Armed Forces Day

2022 - 6 - 25

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New pictures released of Duchess of Cambridge to mark Armed ... (Evening Standard)

New pictures of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge have been released as she paid tribute to servicemen and women to mark Armed Forces Day.

In a social media post, she wrote: “Today on Armed Forces Day, William and I would like to pay tribute to the brave men and women, past and present, serving in all of our armed forces, at sea, on land and in the air, here in the UK and around the world. ew pictures of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge have been released as she paid tribute to servicemen and women to mark Armed Forces Day. New pictures released of Duchess of Cambridge to mark Armed Forces Day

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Kate Middleton sits in tank in new pics to mark Armed Forces Day (Mirror.co.uk)

The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton took part in some of the training exercises and spent time speaking to personnel about their experiences in the ...

Thank-you to our incredible veterans. And thank-you to the family and friends whose support is so crucial to ensuring that we have the best fighting force anywhere in the world.” “You are hugely admired by the people of this country – who cheered you most recently at the Jubilee celebrations – because they are so proud of everything you do to keep us safe. “You are hugely admired by the people of this country – who cheered you most recently at the Jubilee celebrations – because they are so proud of everything you do to keep us safe. In a tweet from the official Duke and Duchess of Cambridge account, Kate said: "Today on #ArmedForcesDay, William and I would like to pay tribute to the brave men and women, past & present, serving in all of our armed forces, at sea, on land & in the air, here in the UK and around the world. She plans to also visit the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force in the future.

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In pictures: Duchess of Cambridge joins squaddies for drills as she ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

New images released by Kensington Palace show the Duchess participating in training exercises during a visit to Pirbright Training Academy.

There is some bull, but they have to put you under pressure to see how you behave.” Be prepared for aches, pains and sleep deprivation.” The Duchess of Cambridge seemed more than happy to get her hands dirty when she joined squaddies in learning some of the basic skills they will need on the front line.

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Smiling Kate undertakes army training exercises in new Armed ... (LBC)

Kensington Palace has released five new images of the Duchess of Cambridge to mark Armed Forces Day.

It was wonderful to see first-hand the many important and varied roles the military play day in, day out to protect us all… Last year, I was honoured to spend time with the— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) @BritishArmyto see how they train serving personnel and new recruits. "Last year, I was honoured to spend time with the @BritishArmy to see how they train serving personnel and new recruits.

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Duchess of Cambridge pays tribute to military on Armed Forces Day (The Independent)

In a statement posted on Twitter, the duchess thanked the armed forces for their 'sacrifice'.

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Kate Middleton poses in army tank as she posts tribute to ... (Daily Mail)

The Duchess of Cambridge posted a touching tribute to members of the British armed forces in a personal message alongside photos of her visit to a training ...

She also shared new photos of herself helping out on a visit to a British Army base in November last year, when she visited Pirbright Training Academy to meet new recruits. - She shared never-before-seen photos of herself on a visit to a training academy for new recruits last November 'Thank you for your sacrifice': Kate Middleton poses in army tank in never-before-seen photos as she writes touching tribute to servicemen and women on Armed Forces Day

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Prince William and Kate pay tribute as photos released to mark ... (STV News)

The Duchess of Cambridge visited Pirbright Training Academy and spent time with the 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade.

“Last year, I was honoured to spend time with the British Army to see how they train serving personnel and new recruits. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to service personnel on Armed Forces Day. The Duchess of Cambridge visited Pirbright Training Academy and spent time with the 101 Operational Sustainment Brigade.

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Kate Middleton is all smiles in new photographs to mark Armed ... (The Independent)

The Duchess of Cambridge visited an army training base in November last year.

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Cleethorpes Armed Forces Saturday updates as 20000 people gather (Grimsby Live)

The Red Arrows and a Battle of Britain flypast, including a Lancaster bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane will be among the highlights.

Armed Forces Weekend is a mixture of thrilling displays and fun attractions. A number of thrilling displays and fun attractions will take place throughout the weekend. Central Cleethorpes and the seafront are already bustling with plenty to see and do.

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Armed Forces Day: Where to celebrate in Watford (Watford Observer)

The Watford Armed Forces Day musical celebration has been organised by Luther Blissett, who will speak alongside local heroes.

Armed Forces Day is being celebrated across the country today, it is observed on the last Saturday of June each year. From 6-8pm today (June 25) audiences can enjoy a celebration for the armed forces at the memorial area by Watford Town Hall. The Watford Armed Forces Day musical celebration has been organised by Luther Blissett, who will speak alongside local heroes.

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Duchess of Cambridge pays tribute to military on Armed Forces Day (Redditch Advertiser)

In a statement posted on Twitter, the duchess thanked the armed forces for their 'sacrifice'.

