Second to None
As the oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, the Coldstream Guards is well known for its high-profile ceremonial duties – but it’s an infantry unit first and foremost, with a hard-won reputation as an elite fighting force.
LIGHT ROLE
ROLE
INFANTRY
SPECIALISM
LIGHT ROLE INFANTRY
OTHER DUTIES
CEREMONIAL
Specialist Roles
Life in the Coldstream Guards is based on Infantry skills. With an array of opportunities for personal development and education. What job role will you choose?
- Airborne
- Rifleman
- Machine Gunner
- Sniper
- Reconnaissance
- Mortor Operator
- Anti-Tank Specialist
- Pioneer
- Signaller
- Transport Specialist
- Logistical Support
- Physical Training Instructor
- Tailor
- Ceremonial
- Bandsman
Ceremonial
As a member of the Coldstream Guards, you can expect to participate in large ceremonial events attended by members of the Royal family and Heads of States. These events are broadcast to millions of people around the world.
They include;
- The King's Birthday Parade
- Beating Retreat
- Changing the Guard
- Guard of Honour
- Festival of Remembrance
As a member of The King's personal bodyguard, you will have the opportunity to stand guard outside Royal Residences such as;
- Buckingham Palace
- St James's Palace
- Tower of London
- Windsor Castle
Our Role
Renowned for their discipline and courage, Coldstream Guards are infantry soldiers who specialise in light role operations: performing reconnaissance, operating machine guns and mortars, and engaging enemy troops on foot and in light vehicles. This versatility makes the regiment one of the most important fighting units in the British Army.
Coldstream Guards also have a ceremonial role as protectors of the royal palaces, including Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace. The Band of the Coldstream Guards is one of the oldest and best-known military marching bands in the world
Past to Present
The Coldstream Guards is the oldest continuously serving regiment in the Army, with origins that date back to the English Civil War. Since then, it has answered the call of duty at almost every conflict with British involvement, earning a well-deserved reputation for loyalty and courage.