LONDON: A contingent of the Pakistan Armed Forces has reached the UK to participate in the Coronation Parade in honour of King Charles’s coronation. The 10-member contingent arrived at the Army Training Centre Pirbright and has started rehearsing for the parade, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.
The Coronation of King Charles is set to take place on May 6, months after he became the monarch following the demise of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 95 in September last year. The parade is expected to be attended by hundreds of people, including heads of states, celebrities, and diplomats.
Pakistan’s participation in the parade highlights the country’s strong ties with the UK and its support for the monarchy. The Pakistan Armed Forces contingent is fully prepared to showcase their skills and traditions during the parade, according to the statement.
The Army Training Centre Pirbright has provided the Pakistani contingent with all necessary facilities to ensure their comfort and ease while rehearsing for the parade. The centre has also extended full support to the media personnel covering the event.
The Coronation Parade is a significant event that celebrates the monarch’s coronation and brings together military units from Commonwealth countries to pay homage. The participation of the Pakistan Armed Forces contingent in the parade is a testament to the strong and historic ties between Pakistan and the UK.
A great pride for Pakistan
The statement further added that the Pakistani contingent’s participation in the parade is a matter of great pride for the country. The Pakistani armed forces have a long history of serving in various UN peacekeeping missions and have always been at the forefront of maintaining global peace and security.
The participation of the Pakistan Armed Forces contingent in the Coronation Parade is a testament to Pakistan’s commitment to the Commonwealth and its support for the monarchy.
The Pakistani contingent’s participation in the parade is sure to add colour and vibrancy to the historic event, and it is a matter of great honour for the country.
