Royal Marines 350 Freedom of City of London March - July 2014

On Friday 25th July 2014, to mark their 350th Anniversary, HM Royal Marines exercised their privilege to march through the City of London "With drums beating, Colours flying and bayonets fixed!"

[@Rainer5900]

I am very proud to be a retired officer of the british armed forces! God protect the UK. and our Queen.

[@davidmorton9886]

As a former Royal, well done to all Bloody awesome. and yes we are the Real Marines

[@Jstalhzet]

David Morton heard you were talking crap?

[@zacharyhoyte493]

Joniarty I think he means royal marine

[@toyman9642]

Saw massed bands of the Royal Marines in London a few years ago. Superb. Absolutely the best!

[@WHUFC71]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. SO PROUD TO BE BRITISH AND THESE BLOKES DO US BRITS REALLY PROUD. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SOLDIERS.

[@RavenholmZombie]

Simply stunning! Greetings from the United States.

[@SuperNutkin]

GunRagDave ; The first march being played is "Captain General" composed by Lt.Col Sir Vivian Dunn RM (RIP) former Principal Director of Music, Royal Marines. BobSit ; I would think the senior person on horseback is probably some bigwig involved with the City Of London, as opposed to the Guards Division Commanding General London District, whereas this is purely for the City of London. Ryan Ellison ; The Scots Regiment officer is on attachment to the Royal Marines for 1 or 2 years. This is something done quite often by the British Military, whereby one Regiment exchanges 2 or 3 officers with other British Regiments and even other Corps around the world, such as USMC exchanges with Royal Marines / Dutch Marines, etc The 5 drummers in old fashioned uniform are most likely Royal Marine Drummers / Buglers dressed up to represent the Royal Marines since their inception in 1664.

[@DCMark1956]

I got to see a detachment of the Royal Marines band perform at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD (now the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) sometime prior to fall, 2011 (can't remember the exact date). They were so very impressive. I was very sorry that our Commanding Officer was not present. Instead our representative was some other Navy officer in a very rumpled uniform. Embarrassing, to say the least. The band was amazing!

[@43mrssimba]

Stunning Parade and Great Music! Thanks for sharing.

[@ToryBoy55]

The Royal Marines are the absolute best. Bar none!

[@tzazarizona2676]

USMC will give them a run for their money anytime. Both Great!

[@Ethan-yi4lm]

@@tzazarizona2676 Ok. Sure

[@malefeministgiangilo287]

@@tzazarizona2676 Watching documentaries, respectfully. The name is the same but you understand the distinction between USMC and Navy Seals is The level of training, and you respect the distinction without ego because you are on the same team. it isn't a pissing match. Royal Marines I think are Commando's so In training they sit above soldiers. A hell of a lot of Special Forces soldiers, SAS SBS etc are promoted from within the Royal Marines, for a reason.

[@Ellis-zr1qd]

Bar the officer at 1:40 tick tocking...

[@kizzaaaamate8976]

malefeminist giangilo lol the USMC can’t even be compared to the Royal Marines no way navy seals yes but not American marines

[@jessebenson4228]

So happy im in this video as a cadet

[@davidmorton9886]

Almost as good as in my day! seriously very professional soldiers, The Best. Once a Royal Marine, always a Royal Marine. RM 22825. 1964

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Hoofing right P01794W. 1973

[@old45marine]

10:17, I am part of the old Royals, just a heds up, the Guild Hall ran out of beer in 38 minutes. Unhappy days

[@janthorp6794]

The band and even the horses are in step. Such a shame others in the parade let you down. Oh dear!!!

[@tabormla123]

THEY LOOK GREAT.....ENJOYED IT......REGARDS FROM MALTA

[@Radio4ManLeics]

Drill precision is outstanding. Well done Royal Marines

[@jamth118]

This was actually a really good show, a nice piece for the public must say.

[@Danny-gb2kj]

The band is so good, it sounds like the video has music playing over the top

[@bobbydazzler9482]

saw this from my office in Cheapside, very impressive!

