After completing his education in the UK, France and Germany, Prince Philip joined the Royal Navy in 1939, the start

Thousands of people took to the streets of Manchester in support of ‘Soldier F’ on Good Friday.

This year the Armistice Centenary also coincides with Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday is often the toughest time of the year for serving and ex-service personnel.

Eight years ago, Mancunian Army veteran Bernie Broad wondered if he would ever walk again, now he is preparing to lead the UK Team at the Invictus Games, in Toronto.

The Lindy Hop burst out at Manchester Piccadilly station, with dancers dressed as commuters boogying in support of the Poppy Appeal.

To mark today’s Armed Forces Day, Salford’s Supported Tenancies Service has also stated revealed one in ten homeless people in the UK have a military background.

Forces and members of the public will be able to ‘Pop-In’ for advice and information at the Cross Street Centre on the charity’s support and community services

Visual artist Mark Anstee will be inviting visitors throughout August to watch him draw thousands of red and blue army figures who are then projected onto the 27ft high walls of the IWM’s exhibition space.

Hundreds of Mancuians are set to honour the city’s service men and women and celebrate those who lost their lives for Armed Forces day.

The medals were stolen while Syd Cooper of Poynton, Greater Manchester, attended a funeral at Stockport Cemetery