Ceremonial Military Units

Images of traditional military guard ceremonies in London, featuring soldiers in formal attire, parades, and iconic landmarks.

England, London, Whitehall. A quartet of horse guards at Horse Guards Parade in London.
England, London, Whitehall. A quartet of horse guards at Horse Guards Parade in London.
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Pontifical Swiss Guard, Vatican city, Rome, Italy.
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SPAIN - Barcelonés (district) - Catalonia - Barcelona. "Mosso d'Esquadra", policía autonómica; detalle de uniforme de gala de guradia de la Generalitat en la Plaza Sant Jaume
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RCMP training Center in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, North America
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Norway, , Oslo, Akershus Fort - royal guard on sentry duty
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Malta, Valletta, In Guardia military re-enactors in 15th century uniforms, Triq il-Repubblika street, NR
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Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. Citadel, National Historic Site. Reenactment of military training. (Editorial Usage Only)
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India: A member of an Indian navy orchestra during India Navy Day, Gateway of India, Mumbai.
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Guard from The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, Tower of London, London, England, United Kingdom
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Hussar bivouac in Höfgen near Grimma
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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joel Daniel, a professional musician, plays the bagpipes at a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. Marine Corps
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Beefeater Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
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Marching band passes the General Post Office in OConnell Street during Easter 1916 commemorations. Dublin, Ireland, Europe
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Europe, Spain (in Spanish northern Africa), Ceuta, parading Legionnaire drum and bugle corps
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England, London, The Mall. English Civil War Society enthusiasts march down The Mall to attend a service to commemorate the execution of King Charles I.
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Canada, Quebec City, Citadel, Changing Of The Guard Ceremony, Hotel Frontenac
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Denmark, Copenaghen, Amalienborg Palace, Changing of the guard
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UK - England, Berkshire, Windsor, Changing the Guard parade
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Madrid, 05/05/2018. Changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. Photo: Maya Balanya. Archdc.
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The 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) horse-drawn caisson carries the coffin of LCDR James T. Ruffin to the burial site at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Horse Guards, Whitehall Household Cavalry, London, United Kingdom, Architect William Kent
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Horse guard, Whitehall, London. Life Guards of the Household Cavalry mounting the guard at Horse Guards. The Life Guards (LG) is the senior regiment of the British Army and part of the Household Cavalry.
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Madrid. 11/21/1975. In the image, the coffin with Franco's mortal remains.
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., to view Marine Corps Evening Parade, deliver remarks, and attend reception at the site, a National Historic Landmark
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close-up view of an honor guard at the entrance to the Tomb of Mohammed V in downtown Rabat Rabat, Morocco - 30 March, 2024: close-up view of an honor guard at the entrance to the Tomb of Mohammed V in downtown Rabat Copyright: xZoonar.com/NandoxLardix 21707437
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Police Parade with Uniform on 26th Jan Republic day Shivaji park Mumbai Maharashtra India Asia Copyright: xRxModi/DinodiaxPhotox
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England, London, Horse Guards Parade. English Civil War enthusiasts attend a service to commemorate the execution of King Charles I.
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DET GUARDIA REAL MONTADA DE LA COMITIVA DEL EMBAJADOR SALIENDO DE LA PLAZA MAYOR. Location: DESFILE DIPLOMATICO. MADRID. SPAIN.
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California, Pasadena. 2009 Tournament of Roses, Rose Parade. California State Firefighter's Association.
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220805-N-PC065-3025 STOCKHOLM (Aug. 5, 2022) - U.S. Navy Capt. Eric Kellum, right center, commanding officer of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), and members of the Swedish Armed Forces, salute the Swedish Royal Guard during a visit to the Stockholm Royal Palace, Aug. 5, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.
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Rabat, Morocco. Guard at Mausoleum of Mohammed V
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The field of the Cheshire Hunt with hunt officials wearing traditional pink hunting jackets and top hats, UK
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Chelsea Pensioners at Royal Hospital, on Founder's Day Parade, London, UK
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Students from Gordons School Pipes and Drums in West End, Surrey, provide musical support during 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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Castle guard marching, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
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2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers and leaders from the Netherlands, U.S. Embassy and several NATO Allies members receive a salute from the Saint Barbara Guild in front of the Sint-Lambertuskerk church in Veghel, Netherlands on Sep. 11, 2022. The Saint Barbara Guild aims to keep alive the cultural heritage and traditions of the ancient guilds.Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) participated in multiple Market Garden commemoration ceremonies throughout the Netherlands. They were able to reconnect with Dutch citizens and together they were able honor and remember the brave actions of the men that fought to liberate Holland from German occupation during World War II.
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Boston (June 10, 2022) Lt. Cmdr Raffaele Giarnella Jr, Executive Officer of USS Constitution, poses for a photo. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ships wooden hull.
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Duty change of royal guards in front of Amalienborg palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Yorktown, Virginia to deliver the keynote address at the 225th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Yorktown. Among other dignitaries on hand for the commemorative events were Virginia Senators John Warner and George Allen, former U.S. Army Secretary John Marsh, French Ambassador to the U.S. Jean-David Levitte, and French Defense Minister Michelle Alliot-Marie.
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The Cenotaph London Cenotaph to commemorate the deads of all wars, London, UK Copyright: xZoonar.com/ClaudioxDiviziax 4209983
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Two law enforcement officers
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Two guardsmen of the Swiss Guard, Italy, Rome, Vatican City, Europe
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Washington, D.C., USA, U.S. Office of War Information, May 1943
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UK - England, Berkshire, Windsor, Guardsmen at Windsor Castle
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UK, England, The Household cavalry line the procession route during the Garter Ceremony
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A member of the Royal Air Force renders a salute after laying a wreath at the foot of Angel Hill war memorial during a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov. 13, 2022. The day honored the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces, British and Commonwealth veterans, as well as the allies that fought alongside them in the two World Wars and later conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Pirates, Guggen music, 35th Motteri-Umzug parade in Malters, Lucerne, Switzerland, Europe
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Pla games, galloping horsemen, Sant Joan festival. Ciutadella. Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Members of the U.S. and British armed forces march in a Remembrance Sunday parade in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Nov. 13, 2022. The day honored the service and sacrifice of Armed Forces, British and Commonwealth veterans, as well as the allies that fought alongside them in the two World Wars and later conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Rachel Maxwell)
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Riot police lined up protecting Downing St in London during protests
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U.S Marines with the 2d Marine Division Band perform at Les Invalides in Paris, France, May 24, 2022. The purpose of their visit to Les Invalides was to perform for the disabled veterans of the French Military who were wounded in war.
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Photograph of the armed police security at St James' Palace during President Donald Trump's visit, June 2019
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Military delegation visiting Main Interior for Toys for Tots promotional event, meetings with Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and other senior officials
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Hussar bivouac in Höfgen near Grimma