William steps in for Queen at Sandhurst parade

The Duke of Cambridge represented the Queen for the first time at the prestigious Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst.

William, who graduated from Sandhurst in 2006, wore his blues and royal coat as he inspected the officer cadets.

This year, 169 officer cadets from the UK were on the parade ground in Camberley, Surrey, along with 25 cadets from 19 overseas countries as they celebrated the completion of a year’s intensive training.

The duke, who ended his military service in 2013, also presented a series of awards including the Sword of Honour and the Queen’s Medal.

During his seven-and-a-half years in the military, William served in the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF.

Last year, Prince Harry attended the parade, 11 years after his graduation from Sandhurst.

It was during Harry’s visit to Sandhurst that Kensington Palace announced the date and location of his wedding with Meghan Markle.