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Since formation in 1940 airborne forces has received a number of visits from the Royal Family.

 

The imagery and associated documents for these can be found using the links to the right of this page.

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General Sir Frank King meeting Queen Elizabeth.
General Sir Frank King meeting Queen Elizabeth.
A member of 3 Regt AAC receives his OSM from HRH Prince of Wales, Wattisham, 9 May 2013.
A member of 3 Regt AAC receives his OSM from HRH Prince of Wales, Wattisham, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales addresses the parade, Wattisham Flying Station, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales addresses the parade, Wattisham Flying Station, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales addresses the parade, Wattisham Flying Station, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales addresses the parade, Wattisham Flying Station, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales visits Wattisham Flying Station, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales visits Wattisham Flying Station, 9 May 2013.
Prince Charles talks to four armed members of the Parachute Regiment
Prince Charles talks to four armed members of the Parachute Regiment
Pte Stuart Mathewson meets HRH Prince of Wales at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh, 1982
Pte Stuart Mathewson meets HRH Prince of Wales at Redford Barracks, Edinburgh, 1982
The Colonel in Chief and the Colonel Commandant attending the dedication ceremony at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
The Colonel in Chief and the Colonel Commandant attending the dedication ceremony at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince of Wales talks to the sculptors of the National Memorial at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince of Wales talks to the sculptors of the National Memorial at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Paratroopers celebrate royal anniversary
Brig James Chiswell, Commander Task Force Helmand, and HRH The Duke of York, Afghanistan, December 2010
Brig James Chiswell, Commander Task Force Helmand, and HRH The Duke of York, Afghanistan, December 2010
Prince Charles visits during Op Telic 4
Prince Charles visits during Op Telic 4
Brig Tom Pearson (16 Para Brigade) with HM King Hussein of Jordan, 1958.
Brig Tom Pearson (16 Para Brigade) with HM King Hussein of Jordan, 1958.
Commanding Officer Lt Col Mills greets a Royal visit to 17 PARA (TA) in Gateshead, c.1959
Commanding Officer Lt Col Mills greets a Royal visit to 17 PARA (TA) in Gateshead, c.1959
HM King George VI meets airborne forces veterans, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
HM King George VI meets airborne forces veterans, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
3 PARA march past HM King George VI after the presentation of the Colours, Aldershot 1950.
3 PARA march past HM King George VI after the presentation of the Colours, Aldershot 1950.
HRH Prince Charles Presents a PRA Award to Colin Comley at the Medals Parade, Colchester, June 2011
HRH Prince Charles Presents a PRA Award to Colin Comley at the Medals Parade, Colchester, June 2011
Gen Sir Geoffrey Howlett stands with HRH Prince of Wales during PARA 90 celebrations, 1990
Gen Sir Geoffrey Howlett stands with HRH Prince of Wales during PARA 90 celebrations, 1990
HM The King's visit to 261 Fld Pk Coy, RE, March 1944
HM The King's visit to 261 Fld Pk Coy, RE, March 1944
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' parachute course at No 1 Parachute Training School, 1978.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales' parachute course at No 1 Parachute Training School, 1978.
HM King George VI inspects 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, 2 April 1943.
HM King George VI inspects 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment, 2 April 1943.
Shan Hackett and HRH Prince Charles at Arnhem 50th Anniversary, 1994
Shan Hackett and HRH Prince Charles at Arnhem 50th Anniversary, 1994
HM King Hussein of Jordan with 2 Para
HM King Hussein of Jordan with 2 Para
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Presents Medals, Colchester, June 2011
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Presents Medals, Colchester, June 2011
HM King Hussein of Jordan with 2 Para
HM King Hussein of Jordan with 2 Para
HRH Prince Charles Arriving at Oosterbeek Cemetery Sept 2004
HRH Prince Charles Arriving at Oosterbeek Cemetery Sept 2004
HM The King visits 261 Fld Pk Coy and inspects their equipment, March 1944
HM The King visits 261 Fld Pk Coy and inspects their equipment, March 1944
HRH The Prince of Wales arrives for the Medal Parade, Colchester, June 2011
HRH The Prince of Wales arrives for the Medal Parade, Colchester, June 2011
Peter Malone (right) talking to HM King Hussein of Jordan, c1958.
Peter Malone (right) talking to HM King Hussein of Jordan, c1958.
King George VI inspecting 4 Para Brigade, March 1944, Somerby Leics
