With their iconic red tunics and bearskin caps, guardsmen are a classic emblem of British life.
Hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Buckingham Palace each year to see these smart soldiers stand to attention, sometimes in sweltering conditions.
However, there’s more to British Army ceremonial life than these uniformed sentries. Here, we explore seven surprising customs, hidden quirks and centuries-old traditions.
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