Armed Forces Day: King praises 'immense and dedicated' military personnel

The King has delivered a heartfelt message recognising the "immense and dedicated" contribution from the military both at home and overseas, to mark this year's Armed Forces Day.

"The Queen and I join many around the United Kingdom in celebrating Armed Forces Day, recognising the immense and dedicated contribution of our military both at home and overseas," His Majesty said.

"Today provides a particularly valuable opportunity to acknowledge publicly the selfless service and sacrifice made each day by our Armed Forces personnel to keep this nation safe.

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"We also remember, with gratitude, the countless veterans who continue to support the ethos of the Armed Forces long after they leave the service."

King Charles continued: "Having trained and served in both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force and having had such close affiliations over the course of the last 47 years as Colonel or Colonel-in-Chief of multiple regiments within the British Army, I know only too well of the deep pride our service personnel take in their duty, so superbly shown during our recent coronation.

"As your Commander-in-Chief, I send my warmest good wishes to you all, your families, and the entire Armed Forces community on this special day."

This year, Falmouth is hosting the national Armed Forces Day event which is expected to be attended by 100,000 people and feature a flypast by the RAF's Red Arrows.

The Cornish town welcomed military vehicles and the Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond earlier this week.

Armed Forces Day is an annual event held to commemorate the service of personnel in the British Armed Forces.