[QUOTE="Ann G., post: 7571606, member: 267589"
Don't get me wrong, ours are soldiers as well, they endure and complete all of their regular training. It's just that they're hand picked to be in the ceremonial groups right at the end of training.
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Clearly different here, although once upon a time you had to be at least 6ft 2 ins to join a Guards regiment. That is no longer is the case. The Household Cavalry for instance, rotate between ceremonial duties and active service, They are not an ad hoc ceremonial guard of "pretty boys".
Don't get me wrong, ours are soldiers as well, they endure and complete all of their regular training. It's just that they're hand picked to be in the ceremonial groups right at the end of training.
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Clearly different here, although once upon a time you had to be at least 6ft 2 ins to join a Guards regiment. That is no longer is the case. The Household Cavalry for instance, rotate between ceremonial duties and active service, They are not an ad hoc ceremonial guard of "pretty boys".
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