King Charles III is presiding over the 200th Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on April 14th. The Sovereign’s Parade at the end of each term marks the passing out from Sandhurst of Officer Cadets who have completed the Commissioning Course, a year’s intensive training for 169 officer cadets from the UK and 25 from 19 overseas countries.
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His Majesty The King today inspected the 200th Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
The Parade marks the completion of 44 weeks of intensive training for the 171 Officer Cadets who are commissioning as Army Officers. pic.twitter.com/WS8Z7fbnAJ
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 14, 2023
His Majesty The King today inspected the 200th Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
The Parade marks the completion of 44 weeks of intensive training for the 171 Officer Cadets who are commissioning as Army Officers. pic.twitter.com/WS8Z7fbnAJ
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During his address, The King praised the efforts of the Officer Cadets:
“I am under no illusions as to how hard you have all worked over the past 44 weeks and I hope you feel justifiably proud of your achievements.” pic.twitter.com/B2iU3ts6ye
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 14, 2023
During his address, The King praised the efforts of the Officer Cadets:
“I am under no illusions as to how hard you have all worked over the past 44 weeks and I hope you feel justifiably proud of your achievements.” pic.twitter.com/B2iU3ts6ye
The King (wearing the Order of the Garter, Order of the Thistle, and the Order of Merit) presented the new Colours and Sovereign’s Banner to the receiving Ensigns. The old Colours, which belonged to the late Queen, were marched onto the parade with the attending cadets passing by a statue of Queen Elizabeth II. During the changing of the colours, the King stepped forward, and escorted by Commandants of Old and New Colleges, presented the new colours and the Sovereign’s Banner to the receiving Ensigns. The King then gave an address and presented the the Sword of Honour, which was followed by the Prize Winner’s Awards, and a Reception in the Indian Army Memorial Room.

His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, attends the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s 200th Sovereign’s Parade, held under the patronage of King Charles III of the United Kingdom#Jordan #UK pic.twitter.com/JkbKTwlMAh
— RHC (@RHCJO) April 14, 2023
His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, attends the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s 200th Sovereign’s Parade, held under the patronage of King Charles III of the United Kingdom#Jordan #UK pic.twitter.com/JkbKTwlMAh
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His Majesty King Abdullah II presents the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s Al Hussein Medal to Bahraini Officer Cadet Sheikh Al Waleed Khalid Ahmed Al Khalifa, awarded to non-British cadets who showed the most significant improvement in performance during training#Jordan #UK pic.twitter.com/gcmN4g1mBU
— RHC (@RHCJO) April 14, 2023
His Majesty King Abdullah II presents the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’s Al Hussein Medal to Bahraini Officer Cadet Sheikh Al Waleed Khalid Ahmed Al Khalifa, awarded to non-British cadets who showed the most significant improvement in performance during training#Jordan #UK pic.twitter.com/gcmN4g1mBU
— RHC (@RHCJO) April 14, 2023King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, who have all previously attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and also represented the late Queen at the Sovereign’s Parade, were also present at the 200th Sovereign’s Parade.