Mr Shapps, however, said the “Royal Marines are absolutely essential”. “I have asked the First Sea Lord to provide a plan for how their excellent work is taken forward,” he said.

The former serviceman donates a rare drum major statue to the Royal Marines School of Music. Two women who trained with the Royal Marines say it is only a matter of time before a woman passes.

All as part of an exceptional team. It's a state of mind.” Royal Marines are tasked with being deployed globally and often without host nation support. Anyone courageous enough to join the force ...

Royal Marines and British Army soldiers have taken to the streets of London to storm two underground stations, three tourist attractions and the Royal Albert Hall – but it was all part of a ...