Fusiliers march through London to celebrate 50th anniversary

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Hundreds of fusiliers set off on a parade through the city of London to celebrate 50 years since their regiment was formed.

Bayonets were fixed high as more than 500 serving and former army personnel began marching through the square mile to the beat of drums.

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers wait to set off from the Tower of London (John Walton/PA)

The troops will parade toward Guildhall, where they will be received by the Duke of Kent and undergo a full inspection.

Members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
The troops were due to march from the Tower of London to the Guildhall (John Walton/PA)

He said: “The Privilege Parade on September 5 promises to be a great event for all the Fusilier family and we are delighted that so many of our affiliated regiments from around the world will be able to join us on this special day.

Members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
More than 500 personnel were participating (John Walton/PA)

The march is the final event in a year-long programme across the country to commemorate 50 years on from the infantry regiment’s formation in 1968.

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 50th anniversary
Members of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers march to celebrate 50 years since their regiment was formed (John Walton/PA)

A reception in Guildhall will follow the parade.

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