June 1-9, 1997 When the Union Jack is lowered for the last time in Hong Kong at midnight on June 30, 156 years of Royal Naval history will come to a close It was British naval officers who first scrambled ashore to lay claim to the Territory in 1841, and it is from the decks of Royal Navy vessels that Britain will bid her final farewell It will be a particularly poignant goodbye for one elderly Hong Kong lady who has forged a unique relationship with the sailors and their ships As one of the las

144K views · 4.6K reactions | Proud to serve. Royal Navy sailors will have the honour of pulling the State Ceremonial Gun Carriage bearing HM The Queen’s coffin on Monday, a duty they have performed since the funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901. Find out more about the history of the Gun Carriage here: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2022/september/15/20220915-royal-navy-ready-for-key-role-at-queens-funeral | Royal Navy | Facebook

61K views · 1.8K reactions | HMS Dragon made Royal Navy history on the 15th May 2025, conducting a Sea Viper live firing against a supersonic sea-skimming target for the first time. Currently part of Exercise Formidable Shield with NATO allies, here's the footage. Video is Crown Copyright. | UK Defence Journal | Facebook

63K views · 1.6K reactions | For the first time ever, Royal Navy personnel are guarding Buckingham Palace. Find out why here: www.forces.net/news/all-change-royal-navy-makes-history-they-perform-changing-guard | Forces News | Facebook