Guard Ceremonies Worldwide

Depictions of ceremonial guard events featuring soldiers in traditional uniforms performing drill routines and music, emphasizing tradition and pride.

The changing of the guards at Parliament in Ottawa, Canada.
The changing of the guards at Parliament in Ottawa, Canada.
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England, London, Buckingham Palace. A military band prepare to entertain the New and Old Guard along with spectators during the changing of the guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace.
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Canada,Ontario,Niagara-on-the-Lake,Fort George National Historic Park, re-enactment of War of 1812, portrait of black soldier
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Canada´s Lord Strachona´s Horse Troop preforming a percision horse drill at an outdoor show in Alberta Canada.
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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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London United Kingdom may 1979 Change of guard scene in London in 70s
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Ceremonial guard in sentry box at Christiansbourg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Changing of the Guard at the Citadel in Quebec City Canada
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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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Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James McConville hosts an army full honors arrival ceremony for the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army Gen. Park Jeong Hwan at Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 25, 2023. During the ceremony, Gen. McConville bestowed Gen. Park with the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander.
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Inaugural parade, the US Merchant Marine Band passes down Pennsylvania Ave., during the 1993 Inaugural parade. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anzac Day celebrations in Perth, western Australia
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Changing of the Guard at the Citadel in Quebec City Canada with regimental symbol goat
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Civil War Reenactment California USA
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NA, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. The Halifax Citadel Bagpipers, 78th Highlanders
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UK, England, Trumpter at changing of the Guard
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Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy march down Pennsylvania Avenue in the parade on Inauguration Day. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Parliament building Ottawa Canada Royal Guards
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Changing of Guard, London, England , Military parades & ceremonies, Military personnel, Castles & palaces, Buckingham Palace London, England. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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A Royal mounted policeman in Canada.
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Chelsea Pensioners at Founders Day
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Members of the Old Guard stand in formation during a welcoming ceremony for Secretary of the Army John McHugh hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. and presided over by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at Ft. Myer, Arlington, Va., Nov. 2, 2009. McHugh was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of the Army on Sept. 21, 2009.
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NA, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax. The Halifax Citadel Cadets, 78th Highlanders
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FRANCO BAHAMONDE, FRANCISCO MILITAR Y POLITICO ESPAÑOL. EL FERROL 1892-1975. JEFE DE ESTADO ESPAÑOL 1937-1975 APERTURA DE LAS CORTES, AÑO 1971.
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Soldier funeral at Arlington National Cemetery
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Close-Up Of Soldier In Uniform
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020409-F-1014W-007. Base: Camp Butmir State: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE
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The Marine Corps Band marches in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Scotland, Edinburgh. Castle Guard.
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Changing of the Guard, England , Military parades & ceremonies, Military personnel, Military bands. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection
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Photograph of the armed police security at St James' Palace for a departing minister after meeting US President Donald Trump, during his visit to London. June 2019
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England, London, Trooping the Colours. Queen Elizabeth II.
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The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Scottish piper David Wright plays the music during the Strike Command Tactical Bombing Competition between the United States and Royal Air Forces. AN F-16A Fighting Falcon aircraft, from the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, is shown in the background. Base: Raf Lossiemouth Country: Scotland (SCT)
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Palace guard at the Grand Ducal Palace, Rue du Marche-aux-Herbes street, old town, Luxembourg, Europe
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LONDON/ ENGLAND /UK _Musem of the meet The Household Cavalry on 9 Sept. 2012
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Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Precision Drill Team, 11th Wing at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., spin their M-1 Garand rifles, with bayonets attached, during an exhibition for the residents of Ely, England. This was the first time the team performed for a British crowd. (Duplicate image, see also DF-SD-01-07659 or search 000824-F-4177H-005). Base: Ely Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)
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Ceramic poppies comemorating the fallen UK and Commonwealth soldiers of the First World War, the 100th anniversary of the begining of the war in 2014,...
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Pipers from the US Air Force Reserve Pipe band march during the Operation DESERT STORM 10th Anniversary celebration ceremony held at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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U.S. Soldiers, a part of 1st Battalion (Attack), 3rd Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, watch Turkeys Mehter Ottoman Military Band, the worlds oldest military marching band, perform during the opening ceremony of the 30th International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO) at Kielce, Poland, Sept. 7, 2022. Trade shows like MPSO provide a unique opportunity for the U.S. Department of Defense and defense industry to engage with Allies and partners, and demonstrate some of Americas capabilities.
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Police officer in Parliament Square standing guard outside Westminster Abbey during the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton on 29th April 2011, London, England
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Royal Air Force Lakenheath Honor Guard members and RAF Mildenhall Airmen march in a Remembrance Sunday Parade in Bury St Edmunds, England, Nov. 13, 2022. The parade 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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The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during half-time at the 1982 National Basketball Association All Star Game. Base: Rutherford State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Tower of London World War One poppy memorial entitled Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.
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'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red', Tower of London, 2014. Artist: Sheldon Marshall
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England, Dorset, Bridport, Bridport Market, Military Brass Band
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U.S. Marine Corps LCpl Keaton Vines, a horn instrumentalist, left, Sgt. Seth Almond, a trombone instrumentalist, and Sgt. Daniel Nunn, a trombone instrumentalist with the 2d Marine Division Band pose post performance for a photo in front of the Town Hall at Chateau-Thierry, France, May 26, 2022. The Marines performed at Chateau-Thierry to commemorate the battles that Marines and American service members fought in the surrounding area during World War I.
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France, North-Central France, Nogent-sur-Seine, bicentenary of the French Campaign, bag of a Grognard soldier
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'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red', Tower of London, 2014. Artist: Sheldon Marshall
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France, North-Central France, Nogent-sur-Seine, bicentenary of the French Campaign, Grognard soldier shooting with a rifle
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Memorial Service on Remembrance Sunday in East Grinstead
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Great Britain, England, London, Royal Guard soldiers, Wellington Barracks, prepare for changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
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Practice Inaugural Parade. All eyes and ears were in tune to the merge point as it was the main controlling point at the beginning of the 42nd Inaugural parade route. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The historic Signal Hill Tattoo event in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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England, London, Whitehall. Mounted Metropolitan Police officers on duty in central London.