The Regimental quick march was “Royal Sussex”, NOT to be confused with “Sussex by the Sea“.

The reason for having this march is that in 1801, when the 14th Light Dragoons were stationed in Kent, the Band “over-indulged” themselves and were not in a fit state to perform at an important engagement the following morning.

Their place was taken, at short notice, by the Band of the Royal Sussex Regiment. The two Commanding Officers agreed that the 14th Hussars Band should thereafter have “Royal Sussex” as the Regimental march as a reminder of this lapse.

The Regimental slow march was “The Eagle”

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