Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms
His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch. Until 17 March 1834, they were known as The Honourable Band of Gentlemen Pensioners.
| His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms | |
|---|---|
Badge of the Gentlemen-at-Arms | |
| Active | 1509- |
| Country | England |
| Type | Dismounted bodyguard |
| Role | Royal Body Guard |
| Size | One Troop |
| Part of | Sovereign's Body Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | London |
| March | The Nearest Guard |
| Engagements | Guinegate, Boulogne |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel in Chief | HM The King |
| Captain | The Baroness Williams of Trafford Chief Whip in the House of Lords |
| Insignia | |
| Collar badge | Portcullis |
| Plume | White |
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