the Life Guards
/ðə ˈlaɪf ɡɑːdz/
/ðə ˈlaɪf ɡɑːrdz/
- a regiment of the British royal Household Cavalry, responsible for protecting the queen or king and appearing at state ceremonies. They also perform the ceremony of Changing the Guard. see also Horse Guards
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