Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex Instagram – Today marks the 355th birthday of the Royal Marines! As Captain-General of the Royal Marines, The Duke of Sussex would like to wish all past and present members a very Happy Birthday, and a special thank you for all your efforts in serving and protecting this great country. The Duke of Sussex takes tremendous pride in this role which was passed down to him in 2017 by his grandfather The Duke of Edinburgh, who held the role since 1953. The Royal Marines are a community, made up of serving, retired, cadets, the families of the aforementioned and RMA-The Royal Marines Charity. “Once a Marine, always a Marine”. • Founded in 1664, The Royal Marines have been an incredible example of integrity, excellence, and camaraderie for many, including The Duke who spent ten years serving in the Armed Forces, first working alongside the Royal Marines in Afghanistan in 2007/8. Since ending his service, The Duke of Sussex has dedicated much of his time to helping wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women – creating initiatives such as @WeAreInvictusGames and the @EndeavourFund to ensure there is support for them and their families, beyond their time in uniform. For more information on the work and role of the Royal Marines, please visit @RoyalMarines and share your support! Photo © PA / @RoyalMarines