ALDERSHOT BRANCH OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE QUEEN ELIZABETH II


Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022 aged 96. She was Queen Regent of 32 sovereign states during her lifetime.


Today, the 19th September 2022, as we all bid our final farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Aldershot Branch of the Parachute Regimental Association join people across the world to pay their tribute in commemorating Her Majesty’s extraordinary reign, her remarkable sense of duty and her life of devoted service. It was an honour to serve you Ma’am


Surely, she will be known as “Elizabeth the Great” in future years.


ALDERSHOT BRANCH OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION PROCLAMATION OF KING CHARLES III


Whilst we respectfully remember the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and feel deep sorrow at her departure, we send our warmest wishes to King Charles III on his accession to the throne.

Prior to becoming king, as Prince of Wales, he held honorary rank and appointments in many branches and Regiments of the Armed Services. On being appointed Colonel in Chief to The Parachute Regiment on 11th June 1977, The Prince asked to take part in the Parachute Training Course and in 1978 he attended Parachute Course 841a at RAF Brize Norton.

The course lasted from the 17th to the 28th April 1978. The then Prince felt he could not "look them in the eye" or wear The Parachute Regiment's famous Red Beret and Para Wings unless he had completed the course.

He told his biographer, Jonathan Dimbleby, 15 years later: "I felt I should lead from the front or at least be able to do some of the things that one expects others to do for the country."

In 2006, The Prince was promoted to Colonel in Chief The Parachute Regiment

On 8 September 2022, on the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth the Second, he became King Charles the Third.

“GOD SAVE THE KING”