[@buttybags]

Officer at 01.40 marching left arm- left foot together. I couldn't do that if I tried ! ha ha ha

[@jasonfernee2401]

Known as tick tocking, and no, not the app :)

[@clutchisland5323]

😂😂😂

[@chrisholland7367]

very impressive, royal marines.

[@jordanfields5012]

The marines holding rifles on their left shoulder and officers hold sword in right hand so it look like they're out of step but there not its just the arms change pepps

[@petereames6182]

Hi Troopingadmin Peter Eames here nice video please could you remember the Marches Played on your video clip What is the title of the March at 4.08 This is a Brand new March which has not been played before The First time I heard it was on another Clip of the Royal Marines Changing the Guard it sounds a nice march I would be grateful for a reply

[@perardua93]

It's Top Malo by the late Lt. Col Richard Waterer; not a brand-new march but it's great to be hearing more of it anyway!

[@markblenkinsop4295]

What was that noise when the office was talking to the marshal

[@gustlightfall]

UK march is really practical, prevents heat rashes. Now that is a comfortable march.

[@koolyman]

koushinproductions Really? How's that so comparatively?

[@thomasholland2384]

koushinproductions We care more for the historic music being played.

[@lordracula2461]

+koushinproductions Well you are wrong there. If you march properly you get armpit chafing and the stiffness hurts the arms

[@1chish]

Oops @ the Officer at 1:41. Arms swing opposite to legs Sir.

[@c8136132]

Nothing like a bit of tick tocking :-)

[@hutch1111111]

Good ol bear walking!

[@markchristmas743]

***** the uk has invented the most things dick

[@martinbonner8017]

Wow, London must be dangerous....them bobbies took the entire royal marines on patrol with them!!! haha

[@gaiusmarius4112]

Good one lol

[@igorvyacheslavtherussianmu3142]

THE BEST

[@andrewsowerby5498]

Can anybody please list the names of the tunes played in this video please ?

[@trapezemusic]

At the 7:50 mark we hear the nice trio of "To Fight and Win" by Curtis.

[@martytrain]

Tight drum solos at 6:55

[@MsKerryanne]

I am so proud to be 100% pure British..

[@katerinakemp5701]

@Raj Maj 🤣👍🤣

[@bobsit1945]

Who was the officer on the horse? Was it the Commanding General of the Guards Division?

[@troopingadmin]

He is The City Marshal: The origin of the City Marshal can be found in letters patent of Queen Elizabeth I dated 1595 which gave powers to a marshal to maintain order in the City. Subsequently, an Under-Marshal was appointed along with six Marshalmen. All were provided with horses. With the passing of the Police Acts of 1829 and 1839, many of the policing duties were removed from the marshals. Nevertheless, the City Marshal is still the Lord Mayor’s peacekeeper. As such he ‘clears the way’ by the marshalling of civic processions ‘and calls the names of the members thereof in their proper order.’ He also represents the Lord Mayor at all Entry of Troops. He challenges, then escorts those regiments honoured to be allowed to exercise their privilege to march through the City ‘with drums beating, bayonets fixed and colours flying.’

[@bobsit1945]

Thanks for the information. Never made it to Great Britain during my 23 plus years in US Navy, but love the Ceremonies and plan to go, now that I'm retired from my civilian job.

[@richardwoods5873]

Bob Sit 'General Officer Commanding' (GOC)

[@richardwoods5873]

troopingadmin I assume that the drummers preceding theband are also part of the City ceremonial.

[@troopingadmin]

No, they are Royal Marines drummers in the Royal Marines uniform worn from around 1664. manthecapstan.wordpress.com/2008/09/01/the-royal-marines-a-brief-history/

[@janthorp6794]

No wonder someone has to continually shout out 'left, right, left, right'. Oh dear!!!

[@dinkytankman]

Royal Marines band is the best.

[@trapezemusic]

Thank you for posting this video. Fine display. Can you provide the name of the march whose nice trio is featured at the 7:55 point?

