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Sovereign's Bodyguard

Sovereign's Bodyguard

UK ceremonial units


Sovereign's Bodyguard is the name given to three ceremonial units in the United Kingdom who are tasked with guarding the Sovereign. These units are:

Yeomen of the Guard
Royal Company of Archers

Although the Yeomen of the Guard is older, the Gentlemen at Arms are more senior, due to their being classed as 'gentlemen' rather than 'yeomen', and because they are classed as the 'nearest guard', i.e. the personal guard to the Sovereign. The Royal Company of Archers performs this role when the Sovereign is in Scotland.

Other Royal Bodyguards

See also


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