Piers Strudwick

Huge honour to be part of the 🇳🇱 11 #AirAssault Brigade red beret presentation ceremony. A tangible sense of discipline, camaraderie & accomplishment in these young men, all future #paratroopers Truly moved by the out pouring of pride & support from their families & loved ones

Great to spend time in the Netherlands with Defence Attache Piers Strudwick and catch up with our great friend @JoannaRoperFCDO @ukinnl #OperationMarketGarden

At the @CWGC Oosterbeek where Market Garden veteran Geoff Roberts, who served with The King’s Own Scottish Borderers is paying his respects to his two friends Plummer and Brown.

Very sad to share that D Day veteran William 'Bill' Gladden died earlier today. Our volunteer @paulcook said, 'It was one of the biggest privileges in my life to have known Bill. I will miss him dearly – he was one of our greatest heroes and also my friend. Travel well Bill.” 🇬🇧

Royal Navy’s biggest ship HMS Prince of Wales @HMSPWLS arrived in Europe’s biggest Port @PortOfRotterdam after participation in the #NATO exercise #Steadfastdefender24 Great to meet some many friends! @RoyalNavy @kon_marine @COMUKCSG @defensie @DefenceHQ @nlinuk @ukinnl

What a fabulous evening on board 🇬🇧 aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, just back from @NATO exercise Steadfast Defender. Many many thanks to Capt Blackett & his team for such wonderful hospitality while demonstrating the capability of this flagship vessel.

The true scale of #SteadfastDefender24 on show. The different maritime task groups from the largest @NATO exercise in decades assemble, with the Carrier Strike Group and @HMSPWLS leading the way across the Arctic seas. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

It isn't just allied ships that make up the Carrier Strike Group. We are fortunate to be joined on @HMSPWLS by officers from different @NATO allied countries. Some serve with UKCSG for years, others are with us just for #SteadfastDefender24. #FacesOfSTRIKFORNATO

Another example of UK and NL #Marines working together in Norway during Operation #clockwork as part of #SteadfastDefender24. youtu.be/RRhzFn-22jA?si… @Commando_Ops @Defensie @RoyalMarines @kon_marine

A warm welcome to Sweden, the 32nd member of @NATO Sweden’s accession makes NATO stronger and Sweden safer. #WeAreNATO

🇸🇪 Välkommen till NATO, Sverige 🇸🇪Welcome to NATO, Sweden 🇸🇪 Today, Sweden became the 32nd member of @NATO This historic moment makes the Alliance stronger and further assures European security. @Forsvarsmakten #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

Our Carrier Strike Group is now at the heart of the maritime phase of #SteadfastDefender24, the largest @NATO exercise for decades. Centered around @HMSPWLS & international by design, with 5 allied countries contributing to provide deterrence and defence wherever we are needed.

Astute-class submarines are always one step ahead and utilise the latest technology to dominate the waters 🌊. The quietest submarines ever constructed, they can circumnavigate the globe completely submerged, and can produce their own oxygen and drinking water. #RoyalNavy #SDA

We zijn van start met de Muzikale terugblik op 2023 van de #landmacht in de Goudse Schouwburg. Muziek die verbindt, verzorgd door de Koninklijke Militaire Kapel Johan Willen Friso.

Fire in the night The bridge of @HMSDiamond is lit up as a Sea Viper bursts from its silo to eliminate a threat - one of several drones/missiles intercepted by the destroyer in the Red Sea last night alongside @USNavy allies protecting shipping on Op Prosperity Guardian.

As 2023 comes to an end, British Ambassador to the Netherlands @JoannaRoperFCDO reflects on a great year of 🇬🇧-🇳🇱 cooperation, cemented in many activities and events, marking the excellent relationship between the two countries. #FijneFeestdagen ✨

Korean cultural experience in Amsterdam 🌷 Absolutely stunning! A huge privilege to represent 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ #StateVisit of #Korea to 🇳🇱 A powerful demonstration proud culture and meaningful #diplomacy

Treaty signed 🇬🇧🇯🇵🇮🇹 The UK will headquarter the development of one of the most advanced fighter jets in history. Working with our Italian and Japanese allies, we will build the supersonic stealth fighter we need to combat the threats of a more dangerous age.

The culmination of an excellent year of 🇬🇧- 🇳🇱 cooperation: the bonds between us are strong, the friendships are honest and the handshakes of the #NorthSeaNeighbours steadfast. gov.uk/government/new…

The @TaxiCharity doing what they do for the veterans. David’s reaction to being told what he was about to receive, wonderful. Honoured to have been present, these are few and far between now.