British Army lead birthday celebrations for King Charles as monarch turns 74
The King is celebrating his first birthday as monarch.
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.
The Armed Forces are expected to play a central role in the proceedings.
Kate was appointed Sponsor of the ship by Queen Elizabeth II in 2021.
The new Colonel-in-Chief met officers and soldiers responsible for maintaining British Army equipment.
The Princess Royal, as Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, met with Royal Navy personnel who took part in the Queen's funeral procession.
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