We are delighted to welcome the fantastic Naval programme maker and all-round good egg, Chris Terrill as the RNRMC’s latest Ambassador. Anthropologist, adventurer, broadcaster, author and filmmaker, Chris’s CV speaks for itself: He has written four best selling books about the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and of the 200 prime time films he has made for TV, 75 have focused on the Naval Service. His recent excellent series about life onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth during their first operational deployment to the Far East has just finished on BBC2 but is available along with his other programmes about the Carrier on BBC iPlayer.
Chris’s father served in the Fleet Air Arm as a Swordfish pilot in WWII and his mother was a Leading Wren, so he has always had a soft spot for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. In 2007, this was epitomized when he earned his own Green Beret by going through the full 32 weeks training with a recruit troop at CTCRM Lympstone. Three weeks after passing out he joined the rookie marines for their first taste of war on the front line in Afghanistan. He was made an honorary Royal Marine in recognition of being the only civilian and oldest person to be awarded a ‘Green Beret’ on merit. In 2012, he returned to Afghanistan, this time embedded in Lima Company, 42 Commando to film their experiences in Nad e Ali, one of the most dangerous areas of Helmand province. Totting up his time on RN warships he has amassed well over two years of sea time having deployed all over the world on frigates, destroyers and aircraft carriers. Along with his programme making over the years he has followed his passion for running and fitness, so Chris has also raised money for the RNRMC via his marathon running, in his ‘Green lid’ of course!
We are really delighted to welcome Chris on board, the insight into the Royal Navy and Royal Marines he has brought to the public through his programmes has been invaluable and we are honoured to welcome him to the Charity as an Ambassador.
Andrew Jameson, CEO of the RNRMC
Chris Terrill said, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines have a special place in my heart. Many of my best friends are either matelots or boot necks so I'm delighted and very honoured to become an Ambassador to the RNRMC. I will do all I can to help promote the vital work the charity does for those serving, their families and the veteran community.
