Letter of Congratulations

From Vice Admiral P J Wilkinson CB CVO BA FCIPD

Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel)

D/DCDS(Pers)/85/1                                                                                    July 2010

ALL MOD SPONSORED CADET FORCES

I am writing to congratulate the entire Cadet Movement for its engagements over the Cadet 150 commemorative year so far, especially the Royal Review which took place in Central London last Tuesday.

The whole event was superb and I was very impressed by the parade on the Mall, the standard of drill and quality of the music was excellent throughout and all cadets and volunteers involved should be very proud of themselves.  The cadets’ manner and bearing was of the highest order and a great advertisement for the Cadet movement.  

I was particularly pleased to see so many proud parents and Adult Volunteers at Buckingham Palace for the garden party, it was clear to see they had a very good time and I hope that it went some way to repaying them for all their efforts in supporting the Cadet movement.

Occasions such as these do not take place without a great deal of work in the planning stages.  Tuesday’s parade and garden party were a great success and I extend my deepest congratulations and thanks to all those who planned and executed such an impressive display.  

I am sure that future Cadet 150 events, both national and local, will be of the same very high standard.

Well done,