The King’s Troup

Title

The King’s Troup

Date

1987

Description

In October 1947, King George the Sixth inspected a saluting battery of Royal Horse Artillary at their barracks in St. John’s Wood. Before leaving he requested that the Artillary should be known as his battery and since that day it’s been known simply as The King’s Troop. Today, it plays a major role in the grand ceremonial gun-firing salutes on all State Occasions. The troops perform their musical drive at the Royal Tournament, various agricultural shows and military tatoos throughout Britain and abroad. Dickie Arbiter goes behind the scenes and talks to the men who form this unique part of the British Army.

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Duration

00:49:21

Genre

Documentary

Keywords

The King’s Troop

Radio station

LBC [London Broadcasting Company]

Place of publication

London

Language

English

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Technical information

Stereo

Credits

Cast

Dickie Arbiter

presenter/narrator