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Countess of Wessex makes first visit to REME as Colonel-in-Chief

Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex, has visited the Regimental Headquarters of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire, in her role as their new Colonel-in-Chief.

Published: 01 Oct 2022

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Gurkhas step quickly into new role guarding The King

Gurkha soldiers from 94 Squadron Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment go down in history as the first non-Foot Guards Regiment at Buckingham Palace for more than 70 years, to guard The King.

Published: 28 Sep 2022

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MOD confirms the death of Sapper Connor Morrison

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Sapper Connor Morrison of 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment on 23rd July 2022.

Published: 26 Sep 2022

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First Officer Cadets swear oath of allegiance to the King

For the first time in over 70 years, Army Officer Cadets have sworn their oaths of allegiance to a King.

Published: 21 Sep 2022

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The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery prepare for Her Majesty The Queen's funeral

Some 110 horses converged onto Combermere Barracks in Windsor in preparation for the final piece in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral - the procession up the Long Walk and into Windsor Castle for the private committal in St George’s Chapel.

Published: 18 Sep 2022

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Prince and Princess of Wales visit soldiers rehearsing in Surrey

William, Prince of Wales and his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales visited British and Commonwealth soldiers rehearsing at Pirbright Camp, Surrey on Friday 16 Sep 22 as the country prepares for the funeral of HM The Queen next Monday.

Published: 16 Sep 2022

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MOD confirms the death of Corporal Navin Thapa Magar

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Corporal Navin Thapa Magar of the First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles. He died during a non-operational training incident in Brunei on 11 August 2022.

Published: 14 Sep 2022

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Gun salutes ring out for Her Majesty The Queen

Army gun salutes honouring Her Majesty The Queen rang out across the United Kingdom today and at saluting stations at home and abroad as the world watched on and mourned her loss.

Published: 09 Sep 2022

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Back to their roots for future success – Grenadier Guards march 150 miles and four centuries back to the Royal Oak

The Inkerman Company, Grenadier Guards, will shortly deploy to Iraq on operational duties. Their surprising preparation has involved a fantastic historical adventure worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, an ancient tree and a sapling, and a superhuman march across England during the hottest summer on record.

Published: 03 Sep 2022

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Irish Guards form two new Companies with historic links for future role

Number 12 Company Irish Guards, the first of two new Public Duties Companies for the army, take on their exciting role

Published: 02 Sep 2022