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

Platinum Jubilee

Accession Day Royal Gun Salutes Celebrated Across the UK

To mark the historic occasion of the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen’s accession to the throne, Regular and Reserve soldiers have been taking part in Royal gun salutes around the UK.

Published: 07 Feb 2022

People

Christmas on the front line

From Padres to patrols and from home-sent gifts to singing carols, what will our soldiers be doing while they’re away from family over Christmas and where can they find support?

Published: 15 Dec 2021

Health

Defence steps up support to vaccine programme

750 Armed Forces personnel have been made available to support the NHS, the Department of Health and Social Care and the Scottish Government to accelerate the vaccine booster programme.

Published: 13 Dec 2021

People

The best Christmas surprise… until we meet again

In recognition of our military families who support their service person all-year round, and especially at Christmas, the British Army has released their annual film, featuring a real military family on Christmas Day, and it’s a tearjerker.

Published: 06 Dec 2021