Captain General Royal Marines
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The Captain General Royal Marines is the ceremonial head of the Royal Marines. The current incumbent is HRH the Duke of Edinburgh.
The uniform and insignia are those of a Field Marshal.
This position should not be confused with that of the Commandant General Royal Marines, the professional head (who is ranked as a Major-General).
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