“Thank you for all you and your families sacrifice to keep us safe.” “It was wonderful to see first-hand the many important and varied roles the military play day in, day out to protect us all.” In a statement posted on Twitter, the duchess thanked the armed forces and their families for the “sacrifice” they make to keep the UK safe.

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Armed Forces Day: Images of Duchess of Cambridge on ... (Sky News)

Pictures taken of the duchess when she visited Pirbright Training Academy last November have now been released as the nation is encouraged to support the ...

You are vital to the fighting spirit and wellbeing of our Army. We couldn't do it without you." She said: "Last year, I was honoured to spend time with the @BritishArmy to see how they train serving personnel and new recruits. The newly released images show the duchess as she participated in some of the training exercises and spent time speaking to personnel about their experiences in the British Army.

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Where to watch iconic Red Arrows within an hour of Teesside as ... (Teesside Live)

The world famous flight group will be taking part in a display during Scarborough's Armed Forces Day celebrations.

1:40pm - Scampton Their flight over parts of North and East Yorkshire is set to take them approximately an hour. This year there will be a display from the world famous Red Arrows, who will also be taking part in a flypast across the region's coastline, reports Yorkshire Live.

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Armed Forces Day parade in Liverpool sees services personnel and ... (Liverpool Echo)

It is the first time Armed Forces Day has taken place in full since the pandemic struck.

Events were held throughout the UK for people to show their support to troops and veterans. She then shared photos of herself meeting new recruits at Pirbright Training Academy at Abingdon Airfield last November. Spectators stopped to watch the parade as it went past.

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Covid: Plymouth Armed Forces Day returns after two-year absence (BBC News)

The event includes an all-day arena and stage programme, parades, live music, a static helicopter and displays of military vehicles and equipment. Armed Forces ...

"The armed forces, whether you're in it or out of it, and no matter how long you've been in it or out of it, you've still got the camaraderie, and there's always, shall we say, a shoulder to cry on," he added. Mr Robinson said "a few tears" had been shed whilst reminiscing with a fellow veteran about some of the comrades lost during the conflict. To mark the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War this year, there was a dedicated veterans parade around Plymouth Hoe, and a large number of those who served in the conflict have been honoured with the freedom of the city.

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Armed Forces Day forces: Hundreds celebrate in Edinburgh (The Scotsman)

Depute Lord Provost Cllr Lezley Cameron and Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, joined veterans and city residents to celebrate Armed ...

“Armed Forces Day acknowledges the personal sacrifices they make and have made to defend the UK and its interests. After two difficult years, we were very pleased to return to normal and receive such a warm welcome in the city. The city’s events were organised by Legion Scotland in partnership with the city council.

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Hundreds gather to pay tribute at Armed Forces Day service in Redcar (Teesside Live)

The celebrations saw a large parade, commemorate service and activities throughout the day.

Dozens of veterans, cadets and active service members from various armed forces took part in the service. Before the service in Redcar, there was a large parade of armed forces past, present and future through the town centre. Armed Forces Day is commemorated on Saturday, June 25, and celebrates the past, present and future of armed forces personnel.

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In pictures: Armed Forces Day in Newcastle (ChronicleLive)

Local residents were invited to Nuns Moor to join military personnel, veterans and cadets to celebrate Armed Forces Day.

Local residents were invited to Nuns Moor to join military personnel, veterans and cadets to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Local residents were invited to Nuns Moor to join military personnel, veterans and cadets to celebrate Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day in Newcastle: Military displays and re-enactments at Nuns Moor

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Kate gets in driver's seat of tank and pays touching Armed Forces ... (Metro)

Newly released photographs show the Duchess of Cambridge dressed in camouflage and helping out at a British Army base. Kate Middleton is seen getting to ...

In a heartfelt message, she wrote: ‘Today on Armed Forces Day, William and I would like to pay tribute to the brave men and women, past and present, serving in all of our armed forces, at sea, on land and in the air, here in the UK and around the world. Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday of Jun eto honour the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the British Armed Forces. They echo similar pictures of Princess Diana sitting in the driver’s seat of a tank in 1988, and a young Prince Harry doing the same in 1993 wearing a slightly-too-big helmet.

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More than 100000 expected at Armed Forces day celebrations (ITV News)

Scarborough is hosting the town's biggest event in decades when the national Armed Forces Day festivities take place. | ITV News Calendar.

Bingley - 25 June Boston - 25 June It is a big boost for us to come to something like this."

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Manchester salutes military on Armed Forces Day (Manchester Evening News)

Now in its fourteenth year, the celebration of military personnel past and present attracted hundreds into the city again.

"You are hugely admired by the people of this country – who cheered you most recently at the Jubilee celebrations – because they are so proud of everything you do to keep us safe. The duchess added that she looked forward to discovering more about the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy 'in due course'. During her visit the duchess saw first-hand how new recruits and serving personnel are trained. The duchess also shared some photos from her visit to Pirbright Training Academy and Abingdon airfield in November last year. "Thank you for all you and your families sacrifice to keep us safe.” It is also our chance to make sure all those who serve know just how much respect we have for them, and how grateful we are for their service, dedication and work to keep us all safe." Military equipment such as tanks and transporters also went on display along with interactive attractions.

