October 19, 2018 – London, United Kingdom – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

On Sunday, October 21, 2018, a contingent of 80 personnel from The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) and 35 members of The Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) Band will assume public duties as the Queen’s Guard in London, United Kingdom (UK). The mounting of The Queen’s Guard will continue until Monday, November 12, 2018.

The Queen’s Guard are soldiers charged, in support of the civil authorities, with guarding the Sovereign and the official royal residences in the UK. These include Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London.

The Royal Canadian Regiment is continuing a tradition of Commonwealth soldiers working closely with UK partners and demonstrating the professional capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces. The soldiers participating in the public duties act as sentries throughout the day and night.

