Claire Blackman, who says she is 'immensely proud' of her husband who 'lived for the Royal Marines', helped launch the campaign and thanked supporters around the world.

Being married to a convicted criminal can never be easy. How much harder, though, to be Mrs Alexander Blackman — certain that her husband has been the victim of a miscarriage of justice.

After speaking to her husband in Erlestoke Prison, Wiltshire, yesterday, Claire Blackman said he was overwhelmed to learn of the flood of support from thousands of people.

Sergeant Blackman, who is thought to be the only British serviceman jailed for murder on the battlefield, is serving life for shooting a fatally wounded Taliban insurgent in Afghanistan.

Four former marines – including his colleague Cassidy Little, who lost a leg while on patrol in Afghanistan – joined the family of Sergeant Alexander Blackman at Westminster Hall.

Alexander Blackman's wife Claire and hundreds of supporters swamped the Royal Courts of Justice in the hope a judge orders his freedom - but the decision was delayed until Wednesday.

His wife Claire was in court as the Lord Chief Justice denied his immediate release from prison where he is serving a life sentence for shooting a Taliban fighter.

Standing outside the High Court on Wednesday was a shy, unassuming woman clearly unused to the media spotlight. It was Claire Blackman, wife of Sergeant Alexander Blackman.

Sergeant Alexander Blackman killed more than 30 of the ‘Queen’s enemies’ during his service in the Royal Marines, a court heard yesterday.

Alexander and Claire Blackman are expected to receive police protection from potential terrorist attack because he shot dead a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan in 2011.

EXCLUSIVE: It was the moment the couple have dreamed of since the commando was jailed for life in December 2013 for shooting a Taliban fighter in Afghanistan.

Star Al Pacino could play Alexander Blackman's lawyer Jonathan Goldman QC. Sergeant Blackman, 42, was released from HMP Erlestoke Prison, Wiltshire, yesterday and reunited with wife Claire.

EXCLUSIVE: Sergeant Alexander Blackman relives his ordeal for the first time after being convicted of murder for shooting a mortally wounded Taliban fanatic in Afghanistan in 2011.

He had been behind bars for 1,134 days when he learned that his controversial murder conviction for killing a Taliban fanatic on the battlefield stood a chance of being quashed.

The Royal Marine (pictured with his wife Claire) said he spent long periods during his time in jail considering why he killed the insurgent in Afghanistan in 2011 and still doesn't know.

Muddy paw prints? They’re welcome in the ultra-stylish homes of these top interior designers

Articles of 22 October 2018 and 28 January 2019 may have suggested that Camilla Austin was knowingly involved in a £13.7m pension scam run by her father. The court found no wrongdoing.

EXCLUSIVE: Emilie Middleton, 40, span off the road near their home in Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex and ended up with the super charged yellow Lamborghini Huracan buried in a hedge.

The pensioner's silver Honda Jazz was captured on dashcam hurtling towards oncoming traffic on the A30 near Sherborne, Dorset, at 4.30pm on April 27.

Britain's Florence Nightingale is known for revolutionising nursing. As medics fight the coronavirus pandemic, her work resonates. Here, we celebrate her life with a collection of objects.

I don't like the theatre. There, I've said it, shown myself up, revealed my true philistine self. But Boulevard is different, in that it has a restaurant attached, a place I could merrily loiter

The ex NFL star who was once accused of the brutal murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, shared a video of himself on what appears to be a golf course.

Caitlyn Jenner spoke about her involvement in the trial of OJ Simpson on Wednesday night's edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Kim, 39, and Khloe, 35, confronted their older sister, 40, over her aversion for sharing her inner world on camera in a new KUWTK teaser. 'I'm not literally dating anybody,' she insisted.

Sunday's episode documented a confrontation between Kim and Khloé had with Kourtney who refused to share her about her romantic relationships on the show.

Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima sparked more reunion chatter after he gifted her son Reign with Prada sneakers for his fifth birthday.

Kourtney Kardashian admitted she hasn't quite satisfied her baby fever when a fan inquired if the reality star was 'pregnant' after she shared a full body picture to Instagram on Wednesday.

The 40-year-old posted several selfies from the trip, captioned with a reference to Gus Van Sant's 1991 film starring Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix: 'My own Private Idaho.'

The 40-year-old siren of KUWTK fame was flashing her toned legs from daily workouts as she wore a beige dress while sitting in a chair.

The 40-year-old reality star shared an article which discussed some of the negative consequences of too frequent vibrator usage while boasting about the benefits of self-exploration.

The 50-year-old Hustlers actress has even attended Kris Jenner's famous Christmas Eve bash in Hidden Hills, California, where J-Lo once owned a home.

Kourtney Kardashian celebrates 41st birthday with a life-size pinata replica of herself outside her house along with a giant car parade full of family and loved ones.

She might have an estimated fortune of $35million, But Kourtney Kardashian revealed her favourite birthday present was something money couldn't buy.

The 41-year-old Poosh founder missed her glam squad and the feeling of being on set

A new bill was signed into law on Friday, making the knowing transmission of HIV to a partner a misdemeanor crime, rather than a felony. The law is meant to destigmatize HIV.

Janeli Saucedo-Castrejana contracted HIV from her husband months after their wedding, but the couple, of San Antonio, now lives a normal life with three children thanks to treatment.

The current bid for Jennifer's custom made dress is $5,500, while Alex's black suit is starting at $1,500. Tailored made for Jennifer, the dress is a size EU 38 and features a giant crystal cross.

Janete Mende1218603s, mom of a 12-year-old student at New Jersey's Hackensack Middleschool, called the school's explanation 'a weak excuse' for a teacher accused of asking if students are 'HIV positive.'

She's a longtime runway favourite known for an unshakeable work ethic that has seen her grace no less than 55 covers for international fashion bible Vogue.

The American president was considering a commission to look into the ill effects of vaccines, and was bewildered about HIV and HPV, so he asked the Microsoft founder to explain the differences.

In it, the 20-year-old socialite painted her already heavily-tattooed 5ft9in form with phrases like 'resistance,' 'warrior,' 'love,' and 'survivor'

Robbie Williams and his former bandmates Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald have come together once again to celebrate gala opening of their musical The Band hitting London's West End.

Real Madrid have been dealt another injury blow with striker Luka Jovic ruled out of Serbia's Euro 2020 qualifier against Luxembourg on Tuesday with an unspecified injury.

Toni Kroos scored twice as Germany secured their place at Euro 2020 with a resounding 4-0 win over Belarus, which leaves Joachim Low's side top of Group C ahead of second placed Netherlands.

Portugal booked their place at Euro 2020 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Luxembourg.

Cristiano Ronaldo took his career tally to 99 international goals on Sunday as Portugal qualified for the 2020 European Championship with a 2-0 win against Luxembourg.

CHRIS WHEELER IN FRANKFURT: A hat-trick from former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry sank Northern Ireland as their Group C campaign ended with a heavy defeat in Frankfurt.

Spring is round the corner, and it's time to crack open the scented whites. While some grapes have the aromatic impact of a ram raid on the Duty Free perfume counter, others are more subtle

A London transfer for Richard Eyre's entertaining production of the Noël Coward comedy starring a splendid Jennifer Saunders.

There are several good reasons for seeing this spirited revival of Anthony Minghella's 2005 Madam Butterfly , and one totally compelling one: the Welsh soprano Natalya Romaniw.