Tower Of London Hosts Unique Medieval Ceremony | Forces TV

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Sailors from the Dutch naval ship HNLMS Johan de Witt have taken part in a medieval ceremony at the Tower of London. The Ceremony of the Constables Dues tradition started in the 14th century when King Richard II instigated a toll system. Ships passing the Tower of London would have to pay a toll, or as it was put, their dues...

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