The Duke of Kent to attend Armed Forces Day National Event in Scarborough
He'll be joined by other high profiles tomorrow
Last updated 24th Jun 2022
The list of main VIPs attending the Armed Forces Day National Event in Scarborough tomorrow has been announced.
We will see:
• HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of Kent
• Equerry to HRH, Capt Charles Longstaff SG
• Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP
• Chief of the Defence Staff, Adm Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC
• Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Johanna Ropner
Scarborough will play host to an array of exciting attractions, including a parade featuring the 1st Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (1 YORKS), an esports tournament, and several musical performances.
Hundreds of serving Army personnel, cadets, and veterans, as well as representatives from the Royal Navy and RAF, will be present throughout the day.
Lieutenant Colonel Exton, Commanding Officer (CO) of 1 YORKS, said: “It’s a real privilege to be marching in front of a home crowd. This will be a chance for the public to understand a bit more about our capabilities as an infantry battalion and what we offer the Army.
“Being part of the national event is fantastic. To have this in Yorkshire in a summer month, in front of so many dignitaries and the public, is superb and an opportunity for us to connect with people.”
Most of the action is due to take place in South Bay, with the exceptions of Scarborough Spa hosting the esports games and a military presentation, and North Bay seeing part of the 1 YORKS parade.
Musical displays will include Soldiers of Swing (twice), the York Military Wives Choir, and the Band of the Yorkshire Regiment, which is based in Huddersfield.
An array of military stands will be set up, where people can speak to service personnel and have a look at some of the equipment that soldiers use on operations.
The RAF will contribute with a series of displays including the famous Red Arrows, the Falcons performing a parachute jump, and the Battle of Britain memorial flight, while the Royal Navy are sending ashore Wildcat helicopters and the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Collingwood.
The last public event of the day will see three cheers ring out for the Armed Forces at the sunset ceremony.
A full programme produced by Scarborough Borough Council is available here.