The last time I " dressed up"as a Wavy Navy Lt Cdr was to preside over an SCC Trafalgar Dinner on the 200th anniversary of the battle. We hosted 750 people, including the Bailiff of Guernsey (representing HM), Lord Bryce, the recently retired First Sea Lord, Lord Guernsey, and the Lt Governor of Guernsey (retired Admiral). Royal Marine band played though dinner. I was very proud to be able to start my Loyal Toast with "Bailiff, My Lords, Your Excellecy, Ladies and Gentlemen ..." Lord Bryce proposed "The Immortal Memory" and also announced his marriage the previous day to his long term partner. The event was reported in the Court and Social Column of the Telegraph and in the Tatler.
We had a siient auction afterwards for RN and SCC charities and one guest paid £1,000 for a RN Officers sword.
I thought it was a good finish to my mixed military career.
I can thoroughly recommend the cadet forces to all ex service people.
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