What is an equerry and why are they such important figures in the Royal Household?
An equerry is an officer from one of the armed services who is considered among the most important figures in the Royal Household.
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Army Former Sandhurst commandant celebrated with honour at Windsor Castle investiture
Major General Stenning was appointed a Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath in the King's Birthday Honours List in June
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Technology Stealth jets revealed and soldiers seen round corners: Welcome to quantum science
Quantum science is ground-breaking in terms of its medical applications, but defence looks set to use it too in a number of imaginative ways
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Exercises Overseas training exercises to be scaled back as focus shifts to Nato commitments
From next year, the Army and Royal Navy will prioritise Nato and operations in the European, Atlantic, and Arctic regions
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CSG25 In pictures: HNoMS Roald Amundsen returns to Norway after CSG25 deployment
Friends, families, and loved ones attended the event, where personnel were presented with medals for their service during the deployment
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Naval History Sold: Unique piece of military history that needs a boat to get to it sells under the hammer
Historic navy Darnet Fort has been sold at auction
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Army Ajax safety fears: We'll end this saga one way or another, Pollard tells MPs
The Defence Readiness and Industry Minister says he's awaiting the results of three investigations as to whether the AFV is fit for purpose
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Navy Atlantic Bastion: New undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia
The majority of the work in Atlantic Bastion will be provided by the incoming Type 26 frigates and the existing P-8 Poseidon aircraft
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Navy Russia's underwater threat a major concern – but we have a plan, says First Sea Lord
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins says a new force made up of AI, warships and aircraft will defend underwater infrastructure
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Boxing Triple triumph: Military boxers celebrate gold medals at 2025 Women's Winter Box Cup
A total of seven military fighters won medals at the event
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Army Duke of Edinburgh hands Nato medals to Scots Guards for deployment to Kosovo
Operation Elgin saw personnel patrol at the administrative boundary line and train Latvian troops in public order and riot control methods
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Nato Sweeping the Baltic: Nato's mine group boosts maritime security on Ex Freezing Winds
Ships assigned to the Standing Nato Mine Countermeasures Group 1 assembled in the Gulf of Finland for the Finnish-led exercise
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Royals Colonel Erica Bridge: The Army officer making history as the first female Crown Equerry
The King and Queen have appointed the first woman to run the Royal Mews and oversee all royal transport
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Army Finnish conscripts train with British troops as they prove they're ready for Russia
Reservists and conscripts from Finland's Kainuu Brigade have been hosting soldiers from 3 Rifles on Exercise Northern Axe in Vuosanka
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Feature Story behind haunting last photo of sailor trapped in USS West Virginia after Pearl Harbor
Less than 12 hours later, F1c Clifford Olds was trapped in the dreadnought battleship 40 feet below water
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Rugby Union Back on top: RAF win first Inter Service rugby title at under-23s level for 19 years
A 26-17 win gave them a well-deserved first championship since 2006.