Royal Life Guards (Denmark)


The Royal Life Guards is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Danish Army, founded in 1658 by King Frederik III. The primary task is to provide a number of soldiers from the Guard Company to serve as a guard/ceremonial unit to the Danish monarchy, while training the Royal Guards for various functions in the mobilisation force. Until its disbandment, the Royal Horse Guards, served the role as the mounted guard/ceremonial unit, afterwards the role was taken over by Guard Hussar Regiment Mounted Squadron. During the time period 1684-1867, the Royal Life Guards were called The Royal Foot Guard, in order to distinguish between the regiment and the Royal Horse Guards.

History

The Royal Life Guards were established by Frederik III of Denmark on 30 June 1658, the guards were both to protect Frederik and to be a combat troop regiment.

Role

The Royal Life Guards serve as a front-line unit and as a guard/ceremonial unit as well to the Danish monarchy.

Organisation

The regiment consists of two infantry battalions, the Guard Company and the Musical Corps:
;Disbanded units
  • 3rd Battalion – Founded 1923, Disbanded 2018. Infantry Battalion.
  • 4th Battalion – Founded 1961, Disbanded 2005. Infantry Battalion.
  • 5th Battalion – Founded 2001, Disbanded 2005. Infantry Battalion.
  • 6th Battalion – Founded 2001, Disbanded 2005. Infantry Battalion.
  • 7th Battalion – Founded 2001, Disbanded 2005. Infantry Battalion.

    Names of the regiment

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