Thousands of people in towns and cities across the UK have shown their support for the work of military personnel.
Cardiff hosted Armed Forces Day, while more than 350 other events took place elsewhere.
The event followed a week in which eight UK service personnel were killed in Afghanistan, taking the death toll there to 307 since the mission began.
Edinburgh has been named as the host of next year's UK Armed Forces Day events.
Organisers said the annual event had been established to give people the chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, including serving troops, service families, veterans and cadets.
Knitted union jack goes on show Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent docked at Cardiff so those on board could take part in the main events.
More than 50,000 people, including Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Armed Forces Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, attended the celebrations in Cardiff.
The Queen sent a message of support and said: The men and women of our Armed Forces have always been admirable examples of professionalism and courage.
Then as now, they perform their duties in often the most difficult and dangerous of circumstances, both at home and overseas.
Ful story & link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10422819.stm
Cardiff hosted Armed Forces Day, while more than 350 other events took place elsewhere.
The event followed a week in which eight UK service personnel were killed in Afghanistan, taking the death toll there to 307 since the mission began.
Edinburgh has been named as the host of next year's UK Armed Forces Day events.
Organisers said the annual event had been established to give people the chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, including serving troops, service families, veterans and cadets.
Knitted union jack goes on show Royal Navy frigate HMS Kent docked at Cardiff so those on board could take part in the main events.
More than 50,000 people, including Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and Armed Forces Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, attended the celebrations in Cardiff.
The Queen sent a message of support and said: The men and women of our Armed Forces have always been admirable examples of professionalism and courage.
Then as now, they perform their duties in often the most difficult and dangerous of circumstances, both at home and overseas.
Ful story & link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10422819.stm
