Star Wars actor Mark Hamill 'honoured' to help raise funds for Ukrainian war effort
He is taking on the role of ambassador for the United24 platform.
Alexander Walters is the Social Media Editor at BFBS Forces News, with nearly five years’ experience covering defence stories at home and abroad. His reporting has taken him from the waters of the Canary Islands to military exercises in Sennelager, events at Buckingham Palace, and the Twickenham pitch, spanning parades, royal engagements, and beyond. After completing his Masters degree, he began his career at BBC Sport and BBC West Midlands.
He is taking on the role of ambassador for the United24 platform.
The Royal Navy's flagship arrived in New York for its deployment to the US to host an Anglo-American military conference.
HMS Albion's visit is the first by the Royal Navy to Libya in eight years.
Hurricane Fiona grew into a Category 4 storm on Wednesday after hitting Puerto Rico and other island nations in the Caribbean.
CDS Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said, "planning has been going on for a very long time and we have the plans and now we have to execute them".
The Chief of the Defence Staff has said the conflict in Ukraine is likely to "grind on for a long time".
The chiefs have been told to listen to a metronome at 75 beats a minute, to ensure they get the right rhythm for the funeral procession.
In the formation was a De Havilland Chipmunk, also known as 'The Royal Chipmunk' as it was used by King Charles III for his flight training.
The Duke of Sussex and Prince of Wales were among Queen Elizabeth II's eight grandchildren standing vigil in Westminster Hall.
Head of the Army, General Sir Patrick Sanders says there will be a "remarkable procession" after the funeral from Westminster Abbey.
The Queen's coronation "was a defining part of his life, not just his career", Able Seaman Murray Kerr said about his grandfather.
Emile Ghessen told Forces News the Ukrainian's "morale is very high, there's lots of talks of victory before winter".
Members of the Royal Family are gathering at the Queen's Scottish residence.
HMS Queen Elizabeth's departure comes after HMS Prince of Wales had to return to Portsmouth last week after suffering damage.
Johnny Mercer MP said in a post on his social media that it is "time for others to step up."
The Red Arrows have said: "This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well-trained for."