Prince and Princess of Wales visit soldiers rehearsing in Surrey

The Prince with Commonwealth soldiers

His Royal Highness met with service personnel from a number of Commonwealth nations during his visit to Pirbright Camp, Surrey on Friday 16 Sep 22.

The Princess of Wales

Prince William was accompanied by his wife, The Princess of Wales, for the visit to those rehearsing for the funeral of HM The Queen next Monday.

Soldiers honour HM The Queen

The British Army, together with its friends in the Commonwealth, is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty, and will mark the occasion of her funeral with ceremonial activity in London and Windsor on Monday 19 Sep 22.

The Prince's Association with the Army

The Prince of Wales served with the Household Cavalry before transferring his commission to the RAF, and is Colonel of the Irish Guards as well as an Honorary Canadian Ranger.

The Princess and the Army

Princess Catherine is also an Honorary Canadian Ranger and attends Trooping the Colour ceremonies as part of her Royal commitments.

The Army prepares to support the funeral

Around 1,600 service personnel from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and others are rehearsing in Pirbright, with thousands more located in camps across Berkshire, Hampshire, and the capital.