
Uncertainty over Army v Navy Twickenham event as date clashes with coronation
6 May 2023 has been announced as the date for King Charles III's coronation but the Twickenham event was already scheduled.
6 May 2023 has been announced as the date for King Charles III's coronation but the Twickenham event was already scheduled.
The Armed Forces are expected to play a central role in the proceedings.
North Yorkshire rain could not dampen the spirits of the soldiers' loved ones, out in force to support the new infantry members.
Charles III's reign heralds a time of change for companies that supply the Armed Forces with anything bearing his new cypher.
Two hundred and eighteen new Officer Cadets arrived at Sandhurst and have now started their leadership journeys.
At the point of the Queen's death, the military switched to His Majesty's Armed Forces.
The King wore the Royal Navy No 1 tailcoat with sword whilst the Prince of Wales wore the RAF No 1 uniform.
The King, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex all wear military uniform to pay respects.
Britannia Royal Naval College is steeped in Royal history, with links to the Queen, Prince Philip and King Charles III.
The state funeral will take place in Westminster Abbey at 11:00 on Monday.
Parachute Regiment veteran Mark 'Billy' Billingham says it was a privilege to serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
A number of Royals wore military uniform, including King Charles – who wore an RAF Marshal uniform.
Maj Gen Christopher Ghika, of the Household Division, is responsible for organising the ceremonial aspects of the Queen's funeral.
Three of the Queen's four children wore ceremonial dress uniforms during a slow procession to St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.
The new recruits swore to "be faithful, and bear true allegiance to his Majesty King Charles III".
It is the first time there has been a Changing of the King's Guard at the royal palaces for 70 years.