T Square 200 was the name given to the son et lumière event, held in Trafalgar Square on Sunday, October 23, 2005, to mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar. Son et lumière can refer to: a sound and light show; or a song by The Mars Volta on the album De-Loused in the Comatorium a French televsion production company This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Trafalgar Square viewed from the northeast corner. ... Two hundred year anniversary. ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland First French Empire, Spain Commanders The Viscount Nelson † Pierre Charles Silvestre de Villeneuve Strength 27 ships of the line France: 18 ships of the line Spain: 15 ships of the line Casualties 449 killed 1,214 wounded Total: 1,673 4,480...

It was a large open air event, to a ticketed audience. Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Michael of Kent joined 10,000 members of the public to witness this commemorative occasion. It opened with a presentation on the importance of the sea and our maritime heritage. The continuing importance of the Royal Navy was emphasised. The Duke of Edinburgh is a British dukedom. ... Prince Michael of Kent Prince Michael of Kent (Michael George Charles Franklin Windsor) is a member of the British Royal Family, a grandson of King George V. Prince Michael of Kent does not regularly carry out royal duties on behalf of his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II. Instead, he manages his... The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ...

The celebration displays included dancing (old naval dances), mock cutlass-fighting, a simulated action by modern Royal Marines, gymnastics and brass band music. This article is about the sword. ... Her Majestys Royal Marines, also known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious force and Naval Infantry. ...

A musical finale was provided by the choir of Newcastle Royal Grammar School and soprano Susan Jiwey. Nelson's Column featured during the evening, with special lighting effects at the end of the show. Royal Grammar School, Newcastle (RGS locally, though there are other schools and organisations with the initials RGS) is a long-established independent school in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. ... Look up Soprano in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nelson on his column Nelsons Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square, London, England. ...

The evening's show was preceded by His Royal Highness The Duke of York attending a laying of a wreath at the special commemorative Trafalgar Parade, held in the morning. Over 500 Sea Cadets, joined by platoons from the Royal Navy and the Royal Naval Reserve and accompanied by a Band of HM Royal Marines, formed the parade. The title Duke of York is a title of nobility usually given to the second son of the British monarch, unless the title is already held by an earlier monarchs son who is still alive. ... In some countries, Sea Cadet organisations are groups devoted to educating and training the youth of the nation in maritime matters, especially those pertaining to national defense. ...

A Service of Commemoration was then held in St Paul's Cathedral, for invited guests. This was attended by their Royal Highnesses The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales (accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall), The Duke of York, The Princess Royal and Prince Michael of Kent (accompanied by Princess Michael). St Pauls Cathedral from the south St Pauls Cathedral is a cathedral on Ludgate Hill, in the City of London, and the seat of the Bishop of London. ... The Prince of Wales Feathers. This Heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince. ... The Princess Anne, the current Princess Royal Princess Royal is a style customarily (but not automatically) awarded by a British monarch to his or her eldest daughter. ...