“Behind the Shield: Unveiling the Secrets of the Royal Bodyguards Who Stand Between the Crown and Danger”
The British Army Guards The Queen
If you thought that the Princes, Princesses, and Duchesses got a lot of protection, just imagine what it would be like to be the queen! Queen Elizabeth II has an entire team from the British Army who ensures her safety at all times.
These guards are called the Household Cavalry and they consist of two groups: the Lifeguards and the Blues and Royals. Both units are the most senior regiments of the British Army, so it doesn’t get any higher than them. Prince Harry and Prince William both joined the Blues and Royals during their military service.
Queen Elizabeth II Has Been Colonel-In-Chief Since 1952
Queen Elizabeth II has gotten to know her guards exceptionally well, both as their queen and their Colonel-In-Chief. She assumed the role when her father passed in 1952, acting as Colonel-In-Chief first for The Royal Scots Greys and then the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in 1971.
The role does not consist of operational practices, but rather ceremonial ones. In other words, Queen Elizabeth II is not the one who would issue orders but rather plays a key role in staying informed of the regiment’s activities and linking them to the royal family.
Police Inspector Alexander Usher Became Like Family
When Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, police inspector Alexander Usher was the one put in charge of her safety throughout the ceremony. Though he was only 35-years-old at the time, he’d already spent nearly half his life on the force.
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