Trooping the Colour: Queen limits balcony appearance to working Royals only
Buckingham Palace says the decision to limit numbers for Trooping the Colour came "after careful consideration".
Buckingham Palace says the decision to limit numbers for Trooping the Colour came "after careful consideration".
The regiment will troop its colour (embroidered silk and gold flag, emblazoned with battle honours) on 2 June to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
The Army Training Regiment (ATR) delivers a 14-week training course that is completed by recruits when they join the Army.
The 96% self-sufficient facility is part of the Defence Animal Training Regiment in Melton Mowbray.
Prior to the Princess Royal accepting the honorary role, the Duke of Edinburgh had held the title for more than 40 years.
The then-Princess Elizabeth delivered a broadcast on Children’s Hour in October 1940.
Harry and Meghan have not been in the UK together since they quit as senior working Royals more than two years ago.
The items are part of an exhibition at the National Museum of the Royal Navy looking at the Queen's close links to the senior service.
The regiment will take centre stage escorting the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee Pageant.
The Royal takes over the role of the corps' Colonel-in-Chief, a title held for more than 50 years by Prince Philip.
Members of the military were at the Westminster Abbey ceremony, alongside the Royal Family and politicians.
Prince William inspected the new officers, wearing the uniform of the British Army's Blues and Royals.
Prince William and Kate visited the British Army Training Support Unit Belize and for the Duke, it brought one memory "flooding back".
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke to personnel from the British Army Training Support Unit, or BATSUB.
It is only the third time in the regiment's history that they have been given the honour of guarding the sovereign's palaces in London.
The 95-year-old British Army veteran also took part in HM The Queen's coronation in 1953.