Over 7,000 troops from UK & Commonwealth in full coronation rehearsal

Two huge rehearsals have taken place at RAF Odiham to prepare thousands of tri-service personnel for the coronation.
The airfield, located in Hampshire, is home to the UK's Chinook forces and doubled up as the streets of London on Sunday as sailors, soldiers and aviators prepare to take part in the historic event.
The rehearsal marked the largest parade of military personnel since the funeral of Winston Churchill in 1965.
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[@ontariofirs7347]

God save the King!!! Im a Filipino in Canada, I cant wait to see this new era!! 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@brad5426]

🇬🇧🇵🇭🇬🇧🇵🇭❤

[@lsmith9249]

Ontario Firs this era started last Sept when our late Queen died

[@Votebritish]

would you fight for Canada and Britain as a patriot?

[@James-is2dr]

As Canadian Army (Armour), ret’d, I know I’d have been immensely proud had I marched in the Coronation Parade. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@mikeycraig8970]

My grandfather (a Coldstream Guard at the time) did the Queens coronation. My dad still has all the pictures of the day.

[@georgerobert4709]

I'm sure there are several hundred Brit squaddies who would happily swap with you mate.

[@mikeycraig8970]

@@sean3691 Nope, the 90s happened at the same time as my teenage years. Started the process, didn't bother finishing it...blacksheep of the family ever since (long military tradition in my family). Sl8ght regrets.

[@sean3691]

@@mikeycraig8970 it is what it is mate 😉

[@mikeycraig8970]

@sean I ended up decorating politicians and celebrities houses not long after so it wasn't all bad 😉

[@theplaneimage]

"QM I need you to make up some lunch packs for the troops" "How many, Sir?" "7000 ought to cover it, Carry on"

[@iadiramorales68]

One thing I do enjoy about all this events in the UK 🇬🇧 is the marching of service men, and women. They march with such pride ❤

[@simonbird1973]

I used to hate drill when I served in the army, but I wouldn’t of missed this for the world. God save the King 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Boudi-ca]

Beautiful sight to see our amazing service men doing the nation proud 😊

[@samglover1098]

service men and women Laur 🙂

[@st20332]

@Sam Glover Service man? Not all man are men 😄

[@samglover1098]

@@st20332 What do you mean? I put men.

[@st20332]

@@samglover1098 O I know, I wasn't clear, I meant my comment as alternative word, serviceman, because not all man are men :)

[@Zamandu]

What an antiquated statement

[@julesmarwell8023]

Australia awaits with enthusiastic anticipation the coronation of our King , Charles the Third. Hooray

[@paulalaurie7935]

I will be watching this in New Zealand on Saturday night. The last Coronation I watched live was on a tiny black and white television in 1953 in England 🇬🇧 ❤

[@charlottecunningham2141]

I can’t imagine trying to coordinate all of this but kudos to everyone

[@davin1287]

Now imagine coordinating warfare. This is a march in the park.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@davin1287 good point

[@davin1287]

@@charlottecunningham2141 it's mind blowing isn't it lol

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@davin1287 indeed

[@jessdelange3419]

No matter how many times I watch the armed forces marching in parades like this, I will never tire of it! Goosebumps every time!

[@Pfromm007]

What the people actually turn up for, the brave and noble service men and women.

[@gg-ps1vz]

don't really care for this coronation but definitely love to see our wonderful members of the forces

[@thetommyshades5347]

Those twins had me tripping for a minute thought I was seeing double. They were adorable though.

[@robertwilson738]

I bet they create a lot of mischief!

[@antikoerper256]

The English-speaking peoples have been the bulwark and backbone of global democracy, freedom and security for centuries and the UK has a leading role in this with no doubt. Also people living in monarchies are happier. We lost ours back in 1944 because of the communist and military-backed by Stalin coup but Im glad that the UK is still a monarchy and I hope and pray it will remain as such as nothing else gives better continuation than it. Huge respect and long live the King, from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria!

[@JR-iw8du]

This is going to spectacular!!!!!

[@ABC_DEF]

We don't quite know what the Coronation is going to be like, but we do know that the military parade will be done superbly.

[@mantabond]

Superbly said, sirrah.

[@annwilliams2221]

Well lets face it, they dont do anything else.

[@TomCombeer]

@@annwilliams2221 I suppose we jsut get rid and leave the entire country vulnerabel to attack then eh?

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

NUTS@@annwilliams2221

[@WembleyGaming]

@@annwilliams2221 thank you for your service You’ve done a lot haven’t you

[@Jean-lp1dl]

Be proud of your identity the Monarchy is an integral part of what it means to be British!