[@troopingadmin]

'To Fight and Win' by Curtis

[@trapezemusic]

+troopingadmin Thank you very much for your response. I have tried without success to find the entire march on KZbin. Any suggestions? I can't wait to see the band next month when they visit the New York area as part of their USA tour.

[@troopingadmin]

+trapezemusic It's track 10 on this CD www.midland-cd-club.co.uk/details.asp?ref=1735. You might be able to find it on Ebay.

[@jordanfields5012]

One of the ww2 veteran officers were shouting the step by step

[@jordanfields5012]

Its the royal marines from wales england scotland and ireland

[@gioPHL]

Brilliant!

[@koolyman]

These are what I like to call commandos

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Band of royal marines marching. In street of London Jacob keppler

[@ArcofBon]

Notice that they use cornets, not trumpets.

[@mayhem380]

A much sweeter sound.

[@fire5736]

Most of those officers need to get their bloody arms UP! Otherwise pretty decent drill though, and nice to watch the whole of the RM on parade (I'm assuming this is all of the Royal Marines).

[@fire5736]

And blimey, that band is INCREDIBLY sharp. Love the music and the drill and performance from the band is simply the best I have ever seen. Take a note, bands of the guards division!

[@shotleylad]

Of course it is not all of the Royal Marines

[@fire5736]

shotleylad Apologies.

[@joshkenway1451]

Agree 90 degrees ladys

[@jamesfitzhugh9856]

I doubt that it is all of the Royal Marines.

[@stagmite11rs68]

whats the name of all the songs please

[@SASlegendery]

are they wearing ammunition boots?

[@extremegamer4015]

Thats not all of them there just the ones either completed their tour in afghan and on cerimonial duties

[@pjcroziersmith]

Why is there one officer in kilt, etc.?

[@3345-p9g]

pjcroziersmith He is Scottish... it's optional for uniform...

[@katerinakempb8217]

More than likely from Arbroath Commandos.

[@katerinakemp5701]

Picking Arbroath personnel.

[@H.R.T.P]

Should have had the band at the back, that's why a few were out of step

[@janthorp6794]

I honestly don't think it would have mattered where the band were placed in the parade. Some people just don't have a clue how to march 'in step'. If the majority got it right, why can't they all? None of the band were out of step. As always Royal Marines perfect. Well done all of you.

[@H.R.T.P]

jan thorp You've never done this before have you... the echo of the drum throws everyone off, its worse for the people at the back.. they would be half a step out when the drum beats to the people at the front

[@janthorp6794]

Far Queue Yes I have done this before, for years, but these people are professionals and they have presumably trained with delay in mind. My point is: take a closer look at 1.44 and 2.00. And they were not too far back in the parade.

[@MajorRoadAhead]

All those people holding their phones up. What for? The quality of the footage they get is not going to be great. Put your phones away and watch the event in 'the moment' with your own eyes.

[@Fishfingers232]

omg the Royal Marines have the same birthday as me :)

[@ThePierre58]

you are 350 years old! Many congratulations!!!!

[@andykeelee]

1:42 how can a people walking like that, especially an officer, is a mystery on me

[@leonardwaga]

What's the first march?

[@katerinakemp5701]

To Fight and Win, Capt General, Top Malo thats the first 3.

[@bdhandel6499]

What is the name of the 3rd march/tune ? Anyone, please !

[@chunkyneptune]

BD HANDEL If you mean the march at 4:07, it's "Top Malo" by Richard Waterer

[@Sorseress]

Where is the vetrans on here

[@troopingadmin]

At 10 minutes 21 seconds, wearing Green Berets.

[@relozekoot]

to honor them..

[@biancanavas2668]

I would be absolutely ecstatic if I could join the Royal Marines Cadets, but I feel like I’m too short compared to the rest of the cadets that I see here, I’m 14 and I am 1.26 meters (I believe that is 4 feet 1 inch but idk)

[@adamatch9624]

That would be the worst time to attack the palace

[@Musicgutbucket]

Wow, Left right left right...officers right left right left.....what can I say..lol

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

They are all in the same step

[@taphui10]

The US Marines are the best in the world....the Royal Marines are the cream of the best.

