The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a direct challenge to the international security order. At stake is not only Ukraine, but the future of European security.
THE Duchess of Cornwall visited 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 Rifles) at their home in Bulford, Wiltshire, today in her capacity as Colonel-in-Chief. The Duchess of Cornwall took the role of Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles in July last year after taking over from the Duke of Edinburgh, however she has been connected with The Rifles since its formation in 2007 when she was appointed as Royal Colonel of 4 RIFLES. Today’s visit was the first The Duchess of Cornwall has undertaken to 5th Battalion The Rifles, since taking up the position as Colonel-in-Chief. Her Royal Highness took over the position from The Duke of Edinburgh on July 22 last year. There was a short ceremony at Windsor Castle and Highgrove House to mark the occasion.
Knook Camp near Warminster THE Ministry of Defence wants to upgrade accommodation at the Knook army camp next to the A36 south of Warminster. The MoD s Defence Infrastructure Organisations wants to demolish the camp’s existing buildings and construct seven single-storey accommodation blocks and associated external work. The move is using money from a £200 million investment to improve armed forces accommodation announced by the Defence Secretary last summer. The MoD wants to install more carbon efficient accommodation blocks on training sites, including Knook Camp on Salisbury Plain. The plans have been unanimously backed by Heytesbury, Imber & Knook parish councillors but they have some reservations about the lighting the MoD wishes to install.