A series of images highlight the diverse activities of the UK Armed Forces throughout the year, including ceremonial events, humanitarian missions, and military operations.

His Majesty The King attended the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, joined by approximately 10,000 members of the public and veterans.

During the King's Birthday Parade, a Royal Carriage procession took place despite heavy rain, featuring members of the Household Division and their mascot, Turlough Mor.

The UK Armed Forces had a busy year in 2024, showcasing their ceremonial duties alongside operational readiness amid geopolitical tensions.

The King's Birthday Parade also included a flypast with three RAF Chinook helicopters from 7 Squadron.

Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, RAF personnel were photographed dropping aid pallets from an A400 aircraft to assist those in need.

The RAF Red Arrows performed a series of impressive flypasts, including displays over Big Ben in London and Montreal, Canada, leaving trails of red, white, and blue smoke.

Training exercises intensified, with soldiers from the Royal School of Artillery testing the new Archer Mobile Howitzer in Sweden and Welsh Guards practicing mortar firing on Salisbury Plain.

Military operations included HMS Richmond engaging Houthi rebels in Yemen, successfully firing Sea Ceptor missiles to down enemy drones.

During NATO exercises, RFA Tidespring was photographed from HMS Prince of Wales as they conducted operations in Norway.

A Fusilier was recently promoted to Lance Corporal after completing one of the Army's toughest promotion courses at the Otterburn Training Area.

A female member of the King's Troop was photographed with her horse after completing ceremonial duties, while a Royal Navy Officer was seen fundraising at Charing Cross Station.