The Captain General Royal Marines is the ceremonial head of the Royal Marines. The current incumbent is HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious forces and a core component of the countrys Rapid Reaction Force. ... HRH The Duke of Edinburgh His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Philip Mountbatten, formerly Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark), styled HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (born 10 June 1921), is the consort of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. ...

The uniform and insignia are those of a Field Marshal. Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. ...

Do not confuse this position with that of the Commandant General Royal Marines, the professional head.

External Links

• Official Royal Marines page (http://www.royalmarinesregimental.co.uk/histctrad10.htm)