Joining the millions wearing a poppy throughout early November to demonstrate our gratitude and respect for those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in armed conflict protecting our freedoms.

Travelling to Sudan and South Sudan with members of the Military Staff Committee to meet the peacekeepers and see their work. A timely reminder below of who is the focus and how desperate their need is. UNSouthSudan

Thank you to the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 crew of United Nations MI-8 flight 790 for safely delivering members of the Military Staff Committee from Kadugli to Abyei. It was an honour to fly with you! … and yes, I will be reshaping that beret!

Today members of the United Nations Military Staff Committee met the commanders and personnel of Sector South and North in Abyei UNISFA. It’s clear to see from the air and at ground level how challenging their role is, and how devastating floods have been to the local people. pic.x.com/fkw7ppuvxr

Ending 2 weeks in Africa with the British Peace Support Team British Peace Support Team (Africa) where civilians and military alike receive high quality training for UN missions. A pleasure to attend Josephine Gauld’s UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 closing speech to the Regional Senior Mission Leaders Course at IPSTC.

The UK is proud to be the second biggest donor to the Elsie Initiative Fund. I attended the Steering Committee Meeting this morning - great work being done to remove barriers to uniformed women in peacekeeping. ElsieFund UN Women

The UN today marked 75 years of peacekeeping operations, opening its photograph exhibition with addresses by Jean-Pierre Lacroix and UN MILAD General Birame Diop. UK personnel were as proud to support peacekeeping under UNSCRs 30 and 31 in 1947 as we are today.

Delighted to start today with some Yoga with Ambassador Barbara Woodward and Indian PM Modi on the north lawn of the UN. Mind, body and 135 nations in harmony (a new world record for a Yoga session).

5️⃣ Musicians from HM Armed Forces are performing in France's #BastilleDay military parade on the #champsElysees in #Paris. The parade will be kicked off by an international band of musicians from 🇨🇵 partner nations, performing a stunning display of music & drill. #14juillet2023

It was a privilege to pay respects to Jeannine Wade and thank her for her service in WWII on behalf of a grateful nation.

Today, the Security Council will hold a briefing on UN Peacekeeping Operations. The UK's Colonel Carl Harris explains some of the challenges United Nations peacekeepers face. 👇 #UNSC 🇬🇧🇺🇳

Today members of the UN Military Staff Committee (MSC) were hosted by the African Union MSC. Co-chairing talks on how we’ll collaborate ever more closely on peace and security matters was humbling. We will drive things forward. #peacekeeping UN Peacekeeping

United Nations #Peacekeeping remains a key tool for the international community - but needs to keep evolving. Key message from the breadth of attendees - including 4 of top 5 #TCCS

What a trip! A 30th anniversary of joining the Royal Marines, productive work in London, collaboration with the African Union, a visit to MINUSCA then collective efforts bore fruit at a conference in (wonderful) Rwanda. Returning home to New York now … to face the inbox. 😊

Happy birthday to the USMC! Semper Fidelis. U.S. Marines Royal Marines

Paying tribute those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, in the Great War and more recently, to protect our freedom. We will remember them.