The RAF Club in London’s Piccadilly has hosted an extraordinary gathering of Royal Honorary Air Commodores to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year as patron of the Club. Her Majesty The Queen was the guest of honour at the event which saw 11 members of the Royal family, in their roles of Honorary Air Commodores of RAF Stations, attend a reception and luncheon...More information »
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated with a national service of thanksgiving in St Paul's Cathedral. A newly written trumpet fanfare has been composed by Wg Cdr Duncan Stubbs. The piece is called Jubilate and inspired by the cathedral's prominent nine-second echo. Wg Cdr Stubbs said: "A fanfare is a glorified hello". The RAF musicians who performed at William and Kate's wedding will play the piece...More information »
An impressive print featuring the aircraft that took part in Queen’s Diamond Jubilee flypast on 19 May 12 is available from the RAF Benevolent Fund. The print was kindly produced by Squadron Prints and proceeds from the sales will go directly to the Benevolent Fund's charitable work supporting the RAF family. The print measures 43.8 cm x 29.2 cm and cost £20.00...More information »
Her Majesty The Queen has written a letter of thanks to the Armed Forces for the Parade and Muster for her Diamond Jubilee. In her letter, Her Majesty writes: 'I send my thanks, admiration and pleasure for the Parade and Muster for my Diamond Jubilee and my congratulations to all who took part including the bands for their music, and those in the very impressive fly past. It was a very moving tribute from all three Services...More information »
The ceremonial role of military personnel in the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend from 2-5 Jun have been announced. Gen Sir David Richards said: Our Service personnel have a unique relationship with the Queen, and I know that those taking part, and their families, will remember these celebrations with great pride...More information »
