King's Guard

The King's Guard, also known as the British Guards and the King's Body Guard (Queen's Guard and Queen's Body Guard when the reigning monarch is a woman), are infantry and cavalry units responsible for guarding official royal residences in the United Kingdom.

History

The British army had regiments of Horse Guards and Foot Guards before the English Restoration (1660). Since the reign of Charles II, these regiments have been responsible for keeping the palaces of the sovereign. The guards are fully operational soldiers.

Area of Operation

The King's Guard is present in the royal residences within the area of operation of the London District of the British Army, which is responsible for the administration of the Household Division. This includes:

* Buckingham Palace
* Clarence House
* St James Palace
* Tower of London (also known as the London Tower)
* Windsor Castle

The King's Guard is also present at other official residences of the sovereign, including the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.

Deployment

In addition to their regular duties, the King's Guard is deployed for ceremonial purposes, such as changing of the guard ceremonies. The frequency and location of these deployments may vary depending on the occasion and the preferences of the monarch.

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