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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. A musician changes his sheet music as the Massed Bands of the Guards Division perform during the opening night of Beating the Retreat on Horse Guards Parade.  This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Band Leaders of the Guards Division march in formation across Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. .Bandsmen of the Guards Division pause before leaving Horse Guards Parade as they take part in the opening night of the Beating the Retreat ceremony. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. .The flutes and drums of the Guards Division flank the podium as the enter the Horse Guards Parade on the opening night of the Beating the Retreat ceremony.  This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
    LNP_BEAT_RETREAT_01_17_MCR.JPG
  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. The massed bands of the Guards Brigade march in formation during the annual Beating of the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. The massed bands of the Guards Brigade follow a bandmaster during the annual Beating of the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. Five bandmasters of the Guards Brigade march in formation during the annual Beating of the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. British Army pipers march in formation as they perform at the annual Beating of the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. A bandmaster leads drummers across Horse Guards Parade during the Annual Beating of the Retreat parade.  On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. Drummers stand in formation as they perform at the annual Beating of the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. A bandmaster leads drummers across Horse Guards Parade during the Annual Beating of the Retreat parade.  On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. Drummers stand in formation as they perform at the annual Beating of the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. As the second night of Beating the Retreat draws to a close, the Massed Bands of the Brigade of Guards, the Bands of the Household Cavalry and the US Army Europe Band and Chorus all play in formation beneath a clear sky. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. The band leader of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus, performing as a guest band at this years Beating the Retreat, leads his musicians off Horse Guards Parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Two members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performing a 40s inspired dance as part of the opening night of Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Two members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performing a 40s inspired dance as part of the opening night of Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
    LNP_BEAT_RETREAT_01_13_MCR.JPG
  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. Two members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus, performing as a guest band at this years Beating the Retreat, dance to 1940s themed music. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. Three singers of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus, performing as a guest band at this years Beating the Retreat, sing 1940s themed music. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. A singer of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus, performing as a guest band at this years Beating the Retreat, sings 1940s themed music. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  09/06/11. A horse and trooper from the Blues and Royals takes part in Beating the Retreat. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Please see special instructions. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti Roberts/LNP. Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. . Horses and riders of the Life Guards (the British Army's senior cavalry regiment) wheel round as they take part in the opening night of the Beating the Retreat ceremony.  This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performing a 40s inspired number as part of the opening night of Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Pipers of Scottish and Northern Irish British Army regiments play as they march across Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performing a 40s inspired number as part of the opening night of Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. As the opening night of Beating the Retreat draws to a close, the Massed Bands of the Brigade of Guards, the Bands of the Household Cavalry and the US Army Europe Band and Chorus all play in formation beneath a clear sky. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus, performing this year alongside their British Guards counterparts, march in formation. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Two members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performing a 40s inspired dance as part of the opening night of Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. LONDON, UK  08/06/11. Two members of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performing a 40s inspired dance as part of the opening night of Beating the Retreat at Horse Guards Parade. This year the opening night of Beating the Retreat took place with the American Ambassador receiving the salute. The traditional parade, involving all of the bands of the Household Division of the British Army, dates back to times when, after a day's battle, troops would retreat for the night.  Please see special instructions for usage rates. Photo credit should read Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform, with Her Majesty the Queen as guest of honour, during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. Musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Barnwell, the Senior Director of Music for the Household Division, conducts the Massed Bands of the Foot Guards as they play the British national Anthem during the Beating Retreat ceremony. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. The Bands and Bugles of The Rifles are seen marching as musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Two Chelsea Pensioners wait to leave Horse Guards Parade after the annual Beating Retreat parade. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. A re-enactor of the 'Moscow Militia' stands ready to fire his musket during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. As fireworks detonate in the background re-enactors of the 'Moscow Militia' stand in line during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. A military singer sings the theme to James Bond film 'Skyfall' as musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. As fireworks detonate in the background re-enactors of the 'Moscow Militia' fire their muskets during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. As fireworks detonate in the background re-enactors of the 'Moscow Militia' fire their muskets during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. As fireworks detonate in the background re-enactors of the 'Moscow Militia' fire their muskets during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. As fireworks detonate in the background re-enactors of the 'Moscow Militia' fire their muskets during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Mounted Band and Musical Ride perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Mounted Band and Musical Ride perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Mounted Band and Musical Ride perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Her Majesty the Queen is seen at the Household Division's annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 12/06/2013. London, UK. A military singer sings the theme to James Bond film 'Skyfall' as musicians of the Household Division perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. Members of the Royal Cavalry of Oman Mounted Band and Musical Ride perform during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2012. LONDON, UK. As fireworks detonate in the background re-enactors of the 'Moscow Militia' fire their muskets during a performance of Tchaikowsky's '1812 Overture' at the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Performing for Her Majesty the Queen, reenactors of the Napoleonic Association stage a mock battle celebrating the British Army's 1813 victory at the Battle of Vitoria as they take in the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Performing for Her Majesty the Queen, reenactors of the Napoleonic Association stage a mock battle celebrating the British Army's 1813 victory at the Battle of Vitoria as they take in the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Performing for Her Majesty the Queen, reenactors of the Napoleonic Association stage a mock battle celebrating the British Army's 1813 victory at the Battle of Vitoria as they take in the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Performing for Her Majesty the Queen, reenactors of the Napoleonic Association stage a mock battle celebrating the British Army's 1813 victory at the Battle of Vitoria as they take in the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Performing for Her Majesty the Queen, members of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire their guns as part of a mock battle celebrating the British Army's 1813 victory at the Battle of Vitoria during the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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  • © Licensed to London News Pictures. 13/06/2013. London, UK. Performing for Her Majesty the Queen, reenactors of the Napoleonic Association stage a mock battle celebrating the British Army's 1813 victory at the Battle of Vitoria as they take in the annual Beating Retreat parade at Horse Guards Parade in London. On two successive evenings each year in June a pageant of military music, precision marching and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when the Massed Bands of the Household Division carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. 300 musicians, drummers and pipers perform this age-old ceremony. The Retreat has origins in the early days of chivalry when beating or sounding retreat pulled a halt to the days fighting. Photo credit: Matt Cetti-Roberts/LNP
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