What is the point of the royal guards?

A royal guard is a group of military bodyguards, soldiers or armed retainers responsible for the protection of a royal person, such as the emperor or empress, king or queen, or prince or princess.

What shoes do the royal guards wear?

Because they are wearing hobnailed boots. Instead of a rubber non slip sole they have dozens of small iron nails driven in. It makes that lovely crashing sound as they march. But while it does provide some grip on smooth surfaces they can slide.

What can royal guards not do?

You just can’t move While on duty, Queen’s Guards are not supposed to move or respond to anything that the tourists may throw at them. However, the rules indicate that after being still for at least 10 minutes, they can march up and down the street in order to stretch their legs and avoid passing out.

Can you mess with the Royal Guard?

They’re not just window decorations. They may be an iconic tourist photo, but let it be known that you should never mess with the Queen’s Guard. The stoic soldiers who keep watch over the royal’s official residences were pushed to their limits yesterday when a tourist jumped the barrier and they took action.

Can Royal Guards talk?

Although we’d be forgiven for believing that the Queen’s guards have taken a vow of silence while in post, they can indeed speak on some occasions. Although we do not recommend provoking them to do so, the can speak (or more specifically yell) if visitors come to close to them or acts aggressively.

Why can’t the royal Guards smile?

They Won’t Smile for a Selfie Although they’re a popular spectacle for visitors to Britain, wishing to observe as they perform their iconic Changing of the Guard, these guards are in active service to the Queen and must carry themselves with the upmost discipline.

What does the Danish Royal Guard do?

The primary task is to provide a number of soldiers from the Guard Company to serve as a guard/ceremonial unit to the Danish monarchy, while training the Royal Guards for various functions in the mobilisation force.

What is the daily schedule of the Danish National Guard?

They belong to three teams and each team is on shift for 24 hours changing at noon in the Amalienborg Palace courtyard. They leave the Gothersgade Barracks by Rosenborg Castle everyday at 11:30 AM and march through the streets of Copenhagen for the ceremonial changing of the guards everyday regardless of weather.

Who are the Royal Life Guards?

The Royal Life Guards provide a permanent guard at the Amalienborg Palace, Kastellet (part of the old fortification of Copenhagen), Rosenborg Castle/garrison of the Royal Life Guards in Copenhagen and the garrison of Høvelte.

What happens if a member of the Queen’s guard faints?

If a member of the Guard faints, he must ensure he passes out while still remaining at attention, so this is why you are able to find those imagines with them lying face down somewhere. While on duty, Queen’s Guards are not supposed to move or respond to anything that the tourists may throw at them.

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