The Duke of Cambridge has praised the Irish Guards for their “unwavering commitment” to their country “whenever and wherever” they are needed most. William, Colonel of the Irish Guards, sent a letter to the Army regiment, heralding the “grit and determination” they have shown during the pandemic. The second in line to the throne has held the honorary military post for 10 years. A letter to the regiment from our Colonel, The Duke of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/hzWhDqbC1W William’s brother the Duke of Sussex was stripped of his own honorary military roles, including Captain General of the Royal Marines, by the Queen last month after Megxit was made permanent.