captain general

The announcement of the King as the new Captain General was made on the 358th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Marines, which took place in October 1664 during King Charles II's reign.

The Duke of Edinburgh held the position of Captain General for 64 years before he was succeeded by Prince Harry in 2017.

Prince Harry had been Captain General of the Royal Marines until he withdrew from royal duties and moved to the United States.

Prince Philip was Captain General of the Royal Marines and brought the Queen along with him on the visit.

Then, next year, Sir Thomas West, Lord de la Warr, will arrive to become our Lord Governor and Captain General.