Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie marked the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale
, 60, and Sophie, 59, inspected UK and French troops on Buckingham Palace's forecourt during the parade highlighting ties between the two nations.
The King, who is continuing his cancer treatment, was not at Buckingham Palace as his brother and sister-in-law represented him at the outing.publicly with the King on Easter Sunday It marked the first time a non-Commonwealth country has taken part in the Changing Of The Guard ceremony – although the French troops did not guard the royal residence.Major Jamie Drummond-Moray, Officer Commanding F Company Scots Guards, said: "It is an enormous privilege for us to host the French here in London and to play such a significant part in a ceremony that has never happened before with a non-Commonwealth country.
, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16. While James accompanied his parents on Easter Sunday, Lady Louise was notably absent from the church service, thought to be due to her university commitments.
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