In Pictures: Military Prepares For Ceremonial Duties At Prince Philip's Funeral
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will take place on Saturday at Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral will take place on Saturday at Windsor Castle.
General Sir Nick Carter, the Chief of the Defence Staff, spoke as NATO troops prepare to drawdown in May.
People across Scotland will fall silent to remember the Royal Navy veteran, as he is laid to rest on Saturday.
The National Cyber Security Centre said it is highly likely Russia gained unauthorised access to SolarWinds.
The Prime Minister attended a passing out parade Dartmouth's Britannia Royal Naval College, where Prince Philip first met the Queen.
US President Joe Biden announced earlier in the week that American troops will leave Afghanistan by 11 September.
More details of the funeral have been announced, including the Duke's modified Land Rover hearse, which he had repainted in military green.
The funeral will take place entirely within the grounds of Windsor Castle, reflecting the Duke's personal wishes.
Hundreds of personnel will be involved, with each participant being carefully chosen for their personal link or affiliation with the Duke.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the move "represents a significant milestone in Australia’s military history".
Private James Towers was awarded the medal by King George V in the Quadrangle at Buckingham Palace in May 1919.
Vowing to end "America's longest war", the US President stated that the United States will "not conduct a hasty rush to the exit".
Roughly 750 British troops remain in Afghanistan in a training capacity.
UK personnel will "drawdown" from the country, with the Defence Secretary saying the military will have "lasting memories" of Afghanistan.
John Healey made the remarks as he criticised the Government over its planned reduction in the number of Army personnel.
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said it was "time to bring our forces home".