Guardsmen Collection (#9)

Royal visit to Edinburgh (2 / 3)
Royal visit to Edinburgh - July 1911. The departure of King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) from St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh

Cossack Imperial Guardsmen to Tsar Nicholas II
Four Cossack Imperial Guardsmen to Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Date: circa 1905

Soldier on horseback on a stirrup-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Detachment of Mounted Guard in the Mall en route to Trooping of the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guards Officer and escort awaiting Guards detachments outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guards Military Band marching past Buckingham Palace en route to the Trooping of the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Preparations for Princess Margarets wedding The new guard for Clarence House marches up the Mall under special equipment, which is being used to erect the poles

Irish Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Band of the Welsh Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Grenadier Guardsman outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Polish Frontier Guards
Polish frontier guards on patrol. Date: early 1930s

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Birthday Parade of the Queen, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guardsmen protecting station during railway strike
Armed guardsmen in bearskins protecting a platform and railway lines during the railway strike. The location is believed to be Clapham Junction, London. 1911

Sir Evelyn Wood at the Tower of London
Field Marshal Sir Henry Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) after his installation as the new Governor (or Constable) of the Tower of London, a position he held until the year he died

The Guards Bathe by H. M. Bateman
Fabulous illustration showing identikit guardsmen striding in uniform rows down the beach and into the sea, not pausing to stop as they become submerged in the water

The Ceremony of the Keys, Tower of London, 1875
Engraving showing part of the Ceremony of the Keys at one of the gates of the Tower of London, 1875. A detachment of guardsmen, in their bearskin hats

British Guardsmen Scrap
Two British guardsmen with their rifles shouldered

Guard at La Citadelle, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, North America

Horse-guards, Madrid, Spain, Europe

Changing the Guards, Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Detail of guard at entrance to Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Changing of the Guard, La Moneda Palace, Santiago, Chile, South America

Changing the Guard ceremony, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, North America

Changing of the Guard ceremony in front of the Government Building on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, North America

Guardsman, Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

London Guards, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Queens House, Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Changing the guard at Royal Palace, Frederiksburg, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Amailienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Guards Wearing Busbys
Guardsmen in black bearskin busby hats, marching on parade in Whitehall, central London

Running the Gauntlet
Newly-wed couple run the gauntlet of guardsmen saluting with symbolically raised, unsheathed swords

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"Guarding London's Majesty: A Glimpse into the Lives of Guardsmen" Imposing and resolute, the Grenadier Guards march in unison to Wellington Barracks after a mesmerizing Changing the Guard ceremony. Their scarlet tunics and bearskin hats command attention, representing centuries of tradition in London, England. Meanwhile, the Irish Guards proudly display their emblematic Shamrock, symbolizing their rich heritage and unwavering loyalty. These brave soldiers stand tall alongside iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, and even a classic red Telephone Box - souvenirs that capture the essence of London. During festive seasons like Christmas and New Year's Eve, it is not uncommon to receive heartwarming greetings adorned with images of Coldstream Guards. Their presence on these cards evokes a sense of joy and celebration amidst snow-covered streets. In sepia-toned photographs cherished by visitors from around the world, memories are preserved forever. The snapshots showcase Big Ben towering over Buckingham Palace while guards maintain their post nearby. Tower Bridge stands proud against an ever-changing skyline as red Telephone Boxes dot every corner - all encapsulating quintessential British charm. At significant events like Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations or Trooping the Colour Parade for her Birthday Parade at Horse Guards on Whitehall Street; guards wearing magnificent bearskin hats create an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves spectators breathless. Leading processions with melodic precision is none other than the Band of Scots Guards. Their harmonious tunes echo through bustling streets as they accompany regal ceremonies at Buckingham Palace during Changing the Guard rituals. Amongst this grandeur lies a quiet dedication seen in soldiers standing stoically at sentry boxes outside Buckingham Palace. Clad in bearskin busbies and immaculate uniforms, they embody strength and vigilance while safeguarding Her Majesty's residence day after day.