Kate Middleton shines with William during historic Royal event

The Princess of Wales and Prince William attended a Royal Family engagement at Mons Barracks in Aldershot.

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Kate, as the Colonel of the Irish Guards, attended the event for the first time.

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The Princess of Wales succeeded the Prince of Wales in the position of Colonel of the Irish Guards.

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Kate gave a speech in which she expressed her pride in being the Colonel of the Irish Guards.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales met the daughters of Warrant Officer Alistair Wigley, an Irish Guard.

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