Commonwealth troops 'delighted' with coronation role as they complete final rehearsals
408 service personnel from Commonwealth Nations will be taking part in the coronation of King Charles.
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King Charles Armed Forces to receive coronation medal – here's who is eligible
More than 400,000 people will receive the medal which includes a double portrait of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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King Charles 'There's no words': British Overseas Territories troops' pride of coronation role
The servicemen and women told Forces News about their pride to be taking part in proceedings.
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King Charles Coronation medal decision yet to be announced
Traditionally, monarchs have had their own coronation medal with selected members of the military among the recipients.
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King Charles In pictures: Armed Forces light up London night in full coronation rehearsal
Sailors, soldiers and aviators paraded through the empty streets of the capital in preparation for the Coronation processions on 6 May.
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Royals HMS Diamond arrives in Greenwich to support King Charles' coronation
HMS Diamond will host a variety of VIPs and dignitaries from the Commonwealth nations alongside in Greenwich.
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King Charles Thousands of tri-service personnel rehearse for King's coronation at RAF Odiham
The airfield, located in Hampshire, doubled up as the streets of London for the enormous rehearsal.
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King Charles When King Charles landed his military helicopter in a potato field
A Royal Navy veteran recalls the 'critical' moment when the then-Prince of Wales was forced to land.
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King Charles Royal Navy chief: King has deep understanding of what it's like to serve
First Sea Lord Ben Key joined a huge military rehearsal ahead of the King's coronation.
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King Charles A glorious array of uniforms and cap badges on display as coronation rehearsals continue
2,500 members of the Army, including 600 soldiers from across the Commonwealth, are preparing for the King's coronation.
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King Charles The man responsible for ensuring the military delivers a perfect Coronation Day
Since November, WO1 Stokes has been responsible for delivering the Coronation Day plan and overseeing the many rehearsals.
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Navy Sailors and marines' rigorous coronation rehearsals in Portsmouth
Rigorous rehearsals and drills are taking place at HMS Excellent in Portsmouth.
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Cyprus Watch: 1st Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment rehearses for coronation in Cyprus
1 Lancs is a Regional Standby Battalion stationed in Cyprus.
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King Charles Did the King really ride a motorcycle indoors through BRNC Dartmouth in 1971?
There's a "famous legend" that the King rode a motorcycle through BRNC Dartmouth while training there in 1971.
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King Charles Why Royal Marines always wanted to fly in the King's Wessex helicopter
His Majesty served alongside Royal Marines flying Wessex helicopters on military exercises in the Western Atlantic and West Indies.
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King Charles Full list of military personnel with ceremonial roles at coronation service revealed
The Ceremonial roles include bearing the regalia in the procession and presenting the items to their Majesties.