[@tedmaxeffs]

+Kaiser Bill only about 10% us marines would pass the royal marine training the rest would be to overweight ,

[@stevet7695]

Apparently in one of the bases in Afghanistan the US Marines put up a sign outside their barracks which said "US Marines: Second to None". The Royal Marines at the same base put up a sign outside their barracks which just said "None".

[@raymartin7172]

Howay me bonny lads

[@TheDevil51666]

sehr gut

[@geoffrowley9286]

Thats why i joined the army, not the naked wrestling booties:-)

[@Insperato62]

Not so good at taking the corners as the Guards - positively shuffling, and as for the officer swinging his left arm in time with his left leg!!!!! How can that not feel wrong???

[@henryhaxby9283]

Funny how there's police there to protect about 200+ men with rifles

[@malefeministgiangilo287]

Do all the musicians have to be badass as well or if you can carry a tune, you're in...

[@LeggieGlasgow]

I believe on the arm the commandos have different insignia than the bandsmen say a dagger with commando above it they also have a RM base at Deal in england for the band but 41 commando are based up in scotland and 40 commando are down in england on the coast near Portsmouth ..... I think lol.

[@GunRagDave]

Anyone know the name of the first tune played?

[@troopingadmin]

GunRagDave 'The Captain General' by Lt.Col. Sir F. Vivian Dunn

[@GunRagDave]

troopingadmin Thank you!

[@jelofts]

Second to NONE!

[@Mrkc47]

An officer tik tokin @1.40 ... never in my life have i ever seen an RM tiktok never mind an officer ... hope he gets called in about it and sent to the RSM for some very fast revision 😰😰😰

[@scottkerrison2913]

Hoofing

[@MGHLOVER]

why is their a member of one of the scots regiments there? ( excluding the scots guards)

[@troopingadmin]

On temporary secondment to the Royal Marines

[@Backpacker1uk]

+troopingadmin Attached to 45 cdo at Arbroath I would imagine

[@georgebuller1914]

LOL Who are the police there to protect?

[@thefisherj3392]

They are the only uniform that can stop traffic

[@xetalq]

Spectators, mostly - it would rather spoil the experience for the spectators if the Royal Marines had to barge them out of the way - or worse still, march right over the top of them.

[@romuss63]

ta cała orkiestra to jeden wielki cyrk byłem na kontrakcie i wróciłem po prostu żenada idą na ilość nie na jakość

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Są najlepsi na świecie, żaden, zapytaj każdy zespół wojskowy, kto jest najlepszy i bez wątpienia odpowiedzą, Royal Marines!

[@geoffrowley9286]

Time to get rid of all the stupid uniforms and hats, the SAS regiment never wastes time on this bull

[@oneofone53]

Geoff Rowley tradition is what fuels countries like Britain and America. Getting rid of tradition is like trynna drive your car with no wheels, it just feels odd and wouldn’t work. Plus yea cos it’s the SAS they don’t do public stuff really

[@williamwallace2278]

No. They prefer ro write books to glorify ones self. Dont get the SBS wasting their efforts on that and tv shows.

[@xetalq]

All members of the SAS actually belong to other regiments. Service with the SAS is temporary (three years, normally), after which the serviceman returns to his regiment. Entry into the SAS is highly competitive, and only a small percentage of applicants is ever successful. So the aim of the SAS is that eventually every regiment in the Army will have small core of servicemen who have been trained to SAS standards and trained in SAS tactics, weaponry and improvisation etc. When a serviceman completes his term with the SAS, he will pass on all he has learned to other members of his regiment, who either never applied to the SAS, or who did not make the grade. So - yes - the SAS does not parade in ceremonial uniform, because they perform ceremonial duties with their ‘home’ regiment. Thus, the SAS does not have a ceremonial uniform and does not carry out ceremonial duties.