Platinum Jubilee: The military's role in the celebrations
A close look at the military's role this weekend as the Queen prepares to become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee.
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Army Queen's guard injured after falling off horse in London
The Household Cavalry soldier was riding back to base when the incident occurred.
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Army Trooping the Colour in the spotlight – all you need to know
What to wear, where to watch, and what happens when soldiers faint?
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Army £3.9bn savings from Army cuts 'pale in comparison to waste'
The Lib-Dem defence spokesman was critical of MOD for plans to reduce the size of the regular Army, from 82,000 to 72,500 by 2025.
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Platinum Jubilee Colonel's Review: Prince William leads Trooping the Colour full dress rehearsal
The Duke of Cambridge attended the final rehearsal as honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards.
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Gaming Military esports showcased for first time on Armed Forces Day 2022
Produced by BFBS, the event will see military esports teams going up against civilians.
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News Six Irish Guardsmen arrested over drugs and money laundering offences
The arrests came during a planned operation by the Royal Military Police.
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Gurkhas Signaller dreams of becoming first-ever Gurkha Apache pilot
In February it was announced personnel could now apply to become a British Army pilot at the rank of private.
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Platinum Jubilee British Army veteran's new bugle call to celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Andrew Carlisle's 'Majesty' will herald the lighting of beacons across the Commonwealth.
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Platinum Jubilee Household Cavalry prepares for centre stage at Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Their Hyde Park Barracks contains a world dedicated to military horses and ceremonial duties – we got a sneak peek.
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Film Elvis Presley's military service – as new film chronicles rock and roll legend's life
'Elvis' trailer shows a glimpse of the superstar's time in the armed forces.
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Army Soldiers 'proud' to call Colchester home as it gains city status
Colchester in Essex, and Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, both have military ties and have been awarded city status.
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Army Princess Anne takes salute at 2 Signal Regiment's York freedom parade
The Princess Royal Princess Anne is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Corps of Signals.
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The Queen In pictures: Trooping the Colour rehearsal before Queen's Birthday Parade
The Brigade Major's Review takes place at Horse Guards Parade in central London.
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Animals At the double! Mercian Regiment's ram mascot becomes dad to TWO sets of twins
The regimental ram mascot was first adopted in 1858.
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Army Special access: How wannabe Commando Gunners respond to an attack
We spent time on the 'pre' commando training course with those hopeful of eventually attaining the green beret.