Receiving Our MBE at Buckingham Palace | Real British Military Life, Royal Encounters & Brotherhood

Send Tim a message about this episodeJoin us for an unforgettable chapter in The Parallel Four — the day we stepped through the gates of Buckingham Palace to receive our MBE medals. From covert ops to cucumber sandwiches, this is real British military life at its most extraordinary.Follow Stephen, Johan, Vinka, and Marlin as they swap deserts for dress blues and find themselves face-to-face with royalty. Expect laughter, pride, and a few surprises — including conversations with Princess Anne, the Duchess of Wessex, and Prince Philip himself.We’ll take you behind the ceremony: the early-morning precision, the shine of medals, the Sergeant Major’s knowing grin, and the surreal shift from Helmand to Her Majesty’s garden party. Later, dinner at the Tower of London seals a week of royal encounters, military humour, and timeless friendship.If you love true stories of service, honour, and camaraderie — mixed with travel, history, and a dash of British wit — you’ll feel right at home here.🎖️ Military life. Real stories. True friendships.Discover The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return at https://timheale.uk. Discover Tim Heale’s books—including The Parallel Six series, Letters from Afghanistan and The Empty Return—along with his films and broadcasts. Visit https://timheale.uk and join Tim’s Despatch to keep in touch.https://timheale.ukSupport the show