Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst 2023

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

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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

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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.