Prince Philip Jovial As He Welcomes soldiers Back from Afghanistan

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Philip, 93, travelled to Athlone Barracks in Sennelager to personally hand over the honours to around 100 service personnel following their Op Herrick 20 mission.

The squadron is one of the last to receive campaign medals for combat service in Afghanistan.

All British troops left Camp Bastion at the end of October when the allied forces handed the base over to Afghan officials in a poignant ceremony when the Union flag and Stars and Stripes were lowered there for the final time.

The Duke, who is the colonel in chief and was dressed in a suit and dark bowler hat, addressed more than 300 members of the regiment who took part in a parade, watched by their families, amid chilly conditions at the barracks.

More: Duke of Edinburgh jovial as he welcomes soldiers back from Afghanistan | Royal | News | Daily Express

A Dapper Duke of Edinburgh Cuts a Dash In a Bowler Hat as He Meets Brave Afghanistan Veterans

Dapper in a black button down coat and bowler hat, the Duke of Edinburgh today paid tribute to some of Britain's brave Afghanistan veterans.

Prince Philip flew to Germany to meet the tank regiment of the Queen's Royal Hussars and present them with their service medals.

During the event, which took place at Athlone Barracks in Sennelager, the royal inspected the ranks, pinning on medals as he went.

More: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh meets Afghanistan veterans | Daily Mail Online

Cindy

[Windsor]

The Prince is always in good cheer!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Limabeany]

He is awesome!