Life Guards

noun

1. (in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the ceremonial guard of the monarch.

Life Guards

plural noun

1. (in Britain) a cavalry regiment forming part of the Household Brigade, who wear scarlet jackets and white plumes in their helmets

Word History and Origins

Origin of Life Guards¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

The Life Guards of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment were on their daily morning exercise ride in Belgravia when their horses were spooked by construction rubble being dropped through a plastic tunnel from height.

From BBC

In 1999, the Danish army decided that the Royal Life Guards should accept female troops.

From Washington Times

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish defense said Wednesday that they are abolishing the height requirements for people serving with the Danish Royal Life Guards, mainly known for being a ceremonial unit outside Denmark’s royal palaces.

From Washington Times

The Danish Royal Life Guards is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Danish Army, founded in 1658 by Danish King Frederik III.

From Washington Times

The Danish Royal Life Guards is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Danish Army, founded in 1658 by Danish King Frederik III.

From Seattle Times