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SUMMARY:London Talks - FIELD MARSHAL LORD HOUGHTON
DESCRIPTION:Invitation: London \nFIELD MARSHAL LORD HOUGHTON GCB\, CBE\, DL\nSpeaking on: \n“THE NEW FIT: A Changing World Order. Where is the UK & Europe’s place in it?” \nDate: Tuesday\, 3 November 2026\nTime: 7:00pm–10:30pm \nVenue:\nArmy & Naval Club\n36–39 Pall Mall\nLondon\nSW1Y 5JN \nPlease join us for what promises to be another informative and thoughtful evening with special guest speaker Field Marshal Lord Houghton GCB\, CBE\, DL. \nThe evening includes a reception\, lecture and dinner. \nPrice: £125 per person \nDress code: Black tie\, ethnic dress\, or suit with bow tie. \nChairman: Lord Swire KCMG PC\nDirector: The Hon Mrs Rous \nSPEAKER BIOGRAPHY\nField Marshal (Nick) Houghton was the UK’s Chief of Defence Staff—the professional head of the Armed Forces—from July 2013 to July 2016. \nHis earlier roles were almost exclusively in operational appointments. He undertook seven operational tours of Northern Ireland and commanded the Belfast Brigade at the time of the Good Friday Agreement. \nHe was subsequently the UK’s Director of Military Operations and deployed as Senior British Military Representative and Deputy Commanding General\, Multi-National Force – Iraq during the Iraq War. \nHe subsequently became Chief of Joint Operations at Permanent Joint Headquarters and served as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff from May 2009 to July 2013 before becoming Chief of Defence Staff. \nOn leaving the Armed Forces\, he became the Constable of the Tower of London and was made a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords\, where he serves on the International Affairs and Defence Committee. \nNick has a very active portfolio of commercial interests in defence- and security-related technology\, particularly in AI\, OSINT\, electronic warfare\, secure collaboration and autonomy. \nHe was recently appointed Non-Executive Chair of Defence Holdings PLC and advises Blackstone on defence-related issues. He is involved in a wide range of Service charities\, including Tickets for Troops and the Not Forgotten. \nIn June 2025\, he was appointed to the honorary rank of Field Marshal by His Majesty the King in recognition of his continued service to the nation. \nBOOKING INFORMATION\nPlease complete the booking form and send it with your cheque\, made payable to “Clovellytalks”\, and a self-addressed envelope to: \nThe Estate Office\nClovelly\nBideford\nDevon\nEX39 5SY \nAlternatively\, direct payment can be made to: \nAccount name: Clovellytalks\nSort code: 30-64-72\nAccount number: 33114260\nReference: Your name \nPlease enclose your pre-booking form\, payment slip and a stamped addressed envelope containing the details of all attendees. \nTelephone: 01237 431200\nEmail: clovellytalks16@gmail.com\nWebsite: www.clovellylectures.com \nPlease apply as soon as possible\, as places are limited.
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LOCATION:Army & Naval Club\, 36-39 PALL MALL\, London\, SW1Y 5JN\, United Kingdom
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