King Charles fires artillery gun during visit to home of Royal Artillery
King Charles has been praised for his firing technique after firing an artillery gun during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Wiltshire.
The King met with soldiers and personnel from the unit before being invited to fire an L118 light gun.
This is his first visit to the unit since assuming the title of Captain General.
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King Charles fires artillery gun during visit to home of Royal Artillery
King Charles has been praised for his firing technique after firing an artillery gun during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in Wiltshire. The King met with soldiers and personnel from the unit before being invited to fire an L118 light gun. This is his first visit to the unit since assuming the title of Captain General.
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