Ceremony Of The Constable's Dues Performed By The Royal Marines In Their 360th Anniversary Year

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Royal Marines in Offshore Raiding Craft take part in the Constable's Dues ceremony at the Tower of London on March 14, 2024 in London, England. The custom dates back to the 14th century when ships arriving in London had to moor at Tower Wharf and unload a portion of their cargo for the Constable of the Tower. The 'Constable's Dues' refer to these payments, which would range from wine to oysters. The practice, once a regular tax, now occurs approximately once a year.(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)