[@democracyoverdictatorship7483]

@言行一致 Mind your own business, if you don’t like British pride. No one is forcing you to celebrate. You must be so fun at parties…

[@panda4413]

The monarchy can go straight in the bin, along with the “armed” forces.

[@bullet6140]

@言行一致 Come back once you don't have commies in charge of your country while you hide on a island.

[@paolotorres8537]

@@democracyoverdictatorship7483 agreed

[@_p4ris4ch1ll6]

Respect from Germany.

[@alessandrocarpi9898]

It is wonderful to see troops from every Dominion marching alongside UK Forces. The last time it happened was in 1953,in the honour of HM Queen Elisabeth the II and during the Korean War.

[@1chish]

Well not quite true. There was a large Commonwealth contingent at the Queens funeral parade. Led out by the Mounties no less.

[@wanagi006]

Very impressive. I am looking forward to Saturday. It should be an amazing sight to behold.

[@katespear1233]

Beautiful. Please all stay safe🙏

[@MarkN67]

These men and women did themselves and the country proud, absolutely fantastic display.

[@splatoonistproductions5345]

Really cannot wait for this, I am so excited to see this!!

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

How absolutely splendid! Nobody can do it like the Brits! Watching and will be watching from South Africa. 🌷🇿🇦

[@harrisisgrimyt6837]

cant wait from Australia

[@battenburg6089]

My grandad was on guard under Admiralty Arch for the Queen's Coronation, I'm sure he would have loved to have seen this one.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Wow! What a sight! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🫡❤️

[@pcojedi]

3 Cheers from TEXAS

[@samg8840]

God Save the King and the Commonwealth.

[@kingjonny394]

very cool, looking forward to Saturday 😊

[@terrydelorme]

I can't imagine what this must be like. Continued success and happiness to ever citizen.

[@barryjenkins4742]

Horrah, horrah, and more horrah for the commonwealth, all good wishes from new Zealand

[@madraven07]

God save the King. This is the very stuff of what makes a nation and a Commonwealth.

[@grahamhowat8387]

A stunning display Ladies and Gentlemen and never to be forgotten

[@gilliantill1214]

Its going to be a beautiful Coronation for OUR King.

[@taffiejames1496]

​@facta-non-verba 😂your so annoyingly sad.

[@josimpson7999]

No one does fabulous pomp and ceremony like us Brits - whatever your thoughts are on the coronation

[@paolotorres8537]

Yeah. Not even the Russians

[@muriellebuckley9065]

Looking forward to watching all our military personnel marching and the wonderful music of our armed forces on Saturday. Should be a memorable and very proud moment for all our armed forces on parade

[@gokulkrishna4456]

GOD SAVE THE KING 🇬🇧

[@SumitKumar-fl4cg]

God damn the king! Not my King

[@taffiejames1496]

​@@SumitKumar-fl4cgno one cares if he's not your king. He is for many people.

[@wamagaleali9548]

The Britons you are lucky people

[@elizabethjupp8641]

Thank you, we are lucky to be British

[@wamagaleali9548]

@@elizabethjupp8641 for real for I always pray one time I vist Britain

[@Phlegmwahn]

It’s all very well to laud our service men and women, it’s a pity the establishment fail to do the same for them when they become veterans. In all honesty Britain’s grand state occasions would be nothing without the members of the services.

[@Squareheed]

Nothing I love more than seeing our Northern Irish troops take part in history 🇬🇧

[@taffiejames1496]

@@facta-non-verba what the hell are you on about.

[@Squareheed]

@言行一致 away on ya fruit

[@CommonSenserules1981]

NI is still great as they remain with and ARE British.

[@CommonSenserules1981]

@@facta-non-verba If there is gonna be a solution, it will need to be peaceful as there will be full blown military response again. The Brits don't bow to Terror of any sort.

[@albertoortiz3574]

It should be a great parade by great people!!!

[@kah10161]

I think GSM Stokes needs a major amount of recognition: the Platinum Jubilee last June, +HMTQ’s funeral three months later, and now the Coronation! 🫡

[@kah10161]

Hi again! Any way to get the list of marches played by the bands on the day? Loved the music played; band musician as a student, and military band fan as well. 🎶🎵🎶

[@RAWGRIP54]

7000 strong. Wow!.

[@ferdyholim5687]

Magnificent. But imagine, there were 16,000 at Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953.

[@rogeriofriezaneves2]

GOD SAVE HIS MAJESTY THE KING!

[@roddixon368]

I have wonderful memories of RAF Odiham and the district. Great to see it again.

[@kapendakasenzi1860]

Britain is the only unique Nation on Earth proud to be part of the Commonwealth from zambia

[@barryjenkins4742]

Good for you, and all good wishes from another commonwealth country new Zealand

[@johncox2284]

My family served in the forces both in the UK and the US, including myself. God save the King!

