Ceremonial Guard Events

Striking images of ceremonial changing of the guard, showcasing soldiers in traditional uniforms during parades and national ceremonies.

Changing of the Guard of the Royal 22nd Regiment in the Citadel, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Changing of the Guard of the Royal 22nd Regiment in the Citadel, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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File photo dated 15/12/2006 of Queen Elizabeth II inspects the graduates, including Prince William, in the Sovereign's parade at Sandhurst. Issue date: Thursday September 8, 2022.
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England, London, City of London. The Royal Marines Band performing in the procession at the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London.
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Spain, Madrid, Palacio Real Royal Palace Guards on parade.
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Scotland,Edinburgh,The Royal Mile,Military Parade,Detail of Military Bandsman Costume
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Edinburgh, UK. 28 June 2019. Her Majesty The Queen attends the Ceremony Of The Keys at the Palace Of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The Guard of Honour will is F Coy Scots Guards. Pipes and Drums are provided by the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards and Music by the Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Credit: Colin Fisher/Alamy Live News
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UK, England, Chelsea Pensioners
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Canada, Quebec City, Citadel, Changing Of The Guard Ceremony, Military Band
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Parade of Horse Guards, soldiers of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, White Hall, Westminster, London, England, Great Britain
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Sweden, Stockholm, Gamla Stan, Old Town, Royal Palace, Changing of the Guard ceremony
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LONDON/ ENGLAND /UK _Musem of the meet The Household Cavalry on 9 Sept. 2012
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Close up of member of the Blues and Royals, with polished cuirass and sash, holding sword.
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Madrid, 12/03/2014. Ceremony of the solemn relief of the Royal Guard in the Royal Palace. Photo: Ernesto Agudo. ARCHDC.
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2. Königlich Sächsisches Husaren-Regiment Königin Carola Nr. 19, Military facilities of Germany, Sculptures of lions, 1903, Landkreis Leipzig, Grimma, Wache des 2. Königlich Sächsischen Husaren, Regiment Königin Carola Nr. 19
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LONDON ENGLAND TOWER GUARD
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Italian military personnel stand in formation during the Giornata dell'Unità Nazionale e delle Forze Armate (National Unification and Armed Forces Day) ceremony at Monte Berico, Vicenza, Italy Nov. 4, 2022. National Unification and Armed Forces Day is an Italian national holiday established in 1919, it commemorates the Italian victory in World War I.
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Soldiers of The 153rd Infantry Regiment in uniforms with military band, Strasbourg, Alsace, France
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Led by Drum Major SENIOR MASTER Sergeant Jack Story members of the US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, escort Distinguished Guests into the Lower West Terrace of the US Capitol for the start of the National Tartan Day Capital Ceremony. Enacted through Legislation authored by US Senator Trent Lott, Tartan Day honors the heritage of Americans of Scottish Descent. The Reserve Pipe Band is one of only two bagpipe bands in the US Armed Forces and is one of the most unique and colorful units in the Air Force. Band members wear uniforms manufactured in Scotland. Their official Tartan was authorized and approved in September 1987 by the Tartan Society in Edinburgh.... Complete Scene Caption: Led by Drum Major Senior Master Sergeant Jack Story members of the US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, escort Distinguished Guests into the Lower West Terrace of the US Capitol for the start of the National Tartan Day Capital Ceremony. Enact
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Queens Guard on sentry duty, Clarence House, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Soldiers lined up in the city square before performing the ceremony - The Army soldiers standing in row they are wearing and wear military uniforms - Concept of patriotism and defense of the nation
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CANADA, QUEBEC CITY, CITADEL, CHANGING OF THE GUARD CEREMONY, HOTEL FRONTENAC
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Blues and Royals Regiment of the Household Cavalry, England, UK
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Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, perform during Army Day at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio, Texas, April 5, 2022. Army Day at the Alamo honors the culture of Army commands that support Joint Base San Antonio and the surrounding areas. Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and the Alamo.
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Soldiers from across the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) assist in celebrating President George Washingtons Birthday at Mount Vernon, Va. on Feb. 19, 2024. Later that day, the Fife and Drum Corps marched during the 2024 George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria, Va. Army
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Scottish Pipers Blowing Bagpipes, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom ( Great Britain )
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Guard from The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom
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Soldier guarding the Casa Rosada, presidential palace on the eastern side of the Plaza de Mayo Square, Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America
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Life Guard outside Horse Guards, London , Military personnel, Military uniforms, Great Britain. Army. Life Guards. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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UK, England, London, Household Cavalry at Trooping the Color Ceremony at Horse Guards Parade Whitehall
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Costumed re_enactor at the Zwinger, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe
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Col. Patrick M. Roddy Jr., 83rd commander of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), relinquishes command to Col. David B. Rowland, during a Change of Command Ceremony in Conmy Hall, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington Va., July 8, 2022. The ceremony, hosted by Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, recognized Roddy Jr.'s 25 months of dedication to the regiment.
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Soldier, Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, North America
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Copenhagen, Denmark June 13, 2025 The changing of the guard ceremony at the Amelienborg Royal palace.
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends a Ceremonial Changing of the Guard, in Warsaw, Poland, on August 15, 2020.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina. guard at El Cabildo, the old original Government House
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guard duty
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Photograph of the armed police security at Buckingham Palace during President Donald Trump's visit
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Inaugural Parade, United States Army Drum Major OS SMA James McGaarity of Atlanta, Georgia, marches past Freedom Plaza. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Changing of the guard, Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe
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Coldstream guard in London,England,United Kingdom
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Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort George National Historic Park, War of 1812 re-enactor
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U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participates in a wreath-laying ceremony with Canadian Foreign Minister Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Canada on August 22, 2019.
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Retired Capt. James Hubbard renders a salute during a regimental review at the Coast Guard Academy, October 21st, 2022. Hubbard was formally recognized for his efforts during two helicopter rescues that he played an integral role in during his Coast Guard career.
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LT. CMDR. Rich Snyder of Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 46 (HSL-46) describes the operation of the SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter to foreign naval officers and members of the press as they tour the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) during exercise BALTOPS '93. Subject Operation/Series: BALTOPS '93 Country: Baltic Sea
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Angelo Munsel, left, Brookwood American Military Cemetery superintendent and events Master of Ceremonies, walks with distinguished guests to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Brookwood American Military Cemetery, England, May 29, 2022. Memorial Day provides us a solemn opportunity to remember our fallen brothers and sisters in arms, reflect upon their courageous sacrifice, and show gratitude for the freedom they gave their lives to defend. It also affords us the opportunity to pay homage to those families who lost their loved ones in service to the Nation-and continue to feel the full weight of that sacrifice today.
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Number 10 Downing Street London England
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Straight on medium long shot of a lone bagpiper in traditional Scottish dress as he plays various tunes for US Marines permanently and temporarily stationed at Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms Marine Corps' Air-Ground Combat Center, California, (Troops not shown) during the celebration of the Marine Corps' celebration of its 224th Birthday. The Marines at Camp Wilson are participating in Cax 2 (Combined Arms Exercise). Subject Operation/Series: CAX 2 Base: Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he participated in ceremonies commemorating the 144th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, conversed with National Park Service staff and visitors, and toured the Park, including the construction site for the new Visitors Center
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England, London, Royal Guard And Policemen In Front Of The Clarence House
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers parade under a Canadian flag in ceremonial red serge uniforms for Canada Day. Canadian P