When on parade, the drum major uses a ceremonial mace used that includes silver chain is entwined about the staff.
In August 1979, members of the regimental band were hurt in the 1979 Brussels bombing on the Grand-Place, carried out by volunteers belonging to the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA).
The band under Major Lake, supported by a company of 150 soldiers, performed during the execution of public duties in the capital.
[7] While the band was in Asia, it performed at ceremonies in neighbouring countries and territories of the Crown, including Hong Kong and Japan.
In addition, the Corps of Drums participated in the Beating Retreat at an Anglo-American Band Concert.