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King Charles III

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla with, from left, Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, on board the Admiral Hudson. Story. y Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Lucinda Allanson.
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All eyes on Royal review

29/10/202402/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3880 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Governor-General of Australia, King Charles III

Thousands of spectators lined the harbour around Garden Island, cheering and waving as the monarch sailed past. Those manning the

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King Charles III inspects Australia's Federation Guard at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.
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ADF’s command performances for royal visit

24/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1680 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, Band of the Royal Military College, King Charles III

The ADF has supported the visit to Australia by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, performing duties in

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Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Tegan Ross from Australia's Federation Guard with representatives from Commonwealth countries escort the Gold State Coach during the Procession following the Coronation of King Charles III. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Sleeman.
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King Charles promoted to top ADF ranks

19/10/202420/10/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 11524 Views 7 Comments King Charles III

His Majesty King Charles III has been appointed the Honorary Ranks of Admiral of the Fleet of the Royal Australian

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RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Burnet. Photo by Warrant Officer Gillian Kennedy.
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Honour fuels pride in aviator’s work

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2079 Views 0 Comments Honours List, King Charles III, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon

Receiving a birthday honour from newly crowned King Charles III is an award RAAF Squadron Leader Christopher Godfrey will treasure.

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Members of Australia's Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer ceremonial gun during a 96-gun salute held at Parliament House in Canberra to honour the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. Photo: byCorporal Cameron Pegg.
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Australia’s 96-gun salute for Her Majesty The Queen

16/09/202217/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3890 Views 1 Comment Australia’s Federation Guard, King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Her Majesty The Queen passed away on September 8, 2022. CAPTION: Members of Australia’s Federation Guard fire a M2A2 howitzer

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