SOME members of the royal family wear military uniforms to reflect their service in the Armed Forces or the honorary military titles they have received.
Here’s a look at the heir to the throne, Prince William.
What uniform does Prince William wear?
William served seven years in the army, more than three years as a search and rescue pilot.
He left the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 2013 as a rescue pilot to focus on charitable interests.
The uniform he wears pays homage to the branches of the Armed Forces in which he served.
For example, he wore No. 1 RAF uniform with the Garter Sash with RAF Pilot Wings and the Garter Star Chest Order to the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
He also wore the Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals.
What are the yellow laces on Prince William’s uniform?
As William is the late Queen’s aide-de-camp, his shoulder strap bears the Queen’s cypher.
This is also why he wears golden braids – better known as an aiguillette – on his right shoulder.
Queen Victoria was the first to institute the appointment of a small group of personal aides-de-order (ADC), one of the first holders being Prince Louis of Battenberg.
William became the late Queen’s aide-de-camp on March 17, 2013.
Her father, King Charles, was appointed personal aide-de-camp by the late Queen’s father, King George VI.
Why does Prince William wear a green sash?
Prince William wears a green sash which is the Order of the Thistle.
The Order of the Thistle is the highest order of chivalry in Scotland.
It recognizes men and women who held public office or who contributed in a particular way to national life.
Why does Prince William wear a military uniform?
Members of the Royal Family who receive titles and duties on behalf of the Crown are authorized to wear their military uniforms during ceremonial events.
Compared to his brother Prince Harry, William did not serve on the front lines because he chose a career as a pilot.
He served a total of seven and a half years in the military.
He started out as an officer in the Blues and Royals Regiment before becoming a pilot, training at the Royal Air Force College.
He became a full-time pilot for the Search and Rescue Force after becoming a qualified pilot.
As heir to the throne, William was forced to perform more royal duties and officially left the position in 2017.
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