Lorraine Kelly has a right royal time as she celebrates the Queen's birthday

By Daily Mail Reporter
Updated: 11:25 EST, 13 June 2009

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly attended a Royal Gun Salute to mark the event in her first official duty since taking up an honorary post with the Black Watch.

Dressed in official uniform, the GMTV host acted as Inspecting Officer at Stirling Castle in Scotland where troops lined up in honour of the Queen's official birthday.

Lorraine Kelly inspects officer duties at the Royal Gun salute to mark the Queen's birthday at Stirling Castle in Scotland

Lorraine Kelly inspects officer duties at the Royal Gun salute to mark the Queen's birthday at Stirling Castle in Scotland

Glasgow-born Kelly, 49, is a keen supporter of the Armed Forces.

She was recently appointed to the role of Honorary Colonel of the Black Watch battalion's Army Cadet Force (ACF).

Television presenter and honorary Black Watch colonel Lorraine Kelly inspects officer duties at the Royal Gun salute to mark the Queen's birthday at Stirling Castle in Scotland.

Kelly cracks up laughing as she jokes around with the officers

She said: 'I am passionate about working with young people and really want to help them develop. When I was originally approached, I was very keen to become involved as it offers me the chance to share some of my experiences so that the Cadets can learn different life skills.'

Lorraine Kelly

Kelly is an ardent supporter of the armed forces

Brigadier Allfrey, Commander 51 (Scottish) Brigade said: 'We were delighted when Ms Kelly accepted the role of Honorary Colonel.

'She is the perfect example of someone who can exert real influence over the development of young people and can bring a wealth of experience to the role.'

There are 44,000 cadets in more than 1700 Cadet centres across the UK.

A Royal Gun Salute was sounded at noon by 105 Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers).

 

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