King George VI inspecting 4 Para Brigade, March 1944, Somerby Leics
Nienke and Hiltje Van Eck with HRH Prince of Wales and Maj Tony Hibbert, Arnhem 50th anniversary, 1994
Nienke and Hiltje Van Eck with HRH Prince of Wales and Maj Tony Hibbert, Arnhem 50th anniversary, 1994
HRH Prince of Wales talks to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum, 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince of Wales talks to veterans at the National Memorial Arboretum, 13 July 2012.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Photo Album: Presentation of The Parachute Regiment's first Colours, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
HRH Prince of Wales greets veterans at the Airborne Forces Memorial, NMA 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince of Wales greets veterans at the Airborne Forces Memorial, NMA 13 July 2012.
The Colonel in Chief and Col Commandant with the sculptors at the Airborne Forces Memorial, NMA 13 July 2012.
The Colonel in Chief and Col Commandant with the sculptors at the Airborne Forces Memorial, NMA 13 July 2012.
Sgt Pete Bing and HRH Prince Philip, RAF Abingdon, 1954.
Sgt Pete Bing and HRH Prince Philip, RAF Abingdon, 1954.
Bedraggled VIPs at the service of dedication for the Airborne Forces National Memorial, NMA 13 July 2012.
Bedraggled VIPs at the service of dedication for the Airborne Forces National Memorial, NMA 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince William speaks with members of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force, Afghanistan, 2010
HRH Prince William speaks with members of the Brigade Reconnaissance Force, Afghanistan, 2010
HRH Prince of Wales and the Col Commandant review the Airborne Forces Memorial at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince of Wales and the Col Commandant review the Airborne Forces Memorial at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at The Parachute Regiment Depot, 10 September 2015.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales at The Parachute Regiment Depot, 10 September 2015.
HRH The Prince of Wales with young recruits, 10 September 2015.
HRH The Prince of Wales with young recruits, 10 September 2015.
HRH Prince William talking with soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade, Afghanistan, 2010
HRH Prince William talking with soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade, Afghanistan, 2010
HRH Prince William speaks with members of 16 Air Assault Brigade, Afghanistan, 2010
HRH Prince William speaks with members of 16 Air Assault Brigade, Afghanistan, 2010
HRH Prince Charles speaks to Paul Aller at the 60th Aniversary of D-Day, 2004
HRH Prince Charles speaks to Paul Aller at the 60th Aniversary of D-Day, 2004
Brig Shan Hackett with King George VI and Lt. Col Des Voeux, CO, 156 Battalion
Brig Shan Hackett with King George VI and Lt. Col Des Voeux, CO, 156 Battalion
The Colonel in Chief and the Colonel Commandant attending the dedication ceremony at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
The Colonel in Chief and the Colonel Commandant attending the dedication ceremony at the NMA, 13 July 2012.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Rushmoor Arena, 15 April 1955.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Rushmoor Arena, 15 April 1955.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Rushmoor Arena, 15 April 1955.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Rushmoor Arena, 15 April 1955.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Rushmoor Arena, 15 April 1955.
The Duke of Edinburgh visits Rushmoor Arena, 15 April 1955.
Brigadier Gale, King George VI and Major Dobie inspect troops at Ringway.
Brigadier Gale, King George VI and Major Dobie inspect troops at Ringway.
Brigadier Gale, King George VI and Major Dobie inspect troops at Ringway.
Brigadier Gale, King George VI and Major Dobie inspect troops at Ringway.
Visit to Ringway from Queen Elizabeth and King George VI.
Visit to Ringway from Queen Elizabeth and King George VI.
HRH Prince of Wales presents a trophy to Major Beattie, Wattisham, 9 May 2013.
HRH Prince of Wales presents a trophy to Major Beattie, Wattisham, 9 May 2013.
Inspection of Border Regiment by King George VI on Salisbury Plain, 1943.
Inspection of Border Regiment by King George VI on Salisbury Plain, 1943.
Cpl Windon hanging around during The Colonel in Chief's visit 13 May 1980.
Cpl Windon hanging around during The Colonel in Chief's visit 13 May 1980.
WO1 K R James receiving medal from HRH Duke of Edinburgh, April 1955 (?)
WO1 K R James receiving medal from HRH Duke of Edinburgh, April 1955 (?)
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales during a medal ceremony at Merville Barracks in December 2008
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales during a medal ceremony at Merville Barracks in December 2008
Eric Tripp at the Airborne Assault opening
Eric Tripp at the Airborne Assault opening
Eric Tripp alongside other veterans at the Airborne Assault opening
Eric Tripp alongside other veterans at the Airborne Assault opening

