King Charles marks Armed Forces Day with glorious new photograph

A new photo of the King was released today to mark Armed Forces Day, as Queen Camilla thanked the military for how they 'support and strengthen our nation'.

It is notable that Camilla is taking on a greater role for Armed Forces Day this year as her husband continues his treatment for cancer following his diagnosis in February. In new photo today, Charles was wearing the collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter with the Sovereign's Greater George, as well as the sash of the Royal Victorian Order.'I am deeply honoured to join you all on Armed Forces Day.

'In so doing, you not only protect these Isles, but also defend liberties way beyond these shores. Your determination, unrelenting efforts and selfless loyalty to each other and to the United Kingdom are as enduring as our gratitude. Advertisement He also had the Star of the Order of the Garter and the Star of the Order of the Thistle along with the Order of Merit, the Royal Victorian Chain, the Sovereign's badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath and a Medal Bar.

A photo of Camilla's parents Major Bruce Shand and Rosalind Cubitt could also be seen, taken at St Paul's Church in London's Knightsbridge on their wedding day of January 2, 1946. Camilla added: 'Eight decades later, I know that that same spirit and those same qualities remain much in evidence throughout our Armed Forces, as you undertake your duties in the face of a multitude of challenges and dangers.

A photo of Camilla's parents Major Bruce Shand and Rosalind Cubitt can be seen on the table, taken at St Paul's Church in London's Knightsbridge on their wedding day of January 2, 1946Also on the table beside the Queen is a photograph of her husband the King taken in the garden at Clarence House, where he is wearing his Royal Navy uniform as Admiral of the Fleet

Armed Forces Day is intended to be an annual celebration of personnel, service families, veterans and cadets in the Armed Forces community.

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