rifle and a machine gun. It also attempted drone reconnaissance and mortar fire.
The palace also shared a statement with the video of Prince William in action.
“To observe and participate in live firing exercises as colonel of the regiment,” it read. “These training sessions are essential as the Welsh Guards continue to build their specialist weapons skills. It is a pleasure to see their dedication and professionalism in action.
Command Sergeant Brown shared in the video that the exercise was conducted to prove that the battalion is capable of performing dual roles – ceremonial and can be deployed on operations.
He also said William’s engagement with the regiment proves he is a “heavy investment” and shows “leadership” in his role.