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Princes swap fatigues for bowlers | Princes swap fatigues for bowlers |
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Princes William and Harry have marched together at an army parade, dressed in City suits rather than combat fatigues. | Princes William and Harry have marched together at an army parade, dressed in City suits rather than combat fatigues. |
The pair joined hundreds of former and serving soldiers in London's Hyde Park for the annual Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association Parade. | The pair joined hundreds of former and serving soldiers in London's Hyde Park for the annual Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association Parade. |
They were representing their unit - the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals, which sponsored this year's event. | |
The tradition of wearing black bowler hats and City-style suits dates back to World War I. | The tradition of wearing black bowler hats and City-style suits dates back to World War I. |
The outfit, which sees carrying umbrellas, reflects the "proper order of dress" before WWI. | The outfit, which sees carrying umbrellas, reflects the "proper order of dress" before WWI. |
As well as the City attire, William, 24, and Harry, 22, also wore the navy blue and claret regimental tie of the Household Division. | As well as the City attire, William, 24, and Harry, 22, also wore the navy blue and claret regimental tie of the Household Division. |
Their aunt, the Princess Royal, who is colonel of the Blues and Royals, took the salute during the parade. | Their aunt, the Princess Royal, who is colonel of the Blues and Royals, took the salute during the parade. |
It is the first time Prince William has taken part in the parade, now in its 83rd year. | It is the first time Prince William has taken part in the parade, now in its 83rd year. |
Harry, soon due to serve with his regiment in Iraq, attended last year. | Harry, soon due to serve with his regiment in Iraq, attended last year. |
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