Captain General Royal Marines | |
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since 28 October 2022 | |
Royal Marines | |
Abbreviation | Capt-Gen |
Appointer | The Monarch |
Term length | At his own pleasure |
Formation | 1 January 1901 |
First holder | King George V (As Colonel-in-Chief) King George VI (As Captain General) |
Captain General Royal Marines is the ceremonial head of the Royal Marines. The current Captain General is King Charles III.[1] This position is distinct from that of the Commandant General Royal Marines, the professional head of the corps, who is currently ranked as a General.
His Majesty trained and served alongside the Royal Marines during his Naval career.