People

Life-sized statue of Royal Welch Fusilier and Regimental Goat unveiled in Wrexham

The bronze design at the entrance to Hightown Barracks marks the British Army’s 150-year bond with Wales’s newest city.

Published: 23 Mar 2023

People

Tributes paid to 'outstanding' musician who led The Royal Welsh Band with distinction

Major Denis Burton MBE passed away after “a very short but aggressive illness” following a remarkable career spanning 50 years.

Published: 14 Mar 2023

People

Princess of Wales joins Army's polar world record breaker for inspirational school visit

The Princess of Wales joined the Army’s polar world record breaker Captain Preet Chandi to inspire children at a school in Derby.

Published: 09 Feb 2023

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Polar Preet takes top accolade at Women in Defence Awards 2022

This year’s Women in Defence Awards has seen two soldiers being honoured for their contributions and achievements across the Defence sector.

Published: 29 Nov 2022

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Gun salutes across the UK mark HM The King’s Birthday

Military gun salutes sounded across the UK today to mark the 74th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.

Published: 14 Nov 2022

Training

Exercise Cambrian Patrol maintains its gold standard and sharpens focus for 2023 

A total of eight patrols scooped the top award during this year’s event, while nearly a fifth of all teams that set off from the Assembly Area in the Vale of Neath posted a Did Not Finish.

Published: 20 Oct 2022

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Regiments welcome King Charles III to Wales with trumpet fanfare

Soldiers and musicians from the iconic Welsh regiments played their part in welcoming the new Monarch to Wales.

Published: 16 Sep 2022

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Welsh units reflect on their proud history with Queen Elizabeth II and the new King

Members of the three Regular Welsh regiments have spoken of their proud and distinguished history and relationship with both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.

Published: 15 Sep 2022

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Devolved Nations proclaim new Monarch as Queen leaves Balmoral

Army gun salutes heralding the Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III as our new Monarch sounded across the devolved nations of the UK as the Queen’s coffin left Balmoral for the last time.

Published: 11 Sep 2022

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Army gun salutes herald Proclamation of the new King

Army guns rang out once again across the United Kingdom today as the world watched on as a new King, His Majesty King Charles III, was proclaimed on a historic day for our nations.

Published: 10 Sep 2022