Junior soldiers parade

650 cadets from the Army Foundation College in Harrogate have passed out having completed months of gruelling training.

The 17-and-18-year-olds have taken part in the biggest military parade outside the Trooping of the Colour, and did so under the watchful eyes of some very proud parents.

Claire Ashforth reports.

The Head of the Army's Theatre Troops, Major General Tim Radford inspects the largest military graduation parade in the Europe at the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

750 men & women from the Army Foundation College, Harrogate, have taken to the parade ground today for their passing out parade.

An estimated 4,500 family and friends were expected to watch the parade.

Major General Radford DSO OBE, will inspect the students from all over the UK and take the salute when they graduate from the college watched by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Oz Lane and members of his staff.

The three companies will march onto the parade square led by the Heavy Cavalry and Cambrai Band. Following the inspection and salute, prizes will be awarded to the best students.