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Think of the Grenadier Guards and what crosses your mind? The ceremonial changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace with the soldiers in their scarlet tunics and bearskins springs instantly to mind.
Guarding the Queen at Buckingham Palace with all the pomp and circumstance they can muster is how most of us think of this unit. So it is a surprise that these soldiers will take their fair share of duties in the trouble spots of the world, such as Afghanistan.See the full content of this document
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So Much More Than Mere Tourist Icons
The Grenadier Guards have a proud sense of history. They are the oldest regiment in t...
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