[@ThePalaeontologist]

It's only a shame there aren't at least 10,000 on parade. Queen Elizabeth II had more like 30,000 for her coronation procession, with at least 15,000-16,000 of that coming from the British Army by itself. Yes, things are more downscaled now, though 7,000 seems very modest for our population (~70 million) and for the importance of the occasion. They should just 'go for it', and get as many on parade as they possibly can. I refuse to believe 7,000 is the best the UK can do. Such a pity. I'm sure it'll be a grand spectacle all the same, I just think that we should not struggle to have at least 10,000 on parade (especially considering all the Commonwealth representation) Yes, there are thousands of other British personnel doing other duties including lots of security for the event, working alongside the police. However, 7,000 just feels a bit too underwhelming. I thought the same when a similar number marched for the Queen's funeral processions. It's just a bit off. Impressive, but just, off.

[@mehf649]

There are a lot incidents that have happened recently which have involved the military which might explain why there aren't as many troops, but it still would of looked cooler to have more than 7,000.

[@ThePalaeontologist]

@@mehf649 Yes.

[@luciusverus7697]

Probably would have been nice to interview some of the Commonwealth personnel as well as the Brits.

[@lesleymcshanemitchell9651]

My Heart Soars So Proud God Bless them

[@chadwickemcphearson]

God save the King! Blessings from Maine.

[@goldengirl1212]

Awesome. Once in a life time ...cannot wait...

[@thaiasiannews8503]

Amazing ! Thank you all men and women in uniforms for your loyalty and strength to serve . All of you ,no matter where you are from, you deserve big salute .

[@Wizardof]

It's almost that time eh? God Save the King and the UK/Commonwealth.

[@Berlin-Kladow]

good job, but nearly the entire contingent of the 95,000 strong Armed Forces must be there or in the London area

[@ThePalaeontologist]

The British Armed Forces are not 95,000 strong. You are getting the terminology mixed up. The British Army and the British Armed Forces mean different though related things. And the wider armed forces down all service branches, are collectively more than 95,000. Though, granted, they are much reduced compared to previous decades.

[@tuebujang-cw6si]

Clearly not a large army anymore but at least they still kicking.

[@tabyomper4745]

Nobody does it better!!

[@shannonhalford3507]

I give you, the military family, embracing, proud & loyal....I'm NY Toms very British future wife MD, Veteran, Middle E. & Cont. of Africa ET Returning home to Britain this Spring

[@johnnunn8688]

What?

[@Sarge084]

We used RAF Halton for the Battle of Britain parade I participated in.

[@pboperations]

Anyone know why the Admiral at the end had 'ER' in his eapaulettes?

[@markcollins2666]

Elisabeth Regina, for Queen Elisabeth. You see the same thing on the crests of the Yeoman Warders, aka, the Beefeaters. I imagine this won't change, until the coronation.

[@chele277]

Love the bands, everyone will do a wonderful job

[@aloysiusjones3985]

Very lucky indeed. Have a fantastic day. Good luck but in any event it will be magnificent.🇦🇺👍🍺🍺🍺🥂

[@JesusChristIAMGOD]

🫀I love it 🌱

[@agentorange5608]

Is this cost on top of the 200 million for the security operation?

[@bakenumber4]

America's proud of the British empire and we send warm wishes to the king & queen.

[@ferdyholim5687]

Perhaps you may join the Commonwealth.

[@dreamgurl056]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 LET'S GO Canada 👑💚💚💚💚💚💐💪🏼

[@user-zh7yv9hz5g]

❤❤❤❤

[@rachelblunden3349]

We seem to get quite a few Chinooks flying over our house.

[@sarahbarton2089]

Lots of men walking along together while music plays? Moves are practised numerous times? OKAY

[@ylovaht2097]

Radakin and Wallace Ben means i can sleep in peace

[@FuriousFire898]

Do a video about the Cadet Parades on the 8th Like the Naval college

[@ryangrey4009]

Displaying our small force

[@user-bf8ud9vt5b]

Long live the King of Australia! 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇦🇺 For King, country and our Commonwealth family!

[@endthedrugwartoday]

Grand! Cheers!!

[@Armyvideos_Charles]

Can someone tell us what the marches are call

[@MyScotty7]

God save our King!

[@patriot4786]

The difference with the 1953 coronation is troops body posture now are more variable 😂. Back then, all were the same height and slim 💪

[@generaladvance5812]

What commonwealth nations are participating?

[@Shkk]

Some 34 countries

[@generaladvance5812]

@@Shkk That's pretty wild. I was expecting 5-6 at most.

[@Shkk]

@@generaladvance5812 yea......

[@eugene7145]

A disgrace Hong Kong cannot participate!

