The Queen joked about members of her late father’s regiment’s capacity to drink beer during her first visit to their barracks since she was appointed as colonel-in-chief. The Royal Lancers carry a significant connection for Queen Camilla, 76, as her father Major Bruce Shand served with the 12th Lancers during …
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The political ramifications of such a raid were also unpredictable. The attorney general at the time, Sir Michael Havers, later Lord Havers, was believed to have opposed any attack on Argentina itself. Undertaking such an operation would have been fraught with diplomatic risk. British aircraft were unable to cross Brazilian, …
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Big-hearted Nigel and Sharon Mather have been helping others since bagging a £12.4 million win on the Euromillions in 2010 and their latest heartwarming effort was for 104-year-old Tom Beevers, a veteran of the ‘Desert Rats’ of the 6th Royal Tank Regiment Sharon and Nigel Mathers deliver a Christmas hamper …
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Votes cast by troops serving overseas may not be counted for May’s elections, Labour claimed tonight. The ballots watchdog wrote to the Government last November suggesting a shake-up which would make it easier for soldiers posted abroad to exercise their democratic right. But Labour claimed ministers have failed to act …
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Prince Harry was “frustrated and saddened” after an article claimed he snubbed the Royal Marines when he stepped down as a senior royal, his lawyers said. The Duke’s ability to help veterans and serving military by attracting public support were “seriously” hampered by allegations in the Mail on Sunday and …
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The father of a tragic war hero who served alongside Harry has called for the prince to have his military roles reinstated. Derek Hunt says he still has the firm support of serving soldiers and veterans who need him “to fight their corner”. Harry was stripped of his military appointments …
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