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Who is second in command after the Queen?
Her husband, Prince Philip, who died in April at 99, was steadily by her side through the years, but he was not in line to succeed her. Instead, after the queen, her firstborn, Charles, Prince of Wales, will rule, followed by his firstborn, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and then his firstborn, Prince George.
Who controls the UK military?
Queen Elizabeth II
As sovereign and head of state, Queen Elizabeth II is Head of the Armed Forces and their Commander-in-Chief.
What is military loyalty?
Loyalty. Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers.
Is the royal family part of the British Armed Forces?
Britain’s Royal Family and its armed forces have an intimate association that goes back centuries. Britain’s Royal Family and its Armed Forces have an intimate association that goes back centuries. Of course, the Queen as sovereign is the official Head of the British Armed Forces.
Who has the power to move troops in the UK?
It’s debatable as the UK government has the power to move troops and decide on the military budget. But only the queen can declare war or peace and has the authority to give the armed forces their orders.
Who is the head of the Armed Forces in the UK?
Of course, the Queen as sovereign is the official Head of the British Armed Forces. Whilst members of the Army and Airforce are required to pledge an oath of allegiance to the monarch, the Royal Navy is exempt from this, having been formed by the monarchy itself rather than parliament, meaning that the oath is implicit.
What royal family members served in the Royal Navy?
Famously, the Duke of Edinburgh served in the Royal Navy, between 1939 and 1952, during which he was mentioned in dispatches for actions during World War Two. He rose to the rank of Commander. Prince Charles also served in the Royal Navy, as well as training with the Royal Air Force. He was awarded his RAF wings at Cranwell on 20th August 1971.