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A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Dozens of veterans of the Normandy Landings gathered at Southwick House in Hampshire today as a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day begins.
30 children visited 10 Downing Street and HMS Belfast for the ultimate D-Day history lesson, transported on a Second World War-era red London bus.
Thousands of Armed Forces personnel and members of the public will take part in events in Normandy and Portsmouth this June.
A World War 1 soldier from Dundee who was identified in part through possible tartan fragments and a thistle brooch, has finally been laid to rest with full military honours.
More than a century after his death, the grave of World War 1 soldier Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Edward Smith has finally been marked.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that will tour the UK before travelling to France.
The efforts of 12 people from across Gwynedd, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
The efforts of 14 people, including 9 young cadets from across Gwent have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
The Wider Service medal recognises the contribution of service personnel fulfilling crucial operational roles
The annual Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards were held today, 19 March, recognising the outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the MOD in the past year.
The efforts of ten people from across Dyfed, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.
High Commissioner Neil Wigan honours Second World War Veterans in Western Kenya.
Two people have been awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan, Professor Peter Vaughan QPM CStJ.
The Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps presented hundreds of personnel from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment with a medal for their contributions to NATO peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.
Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List 2024 for their services to defence.
The efforts of four people from across Powys have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for 2024 has commenced its application phase starting 9 January 2024.
Experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are among those recognised in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours.
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