The royal tagged along with members of the 1st Battalion Irish Guards on a military training exercise, where they simulated being under attack from an enemy. Kate had to assist Lance Corporal Jodie Newell to help administer first aid to the ‘wounded’ soldier, as well as applying a tourniquet to his leg.
The Princess of Wales visited the troops at Salisbury Plain for the first time since being appointed Colonel of the Irish Guards. Wearing a green combat uniform, the 41-year-old royal also received de-mining training and inspected the regiment’s weapons.
“The work of the Irish Guards is as wide-ranging as it is exemplary, from training park rangers on counter-poaching in East Africa to de-mining training for Ukrainian Armed Forces,” the royal shared on social media. “Fantastic to be with ‘The Micks’ today seeing their hard work (whatever the weather!)”
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Lieutenant Colonel Aldridge said the troops were excited to welcome Kate for the first time since her appointment.
“It is particularly fitting on International Women’s Day that a few of our female soldiers met such an inspiring female role model,” said Lieutenant Colonel Aldridge.
“It is a real honour for all the guardsmen to meet their Royal Colonel in the field here on Salisbury Plain and demonstrate a few of our basic operational skills.”
The Irish Guards were formed by Queen Victoria in 1900. Kate took over the role of Colonel from her husband, William, last year.
