A thread to discuss TM's Military Service and Honorary Military Appointments
The official notice from BP of HMKCIII appointment
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Interesting to read the history of the Royal Marines and it's ironic that it was founded during the reign of Charles II. It seems fitting that a Royal Navy veteran is again the Captain General. The announcement being made on the 358th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Marines is a nod to its distinguished role in protecting the UK. I appreciate that he acknowledges that he follows in the footsteps of his many family members who served as Captain General.
King Charles replaces Prince Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11365069/King-Charles-replaces-Prince-Harry-Captain-General-Royal-Marines.html)
Remember back to late Queen Elizabeth II stripped Harry?s military roles and torch to Princess Anne taking Harry?s places but King Charles wanted right honorary military roles
King Charles Takes Over Prince Harry's Role as Royal Marines Captain (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-takes-over-son-prince-harry-former-role-captain-general-royal-marines/)
King Charles takes over Prince Harry's role one day after Spare memoir details are revealed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221028155455/king-charles-takes-prince-harry-role/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63428554
King Charles will take over as Captain General of Royal Marines from Prince Harry | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-will-take-over-as-captain-general-of-royal-marines-from-prince-harry-12732250)
King Charles takes over royal role 'devastated' Prince Harry was forced to abandon - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-king-charles-takes-top-28351233)
King Charles takes over role Prince Harry was 'devastated' to lose but forced to relinquish after quitting royal fold | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20252396/king-prince-harry-title-stripped-megxit/)
King Charles III is now Captain General of the Royal Marines ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/king-charles-iii-is-now-captain-general-of-the-royal-marines-182823/)
Prince Harry WAS told King Charles was going to replace him as Captain General of the Royal Marines | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11366245/Prince-Harry-told-King-Charles-going-replace-Captain-General-Royal-Marines.html)
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The Queen Consort has taken over Prince Andrews role as Colonel of the @GrenadierGds
A fitting choice to have the Queen Consort as the new Colonel as the Duke of Edinburgh was a previous holder of that role.
So I expect that at the Trooping the Color we'll see three members on horseback- KCIII-Techincally the Head of all Armed Forces, PoW-Welsh Guards, PssR-Blues and Royals
In the carriages would be the following:
Grenadier Guards-QC
Irish Guards-PssoW
Scots Guards-DoK (I could see the EoW taking this role one day.)
Camilla ousts Prince Andrew and becomes Colonel of the Grenadier Guards | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11564273/Camilla-ousts-Prince-Andrew-Colonel-Grenadier-Guards.html)
Queen Camilla take Duke of York?s military roles colonel of the grenadier Princess Catherine take Colonel of Irish Guards
Kate Middleton Receives New Title from King Charles, Taking Over from Prince William (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-new-title-king-charles-colonel-irish-guards/)
Kate Middleton given special new role for King Charles' birthday parade - palace confirms date | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221222160176/kate-middleton-new-role-king-charles-trooping-the-colour/)
Prince William the Colonel of the Welsh Guards title from his father.the King Charles
Trooping the Colour date set and new royal roles as Camilla takes Andrew's old post - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/trooping-colour-date-set-new-28792346)
Camilla replaces Andrew in Trooping the Colour birthday parade after prince forced to step down from prized role | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20831298/camilla-replaces-andrew-trooping-the-colour/)
The Princess of Wales makes history as she is appointed a Colonel by The King ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/walesfamily/a-royal-first-for-the-princess-of-wales-184600/)
Queen Camilla becomes Colonel of the Grenadier Guards taking over from disgraced Prince Andrew ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wales/queen-camilla-becomes-colonel-of-the-grenadier-guards-184598/)
Queen Camilla as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards met members of the 1st Battalion and presented medals at Lille Barracks in Aldershot, today -
Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775933848&family=editorial)
I believe that this is her first engagement with the Grenadier Guards since she assumed the new appointment.
Camilla Meets Battalion Members and Their Families - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw39AlhZv7o)
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The Queen Consort, also Colonel of the Grenadier Guards, visited Lille Barracks in Aldershot on Tuesday.
Camilla met members of the Battalion, presenting them with medals, as well as meeting their families.
The Queen Consort today welcomed members of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada (QORC) to Buckingham Palace.
