The Royal Marines are the United Kingdom’s amphibious infantry force and naval commando unit, forming one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy.
The Corps traces its origins to the Duke of York and Albany’s Maritime Regiment of Foot, raised on 28 October 1664. The first Royal Marine Commando unit was formed at Deal, Kent, on 14 February 1942. Unlike British Army regiments, the Royal Marines do not carry individual battle honours; instead, they were granted the emblem of the “Great Globe Itself” by George IV in 1827 in recognition of service in engagements worldwide. Today the Corps comprises the United Kingdom Commando Force, the Royal Marines Band Service, the Commando Training Centre and four reserve units. Royal Marines contribute personnel to the Special Forces Support Group, crew landing craft and staff the Royal Navy’s military bands.
The Royal Marines feature on Adventure Diaries in episodes with guests who completed long-distance expeditions while serving or after leaving the Corps, including the episode with Paul Harris on his 24,000-mile walk around the UK, and the episode covering the world’s longest triathlon ending on Everest.
