Four years on the throne: Army fires gun salutes to mark King Charles's anniversary

Army personnel have continued a proud military tradition by firing of a 41 Royal Gun Salute, to honour the anniversary the King's accession to the throne. 

King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery conducted the salute in Hyde Park in London, battling through the rain to mark the fourth anniversary of the event. 

The first round was fired at noon and then every 10 seconds after. 

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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the ceremonial unit's formation. 

An hour later, three 105mm Light Artillery Guns of the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) Regiment, fired a 62 Royal Gun Salute at the Tower of London. 

Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, Army personnel celebrated the occasion by firing a 21 Royal Gun Salute, continuing a tradition dating back to 1603. 

Personnel from 47th Regiment, Royal Artillery, accompanied musically by the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland and a solo piper from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards; all performed duties that have remained largely unchanged since the 17th century. 

In advance of the ceremony, members of 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, took up Castle guard in the Scottish capital. 

Accession Day provides the opportunity to show support for the monarch.