The Monarchy Today > Ceremony and symbol

Members of the Yeomen of the Guard, wearing their Tudor uniforms of red, white and yellow
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Four historic bodyguards attend the Sovereign at ceremonial events: Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, the Yeomen of the Guard, the Yeomen Warders and the Royal Company of Archers.

At events such as the State Opening of Parliament and State visits, a ceremonial bodyguard attends on the Sovereign.

Four ancient organisations have official duties: Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, the Yeomen of the Guard, the Yeomen Warders and, in Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers.

Dating back centuries, these bodyguards have impressive histories of valour and many colourful traditions associated with them.


	Members of the Yeomen of the Guard, wearing their Tudor uniforms of red, white and yellow © Press Association Four historic bodyguards attend the Sovereign at ceremonial events: Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, the Yeomen of the Guard, the Yeomen Warders and the Royal Company of Archers. At events such as the State Opening of Parliament and State visits, a ceremonial bodyguard attends on the Sovereign. Four ancient organisations have official duties: Her Majesty’s Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, the Yeomen of the Guard, the Yeomen Warders and, in Scotland, the Royal Company of Archers. Dating back centuries, these bodyguards have impressive histories of valour and many colourful traditions associated with them.
	State Opening of Parliament The Queen’s annual visit to Westminster