Hi everyone. :) Because of my University studies, I had to stay away for a little in the last days, and I missed a few very very important posts. Luckily, having my computer with me, I had the chance to take all the possible informations to update the blog. I've also taken the decision to start posting in italian also, which is my mother language, but I guess I will need some time before my English/Italian double version posts get to be a reality.
So guys!!! As you already know for sure, Will and Kate are in Canada right now. But before leaving, they took part at this important ceremony held at the Victoria Barracks on June 25th in Windsor (England).
I was able to find a few quotes from William's speech:
"I am humbled by the thought of the sacrifices that you and your families have made and the losses that you have suffered - all in the service of our country."
"I can only imagine what the campaign medals you receive today must mean to you. Over the years and decades ahead when you look at this medal, I'm sure it will bring back so many conflicting memories.
"Along with thousands of others back home, I followed your tour in Afghanistan with a mounting sense of awe.
"Sadness for those who did not return, and thoughts of their families who received their Elizabeth Crosses today.
"Respect for the sacrifices of our wounded whom we are all so pleased to see here on parade, gratitude to your families for supporting you through the impossible pressures that service life sometimes imposes.
"And pride at being part of a battalion that rose to the challenge of operations in such a magnificent way."
I was also lucky enough to find this:
A royal aide said the duchess was pleased to be performing the role for a regiment "so close to her husband's heart". About 400 Irish Guards received medals during the ceremony, with the duke and duchess taking time to speak to each one. Before the medal parade, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge held private meetings with families of those who served in Afghanistan. Six Irish Guards also took part in ceremonial duties at the royal wedding shortly after returning from Afghanistan. A statue to commemorate the regiment was unveiled on Friday, part of a two-day Armed Forces Day programme which has seen events held across the UK. In Edinburgh, a parade of 2,500 military personnel, veterans and cadets is taking place along the Royal Mile. The celebrations are being attended by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, as well as Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond.Meanwhile in Manchester, the work of servicemen and women is being celebrated at an event with live music from the Royal Artillery Band and taster sessions with Civilian Military Fitness. And in Liverpool, a service is taking place in the city's Anglican Cathedral ahead of a parade led by the band of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.Prince William is the Irish Guards' first royal colonel and wore the regiment's uniform on his wedding day. The guards were formed in 1900 in recognition of the actions of Irish regiments in the Boer War. The unit is heavily involved in ceremonial duties, but it has also been actively involved in the fighting in Afghanistan. The 1st Battalion Irish Guards returned to the UK in April following a six-month tour in Afghanistan where one of their roles was mentoring the Afghan National Army.
(All Credits go to: BBC)
Here there are a few pictures among my favourites. I hope you will like them.
She's wearing a navy Alexander McQueen PreAW11 dress and navy Prada pumps.
These two are personal black and white picture I made.
Catherine and William.
Her clutch is named Marano and is from Anya Hindmarch.
