The King described his military training as “very uncomfortable” during a visit to the Royal Marines base at which he was put through his paces 50 years ago. The monarch completed his ...

The King expressed his pride and highlighted significance of his visit on the 360th birthday year of the Royal Marines after previously training as a helicopter pilot. He said: “It has been a ...

The King visited HMS Prince of Wales in the sea ... moments that left an indelible impression on me - as did the discovery that the Royal Marines Commandos who all queued up to get into the ...

A former Royal Marines bandsman - who played for sultans and royalty - has donated a rare statue of a drum major to the military school of music where his career began.

Royal Marines Commando training is not just physically demanding — it is mentally relentless, designed to break you down and rebuild you into an elite soldier. The 99.99% need not apply ...

Two women who trained with the Royal Marines say it is only a matter of ... is part of a four-man crew made up of injured ex-servicemen. The King completed his helicopter pilot training at the ...

Mr Shapps, however, said the “Royal Marines are absolutely essential”. “I have asked the First Sea Lord to provide a plan for how their excellent work is taken forward,” he said.

In effect, 3 Commando, Royal Marines are also in the Falkland Islands ... However the Atlantic Conveyor, carrying several Chinook and Sea King helicopters was sunk, meaning the troops had no ...