Spectacular Tower of london Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues, whiskey barrel

#thekingsguard #london #toweroflondon It’s the Ceremony of the Constable’s Dues, one of those ancient traditions that the UK is so damn good at, can be indirectly traced back at least 700 years, and is related to the Crown’s authority over the City of London.
However, what is usually a ceremonial march to the Tower and a ceremony inside will this time be far more spectacular - as a helicopter and three Royal Marine offshore raiding craft will be in action as well.
The ceremony owes its origins to centuries ago, when ships visiting London would have to pay a payment to the Constable of the Tower of London. What was once a hated tax on mariners is now an exciting ceremony performed very occasionally, usually when a naval vessel is visiting London. It’s a nice treat for the visiting sailors and a pretty special treat if you happen to be visiting the Tower on the day.
If you’re outside the Tower, you can watch the sailors and officers marching past, carrying their offering for the Constable - usually, but not always, a barrel of some fine alcoholic drink. If you’re inside the Tower, you can watch the formal handover ceremony. #thekingsguard #london #
#toweroflondon

[@canadiangirl]

Love this! From St.Catharines Ontario Canada. I’m Anne Boleyn’s 2nd cousin 7X’s removed.

[@columbmurray]

I've seen your head at the tower. Be careful.

[@melodicbeatsrecordings]

thankyou Buska, a proud dad moment for me, my lads part of the RM contingent......

[@busk1976]

Do you see him in this footage

[@columbmurray]

I joined the jollies in 1964 . I'm in my 80s , nice to see they're still around.

[@Monicamystery]

Oh so beautiful 😍

[@sheilamorrell6329]

Excellent Buska. Thank you for yet again sharing another proud tradition of our country.

[@maybarnard1088]

Thank you Buska. It's always great to see old traditions still being carried on today. 700 years is a long time.

[@busk1976]

Our pleasure!

[@maryholder3795]

Glorious traditions, history is kept alive, It is something only we could do a ceremony like this with style, order, and make not look ridiculous. Which is exactly as it should be traditional and a nod to old history.

[@jamesmatthews291]

Thank you for filming this.
I understand the Constable's Dues were a small barrel of port this year. Traditionally it's rum, not sure if the Constable gets to choose.
Edited to add: Just seen the zoom at 3:18, showing it as Taylor's Port.

[@ginkiat7268]

If anyone is curious, the band was led by corps drum major Chris Mace, the band playing:
0:00 Holyrood
2:00 Saraie Marais
15:13 A life on the ocean wave
16:17 Chimes of Liberty

[@jkgannon1049]

@ginkiat7268
Thank you very much for supplying that info

[@columbmurray]

12,32 Globe and Laurel ( early one morning.) which was the fitting slow march of RM prior to 1964.

[@marywood6270]

Thank you Buska.. ❤

[@jkgannon1049]

Thank you for filming & posting this Buska

[@yorkiemalone8727]

Cheers mate BRILLLLLIANT

[@clairebrookes2923]

Loved this .. thanku ❤

[@mustang64mama]

Thanks Buska. Very interesting

[@busk1976]

My pleasure

[@busk1976]

Hi

[@GGibert]

Could you try not to shake your camera?

[@busk1976]

My arm was hurting

[@busk1976]

I was filming on soom in

[@sheilamorrell6329]

No need to reply, Buska. Grateful for you bringing this to us.

[@lizquigley2042]

There's always 1.😂