The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, commemorated St. David’s Day with a significant engagement at Combermere Barracks. There, they attended the annual parade of the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, a moment made even more meaningful as it marked William’s first appearance in his new capacity as Colonel of the Welsh Guards. He recently stepped into the ceremonial role following changes to royal military appointments, reinforcing his evolving responsibilities within the armed forces.
Observed each year on March 1, St. David’s Day pays tribute to Wales’s patron saint and is steeped in tradition. Emblems such as leeks and daffodils—long associated with Welsh pride and military history—feature prominently in celebrations. During the parade, soldiers in full ceremonial dress took part in formal inspections and marches, while leeks were presented to officers and guardsmen, honoring a custom rooted in Welsh legend and battlefield heritage.
