According to the News and Diary of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall:
The Duke of Cambridge has presented medals to members of the Irish Guards who have recently returned from operations in Afghanistan.
The Duke, who is Colonel of the regiment, presented operational service medals to soldiers of No. 2 Company, 1st Battalion at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, Hampshire.
Around 120 men received the medals in front of friends and family…
No. 2 Company commander Major Jonathan Palmer said: “It was fantastic, particularly for the families.
“To have, what you might call, some royal stardust is a vindication of the sacrifices they have made.”
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