Prince William salutes new naval officers at passing-out parade
The photograph was taken by PA Media.
Prince William went to a gathering honoring the most recent leaders of the navy.
Authored by Brodie Owen and Scott Bingham
The Royal Navy's officer training college in Devon held a passing-out parade that was overseen by the Prince of Wales.
Prince William observed the latest batch of naval commanders participate in the ceremony held at the Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth.
In total, 202 cadets from the Royal Navy recently completed their training alongside recruits from other countries such as Oman, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and Trinidad and Tobago.
The ruler has the role of leading and commanding the Submarine Service.
The ex-cadets have finished a 29-week training program at the institution that transforms them into lower-ranking naval officers.
The picture comes from PA Media Sudanese officials have said that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a threat to Sudan’s national security. The dam is being built on the Blue Nile, which is a major source of water for both Sudan and Egypt. Sudan is concerned that filling the dam, without an agreement on the operation and safety of the project, could result in flooding and loss of water for their own dams and irrigation systems downstream. Talks between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan have been ongoing for years in an effort to find a resolution to the issue. Sudanese leaders claim that the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam poses a danger to their country's security. The dam, which is being constructed on the Blue Nile, is one of the most important sources of water for both Sudan and Egypt. Sudan is worried that filling the dam without an agreement on how to operate it and ensure its safety could lead to flooding and loss of water for their own dams and irrigation systems that are located further downstream. The three countries have been engaged in discussions for several years, trying to find a way to resolve this matter.
The prince holds the highest ranking role, as the Commander-in-Chief, in the Submarine Service.
The image was taken by Scott Bingham from BBC.
The ex-trainees have concluded a 29-week program at the educational institution.
The source of this image is PA Media.
by. He nods his head respectfully to each one as they march down the line. The prince is impressed by the officers' strong presence and sharp uniforms. He can tell that they have undergone rigorous training to make it to this point. As the last officer passes, the prince stands and applauds the group, acknowledging their hard work and dedication. It is clear to him that they will make excellent leaders in their future careers.
Stay updated with BBC News South West by tuning in to our pages on X (previously known as Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. We welcome your story suggestions via email at [email protected].
