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HMS Astute returns to Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Scotland, March 1, 2012. Royal Navy/LA(Phot) Paul Halliwell British Royal Navy officers face
The National Maritime Museum, part of the Royal Museums Greenwich Photo: Katie Chan via Wikimedia Commons Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) in London is the latest UK institution embroiled in a so-called “culture war” after the government allegedly blocked a trustee appointment, prompting the museums’ chair of trustees to resign. According to the Financial Times, Sir Charles Dunstone, the billionaire founder of Carphone Warehouse, stepped down from the RMG board earlier this year after Oliver Dowden, the UK culture secretary, refused to renew the term of Aminul ...
Prince Philip 'never shy in mentioning Navy failings' and gave opinions in his nineties, reveals former First Sea Lord The Duke of Edinburgh was forthcoming in his views and challenged others where he felt it necessary Prince Philip formally received the office of Lord High Admiral in November 2011 Credit: Carl Court/AFP The Duke of Edinburgh was “never shy in mentioning the Navy's failings”, the former First Sea Lord has said, as he revealed Prince Philip was still giving his opinion in his nineties. Sir Mark Stanhope was First Sea Lord when the Prince was given the title of Lord High Ad...
The First Sea Lord has paid tribute to Royal Navy veteran Prince Philip, highlighting praise he received for his 'bravery and enterprise' during the Battle of Cape Matapan in the Second World War. The Duke of Edinburgh was a midshipman aboard HMS Valiant off the southern coast of Greece when he earned his honourable citation. A young naval officer, he was praised for his actions in the decisive Battle of Cape Matapan against the Italian fleet in March 1941. Philip had been in control of the searchlights as the ship battled an Italian cruiser when he spotted an unexpected second enemy vessel ...
We have had great stories about soldiers coming home and reuniting with family. they never get old. especially when kids are involved. >> this is another reunion story that involves family if you believe as so many of us do that your family includes your dog. tampa's wfts reports. >> good boy. >> reporter: thousands of miles away from home serving in kuwait, sergeant mark stanhope met steve, a dog that made a war zone seem a lit bit luke hope. >> just something to distract you from your mission and stuff look that to where you could just forget about your troubles and like do what you do at ho...