The Latest Breaking News from the Royal Marines

UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker

No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Scottish ultrarunning champion dies during Highlands record attempt

David Parrish, who won Cape Wrath Ultra in 2023, had been attempting gruelling route again as fundraising challenge

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15

Royal Marines line street to pay tribute to Second World War veteran

A church service saw Royal Marines servicemen pay tribute to a veteran who was one of the first to fight the Japanese in the Second World War.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

War veterans welcome ‘comradeship and unity’ at Remembrance service

Around 20 personnel who served during the Second World War were understood to have attended events at the Cenotaph in central London on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Trump state visit: behind talk of harmony there are notes of discord

An unusual feature of Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK was the spectacle of the Royal Marines, the Coldstream Guards and the Royal Air Force “beating retreat” as the president and King Charles looked on.

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2025

Trump to land in Walled Garden for royal welcome at little-known Windsor house

William and Kate will greet the US president and his wife, and walk the short distance to see the King and Queen at nearby Victoria House.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Key timings for Donald Trump’s controversial visit as helicopter to land in Walled Garden

The scale and spectacle of the military ceremonial on show for Trump is unprecedented

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Memorial for LGBT veterans to be built at National Memorial Arboretum

The memorial will take the form of a crumpled letter made of bronze, made up of words from evidence of personnel who were impacted by the ‘gay ban’.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025

Why Queen Elizabeth Was "Icily Displeased" When Her Son Prince Edward Quit the Royal Marines

Prince Philip was "unexpectedly supportive" of the decision.

Marie Claire · Dec 27, 2024

‘Black day’ for Royal Marines – MPs react to decommissioning of Navy ships

Defence Secretary John Healey said two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024