Excellence. Integrity. Humility. Self Discipline. Be the first to understand, the first to adapt and respond; and the first to overcome. Celebrating 361 years of the Royal Marines.

361 years ago today the Royal Marines were formed. Through persistent evolution they have maintained their relevance through the Centuries. Per Mare Per Terram 361

Royal Marines Continue to be the first to understand, adapt and overcome. It’s an essential skill in a rapidly changing world. Here’s to the next 361! Happy Birthday Royal - Per Mare, Per Terram!

Capt Will Blackett hands over command of HMS Prince of Wales to Capt Ben Power RN while alongside in Souda Bay. #CSG25

Thank you to Commodore Blackmore and all the personnel of the UK Carrier Strike Group for flying 🇬🇧 flag so impressively. It was wonderful to welcome #OpHighmast to 🇬🇷 UK in Greece Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

🇬🇧 Ambassador Matthew Lodge welcomed 🇬🇧 Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty HC MP and Minister for the Armed Forces Al Carns OBE MC to #Greece, earlier this week. During their time in 🇬🇷, they held a series of important engagements 👇 [1/4]

🔹 the 3rd annual review of the Strategic Bilateral Framework Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών 🔹 the Signature of Declaration of Intent for Cooperation on Illicit Finance w/ the Minister Υπουργείο Προστασίας του Πολίτη Μιχάλης Χρυσοχοΐδης 🔹 an interactive event w/ TNE stakeholders - Alumni - Universities British Council [2/4]

🔹 a tour of the HMS Prince of Wales naval aircraft carrier in Souda Bay, #Crete 🔹 a briefing w/ the Hellenic Coastguard in Souda Bay 🔹 a visit at the @commonwealthwargrave Cemetery in #Chania [3/4]

From strategic talks to ship visits, this week’s engagements have demonstrated the strength and depth of 🇬🇧🇬🇷 relations, reaffirming bilateral cooperation across a wide range of shared priorities. #UKinGreece [4/4]

1/ What does it mean to have a Carrier Strike Group? Every moment of preparation reflects one goal – to protect and response without hesitation. #CSG25

2/ The Royal Navy stands ready for immediate action, ensuring quick and decisive responses when needed. This confidence comes from training, teamwork, and trust.

Remember! Freedom is not free!

Χρόνια πολλά στην Ελληνική Πολεμική Αεροπορία! UK in Greece Royal Air Force Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας

Lest we forget. 🇬🇧

We will remember them.

We’re honoured to be able to integrate #CSG25 with our NATO Allies and Partners during #FalconStrike2025. #StrongerTogether

Rose Cottage 🏡

We will remember them. #LestWeForget

We have embarked 24x F-35B for the first time. The largest 5th Generation Carrier Air Wing ever assembled! 💪 ✈️ #CSG25 #OpHighmast

While in Crete, COMCSG, Cdre Blackmore, was honoured to have the opportunity to join Al Carns to pay respects at the Souda Bay War Cemetery. An opportunity to reflect on the lives lost defending the Greek Islands and Allied nations around the world. #CSG25 #LestWeForget