The Royal Marines commemorate their 360th anniversary with a performance of the Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues at the Tower of London on March 14th.
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Two Royal Marine Raiding Craft will depart from HMS President to convey the symbolic ‘Dues’ – a barrel of wine – to Tower Pier in east London.
The procession will be overseen by Captain Lewis Kelly RM, accompanied by the band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines, Collingwood, and a ceremonial guard of reserve and regular Commandos.
The Tower of London shares a “special connection” with the Royal Marines, according to Historic Royal Palaces. CREDIT: HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
A spokesperson for Historic Royal Palaces – the charity that maintains the Tower – says:
“As is tradition, the contingent bearing the Dues will be challenged at the Tower’s entrance by the Yeoman Gaoler and two Yeoman Warders, wearing full state Dress.
“This tradition derives from the historic right of the Constable to collect tolls from vessels on the River Thames.”
The origin of the Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues dates back to the 14th century and symbolises the Crown’s authority over the City of London.
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The Royal Marines commemorate their 360th anniversary with a performance of the Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues at the Tower of London on March 14th.
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Two Royal Marine Raiding Craft will depart from HMS President to convey the symbolic ‘Dues’ – a barrel of wine – to Tower Pier in east London.
The procession will be overseen by Captain Lewis Kelly RM, accompanied by the band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines, Collingwood, and a ceremonial guard of reserve and regular Commandos.
The Tower of London shares a “special connection” with the Royal Marines, according to Historic Royal Palaces. CREDIT: HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
A spokesperson for Historic Royal Palaces – the charity that maintains the Tower – says:
“As is tradition, the contingent bearing the Dues will be challenged at the Tower’s entrance by the Yeoman Gaoler and two Yeoman Warders, wearing full state Dress.
“This tradition derives from the historic right of the Constable to collect tolls from vessels on the River Thames.”
The origin of the Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues dates back to the 14th century and symbolises the Crown’s authority over the City of London.
