King Charles

A look at the King's first year as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

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As King Charles III marks one year on the throne, Forces News takes a look at some of the key moments for our new Sovereign in his role as military Commander-in-Chief in the first 12 months of his reign.

From the moment the Band of the Coldstream Guards and the Household Cavalry first played 'God Save the King' to mark his official proclamation as King on 22 September, and the months following, it has been a busy time full of change for the monarch and the military who serve him and his country.

Here, we look at some of those moments which have cemented the King's relationship with his Armed Forces since his ascension to the throne. 

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