Royal Tournament Finale - Royal Marines Bands

[@SAMBRI1]

I served in Royal Navy and once youve marched to these guys...you know you are in the forces..It was great. They are undisputed to be the best military band in the World.

[@britlo]

The Royal Tournament...one of the best and most effective recruiting tools ever! Went there as a young lad, and later served 6 years in the Army. Scrapped years ago...nonesense decision

[@conniff44]

God that brings a lump to the throat. Where has all the national pride gone? We have a lot to be really proud of. Ah well, perhaps again one day. Thank you for such a cracking video, you have taken me back many years and thank you to the Royal Marines for such a superb show.

[@Nickbythesea]

As an Ex Submariner and with 2 sons serving in the Forces at the moment it brings tears to my eyes watching that and makes my heart feel like bursting with pride !! Its great to be British,bring back this great event !!

[@frikartii]

As another Ex Bootneck, this was awesome. I, along with probably every other R.M. that has ever been, hated parades but stick us in Blues and put us behind the Bandies and it was something special.

[@ronjustincase]

I never knew my Grand father Royal Marine PTI; Sergeant Frederick Pennson Wells, he died at Scappa Flow. I cry when I hear this. The tears flood watching it. I feel very proud to be British. I'll have to wipe my eyes, I cannot see the keys. Thanks Ron in OZ.

[@JohnnyH1982]

Fantastic video! There isn't a military band on this earth that challenges the Royal Marines.

[@charioteermary]

I watched the last tournament with my late husband. He served 22 years in the RN and loved the Royal Marines as I still do. You cant beat the booty band they are the best in the world as are the marines themselves. Bless all who are still serving our country. I agree by the way the tournament should never have been stopped.

[@Trek001]

I remember the Gun Run crews came out with black armbands on

[@Grahampk73]

I saw the royal tournament in 1989 a few months before I joined the Royal Navy at 16 years old. Its the bset show I've been to. I wish they would restart this great event

[@rowerovers]

Thanks, im in this video and it brings back great memories, Dick R, Royal Marines Band 1980 to 1991.

[@oldgattonian2]

I agree with every word you have written. NuLabour hate this sort of thing because as you say it's TOO BRITISH. When Cameron is PM I intend to start a petition to have the The Royal Tournament brought back. It's a fine British tradition which should instill pride in our young people.

[@pollylegend]

This will always bring a tear to my eye

[@expatbob]

349 years and i still have tear in my eye. steady marine!

[@waterloo3]

This was the Massed bands of the Royal Marines for the finale of the 1990 Royal Tournament. I traveled to see this show twice over the years and i always found it to be the most British of shows. Too bad it is no more, though it is doubtful that the Royal Marines could field that many bands today even if it still was playing at Earls Court.

[@zimbabwe33]

The greatest band of the greatest country on earth

[@02bishopt]

Tuska dude i didnt go to the 1990 tournament because it was the year i was born, however i went to the last 3 before they stopped doing them...they were the best events ive ever been to!

[@HappyHammer83]

Great memories! I used to go to this in the 80s as a nipper, my dear old mum (rip) dressed me up as a Coldstream Guard. Bring it back I say.

[@loutaxi]

Wonderful video, I gave it five stars! I especially enjoyed seeing the lads performing 'Sunset.' I have posted my production ' Sunset A Californian's Tribute' which I have dedicated to the Royal Marines as a video response.

[@mickjonsmith]

@nonthaburial Hi. Yes they were there. I was at Earls Court every other day for this one. The anks, Spaniards and everyone else hasd a fantastic time and without doubt, this was the very best of the Tornaments. Brting it back.................

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

I was there! And what a moment it was!

[@andrewshere]

All the best to the veterans attending the D-Day landing commemorations, and elsewhere

[@Joshmcfee]

Spot on Brother............

[@SgtPecker]

Hi Tuska, I have the BBC version of the 1990 RT originally on video but I've coverted it to DVD. Haven't watched it in ages so I don't know the quality but if you've had no luck I'll see if I can download the White Helmets bit. I was working at the RT in 1990 as an usher.

[@Free715]

to stixjohno,,, best one i've found on here of the jollie's at the tournament, my brother was one for years!!!

[@Othy238]

You said it and I whole heartedly agree!

[@Free715]

impressive as always's nice one wiggy!!!

