Prince William Attends Naval College Graduation, Recalls Royal Family History
The Prince of Wales represented King Charles at the graduation ceremony, donning the formal Royal Navy uniform for the first time.
- Prince William represented his father, King Charles, at the passing out parade at The Lord High Admiral's Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, where more than 100 Royal Navy cadets and international colleagues graduated.
- Prince William has a special connection to the college, having participated in a naval training course there in 2008 as part of his multifaceted military education.
- The Prince of Wales recalled the moment his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, met Prince Philip at the college in 1939, while his great-grandfather King George VI was conducting the same duties.
- This is the first time Prince William has worn the more formal Royal Navy uniform, marking an important milestone.
- The new graduates included International Officer Cadets from Oman, Kuwait, Bangladesh and Trinidad & Tobago, who have all been through 29 weeks of intensive training.