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Upcoming events

The Army takes part in and hosts many public events throughout the year, from musical spectaculars to displays of some of the most up to date equipment in use today by armed forces around the world.

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Pacific Longbow

29 September

Pacific Longbow

Soldiers embark on an epic 24,000 nautical mile voyage in a test of endurance and stamina as HM Sail Training Craft 'Discoverer' sails from Gosport on Ex PACIFIC LONGBOW.

Gosport
Ceremonial Events

October 2017

Ceremonial Events

Ceremonial duties are an important part of Army history and tradition, and all soldiers undertaking this role are highly trained who also play an important part in military operations worldwide.

London
Changing of the Guard

2018

Changing of the Guard

The Changing of the Guard is a popular London tourist attraction.

London
State Visits

2018

State Visits

State visits are formal visits to the UK by Heads of State from overseas, with the aim of strengthening Britain's relationships with other countries.

London
The Queen's Guard

2018

The Queen's Guard

The Queen's Guard and Queen's Life Guard are the names given to contingents of soldiers charged with guarding the official royal residences in London.

London
The Queen's Life Guard

2018

The Queen's Life Guard

The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment consists of a Squadron of The Life Guards, who wear red tunics and white plumed helmets, and a Squadron of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons) with blue tunics and red plumed helmets.

London
The State Opening of Parliament

2018

The State Opening of Parliament

Each year the Sovereign drives in State to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament and is accompanied by various elements of Household Division.

London
Women 100

2018

Women 100

Women have always worked with the military. Famously, Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole trailblazing when working voluntarily in the Crimean War.
Army Photographic Competition

Closing date: 19/09/2018

Army Photographic Competition

The Army Photographic Competition 2018 is now open and it promises to be better than ever before with another new public category Operation Smart Phone, giving keen videographers a chance to use their phone and submit a video with a British Army theme.
Ten Tors and Jubilee Challenge

2018

Ten Tors and Jubilee Challenge

Exercise WYVERN TOR is a large scale military deployment which facilitates the biggest outward bound challenge for young people anywhere in the UK.