• Britain's Prince William was a Sandhurst graduate. AFP
    Britain's Prince William was a Sandhurst graduate. AFP
  • Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, left, represents Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, southwest of London. AFP
    Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, left, represents Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, southwest of London. AFP
  • The prince, second in line to the British throne, observed graduating officer cadets who have completed the Commissioning Course. AFP
    The prince, second in line to the British throne, observed graduating officer cadets who have completed the Commissioning Course. AFP
  • According to forces.net, 169 officer cadets from the UK and 25 cadets from 19 other countries took part in the parade. AFP
    According to forces.net, 169 officer cadets from the UK and 25 cadets from 19 other countries took part in the parade. AFP
  • Officer cadets stand to attention. AFP
    Officer cadets stand to attention. AFP
  • Nepalese Gurkha soldiers line the route. AFP
    Nepalese Gurkha soldiers line the route. AFP
  • Britain's Prince William inspects the graduating officer cadets. AFP
    Britain's Prince William inspects the graduating officer cadets. AFP
  • William presented awards including the Sword of Honour, the Overseas Sword and the Queen's Medal during the inspection.. AFP
    William presented awards including the Sword of Honour, the Overseas Sword and the Queen's Medal during the inspection.. AFP
  • Graduating officers line up for inspection. AFP
    Graduating officers line up for inspection. AFP
  • Graduating officers line up for inspection. AFP
    Graduating officers line up for inspection. AFP
  • Graduating officers line up for inspection. AFP
    Graduating officers line up for inspection. AFP

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Prince William dusts off military uniform for Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst - in pictures

The Duke of Cambridge represents Queen Elizabeth to inspect the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst

The National

December 15, 2018

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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, returned to his military roots to inspect the Sovereign's Parade on behalf of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

The prince, second in line to the British throne, observed graduating officer cadets who have completed the Commissioning Course.

According to forces.net, 169 officer cadets from the UK and 25 cadets from 19 other countries took part in the parade.

Prince William, a Sandhurst graduate, spent seven years in the military. He presented awards including the Sword of Honour, the Overseas Sword and the Queen's Medal during the inspection.

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