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flag The King visited Baker Barracks, joining an air defence exercise and supporting military families during a tour of the Royal Artillery.

flag The King visited Baker Barracks in West Sussex, participating in an air defence exercise by handling a missile launcher’s aiming system and observing its rapid response to threats like drones and helicopters. flag As Captain General of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, he toured the 7th Air Defence Group, met service members and their families—including children and spouses of personnel deployed in Saudi Arabia, Estonia, Cyprus, and the Falklands—and spoke with troops overseas via video link. flag He expressed hope for their safe return and received heartfelt messages from families, including a letter from a young girl whose father is in the Falklands and a mother of newborn twins. flag The visit, marked by a 21-gun salute and the opening of the Junior Ranks’ Restaurant, highlighted the monarchy’s ongoing support for military families and the Royal Artillery’s enduring role since its founding in 1716.

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