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Written question asked by Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party) on Thursday, 8 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 September 2022 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Friday, 23 September 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Royal Military Academy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which foreign heads of state have attended passing out parades at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the last 12 months.

Answer

It is routine for a foreign Head of State to be invited to represent the Sovereign at one of the three Sovereign's Parades held annually. Additionally, Cadets are able to invite family members to attend their Commissioning Parade.

In the previous 12 months, two foreign Heads of State have attended Commissioning Parades at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as parents:

  • HM The Sultan of Oman (July 2022)

  • HE Mr Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda (August 2022)


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49790
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Heads of state Royal Military Academy
Link
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