Raising money for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, the massed bands of HM Royal Marines (about 250 musicians and another 80 Colour escorts) entertained us on Horseguards Parade on 25 June. After some remarkable manoeuvres (while playing) it all came together for the Beating Retreat. Beating Retreat is traced back to manuals written in 1554, where it is called ‘Watch Setting’. Admiral Sir Phillip Jones, First Sea Lord, took the Salute.
Tuesday 31 May 2016
109. Beating the Retreat
Raising money for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, the massed bands of HM Royal Marines (about 250 musicians and another 80 Colour escorts) entertained us on Horseguards Parade on 25 June. After some remarkable manoeuvres (while playing) it all came together for the Beating Retreat. Beating Retreat is traced back to manuals written in 1554, where it is called ‘Watch Setting’. Admiral Sir Phillip Jones, First Sea Lord, took the Salute.
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