Life Guards

American

noun

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

Life Guards British

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Life Guards

First recorded in 1640–50

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Life Guards

The Danes, from the Royal Life Guards Regiment, have invested considerable time watching drone footage from Russian and Ukrainian social-media channels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

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.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025

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.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

In 1999, the Danish army decided that the Royal Life Guards should accept female troops.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023

“We have a man in the Life Guards committed to our plan. He spends his days within two arms’ length of the general.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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