King Charles demonstrated his shooting skills by visiting the Royal Artillery’s home in Wiltshire, which attracted the admiration of admirable officers.
King Charles has earned praise from impressed military officers as he showcased his ‘faultless’ firing technique during a royal engagement. Charles paid a visit to the home of the Royal Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, today for the first time since assuming the title of Captain General.
The King, who became ceremonial head of the regiment following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, was met with a 21-gun salute when he arrived and was greeted by Master Gunner, St James’s Park, Lieutenant-General Sir Andrew Gregory. The purpose of the King’s visit was to learn about the soldiers and their personal stories, as well as their gruelling training and the heritage of the Royal Regiment of Artillery.
Charles, who was dressed as the number four tropical dress uniform when Charles performed the national anthem, met with veterans and senior members of the armed forces.
The King had the opportunity to view historical artefacts, including the volunteer artillery officer’s full-dress tunic uniform from his great-grandfather George V, and he thanked them for it, saying, “It’s lasted very well.”
During a tour of the grounds, King Charles was shown a number of high-tech equipment used by the soldiers, as he picked up one of the fixed-winged drones to gauge its weight as their use was being explained to him.
Staff sergeant Bethan Preston-Newman of the 104th Regiment, who is based in Newport, Wales, said: “It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the King and really nice to explain what the reserves do.
It was a great honor to be here and represent the regiment, according to Newport-based Lance Bombardier Rebecca Haynes.
Worcester-based Lance Bombardier Alexandra Robinson stated: “It’s unquestionably an honor to be here. He is definitely interested in us as people. After receiving a thank you, Charles was offered to fire a single shot from the L118 light gun.
The King then took the lead and called “ready” before firing, appearing to wince as he pulled the firing lever.
Sergeant Neil Mitchell of the 14th Regiment, 34 Battery, praised the King’s firing technique by saying, “The second time, he didn’t give it a good enough pull, but the third time was faultless.” He continued in a joke, “I was going to ask if he could start on Monday.”
After chatting with the families who had gathered to meet him on the grounds, Charles was given a 105mm cartridge to celebrate his successful shot.
Source: Mirror
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