The release of the King’s Birthday Honours provides an opportunity to celebrate individual outstanding achievements and ...

The British royals have a long history of serving in the armed forces of the nation. The British monarch began his military career 8 March 1971 with the Royal Air Force (RAF) training as a jet ...

a Coronation Medal and a Golden Jubilee Medal. In his new role as king, he automatically becomes the British armed forces' new commander-in-chief and he's vowed to serve the UK and Commonwealth with ...

He said: "Receiving the King's Coronation Medal is a truly special moment. "I am incredibly thankful for this honour and for the journey within the Army Cadet Force that has brought me here." ...

Field Marshal is the highest rank in the British Army. King Charles was promoted to the rank while Queen Elizabeth II was alive, but as monarch he is the head of the entire armed forces.