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Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of the Honourable Artillery Company- German State Visit London


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Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of the Honourable Artillery Company- German State Visit London

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Dec 5, 2025

The Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of the Honourable Artillery Company leading the Honourable Artillery Company Guard of Honour from their headquarters at Armoury House through the City of London to the Guildhall on the evening of Thursday 4th December 2025.

The Guard of Honour is provided ahead of the City of London’s State Banquet as part of the official state visit of the President of Germany to the UK.
  • 00:00 Standard of St George - K.Alford
  • 02:31 The Adjutant - W.Turpin
  • 05:06 The Voice of the Guns - K.Alford
  • 08:07 Household Brigade - W.Turpin
  • 10:55 Wellington - W.Zehle
  • 16:26 Arrival of HRH The Princess Royal
  • 16:44 Arrival of the German President
  • 17:17 Deutsche Nationalhymne - German National Anthem
  • 18:13 Trumpet Tune and Air - Arr.D.Taylor
  • 19:19 Deutsche Nationalhymne - German National Anthem
  • 20:20 Trafalgar - W.Zehle
  • 22:59 Prussia’s Glory (Preußens Gloria)
  • 24:47 The King’s Guard - Keith
  • 27:56 The Great Escape - E.Berstein
  • 31:17 Washington Grays - Graufella
  • 34:46 British Grenadiers - trad.
  • 36:00 Grenadier’s Return - trad.
The band was led by Drum Major CSgt Hastings and under the direction of their Director of Music Major Miller. The band were also augmented by four members of the Band of the Irish Guards for this occasion.

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Peter Burgess COMMENTARY



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Transcript NONE ... however, some comments: @AnnofWales21 16 hours ago Ooh, a lot of my favourite marches here and it’s a wonder Delvin’s antenna hasn’t twitched to alert him that his favourite featured! It’s unusual, to me anyway, to see this sort of parade outside daylight hours but I must say the lighting created a different atmosphere. Also the sound is different, enhanced even, when the band passes by with buildings close on both sides. A smashing video MBE, thank you for using your time to create and share it👍 6 Reply @AlbaAlba-fg2io 16 hours ago Good evening. Another outstanding video, MBE, with a brilliant HAC Band and a great list of marches. What a beautiful evening sight, through the streets of London! Thank you very much, MBE, for filming and sharing your excellent job, as usual, i much enjoyed and appreciated👍👏👏 4 Reply @Royalmiiman5498 21 hours ago (edited) I'm really happy to hear so many of my favourite pieces. The Voice of the Guns, Trafalgar, and The Great Escape were especially fantastic. 😊 At 1:22, interestingly, on

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