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Queen inspecting her Scottish bodyguard
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting her Royal Company of Archers, the Queens Bodyguard for Scotland at Holyroodhouse in June 1953. Escorting the Queen is the Col. the Earl of Stair, and Col. the Viscount Dalrymple and the Duke of Buccleuch. Date: 1953
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1953 Archers Bodyguard Buccleuch Dalrymple Escort Feb20 Inspecting Inspection Royals Stair Viscount Elizabeth Holyroodhouse
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In this striking photograph, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II conducts an inspection of her Royal Company of Archers, the Queen's Bodyguard for Scotland, at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June 1953. The young monarch, dressed in a elegant light-colored suit and hat, confidently surveys her troops with the assistance of three distinguished gentlemen. Colonel the Earl of Stair, Colonel the Viscount Dalrymple, and the Duke of Buccleuch, all clad in traditional Scottish attire, accompany the Queen during the inspection. The Duke of Buccleuch, as the current Captain General of the Royal Company of Archers, plays a significant role in the ceremony. The Royal Company of Archers, an ancient and prestigious regiment, was founded in 1451 and is the oldest military unit in the British Army. The regiment's primary role is to provide a ceremonial guard of honor for the monarch during official visits to Scotland. The Queen's inspection of her bodyguard at Holyroodhouse was an essential part of her first official visit to Scotland following her coronation in 1953. The event symbolized her commitment to her role as the monarch of Scotland, as well as her connection to the rich history and traditions of the country. This photograph captures a moment of regal grace and tradition, with the young Queen Elizabeth II demonstrating her leadership and connection to her Scottish heritage. The presence of the distinguished gentlemen, dressed in their traditional Scottish attire, adds an air of history and ceremony to the scene.
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