[@i.jwilson2885]

Sorry, no umbrellas allowed while marching.

[@johnnunn8688]

Why can they not, there are many people from HK in Britain?

[@wanagi006]

@@johnnunn8688 Because Hong Kong separated from the Crown in 1981 and fully returned to China in 1997. My ex father in law left in 81 after being there for 30yrs.

[@user-bj5hp7vt6u]

Yes sad.

[@markcollins2666]

Hey, that was a business deal! Hong Kong terminated Britain's lease! Business is business, don't get sentimental now!

[@user-bj5hp7vt6u]

Good, but don't really like the Commonwealth flags being carried on the sides, each contingent should be lead by their own flag as in 1953, also all should be bearing arms as previously done.

[@Curt-Gevert]

At 3:11 the twins, Amy and Jessica Mclenaghan, my grandfather had the same name, perhaps distant relatives.

[@midsue]

Cool 🇬🇧🌟

[@annephillips8494]

Would love to hearcthem playing St Kouis Bkues, late, great Glenn Miller.Just for fun.

[@supernutkin5122]

Rather surprised that the Royal Marines all paraded in their Blue Uniforms and White Pith Helmets ..... whereas, as they're all Royal Marines Commandos I would have presumed ONE squad would wear their Blues with White Pith Helmets, but the OTHER squad would have worn their CGB's (Coveted Green Berets) and their Lovat Uniforms ?

[@bobbates7343]

Those troops should have ammo in those guns they are hauling around because the chance of a terrorist attack is so high what with the King and then all those troops plus all the other people from around most of the world there

[@forcryingoutloud]

I hope all these men and women thoroughly enjoy the day. What a fabulous contribution. 🎉

[@robertmspooner]

Bet the queue for the loo was long ...

[@paultsjan6047]

It is a mad world of different dimension with the King wearing the Royal Navy No 1 tailcoat with sword, the collar of the Order of the Garter, Order of the Thistle Sash, Order of Merit neck ribbon, Garter Star and Thistle Star, the full-size medals including the Queen’s Service Order (New Zealand), Coronation Medal, Silver Jubilee Medal, Golden Jubilee Medal, Diamond Jubilee Medal, Platinum Jubilee Medal and a Naval Long Service Good Conduct (LSGC) (three x Additional Service Bars), the Canadian Forces Decoration (three x Additional Service Bars), the New Zealand Commemorative Medal, and the New Zealand Armed Forces Award and the ultimate accolade he could receive for a person of blue blood with no particular merit, competence, or expertise. The British monarch is a grotesque institution with lots of historical baggage in its wake. The British monarchy is the relic of the past with the grandiose of God Save the King antic representing United Kingdom and the British Crown and an institution full of blood in their hands in its exploitation of the colonies all over the world. The British monarchy was central to the establishment, expansion, and maintenance of the British empire and the transatlantic slave trade. It is the pride of UK but was loathe by the rest of the Global South under the British rules. That is why colonial West historical amnesia about the rapacity of its rule in Africa is so deplorable. If history is any guide to past events in Africa, the atrocities committed by the British on Africa is beyond comprehension. The colonial power pillage Africa and steal their natural resources as well as forcing the natives in Africa into slavery. Britain transported 3.1 million Africans (of whom 2.7 million arrived) to the British colonies in the Caribbean, North and South America and to other countries. The ships then travelled across the Atlantic to the American colonies where the Africans were sold for sugar, tobacco, cotton and other produce. The Africans were sold as slaves to work on plantations and as domestics. There was also two-way trade between Europe and Africa, Europe and the Americas and between Africa and the Americas. The crime against humanity and atrocities committed by the British is beyond comprehension.

[@newton18311]

Nearly as many as the Four Star Dinghy Military.

[@mohamadsolihin6435]

Royal Malay regiment (rejimen askari melayu diraja) from malaysia

[@pauligrisan4865]

Glory to the UK

[@ban792]

🫡👍🏼Saw SG flag - watching from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@luciaennocenti9710]

Love from the USA ❤

[@elizabethjupp8641]

That’s very kind of you, from England UK

[@sheilalarcher4137]

Are you KIDDING meÉ

[@natotvwarjimbo3461]

🎺💪👍= FREEDOM

[@terencexd8477]

Singapore flag WHOOOO

[@peekapeekabooboo]

Imagine they all going on strike on coronation day, poor charles ;)

[@mairiconnell6282]

Shame us locals can’t see the rehearsals!!! Boo hoo

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Same here with local sports...👏🇬🇧❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@mississaugaicedogs]

who's participating from each country?

[@ferdyholim5687]

0:22 what is the title of this march?

[@stormcuber2461]

Bond of Friendship

[@PedroMiguel-if3ll]

Way to the pub!