Ceremonial

HRH The Duke of Cambridge presents new Colours to the Irish Guards for Platinum Jubilee Trooping the Colour

1st Battalion Irish Guards have been presented new Colours from His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge in Windsor Castle, ready to parade them in front of the Queen at her Birthday Parade, marking the beginning of her Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Published: 18 May 2022

Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Logistic Corps celebrate 70 years of Her Majesty's Reign

The Master General of Logistics and all ranks of The Royal Logistic Corps congratulate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on the historic occasion of her Platinum Jubilee and thank her for 70 years of devoted service to the Nation and Commonwealth.

Published: 17 May 2022

Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Windsor Horse Show amazes spectators with displays of military horsemanship

The finest equestrians from The British Army and the UK Armed Forces are starring and competing in the Royal Windsor Horse Show this week. The show is an opportunity to compete alongside sporting heroes as well as put on a performance of military riding for the public.

Published: 13 May 2022

People

Oxfordshire’s County Regiment, The Rifles, celebrated and commemorated

The county regiment of Oxfordshire, The Rifles and its antecedent regiments, The Royal Green Jackets and The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry were both celebrated and commemorated in the City of Oxford. The service marked the close affiliation the regiment has with Oxford dating back to 1782.

Published: 13 May 2022

Ceremonial

Royal Gun Salutes mark Queen’s 96th birthday

In celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 96th birthday, 21 April 22, Royal Gun Salutes have been fired across London and the United Kingdom.

Published: 21 Apr 2022

Ceremonial

Red tunics return as the Guards pass inspection for a summer of ceremonial

Red tunics return as the Guards pass inspection for a summer of ceremonial

Published: 14 Mar 2022

Platinum Jubilee

The history of gun salutes

Gun salutes have existed for centuries and are the firing of guns or firearms as a sign of respect used to mark special occasions or as a military honour.

Published: 31 Jan 2022

Platinum Jubilee

Army helping out in spades to promote the Queen’s Green Canopy

The Army is digging in to support the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC). Under the banner headline of “Plant a tree for the Jubilee”, the scheme invites individuals, youth organisations, villages, towns, companies, in fact anyone and everyone to plant a tree to commemorate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

Published: 17 Dec 2021

Ceremonial

Christmas at the Changing of the Guard

The Band of the Scots Guards brought festive cheer to the Changing of the Guard today in London

Published: 15 Dec 2021

People

Women of the King’s Troop talk about their experiences

The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery is Her Majesty’s Mounted Ceremonial Battery, which means you will often find them in their finery on parade and firing Royal Salutes to mark the grand occasions of State, including The Queen’s Birthday Parade.

Published: 10 Dec 2021