Princess Royal Pays Tribute To Royal Signals On Centenary
The Princess Royal, the Corps’ Colonel-In-Chief, sent a video message on its 100th birthday.
The Princess Royal, the Corps’ Colonel-In-Chief, sent a video message on its 100th birthday.
Camilla has been made Vice Patron of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
Her Majesty said Armed Forces Day provides and "opportunity for thanks, and a recognition of the dedication" of those serving the UK.
Soldiers from Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards performed a ceremonial guard of honour, while the Red Arrows performed a flypast.
They are set to become the first members of the Royal Family to leave lockdown and attend a major event.
The Guards were accompanied by a Band of the Household Division for the ceremony.
1st Battalion Welsh Guards were joined by a reduced Massed Band of the Household Division for the ceremony at Windsor Castle.
The battle at St Valery-en-Caux in Normandy led to the capture of 10,000 soldiers mainly from the 51st Highland Division.
The former Royal Navy officer has celebrated his 99th birthday alongside the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Edinburgh served in the Royal Navy until 1951 and has remained close to the Armed Forces since then.
Her Majesty is expected to attend the ceremony which would be the first major royal event since lockdown began.
The HeadFIT platform, designed for military personnel, includes tools such as breathing exercises, body posture and relaxation techniques.
The Duke of Sussex called the volunteering efforts of veterans a “selfless act”.
A Buckingham Palace source said the Queen did not think it "appropriate" to mark 21 April in the normal way.
Downing Street has revealed Boris Johnson will look to "recognise" Captain Tom Moore for his "heroic efforts".
In a rare speech, Her Majesty has urged this generation to prove it is "as strong as any" during the COVID-19 outbreak.