
Queen Consort appoints Rifles Major as her first equerry
Major Ollie Plunket serves in The Rifles, with Camilla as Commander-in-Chief of the regiment.
Major Ollie Plunket serves in The Rifles, with Camilla as Commander-in-Chief of the regiment.
More than 1,000 soldiers and roughly 230 horses took part in events alongside King Charles and the Queen Consort.
The Princess of Wales, the patron of Captain Chandi's expedition, wished her luck on Twitter.
This was the first formal birthday salute for His Majesty since he became King.
Forces News live-streamed the two gun salutes which you can rewatch here.
The King is celebrating his first birthday as monarch.
The service was a poignant moment for the Royal Family.
The festival will commemorate the service and sacrifice of personnel and will mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands war.
More than 1,000 veterans were gathered on the grounds of Westminster Abbey for the short ceremony.
The Community Hub will support the wellbeing of more than 400 service children.
It means Kate could watch an Army soldier play for England against Canada.
His Majesty said it was "the greatest possible pleasure" to serve in the role.
A video shows King Charles has decided to continue the tradition, with the position of Pipe Major created by Queen Victoria in 1843.
Kate is formally backing Captain Preet Chandi's challenge of travelling more than 1,000 miles across the frozen continent.
The Princess Royal was also discussing future state events, namely the coronation of King Charles III taking place on 6 May 2023.
The King thanked all those who took part in events following the Queen's death in a letter addressed to the head of the British Army.