The Queen helped heal the wounds of conflict during reign, Armed Forces chief says
In a video message released by the MOD, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said she was "the most magnificent ambassador for our country".
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King Charles Military's new Commander-in-Chief King Charles III vows to serve with 'loyalty, respect and love'
King Charles III paid tribute to his "darling mama", describing the Queen as "an inspiration and example to me and to all my family".
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The Queen Military and defence world pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II
Heartfelt tributes pour in for Her Majesty from all corners of the globe.
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The Queen Watch: Queen speaks of 'debt of gratitude' in 2002 Golden Jubilee speech to Armed Forces
The Queen thanked personnel for their service during a Golden Jubilee speech in Portsmouth, in 2002.
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The Queen Amazing 1985 footage of the Queen's speech to British troops in Germany
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II spoke of the impact of the tank through the ages, and reassured families of soldiers stationed abroad.
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The Queen Queen Elizabeth II: 96-gun salutes honour Queen as UK mourns
Her Majesty served as head of state for more than 70 years and died "peacefully" on Thursday afternoon, Buckingham Palace said.
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The Queen In pictures: Queen Elizabeth II and the British Armed Forces
The Queen's special relationship started during her childhood and carried on as she ascended the throne.
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The Queen Queen's death 'a personal loss to the Armed Forces', former head of British Army says
General Lord Richard Dannatt had paid tribute to the dedication to duty of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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The Queen The role of the military in the Queen's state funeral
Original plans for the funeral include the Queen's coffin to process on a gun carriage to Westminster Abbey, pulled by naval ratings.
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The Queen Queen's death: What next for the military?
Thousands of people will be involved over the next week-and-a-half – from military guards, the clergy and the Government to Royal staff.
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Sport 'She inspired us with her leadership': Sporting world pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Sporting personnel across the military and professional sports have released heartfelt tributes.
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The Queen Queen Elizabeth II: Share your fond memories of Her Majesty The Queen
Did you ever meet Queen Elizabeth II during your service? If so, we'd love to hear your memories.
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The Queen Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96
Her Majesty maintained a close relationship with the Armed Forces throughout her life.
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The Queen Remembering the Queen's first public address during WW2
The then-Princess Elizabeth delivered a broadcast on Children's Hour in October 1940.
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The Queen 'Princess Auto Mechanic': The Queen's life during Second World War – childhood to the military
Then a princess, she faced difficulties like many of her generation and even served her country with the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
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The Queen The Queen: Her life in pictures
Born on 21 April 1926, Queen Elizabeth II grew up during the Second World War and reigned for seven decades.