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More than a century after his death, the grave of World War 1 soldier Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Edward Smith has finally been marked.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today launched the commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day by lighting a torch that will tour the UK before travelling to France.

• Updated: 14 May 2024

The efforts of 12 people from across Gwynedd, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

• Updated: 29 April 2024

The efforts of 14 people, including 9 young cadets from across Gwent have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

• Updated: 12 April 2024

The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.

• Updated: 12 April 2024

The Wider Service medal recognises the contribution of service personnel fulfilling crucial operational roles

• Updated: 26 March 2024

The annual Ministry of Defence (MOD) Sanctuary Awards were held today, 19 March, recognising the outstanding sustainability and conservation efforts across the MOD in the past year.

• Updated: 19 March 2024

The efforts of ten people from across Dyfed, including two young cadets, have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

• Updated: 8 March 2024

Portsmouth will host a major national commemorative event to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in June 2024.

• Updated: 27 February 2024

High Commissioner Neil Wigan honours Second World War Veterans in Western Kenya.

• Updated: 16 February 2024

Two people have been awarded the Lord-Lieutenant’s Certificate of Merit by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan, Professor Peter Vaughan QPM CStJ.

• Updated: 9 February 2024

The Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps presented hundreds of personnel from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment with a medal for their contributions to NATO peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.

• Updated: 26 January 2024

Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ New Year’s Honours List 2024 for their services to defence.

• Updated: 18 January 2024

The efforts of four people from across Powys have been recognised by the King’s representative for the county.

• Updated: 12 January 2024

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for 2024 has commenced its application phase starting 9 January 2024.

• Updated: 10 January 2024

Experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are among those recognised in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours.

• Updated: 29 December 2023

Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.

• Updated: 29 December 2023

Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list.

• Updated: 29 December 2023

Nuclear test veterans who made a unique contribution to the UK’s security and have received medals for their service have been praised at a dedicated reception.

• Updated: 29 November 2023

10 employers have been presented with the prestigious Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony at a Welsh castle.

• Updated: 27 November 2023