Her Majesty was presented with the Canadian Forces' Decoration in recognition of her 12 years of service as the Regiment's Colonel-in-Chief. -
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1620793542502404096?s=20&t=IwlnhAZ0gNjPAaS4q-uZiQ
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1640643596746465282
QuoteHis Majesty The King has become Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of Royal Engineers - a role previously held by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Commonly known as the Sappers, the Corps was founded in 1716 and gained the 'Royal' prefix in 1787.
King Charles Announces New Royal Role Previously Held by Queen Elizabeth (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-queen-elizabeth-new-royal-role-royal-engineers/)
King Charles celebrates following Prince Harry's surprise return to UK | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/488459/king-charles-reason-to-celebrate-following-prince-harry-return-uk-court-case/)
Palace snubs Harry's UK return as King Charles' gets new title | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1752049/buckingham-palace-prince-harry-king-charles)
KCIII will attend the Sovereign's Parade this year.
https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1642901926080643072?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
QuoteKing Charles will be the reviewing Officer at the Sovereign?s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on April 14th.
Charles last attended the parade in 2015, representing Queen Elizabeth.
There are 3 of these parades each year for the different graduating classes. Usually 1 of the 3 is attended by a royal, with the monarch being represented by some military/government official at the other 2.
KCIII arrives for the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst.
King Charles dons military uniform and medals during visit to Sandhurst | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11972665/King-Charles-dons-military-uniform-medals-visit-Sandhurst.html)
QuoteKing Charles arrived at Sandhurst today for the 200th Sovereign's Parade, amid reports he is looking forward to his Coronation as a chance to heal family rifts.
His Majesty inspected 171 officer cadets who have just gone through 44 weeks of intensive training at the prestigious military academy ? 26 of them international cadets from 15 different countries.
Charles presented a new Sovereign's Banner to the receiving Ensigns, while that of the late Queen will also be paraded. Later, the monarch gave an address and presented the prize winners? awards, including the Sword of Honour.
In his speech, he referenced his warring sons as he said: 'Speaking as a father of two alumni of this academy who remembers their passing out parades, I know they will be full of immense pride in witnessing you on parade.'
Charles last attended The Sovereign's Parade in December 2015, representing his late mother.
Also present were three foreign royals who are Sandhurst Alumni.
https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1646846187922702336?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
QuoteAlso at the Sovereign's Parade today to mark the 200th Parade is:
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (graduated 1975)
King Abdullah of Jordan (1981)
Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan (2017)
All 3 are graduates of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
King Charles Presents Military Colours During Magnificent Ceremony - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VphpQmVIm38)
QuoteThe King and Queen Consort have presented new Standards and Colours to the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force at Buckingham Palace.
It is the first Colours presentation at which all three services of the Armed Forces have been represented. The four Colours and Standards which were consecrated will be seen during the coronation procession on Saturday 6th May.
New standards and colours for the Armed Forces from King Charles III ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/king/new-standards-and-colours-for-the-armed-forces-from-king-charles-iii-188779/)
Majesty & Joe Little
@MajestyMagazine
A message from the King to mark #ArmedForcesDay tomorrow.
As your Commander-in-Chief, I send my warmest good wishes to you all, your families, and the entire Armed Forces community on this special day.
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King Charles enjoys tea and cakes with WW2 RAF veterans - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2SM1_vnyn8)
QuoteKing Charles today visited RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire where he enjoyed tea and cakes with some of the veterans at the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The King also took time to look inside a Lancaster Bomber plane before signing the visitors book and posing for a group photograph with veterans and service people.
News regarding military appointments for King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Wales, the Edinburghs, the Princess Royal and the Gloucesters.
Click on the link below to see the announcement in full.
https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1689773872173010953/photo/1
QuoteBuckingham Palace: "The King is pleased to announce further military appointments for working members of the Royal Family.
"The new appointments will continue to reflect the close relationship between the Armed Forces and the Royal Family in His Majesty?s reign."
Queen Camilla takes military patronage held for decades by Queen Elizabeth II ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen-camilla-takes-faith-based-military-patronage-held-for-decades-by-queen-elizabeth-ii-192164/)
QuoteQueen Camilla is to become the patron of the army organisation that cares for the spiritual needs of the military.
Her Majesty is now patron of the Royal Army Chaplains? Department which provides pastoral care and moral guidance to all members, regardless of their own personal faith.
