Set on the historic Horse Guards Parade, against the magnificent backdrop of St James’s Park, The Massed Bands of The Foot Guards supported by The Mounted Band of the Household Cavalry, The Pipes and Drums of the Scots Guards, The Drums and Pipes of the Irish Guards, The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, The Royal Canadian Artillery Band, The Band of The Mercian Regiment and The Royal Choral Society perform a programme of rousing military and contemporary music. This year’s Beating Retreat – ‘