Beating Retreat
THIS EVENT ENDED ON THE 4TH JUNE 2009
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Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2AX
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Beating Retreat is a floodlit military music spectacular which takes place each year at the Horse Guards Parade. The mounted bands of two Household Cavalry Regiments and the massed bands of five Foot Guard Regiments join together with the Corps of Drums and the Foot Guards for a musical and military show. Dating back to the days when beating of drums marked a retreat at the end of the day, this is an event steeped in historic significance and the brightly polished uniforms and formation of soliders makes for a beautiful spectacle. Special guests include the Norwegian King's Guard with HRH The Duke of Edinburgh taking the salute on the 3rd June and HRH The Princess Royal performing the honours the following evening.
About Horse Guards Parade
Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year including the Trooping the Colour which marks the Queen's official birthday. At the heart of Whitehall, it was the traditional entrance to the Royal Palaces and is still guarded by mounted sentries from the Queen's Household Cavalry. More about Horse Guards Parade
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 3 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Whitehall Place, SW1A | 3 minutes from Beating Retreat
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39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 16 minutes from Beating Retreat
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39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 16 minutes from Beating Retreat
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5 Curzon Street, W1J | 16 minutes from Beating Retreat
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5 Curzon Street, W1J | 16 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Boat Show Comedy Club
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Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from Beating Retreat
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18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket, SW1Y | 6 minutes from Beating Retreat
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18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket, SW1Y | 6 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | Same location as Beating Retreat
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Horse Guards, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | Same location as Beating Retreat
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Westminster, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Westminster, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Beating Retreat
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7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Beating Retreat
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48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from Beating Retreat
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15 Craig's Court, St James's, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Beating Retreat
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Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Beating Retreat
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