Company of Pikemen & Musketeers HAC

30/07/2026

We were delighted to welcome a group of staff from Mansion House and Guildhall to Armoury House and our armoury this week. Usually they only see us on parade at events, but on this occasion we were able to give them an insight into the history of the HAC, its connections with the Lord Mayor and City which go back some 400 years, and show them what goes on behind the scenes.

24/07/2026

Another successful 'Meet the P&M' evening earlier this week. The guests were raffle winners at an event to raise money for The Ulysses Trust www.ulyssestrust.co.uk/ which provides funding assistance to challenging expeditions and adventurous activities involving members of the Volunteer Reserve Forces and Cadet Forces of the UK. Founded in 1992, the charity has raised over £3.6M to support over 42,000 individuals to participate in over 3,030 expeditions – from sailing in the Solent and walking in the Brecon Beacons to climbing Everest and crossing the Antarctic.

02/07/2026

On Saturday 27 June The Company of Pikemen & Musketeers was inspected on the Artillery Garden by the Lady Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE. The Company trooped its colour, saluted the Lady Mayor with musket fire and gave her Regimental Fire. After drinks on the terrace, members and veterans with family and friends enjoyed an excellent lunch in the PCR courtesy of Searcy’s. It is hoped to make this an annual event; it is known as ‘Founder’s Day’ as it takes place on the Saturday nearest to 28 June, which was Henry VIII’s birthday.

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Membership of the Company of Pikemen & Musketeers represents the final and most honoured chapter in many a long and distinguished journey of service to the Honourable Artillery Company - occasionally spanning more than fifty years.

There can be no greater mark of respect, and signal honour, than to accompany a fellow Pikeman on his final journey.

Today, we were deeply honoured to fulfil that solemn duty for one of our own.

It was his express final wish, and we were proud to deliver it with full ceremonial honours. His family expressed profound gratitude, knowing how much the Regiment and the Company had meant to him throughout his life.

Rest in honour, Michael. Your service is complete, and your memory will endure among us.

Onward, noble Company.

19/05/2026

On Sunday the seventeenth of May, the full Company of Pikemen & Musketeers, together with Ye Musik, assembled at Armoury House for a splendid Company Muster Parade.
This marked the first gathering of the entire Company since the successful completion of the latest recruits course - a fine opportunity to unite old hands and new, refresh long-honoured skills, and sharpen our drill in readiness for the season ahead.
Two great events now lie before us: Founder’s Day in June, where we shall have the honour of being reviewed by the Lady Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley; and The Lord Mayor's Show in November, when we shall welcome Alderman Tim Hailes FKC JP, as the 698th Lord Mayor of London, to his year of office.
Well marched and well met, one and all. The Company stands ready.
Onward, noble Pikemen & Musketeers!

11/05/2026

Tonight the worthy Division of Pikemen gathered in fine fellowship at the Historic Royal Palaces Tower of London for their Divisional Dinner.
We came together to celebrate three proud milestones: those who have freshly passed their recruits course and now stand among us; those who have earned well-deserved promotions within the Division; and those who now advance with honour into the Veteran Company.
In the splendid Mess of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, we enjoyed a most excellent meal and raised many a glass in good cheer. It was a fine evening to reconnect with old friends and welcome new ones, all beneath the historic walls of that ancient fortress.
Hearty toasts were made to the health of the Company and to our next merry meeting.
Well done to all - the Division grows ever stronger in brotherhood and spirit.
Onward!

30/04/2026

Hark! Let the trumpets sound and the drums roll forth with noble thunder!
Upon the evening of Tuesday the twenty-eighth of April, in this year of grace, the valiant Pikemen & Musketeers of the Honourable Artillery Company didst complete their most excellent Pass Out Parade at the storied Armoury House. With martial precision and hearts full of fire, they marched and manoeuvred as one.
The noble Inspecting Officer, none other than the worthy Late Lord Mayor Alderman Alastair King DL, did review the company with a discerning eye and a countenance well pleased. The recruits delivered a demonstration of drill so fine, so sharp, and of such high quality that it did honour both the ancient traditions of the City and the solemn duties that lie ahead — whether upon the grand stage of the Lord Mayor’s Show or in service to the Livery Companies within these ancient City walls.
Their performance was witnessed with pride and joy by friends and family gathered there, and the evening concluded most fittingly with a hearty reception in the magnificent Long Room, where good fellowship and celebration flowed as freely as the wine.
Let it be proclaimed with mirth and ceremony: hearty congratulations to every new member who hath now joined this most distinguished Company! Ye have earned your place among the Pikemen with skill, discipline, and true spirit.
Well done, one and all. The Company stands stronger and more gallant for your presence.
Onward, noble Pikemen & Musketeers — may your pikes stay steady and your powder dry!