Life Guards

noun

1. (in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.

Life Guards

plural noun

1. (in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the Household Brigade, who wear scarlet jackets and white plumes in their helmets

Word History and Origins

Origin of Life Guards¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

Maj Thomas Stewart, Life Guards squadron leader, said Quaker was the only horse from the five that had been unable to return to its duties.

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The route was lined by troopers on foot from the Household Cavalry's Life Guards and Blues and Royals.

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The Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were on their daily morning exercise ride in Belgravia when their horses were spooked by construction rubble being dropped through a plastic tunnel from height.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish defense said Wednesday that they are abolishing the height requirements for people serving with the Danish Royal Life Guards, mainly known for being a ceremonial unit outside Denmark’s royal palaces.

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The Danish Royal Life Guards is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Danish Army, founded in 1658 by Danish King Frederik III.

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