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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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.
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King 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.
