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Defence in the Media: 27 May 2018

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Defence news today includes a look back on the Armed Forces' role in the Royal Wedding by Major General Benjamin Bathurst, who commands the Household Division, and was responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing the military ceremony at the wedding.

Royal Wedding

The Sunday Express carries the interview with Maj Gen Bathurst. In the article he speaks of his immense pride at the service men and women involved and the precise planning and timing required. On Saturday 19 May 250 members of the Armed Forces were on parade in Windsor to help celebrate the Royal Wedding, with the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force all providing ceremonial support to mark the occasion.

Read more about the Armed Forces' role in the Royal Wedding here.

 Image of the Day

Personnel from the Royal Marines taking part in the Royal wedding. 250 members of the Armed Forces were on parade in Windsor to help celebrate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle. Crown Copyright.
Personnel from the Royal Marines taking part in the Royal wedding. 250 members of the Armed Forces were on parade in Windsor to help celebrate the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle. Crown Copyright.

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