CNC joins celebrations as His Majesty The King visits Caithness
CNC officers joined King Charles in Caithness to mark major nuclear sector anniversaries, highlighting progress in decommissioning and security partnerships.
Representatives from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), including Chief Constable Simon Chesterman and Strategic Escort Group (SEG) officers, joined commemorations in Caithness as His Majesty The King visited the region to mark significant anniversaries in the UK鈥檚 nuclear sector.
The visit celebrated several key milestones: the 70th anniversary of nuclear operations at Dounreay, the 20th anniversary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), and 50 years of Pacific Nuclear Transport Ltd (PNTL). Hosted by the NDA group, the event acknowledged the progress made in decommissioning the UK鈥檚 earliest nuclear sites and highlighted the sector鈥檚 lasting contributions to sustainability and economic development.
Chief Constable Simon Chesterman said: 鈥淚t was a privilege for the CNC to be represented during His Majesty The King鈥檚 visit to Caithness. We were invited to take part by the NDA, which is celebrating its 70th year in the UK nuclear sector.
鈥淚t was an honour to meet His Majesty and to introduce him to members of the Strategic Escort Group, and Ruth Colman, who leads the staff office at our Culham headquarters.
鈥淭he King asked lots of questions about the CNC and our role. He spent some time in conversation with us and was keen to hear from the SEG officers about their capabilities and unique role鈥�.
During the visit, King Charles also met employees from across the NDA group, government representatives, community members, and invited guests.
SEG officers attended as guests, representing the constabulary鈥檚 close working relationship with the NDA group and its specialist role in protecting the UK鈥檚 nuclear sites and materials.
The event underscored the evolving nature of nuclear decommissioning and transport, and the essential partnerships between operational, policing, and regulatory bodies that support the sector鈥檚 long-term safety and security.
The CNC continues to provide armed policing at licensed nuclear sites, non-nuclear sites, and during the transport of nuclear materials worldwide鈥攚orking in collaboration with industry, government, and law enforcement partners to ensure the safe and secure management of civil nuclear assets.