Princess Royal’s surprise visit boosts morale in Afghanistan
The Princess spent time in Camp Bastion, the forces’ main base on March 1st, and met soldiers from a number of units including a group of military dog handlers. She was was welcomed by soldiers and officers of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistics Regiment, with a traditional battle display. She also met servicemen from 9 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps and the Household Cavalry Regiment and toured the British field hospital.
The visit was said to have been a great morale boost for the troops.
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Prince William says homelessness ‘tarnishes’ society
Prince William, who is patron for Centrepoint – a charity for homeless young people that he first visited with his mother – admitted that he has had a privileged upbringing but said his work with the group had given him a greater understanding of the issues involved.
In remarks focusing on the number of homeless people in London he said: “I realise that I am very fortunate. But through my involvement with Centrepoint, and talking with the disadvantaged young people it looks after, I feel I have an understanding of some of the issues surrounding homelessness, one of the many manifestations of poverty in this capital city.”
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Not quite William Tell… Prince William had a go at archery while blindfolded when he visited a rehabilitation center for blind and partially sighted British servicemen. A blind member of the Welsh Guard gave the royal an exhibition in bow-and-arrow technique. Afterward, William gave it a shot, but he couldn’t hit the target even with the blindfold taken off.
Prince William will make his dad’s Scottish hideaway his home after he marries Kate Middleton. The couple have already spent several romantic weekends at remote Birkhall, on the Queen’s Balmoral estate.
Prince William and Prince Harry are planning their first official tour together in South Africa later this summer. The trip – slated around June – is expected to include attending one of England’s World Cup football matches.