supported by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and visiting military bands from other services around the world perform a sunset concert involving precision drill, horses, cannons and fireworks in time with the music. Historically, on at least one evening, a senior member of the British Royal Family has attended and taken the salute. The concert raises money for the Army Benevolent Fund the Household Division Charitable Funds, which provide improved welfare and opportunities to Household Division serving soldiers and veterans. Note: Refer to See Also for list of Foot Guards Bands. Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines, numbering some two hundred, perform their beating retreat ceremony every two years (formerly three years) at London's Horse Guards Parade in celebration of the birthday of their Captain General, Charles III (as of 2022). Because of its popularity, it is generally over three nights. The most recent events were in June 2012 in honour of the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, in June 2014 in honour of the RM's 350 years of service to the nation and also the first to feature a guard of honour company from 40 Commando Brigade and bands from the United States Marine Corps and the Netherlands Marine Corps, and in June 2016, also marking the 90th birthday of Elizabeth II and the first to be streamed live on Facebook. An event was held in May 2018, marking the 65th anniversary of the 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth II, and was followed by another in 2022, marking two milestones: the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II (due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 event was cancelled) and the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, thus also including a guard of honour from the Royal Navy. The salute is usually taken by the Captain General, the First Sea Lord or the Commandant General. Until 2016, the ceremony was often attended by all three. Sometimes a senior member of the royal family (such as Prince William in 2018) or other dignitaries take the salute instead. The Royal Marines' ceremony should not be confused with that of the Army which takes place every year, also in June. Four to five bands belonging to the Royal Marines Band Service comprise the massed bands for the ceremony. The ceremony's charity partner is the RNRMC. The Rifles Sounding Retreat is the variant form of the ceremony