The Princess of Wales, 41, wore a replica of one of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite pieces — the Welsh Guards Leek Brooch — while joining Prince William Wednesday at a St. David’s ...

This myth inspired the Tudor royal household (who were of Welsh origin) to instruct their guards to wear leeks on St David’s Day, which cemented the practice. MORE: Dame Mary Quant: We look back ...

The leek has long been associated with Wales ... stating that his memories with the Welsh Guards Sniper Platoon Salisbury Plain are "some of my best" — even though they "may not have been ...

Proud families pin badges of the vegetable to their clothes and soldiers from the Welsh Guards Regiment also wear leeks in their helmets on St David's Day. 1. Welsh Beef 2. Welsh Lamb 3.

A leek features on the Welsh Guards’ cap badge. Leeks have traditionally been carried by Wales rugby supporters. Earlier this month, The Mail on Sunday reported that MPs are urging Defra to give ...

"Kate’s brooch is a replica of Queen Elizabeth II’s Welsh Guards Leek Brooch, which she wore several times during her 70 year reign. "Gifted to the late monarch by Welsh Guards in 1960 ...

Since February 1915, the Welsh Guards have served with pride across the world.” “We honor all who have worn the leek - past and present. Once a Guardsman, always a Guardsman.” The regiment ...

Kate Middleton photographed wearing a diamond leek brooch at the St David's Day parade of the Welsh Guards, March 1, 2023. Kate Middleton photographed wearing a diamond leek brooch at the St David ...

The original leek brooch was presented to the late monarch in 1960 by the Welsh Guards. Created from drawings made by the Welsh Guardsmen, the brooch was a gift, paid for by each of the guards ...

the previous symbol of a shamrock for the Irish Guards was replaced with a leek, one of the Welsh Guards' motifs. In addition, Prince William sported a white and green plume on his bearskin cap ...