Prime Minister Joins Military To Celebrate Armed Forces Day

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The Prime Minister has celebrated Armed Forces Day in the Welsh town of Llandudno.

Thousands of people lined the promenade to greet Theresa May and the Princess Royal as they entered Venue Cymru on Saturday.

Mrs May was greeted with a gentle round of applause and Anne received cheers as she entered the building shortly after.

A few protesters also made their way along the seafront, displaying banners saying "peace and justice" and "don't fund bombs, fund the NHS".

The Prime Minister applauded and the Princess Royal saluted a variety of military personnel as they marched past to mark the start of Armed Forces Day.

Brass bands from all sectors of the armed forces played as each took it in turns to salute Anne in the military parade along Llandudno promenade.

Huge amounts of red, white and blue confetti covered the surrounding area throughout the first event of the celebrations.

The thousands of visitors who lined the promenade joined Theresa May and Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson in applauding each military group as they marched past.

After a Red Arrows air display, the Prime Minister went on a walkabout meeting members of the public and military personnel.

She met one man who told Theresa May his brother was in the Army, to which she replied:

"He's doing a fine job for us."

Mrs May then moved onto another stall which had a rowing machine which she pointed out and said:

"I use one of them at the gym."

The Prime Minister posed for photos with members of the public with some shouting "well done Mrs May".

The Prime Minister met volunteers who raise money for veterans in Salisbury - which she announced as next year's host for Armed Forces Day.

Mrs May told them she thought there was "nowhere more suitable" to host the event next year.

The volunteers then expressed their delight at hearing the news, which the PM announced this morning.

After more photos with the public, Mrs May departed the event and waved at everyone as she left.