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Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich OBE KStJ VR DL

Taxi Charity Ambassador

Major General Alastair Bruce was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards in 1980. During his time as a platoon commander he saw active service on peacekeeping operations in Northern Ireland and later in the Falklands War of 1982.

 

He left the Regular Army in 1983. In 1993, he re-joined the Army as a Reservist and went on to assume command of the Media Operations Group in 2004, having completed his period of mobilised service on Op TELIC in Iraq.  

 

In 2010, he was awarded an OBE for influencing communications doctrine during Ops TELIC & HERRICK. He has also served as Deputy Commander, 3rd UK Division. He was the Governor of Edinburgh Castle between June 2019 and September 2024.

In 1994, Alastair was appointed the Royal, Constitutional, and Religious Commentator for Sky News.

 

As a commentator and historian, he contributes to ABC News and presents documentaries for ABC America, Sky TV, and PBS.

 

He has worked, as historical adviser, on many drama productions such as Downton Abbey, The Young Victoria, The Greatest Showman, The King’s Speech, Belgravia and The English Game. A documentary maker and presenter, his works include Manners of Downton Abbey and Days of Majesty.

 

A successful author, his works include Days of Majesty, Keepers of the Kingdom, The Oldest and The Queen’s Birthday Parade.

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was delighted to welcome Major General Alastair Bruce as an ambassador for the charity in December 2018.

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