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19-year-old Jersey man chosen to carry Queen's coffin

A 19-year-old from Jersey is one of the eight guards from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards tasked with carrying the Queen during her state funeral.

5 days ago

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Lt Col Simon Nichols of the Irish Guards and Capt John Donaldson, Yeoman of the King's Bodyguard
Two childhood friends (turned soldiers) from Newtownards in Northern Ireland who have guarded the Queen's coffin as Elizabeth II lies in state

NI soldiers 'honour' at performing guard for Queen Lying in State

After distinguished military careers, two Newtownards men who have been friends since childhood are serving their Queen for a final time.

16 Sept

Plymouth's Royal Citadel and Stonehouse Barracks saved from imminent closure

It was announced in 2016 that the Royal Citadel was set to close in 2024 and Stonehouse Barracks to close in 2023.

28 Jun

Army launches investigation over barracks sex video

Guernsey soldier praises bravery of Ukrainian troops he helped train

Lifeline charity for veterans in crisis warns it needs urgent help to keep going

Minister brands Russian military exercises off Ireland coast 'not welcome'

Troops deployed to support NHS in London amid Omicron surge

Morpeth man restores WWII Jeep for military funerals

'Improvement’ in fuel supply but 20% of south-east petrol stations out of fuel

Fuel supplies at petrol stations are 'stabilising', Boris Johnson says

Parading health workers in hazmat suits watched over by slimmer Kim Jong un

'We left them behind': US veterans tell of guilt at abandoning Afghans

Community comes together to ensure 78-year-old former Marine is not buried alone

Funeral appeal for Royal Marine veteran who died alone in hospital