The number of rounds has changed over the years, with only odd number salutes remaining. There are 13, 15 and 21 gun salutes which are all determined by the rank or social standing of the person ...

The 21-gun salute is one of the highest military honors, performed for dignitaries, heads of state and fallen service members. But what exactly is it? And why 21 shots? In military tradition ...

The practice of firing gun salutes has existed for centuries. Early warriors demonstrated their peaceful intentions by placing their weapons in a position that rendered them ineffective.

and high ranking civil and military officers. ... A 15-gun salute was fired as the late Admiral’s body was lowered into the grave.

King Charles III is celebrating his second Trooping the Colour as monarch today – June 15. The occasion is marked ... after her cancer diagnosis in January. Gun salutes are often used to mark ...