Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of

History and Honour | Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop

mod.uk 14 Mar '12, 12pm

Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of

Gunner Nikopaul Powell, who used to be a backing dancer on TV show 'The X Factor', met the Duchess in the tack room. He said: "She's a lovely lady, really easy to speak to. I joined the King's Troop because I really love the show side of the horses, putting on a real performance and delighting the crowds. I normally ride the horses behind the guns and get the kit ready." The Duchess also presented Afghanistan campaign medals to four soldiers from the King's Troop who have just returned from front line duties. Master Saddler Jonathan Ashton, who spent six months as an operational watchkeeper in the Joint Force Support Headquarters at Camp Bastion, said: "It was a real honour to be presented with my medal by royalty, and lovely to see the Duchess here today at the Troop." Master Saddler Ashton is looking forward to a busy ceremonial summer - he is the safety officer for the ...

Full article: http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndH...

Tweets

@asiaflt » 14 Mar '12, 5pm
Ministry of Defence | History and Honour | Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop [link] via @addthis
@lukascrowtherr » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
RT @DefenceHQ: News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop [link]
@_DefenseNews_ » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
#Defense News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Wo... [link]
@_DefenceNews_ » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
#Defence News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Wo... [link]
@AndyPTurton » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of ... [link]
@DTNMilitary » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
DTN Military News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the ne... [link]
@BritishSoldier » 18 Mar '12, 10pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop - [link]
@DavidHubber » 18 Mar '12, 10pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop - [link]
@ForcesTweeter » 18 Mar '12, 10pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop - [link]
@Geoffwriting » 14 Mar '12, 2pm
RT @DefenceHQ: News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop [link]
@jumpsa4 » 14 Mar '12, 1pm
RT @DefenceHQ: News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop [link]
@Plane_Talking » 14 Mar '12, 1pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of ... [link]
@itslefty » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
RT @DefenceHQ: News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop [link]
@DefconNews » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of ... [link]
@RAFwebfeed » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of ... [link]
@DefenceHQ » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
News: Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop [link]
@AVRM_NL » 14 Mar '12, 12pm
Duchess of Cornwall opens new home of the King's Troop: The Duchess of Cornwall opened the new Woolwich home of ... [link]