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Phil Shannon gives us a terrific insight into his work with the Royal Family.
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Phil Shannon
Discover how a youngster from a very musical family in Ireland makes his way up to Major Shannon, Director of Music in the Irish Guards.
Phil Shannon gives us a terrific insight into his work with the Royal Family and his tricks for finishing the Royal Music at exactly the right moment [mostly] and helping to get the Queen’s toes tapping.
He also shares some great photos with us of his time in the military.