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Armed Forces Day forces: Hundreds celebrate in Edinburgh (Edinburgh News)

Depute Lord Provost Cllr Lezley Cameron and Keith Brown, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, joined veterans and city residents to celebrate Armed ...

“Armed Forces Day acknowledges the personal sacrifices they make and have made to defend the UK and its interests. After two difficult years, we were very pleased to return to normal and receive such a warm welcome in the city. The city’s events were organised by Legion Scotland in partnership with the city council.

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Basildon marks Armed Forces Day with celebration parade (Echo)

A FITTING celebration in recognition of our inspiring war veterans and those who continue to bravely serve our country took place in Basildon.

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Armed Forces Day: Events held across the East Midlands (BBC News)

Events celebrated the armed forces community including serving troops, veterans and cadets.

The town hosted a parade and there was a service at the the war memorial. Instead, it took place in Green Dragon Square in the city centre and included a performance by the Cottesmore Military Wives Choir. Parades, ceremonies and other commemorative events have taken place across the East Midlands to mark Armed Forces Day.

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UK Armed Forces Day pays tribute to personnel past and present (The Guardian)

Duchess of Cambridge tweets thanks to 'all the brave men and women' who 'keep us safe'

“Thank you for all you and your families sacrifice to keep us safe.” She wrote: “Today on #ArmedForcesDay, William and I would like to pay tribute to the brave men and women, past & present, serving in all of our armed forces, at sea, on land & in the air, here in the UK and around the world. In a statement posted on Twitter, the Duchess of Cambridge paid tribute to “all the brave men and women” who “keep us safe”.

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Cornwall to host National Armed Forces Day 2023 in Falmouth (Falmouth Packet)

There are events throughout the country in the week leading up to the last Saturday in June every year, with the national event held at different locations ...

“We have a deep affiliation with the Armed Forces in Cornwall and a strong historical link. "Cornwall has a proud military tradition, with strong and enduring links to our armed forces. After Cornwall successfully won its bid for next year's event, Falmouth has been chosen as the host town. "As a veteran myself, this is the culmination of a long held ambition to bring this event to Cornwall and I thank councillors for their support and the officers of Cornwall Council for their hard work and dedication. Councillor Louis Gardner, Cornwall Council's armed forces member champion and the project lead for the event, said: “It is a great privilege for Cornwall to be named as the host of the National Armed Forces Day in 2023. "Falmouth Town Council and Falmouth BID have worked hard to support Cornwall Council in their efforts to bring the national Armed Forces Day to the county for the first time and the fact that Falmouth has been chosen as the host venue is fantastic.

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Falmouth announced as host for Armed Forces Day 2023 national ... (Cornwall Council)

Falmouth is an enduring supporter of the Armed Forces and will welcome military personnel from across the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Army and Royal Air ...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Steve Eva, said: “As the Mayor of Falmouth and an ex-serviceman, I am proud and delighted that Falmouth has been chosen to showcase this prestigious event. “We have a deep affiliation with the Armed Forces and a strong historical link. This is a fantastic event, and one that I know will be greatly welcomed by our local communities." Falmouth Town Council and Falmouth BID have worked hard to support Cornwall Council in their efforts to bring the national Armed Forces Day to the county for the first time and the fact that Falmouth has been chosen as the host venue is fantastic. "I know that Falmouth, with its strong historic military links with the Army and the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, will mount a spectacular celebration of our military and lead the rest of the country in honouring our Armed Forces personnel past and present." Cornwall Council's Armed Forces Member Champion and the Chair of the Cornwall Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Board, Councillor Louis Gardner said: “It is a great privilege for Cornwall to be named as the host of the Armed Forces Day national event in 2023.

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Armed Forces Day: Events held across the East Midlands (BBC News)

Events celebrated the armed forces community including serving troops, veterans and cadets.

The town hosted a parade and there was a service at the the war memorial. Instead, it took place in Green Dragon Square in the city centre and included a performance by the Cottesmore Military Wives Choir. Parades, ceremonies and other commemorative events have taken place across the East Midlands to mark Armed Forces Day.

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Thousands line Leicester's streets as city celebrates Armed Forces ... (Leicestershire Live)

Led by the pipes and drums of the Seaforth Highlanders, the parade, comprising veterans, reservists and cadets from all of the UK's Armed Forces, kicked off in ...

The Bishop said he believed the day’s events had shown a strength and connection among everyone in society. We must remember all service families, not just those in active service but the injured, the bereaved and the heartbroken.” Thousands of people lined the streets of Leicester today as the city marked its first Armed Forces Day celebrations since the pandemic hit.

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