Royal Guard (Spain)
The Royal Guard (Spanish: Guardia Real) is an independent regiment of the Spanish Armed Forces that is dedicated to the protection of the King of Spain and members of the Spanish royal family. It currently has a strength of 1,500 troops. While the Guard participates in parades and other ceremonial events, it is a fully functional combat unit. Its members are recruited from the ranks of all three branches of the Spanish Armed Forces and receive the same combat training as regular soldiers.
| Royal Guard | |
|---|---|
| Guardia Real | |
| Founded | 1504 |
| Country | Spain |
| Allegiance | Monarchy of Spain |
| Type | Royal guard |
| Role | Executive protection Foot guards Honor guard |
| Size | 1,500 troops (1 regiment) |
| Part of | Spanish Armed Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Royal Palaces |
| Motto(s) | Al servicio de la Corona ("At the service of the Crown") |
| March | Himno de la Guardia Real ("Hymn of the Royal Guards") |
| Anniversaries | October 12 |
| Commanders | |
| Chief Colonel | Colonel Juan Manuel Salom Herrera |
| Notable commanders | |
The Guard contains a diverse mix of units: a Marine Infantry company from the Navy, a paratroop company from the Air and Space Force and an Infantry company from the Army, among others. Some units served in Afghanistan and Bosnia.
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