The King completed his helicopter pilot training at the base in Lympstone 50 years ago.
King Charles III returned to the Royal Marines base in Devon where he completed his helicopter training 50 years ago.
He watched some of the current recruits go on the high ropes and presented special honours and a green beret to two trainees.The then Prince of Wales spent three days at the base in Devon to complete his helicopter pilot training He said being injured was the "hardest part" of his training, but completing it and receiving the award from the King made it worthwhile.The King also presented a Commando Medal, given to a recruit who epitomises the commando spirit and ethos through his conversion from civilian to Royal Marine, and a green beret to Joseph Ryan from Merseyside.
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