modern British Army

Capturing General Sir Roly Walker

Capturing General Sir Roly Walker

This portrait, created as part of the ongoing work of the Rory Lewis Non-Profit, documents General Sir Roly Walker, the professional head of the British Army.

Commissioned into the Irish Guards in 1993, General Walker has commanded at company, battle group, brigade, and strategic levels, with operational service in Northern Ireland, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He commanded the Grenadier Guards in 2009 and later served across brigade, divisional, army, and strategic headquarters.

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Field Marshal Lord Richards β€” Portrait Sitting

Field Marshal Lord Richards β€” Portrait Sitting

Field Marshal David Julian Richards, Baron Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB, CBE, DSO, DLβ€”appointed Honorary Field Marshal by His Majesty The King in June 2025β€”sat for my non-profit archive on Monday, 6 October 2025. This portrait marks a significant addition to our mission to document the living history of Britain’s senior military leadership through the art of portraiture.

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