June 24th 2023.
King Charles has paid a heartfelt tribute to British military personnel on the occasion of Armed Forces Day. In a signed address, he thanked them for their "immense and dedicated contribution" and recognized the "selfless service and sacrifice" they make every day to keep the nation safe.
Drawing on his own experience in the military, Charles expressed his admiration for the pride and sense of duty that they demonstrate. He wrote, “Having trained, and served, in both the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and having had such close affiliations over the course of the last 47 years as Colonel or Colonel-in-Chief of multiple regiments within the British Army, I know only too well of the deep pride our service personnel take in their duty, so superbly shown during our recent Coronation. As your Commander-in-Chief, I send my warmest good wishes to you all, your families, and the entire Armed Forces community on this special day.”
Unfortunately, a study conducted by YouGov on behalf of military charity Help for Heroes suggests that public support for the military is waning. The study found that the number of Britons donating to military charities has dropped by 1.1 million over the last five years, from 3.2 million in 2017 to 2.1 million in 2022.
Help for Heroes’ chief executive, James Needham, voiced his concern about this worrying trend, saying, “The daily struggles of our Armed Forces community are no less challenging, nor have they gone away – they have just stopped making the headlines. This Armed Forces Day we celebrate the men and women who have served our country, past and present, but also remember that there are many veterans out there who still need our support and will do so long into the future.”
Let us all show our appreciation to the brave members of the Armed Forces for their immense dedication and selfless service. On this special day, let us remember that the struggles of our military personnel are not over and it is our duty to support them long into the future.
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