Description

The armed forces of the United Kingdom are known as the British Armed Forces or Her Majesty's
Armed Forces, sometimes legally the armed forces of the Crown. Their Commander-in-Chief is the
British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and they are managed by the Defence Council of the Ministry of
Defence.

The British Armed Forces are charged with protecting the United Kingdom and its overseas territories,
promoting Britain's wider security interests, and supporting international peacekeeping efforts. They are
active and regular participants in NATO and other coalition operations.