High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Not to be confused with High Constables of Edinburgh.
The High Constables of Holyroodhouse are a small corps of ceremonial bodyguards at the Sovereign's official residence in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Created in the early sixteenth century to protect the Monarch in residence at Holyrood, as well as to guard the Palace and Abbey, and enforce law and order within the precincts of the Palace and the Holyrood Abbey Sanctuary.
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High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse | |
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Active | 16th Century (see History) – present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Role | Palace Guard |
Garrison/HQ | Edinburgh |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | HM The King |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Holyrood stag with cross between antlers, surmounted by a crown |
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