- King Charles attended a parade at Larkhill for the new King's Gurkha Artillery, praising the troops' "determination and commitment" — he received a 21‑gun salute, a traditional mala garland and posed for an official portrait.
- The unit, formally established in April 2025, revives a long Gurkha artillery tradition and will allow Gurkhas to serve "across the full spectrum" of the British Army, with about 400 personnel joining over the next three years.
- Gurkha gunners will serve in multiple Royal Artillery regiments and be trained on modern kit (Archer, Light Gun and remote Howitzer 155) — a striking blend of historic ties and high‑tech roles.
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