Armed Forces Day, Southport named 2027 national host

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Tens of thousands of people across the UK marked Armed Forces Day on 27 June 2026 with local parades, military displays and civic events, including a large gathering in Aldershot and community celebrations in Stockport, Catford, Stowmarket and South Gloucestershire. Councillors from Newcastle Liberal Democrats and others attended local tributes, while veterans, cadets and serving personnel featured in parades and exhibitions such as historic vehicles on Brandon Terrace and a special Northern Railway service photographed at Kirton in Lindsey. Community campaigns also featured, with Sittingbourne and Sheppey promoting the Armed Forces Covenant and local hubs hosting commemorations and poetry readings recalling wartime relatives. A video highlighting the Princess of Wales and Prince George visiting the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby was shared to mark the day. Organisers announced that Southport will host the national Armed Forces Day event in 2027, with Sefton Council and the Southport Armed Forces Community Hub named as local partners for the national programme.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

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On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to our servicemen and women, veterans and cadets, whose dedication and sacrifice have helped protect our country and our freedoms.

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To men, women and animals of our Armed Forces, past and present. Thank you. 🌟 #bloomscrolling #poppies 💜❤️💜 #flowerphotography #armedforcesday

Red poppies for Armed Forces Day.
Purple poppies, not forgetting the animals who work with the Armed Forces.

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Armed forces day 2026 - A day we proudly salute our armed forces 🇬🇧

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AnneJohn

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The Armed Forces Parade, for everyone else who didn't know it was on. We coincided with the vehicles leaving it, on Brandon Terrace - Alvis tank, Kettenkrad motorcycle, Dodge truck.

Alvis Sabre light tank on street grade tracks

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Good morning world 🌍 from sunny ☀️ Stockport 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 where I’m waking up with a ‘Moz Standard’ brew, a smile and a hangover 🤕 All my own fault of course as I enjoyed Armed Forces Day in our town yesterday. Great parade, amazing military exhibits and fun community stalls, with a party atmosphere all day 😎👍

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Helen Maguire MP 🔶

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Today is Armed Forces Day, and also PTSD Awareness Day. As a veteran, both mean a great deal to me. I visited @combatstress.bsky.social, an incredible charity right here in our constituency in Leatherhead, supporting veterans with their mental health.

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Jennifer is #asever along with Meghan

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So for armed forces day the psychopathic heir threw out Wig and George 🤔🤔🤔🤔😒 ... well it's like 2pm so maybe he'll do something ... when less hungover. I'm telling you UK ... 'dis your fewcha Kang? #sussexsquad - oh no! Not some website saying the visit happened two weeks ago ... so just a "post"

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Someone said the photos, images are two weeks old. Just put out now, KP and Wales using George for pr. I have not see the images, I have most of rota blocked.

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So his social media team is late as well. Is this because they needed time to “tidy up” their footage? Two weeks post event has little impact. Why not post three days later as a “Thank you. We had fun here” post.

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What happened? I am behind on the PW news😂 I was following the confirmation news about PH&M going to UK.🥰

ForcesWatch

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This weekend, there will be many parades and community ‘fun days’ across Britain for Armed Forces Day. The occasion is also often marked in schools, while the government and parts of the media use it to promote increasingly militaristic messaging. Read our joint press release 👇

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Dan Jarvis MP

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#ArmedForcesDay celebrates the huge contribution our dedicated service personnel make to our nation. I am so grateful to them and all those who support them. Looking forward to today’s event in Aldershot and meeting serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and the local community.

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Bev Craig For Greater Manchester Mayor

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On Armed Forces Day, we pay tribute to those who have given everything to keep our country safe - and those who continue to protect it today. It was an honour to represent Manchester City Council at the Armed Forces Day event this morning.

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Sabirah Lohn

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To mark Armed Forces day, KP posted a video on when the Princess of Wales and Prince George went to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby. Video from Instagram.

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Kim Leadbeater MBE MP

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Very proud to represent #SpenValley at the flag raising ceremony and beautiful service for #ArmedForcesWeek in the Palace of Westminster🇬🇧 #ArmedForcesWeek #ArmedForcesDay

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Ian McClellan

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Wearing my Combat Stress running top for parkrun this morning; spotted a squirrel while I checked the course. #ArmedForcesDay #parkrun #LoveParkrun

Selfie wearing my combat stress running top

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Barnthorn Publishing

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Today marks Armed Forces Day, a moment to recognise all those who have served, and those who continue to serve, in the Armed Forces community. #ArmedForcesDay #MilitaryHistory #MilitaryBooks

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UK4UA.ORG

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On this Armed Forces Day, a huge thanks to all the men and women of the UK forces and security services. Also to all the men and women from our allies who serve to protect the rule of international law, freedom and democracy in the free world. #ArmedForcesDay #UK #StandWithUkraine

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Armed Forces Day, Southport named 2027 national hostculture

Armed Forces Day, Southport named 2027 national host

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