The Taxi Charity 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.

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…

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.

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

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

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 U.S. Navy allies protecting shipping on Op Prosperity Guardian.

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.

Yesterday at #NATO, Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps joined Ruben Brekelmans to sign the 🇬🇧🇳🇱 Joint Vision Statement on Defence Cooperation. With this statement, 🇬🇧&🇳🇱 commit to further strategic, tactical & operational cooperation. Together we can face current and future challenges. #strongertogether

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

Another example of UK and NL #Marines working together in Norway during Operation #clockwork as part of #SteadfastDefender24. youtu.be/RRhzFn-22jA?si… UK Commando Force Operations Ministerie van Defensie Royal Marines Koninklijke Marine

🇸🇪 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. Försvarsmakten #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

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

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

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 HMS Prince of Wales leading the way across the Arctic seas. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

Royal Navy’s biggest ship HMS Prince of Wales HMS Prince of Wales arrived in Europe’s biggest Port Port of Rotterdam Authority after participation in the #NATO exercise #Steadfastdefender24 Great to meet some many friends! Royal Navy Koninklijke Marine UK Carrier Strike Group @defensie Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @nlinuk UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱

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.

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.” 🇬🇧

At the Commonwealth War Graves 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.

Great to spend time in the Netherlands with Defence Attache Piers Strudwick and catch up with our great friend Joanna Roper UK in NL🇬🇧🇳🇱 #OperationMarketGarden