The Queen follows Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as patron.
Queen Elizabeth II paid a special tribute to the Royal Army Chaplains? Department in 2019 when she attended a ceremony marking 100 years since her grandfather, King George V, bestowed the name ?royal?. King George made the decision following World War One where 179 chaplains were killed and three were awarded the Victoria Cross.
The Royal Army Chaplains? Department was established in 1796 to care for the Army?s spiritual needs. It expanded rapidly during the Crimean War where 26,000 troops were originally deployed with just one chaplain. Ultimately, sixty chaplains would be deployed.
Until 1827, only members of the Church of England could be part of the department. Catholic chaplains were recruited from the mid 19th century along with Methodist and Presbyterian leaders. Jewish chaplains joined from 1892 onwards.
Off topic discussion related to the marriage of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales has been merged into the thread linked below. Further discussion will result in posts being removed.
Engagement, Marriage, Divorce of Diana and Charles (Thread from 2020 onward) (https://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=91685.msg1474482#msg1474482)
Gert's Royals has an excellent guide as to who were the previous honorary appointees and who has taken on the new roles.
Gert's Royals: Honorary Military Appointments Given out August 2023 (https://gertsroyals.blogspot.com/2023/08/new-honorary-military-appoinrtments-2023.html)
QuoteOn August 10th, 2023, Buckingham Palace announced new Honorary Military appointments given to almost all the Working Royals. The Appointment included 11 previously held by Queen Elizabeth II, 1 by Prince Philip, 6 by King Charles, 1 by Prince William, 2 by Prince Andrew, and 1 position never held by a Royal.
"The new appointments will continue to reflect the close relationship between the Armed Forces and the Royal Family in His Majesty?s reign."
William takes over command of Harry's old Army unit: King Charles grants Prince of Wales prestigious honorary position in the Royal Air Force while (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12394967/William-Kate-return-flying-roots-granted-prestigious-honorary-positions-Royal-Air-Force.html)
Prince William Becomes Colonel-in-Chief of Prince Harry's Army Unit (https://people.com/prince-william-becomes-colonel-chief-prince-harry-army-unit-new-royal-military-affiliations-announced-king-charles-7642361)
Kate Middleton Receives New Titles from King Charles: All About the Appointments (https://people.com/kate-middleton-receives-new-titles-king-charles-military-appointments-7636635)
Prince William and Princess Kate react to new royal roles made by King Charles | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/499979/prince-william-princess-kate-react-new-royal-appointments/)
A new role for Princess Anne in recognition of her strong links to Scotland ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/anne/a-new-role-for-princess-anne-in-recognition-of-her-strong-links-to-scotland-192175/)
The Duchess of Edinburgh becomes Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Irish Regiment in major new appointment ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/edinburgh/the-duchess-of-edinburgh-becomes-colonel-in-chief-of-the-royal-irish-regiment-in-major-new-appointment-192177/)
The Duchess of Gloucester is awarded major promotion by The King after decades of quiet service ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/gloucester/the-duchess-of-gloucester-is-awarded-major-promotion-by-the-king-after-decades-of-quiet-service-192173/)
The Duke of Edinburgh follows his father with important military appointment ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-duke-of-edinburgh-follows-his-father-with-important-military-appointment-192168/)
Queen Camilla takes military patronage held for decades by Queen Elizabeth II ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen-camilla-takes-faith-based-military-patronage-held-for-decades-by-queen-elizabeth-ii-192164/)
Daily Mail: Camilla inspects Royal Lancers - the unit her late father served in - for the first time after taking over late Queen's role as Colonel-in-Chief (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13336161/Camilla-Royal-Lancers.html)
https://people.com/queen-camilla-debut-royal-lancers-fathers-military-unit-wearing-queen-elizabeth-brooch-8636752
The King, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Engineers - is to meet the staff of 3 Royal School of Military Engineering (3RSME) and families at Gibraltar Barracks, Minley, Hampshire, tomorrow.
Forces News: King Charles, the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Engineers, spoke to soldiers from 8 Engineer Brigade, received the royal salute and met the children of serving personnel during his visit to Gibraltar Barracks in Minley in Hampshire. (https://www.forces.net/royals/king-visits-royal-engineers-first-military-appearance-cancer-diagnosis)