Armed Forces Day, UK parades and tributes

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Kensington Palace released unseen footage of the Princess of Wales and Prince George visiting the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby to mark Armed Forces Day. The Princess has served as Royal Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby since August 2023. Across the UK local parades, flag-raisings and tributes marked the national day, with Burntwood specifically flying the Armed Forces Day flag. Civic and political representatives attended ceremonies in Manchester and Aldershot while community events in Stockport included military vehicle convoys and local stalls. Veterans and charities featured in observances, with one veteran noting the overlap of Armed Forces Day and PTSD Awareness Day and a visit to the Combat Stress charity in Leatherhead. Community activities also ranged from parkruns and memorial services at Crieff Cemetery to an Armed Forces Day festival in Warrington. Several organisations highlighted ongoing support, including South Wales Police receiving an Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for employing ex-service personnel and reservists.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

@london.gov.uk

On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to our servicemen and women, veterans and cadets, whose dedication and sacrifice have helped protect our country and our freedoms.

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@millie1999.bsky.social

To men, women and animals of our Armed Forces, past and present. Thank you. 🌟 #bloomscrolling #poppies 💜❤️💜 #flowerphotography #armedforcesday

Red poppies for Armed Forces Day.
Purple poppies, not forgetting the animals who work with the Armed Forces.

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🇬🇧📺 Classic British TV 📺🇬🇧

@classicbritishtv.bsky.social

Armed forces day 2026 - A day we proudly salute our armed forces 🇬🇧

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Helen Maguire MP 🔶

@helenmaguiremp.bsky.social

Today is Armed Forces Day, and also PTSD Awareness Day. As a veteran, both mean a great deal to me. I visited @combatstress.bsky.social, an incredible charity right here in our constituency in Leatherhead, supporting veterans with their mental health.

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Jennifer is #asever along with Meghan

@freshfoodiegeek.bsky.social

So for armed forces day the psychopathic heir threw out Wig and George 🤔🤔🤔🤔😒 ... well it's like 2pm so maybe he'll do something ... when less hungover. I'm telling you UK ... 'dis your fewcha Kang? #sussexsquad - oh no! Not some website saying the visit happened two weeks ago ... so just a "post"

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royalwhisper.bsky.social4

Someone said the photos, images are two weeks old. Just put out now, KP and Wales using George for pr. I have not see the images, I have most of rota blocked.

royalwhisper.bsky.social3

What happened? I am behind on the PW news😂 I was following the confirmation news about PH&M going to UK.🥰

inkyjaga1124.bsky.social2

So his social media team is late as well. Is this because they needed time to “tidy up” their footage? Two weeks post event has little impact. Why not post three days later as a “Thank you. We had fun here” post.

Moz Perkins ⚓️ 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@mozperkins.bsky.social

Good morning world 🌍 from sunny ☀️ Stockport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 It’s Armed Forces Day Shit, showered and shaved Factor 50 slapped on and a hat Ready to start my stint 07:00 set up the SAFCO stall 08:00 welcome a small convoy of military vehicles 09::00 get changed 10:00 handover stall 10:15 parade Etc. etc. etc.

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ForcesWatch

@forceswatch.bsky.social

This weekend, there will be many parades and community ‘fun days’ across Britain for Armed Forces Day. The occasion is also often marked in schools, while the government and parts of the media use it to promote increasingly militaristic messaging. Read our joint press release 👇

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Dan Jarvis MP

@danjarvismp.bsky.social

#ArmedForcesDay celebrates the huge contribution our dedicated service personnel make to our nation. I am so grateful to them and all those who support them. Looking forward to today’s event in Aldershot and meeting serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and the local community.

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Kim Leadbeater MBE MP

@kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social

Very proud to represent #SpenValley at the flag raising ceremony and beautiful service for #ArmedForcesWeek in the Palace of Westminster🇬🇧 #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesDay

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Bev Craig For Greater Manchester Mayor

@bevcraig.bsky.social

On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to those who have given everything to keep our country safe - and those who continue to protect it today. It was an honour to represent Manchester City Council at the Armed Forces Day event this morning.

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Ian McClellan

@ianmac.bsky.social

Wearing my Combat Stress running top for parkrun this morning; spotted a squirrel while I checked the course. #ArmedForcesDay #parkrun #LoveParkrun

Selfie wearing my combat stress running top

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UK4UA.ORG

@uk4ua.bsky.social

On this Armed Forces Day, a huge thanks to all the men and women of the UK forces and security services. Also to all the men and women from our allies who serve to protect the rule of international law, freedom and democracy in the free world. #ArmedForcesDay #UK #StandWithUkraine

545d ago

Barnthorn Publishing

@barnthorn.bsky.social

Today marks Armed Forces Day, a moment to recognise all those who have served, and those who continue to serve, in the Armed Forces community. #ArmedForcesDay #MilitaryHistory #MilitaryBooks

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Sabirah Lohn

@sabirahlohn.bsky.social

To mark Armed Forces day, KP posted a video on when the Princess of Wales and Prince George went to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby. Video from Instagram.

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Kate Osborne MP

@kateosbornemp.bsky.social

This Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to our incredible armed forces community – serving personnel, veterans, service families and cadets. Thank you for your courage, dedication and service to our country. (1/2)

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