Group photos

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The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet the RSMs of the regular battalions, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HM Queen Elizabeth visit to 16th Parachute Brigade, Aldershot, 1967
HRH The Princess Royal with Officers of the 1st Airborne Divisional Signals, March 1944.
HRH The Princess Royal with Officers of the 1st Airborne Divisional Signals, March 1944.
Group Photograph of WOs, the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade with HRH Duke of Edinburgh, April 1955
Group Photograph of WOs, the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade with HRH Duke of Edinburgh, April 1955
HRH The Prince of Wales meets Parachute Regiment veterans on Airborne Forces Day, Rushmoor Arena, 1990
HRH The Prince of Wales meets Parachute Regiment veterans on Airborne Forces Day, Rushmoor Arena, 1990
HRH Prince of Wales with OC Capt Andrews and members of Pathfinder Platoon, Salisbury Plain, 1979.
HRH Prince of Wales with OC Capt Andrews and members of Pathfinder Platoon, Salisbury Plain, 1979.
The King and Queen with senior officers and officers of RHQ PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with senior officers and officers of RHQ PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with senior officers and officers of RHQ PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with senior officers and officers of RHQ PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet airborne forces veterans, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen meet airborne forces veterans, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with officers of 1 PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with officers of 1 PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with officers of 2 PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with officers of 2 PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with officers of 3 PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
The King and Queen with officers of 3 PARA, Aldershot 19 July 1950.
Inspection of Guards Paras by HRH Duke of Edinburgh, 1962
Inspection of Guards Paras by HRH Duke of Edinburgh, 1962
HM King Hussein of Jordan inspects a section of B Coy, 2 Para
HM King Hussein of Jordan inspects a section of B Coy, 2 Para
HRH Princess Royal inspects the newly-formed 6th Airborne Divisional Signals, Bulford, Sept 1943
HRH Princess Royal inspects the newly-formed 6th Airborne Divisional Signals, Bulford, Sept 1943
Group photo of Depot PARA Sergeants Mess, Airborne Forces Day, Aldershot, 1978
Group photo of Depot PARA Sergeants Mess, Airborne Forces Day, Aldershot, 1978
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visits The Parachute Regiment Depot, 10 September 2015.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visits The Parachute Regiment Depot, 10 September 2015.
Major Paul Mort, HRH The Prince of Wales with The Regimental Colonel and Lt Col Radbourne, 10 September 2015.
Major Paul Mort, HRH The Prince of Wales with The Regimental Colonel and Lt Col Radbourne, 10 September 2015.
King George VI inspecting men of 11 SAS Battalion near Windsor, May 1941
King George VI inspecting men of 11 SAS Battalion near Windsor, May 1941
Col Pine-Coffin escorting the King & Queen during an inspection of 7 Bn, 1943
Col Pine-Coffin escorting the King & Queen during an inspection of 7 Bn, 1943

Letters and Cards

The Address by HM King George VI at the Colours presentation, 19 July 1950.
The Address by HM King George VI at the Colours presentation, 19 July 1950.

Documents

Service of Dedication booklet for The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial, 13 July 2012. - page 1
Service of Dedication booklet for The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial, 13 July 2012. - page 1
Service of Dedication booklet for The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial, 13 July 2012. - page 2
Service of Dedication booklet for The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial, 13 July 2012. - page 2
Service of Dedication booklet for The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial, 13 July 2012. - page 7
Service of Dedication booklet for The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Memorial, 13 July 2012. - page 7
Booklet for the presentation of the Colours by HM King George VI, 19 July 1950. - page 1
Booklet for the presentation of the Colours by HM King George VI, 19 July 1950. - page 1
Booklet for the presentation of the Colours by HM King George VI, 19 July 1950. - page 2
Booklet for the presentation of the Colours by HM King George VI, 19 July 1950. - page 2
Booklet for the presentation of the Colours by HM King George VI, 19 July 1950. - page 8
Booklet for the presentation of the Colours by HM King George VI, 19 July 1950. - page 8

Solo photos

HRH Prince of Wales talks to next of kin at the National Memorial Arboretum, 13 July 2012.
HRH Prince of Wales talks to next of kin at the National Memorial Arboretum, 13 July 2012.

Video clips

Presentation of colours by King George VI to 1, 2 and 3 PARA, Aldershot 1950.
Presentation of colours by King George VI to 1, 2 and 3 PARA, Aldershot 1950.
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