[@jangomatt007]

My father was also in the Band Service and after his 22 ended up a WO 2nd class. Served in Yeovilton, Deal and Lympstone. Stuart Waite, just wondering if the name rang a bell !!

[@bilvers]

Matthew, after 5 years I've seen your post. I served with your father at Dartmouth and HMS Raleigh. In fact when at Dartmouth there we're 3 of us on French Horn called Stuart.

[@IRememberTheOldDays]

@stixjohno Royal Tournament , not a patch on the RT of olde. Why they ever cancelled it will always remain a mystery to me! Bring back the RMs, The RN Field Gunners and the White Helmets!

[@stixjohno]

The Last Royal Tournament was in 1999, In 2000, on Horseguards Parade, London, we did the Royal Military Tattoo which was unbeleivable. A Tri-Service event with the history of the UK Armed forces dating back to when Horseguards Parade had a Tilt yard for Jousting etc. Unfortunatly the MOD budget doesn't allow for such events like that anymore. The government is to busy bailing out Banks that get into trouble

[@gaz772u]

BRING BACK THE TOURNAMENT & FIELD GUNNING!!! PS: the bootneck band are the best. Check out the DVD 'The Final run' filmed in 1999 at the last tournament to see real field gunning... Mini Mini Lou............

[@LeeJohn70]

@ticketballs I agree with you my late Father was a Royal Marine Commando in the second world war and I know what you mean, in England there is not much left to be proud of anymore, as a country we don't own much anymore and we don't make hardly anything anymore it's not often an item purchased states made in England but we do have the best Regiment in the world The Royal Marines.

[@ilTroubadori]

Remember this job well..wonder if this was the actual Tournament I played at ??

[@stixjohno]

I know John Griff, I was in the Corps of Drums also, he was Corps Drum major when I joined up. I'll put some feelers out and get back to you via email

[@computermad1234]

bring back the royal tournament was a great evening out for the hole family and it should the contries pride in are armed force

[@MorfeBD]

What is it that the bugles are playing right after Sunset? It sounds like a bugle call, but I don't recognize it.

[@stixjohno]

@conniff44 Where did you hear that?

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Awesome military tattoo

[@rootbeerinacan]

What is the tune played at 4:40?? I have been looking EVERYWHERE!

[@geoffreyhart9058]

Rule Britannia.

[@andrewshere]

well said

[@Joshmcfee]

Well said Sir//

[@glennclark5642]

if you don't like it why, why join it no one forced you, I understand if you didn't make it, I am one, but don't be bitter, be proud of who you are , im sure we can serve other ways, yes id give my shooting eye to be a royal marine but alas didn't happen, so im an irish soldier now have 37 years done spent 6 years in Lebanon with the UN now I still wont togo but im too old, take care, its life.

[@ilTroubadori]

What year is this please i did this in gig in late 70's I think as a bugler

[@gibman1]

Don't understand why they decided to scrap the Royal Tournament!! Its a pity that on this particular tournament, someone decided not to include the word "Gibraltar" on the big badge in order not to offend the spaniards. Gibraltar is the Royal Marines Battle Honour and they have it on their badge.

[@mullanmanatc]

Ok well i asked one and he said royal marines and dnt no i didnt cus my grandad was in one of these torniments

[@02bishopt]

@stixjohno Seconded.

[@conniff44]

It's being resurrected

[@fraser931]

@stixjohno - The British Military Tournament, its nearly an exact replica and very very enjoyable!

[@helreaper]

this show just showd how great the british people were but not now i almost feel ashamed to be known as british with the way this country has been sent down hill by a screwd up govament and with all the hard work from leaders like chirch hill and maggie.

[@CaptainCook1778]

@ticketballs Its a good thing to see all these good men playing wonderful music. However I think that I would be a better use of funds and of greater help to the troops if tax money was spent on the best equipment and supplies rather than public entertainment. It would also be good to make sure that all veterans are rewarded for their service and sacrifice. Once they have done this I would be happy to watch what is an exciting spectacular and a MUCH BETTER use of tax money than WAR.

[@ukanian]

because clearly labour is in charge of these things

[@Kerlerot]

ça a vraiment "de la gueule" Sorry I don't know how translate in english ;-[

[@conniff44]

Sorry it was Geordon Brown trying to make himself liked, he did say they were going to but it was obviously the usual labour bullshit.