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King pays tribute to troops to mark Armed Forces Day

The King has paid tribute to the “selfless service and sacrifice” of British troops in a letter to mark Armed Forces Day. In a signed address, Charles thanked military personnel for their “immense and dedicated contribution”. He wrote: “The Queen ...

23 Jun 2023 at 22:00

Rishi Sunak pays tribute to troops on Armed Forces Day

Rishi Sunak has paid tribute to the “phenomenal precision and professionalism” of British troops as events are held across the UK to mark Armed Forces Day. Parades and flypasts will take place around the country to thank the military community, ...

24 Jun 2023 at 10:13

Scotland

Military duo team up to keep ex-services charity moving

Two army veterans who served in Iraq have teamed up 20 years on from the conflict to work for an ex-service charity. Nick O’Neill and Mark Elder completed multiple tours of Iraq among other armed conflicts including Bosnia and Northern Ireland,...

24 Jun 2023 at 08:06

Veteran with sight-loss proud to be part of Armed Forces Day portrait campaign

A veteran who lost most of his sight when he was shot through the face by a sniper while on active service says he is proud to have his portrait displayed in London as part of a military charity campaign. Simon Brown was shot while he was ...

24 Jun 2023 at 16:05

Seamstress makes crocheted Armed Forces figures to thank them for their service

A seamstress has made crocheted figures representing different members of the armed forces to “thank them for what they’ve done and what they are doing”. Bev Mayhew, who lives in Harleston – a village near Stowmarket, Suffolk – has spent ...

24 Jun 2023 at 13:32

World

South Korea parades troops and powerful weapons in Armed Forces Day ceremony

South Korea paraded thousands of troops and an array of weapons capable of striking North Korea through its capital as part of its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in 10 years on Tuesday. President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed to build a ...

26 Sept 2023 at 11:33

Scotland

‘Much-cherished’ service personnel hailed on Armed Forces Day

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has paid tribute to military personnel north of the border on Armed Forces Day. The celebration, taking place on Saturday, is in its 14th year and parades were held in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. In a ...

25 Jun 2022 at 16:48

Starmer’s armed forces commissioner vow as Tories say he will put UK ‘in danger’

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to introduce a new armed forces commissioner and lead a “government of service” if Labour is elected. The commissioner role will aim to champion those who serve by investigating issues such as ...

28 Jun 2024 at 22:30

Queen pays tribute to past and present servicemen and women on Armed Forces Day

The Queen has hailed servicemen and women as a “source of inspiration, reassurance and pride” for the nation in a video message marking Armed Forces Day. In the rare national statement, Camilla paid tribute to the ...

29 Jun 2024 at 08:34

Scotland

Scottish cities preparing to host events to mark Armed Forces Day

Events are set to take place in three Scottish cities on Saturday to mark Armed Forces Day, with Scotland Secretary Ian Murray saying he looks forward to “the whole country uniting” to show support for service ...

27 Jun 2025 at 22:30

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