During a visit to the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Larkhill, southern England, King Charles III took part in a military demonstration and fired a 105mm L118 Light Gun, marking his first official engagement with the unit since assuming the title of Captain General.
The event gathered soldiers and family members from the 21 regiments that make up the Royal Artillery, and the monarch also received an engraved shell casing used in the salutes at his coronation.
Throughout the visit, Charles got a close look at the regiment’s equipment, training, and operational missions, and observed demonstrations of the group’s tactical capabilities such as target acquisition and precision firing. He also met with commanders to discuss the strategic role of artillery within the modern structure of the British Army.
The L118 Light Gun used by the King is a versatile piece of British artillery that has been in service since the 1970s and can be transported by helicopters and light vehicles.
This symbolic gesture reinforces the traditional bond between the monarchy and the Armed Forces, highlighting Charles’s position as Commander-in-Chief of the United Kingdom’s Armed Forces.
Source: UK Defence Journal | Photo: X @RoyalFamily | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
The King has visited the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Larkhill, meeting military personnel and their families from the 21 regiments that form the Royal Regiment.
His Majesty also heard about the Regiment’s training and equipment – before being invited to fire a L118 Light Gun… pic.twitter.com/E1g2qbFBBe— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 6, 2025
