THE TRANSATLANTIC MAGAZINE
THE TRANSATLANTIC MAGAZINE
Keith Breslauer, a US expat who is Honorary Colonel of the Royal Marines Reserve, is urging support for an online auction in aid of The Royal Marines Charity (RMA) which supports veterans through difficult periods and helps prevent suicide.
The silent auction features a private evening at Windsor Castle, a four-day Commando experience for 12 people, a five-day Royal Marines winter expedition in Norway for six, an exclusive evening at the Tower of London, Limpets in London, a ‘Cockleshell Heroes’ inspired Thames experience for two, a VIP visit to RAF Marham – home of the Dambusters – and a unique Commando dagger carried 362 kilometres across the Himalayas.
Mr Breslauer is Managing Director of Patron Capital, and the auction is linked to the 10th anniversary of The Guildhall Dinner and the 80th anniversary of the RMA, which Patron supports, raising £7.3m for the charity since 2010, with over £4m direct to benevolent support. £1.1m+ was raised at the RMA Guildhall Dinner in 2026, and £7.5m+ raised overall at the RMA Guildhall Dinner since 2016.
The auction is taking place on November 5. The dinner has sold out, but supporters can join the silent auction from anywhere by bidding at www.royalmarinesguildhalldinner2026.com
To take part in the live auction, email liveauction@rma-trmc.org with the lot number and your maximum bid. The auctioneer will bid on your behalf in the room, up to the amount specified. Advance bids must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 5 November.
The silent auction closes at 2300hrs on Thursday November 5. Lot terms and conditions apply.