The Palace Guards

 

 

  • To guard the Palace, with a changing of the guard ceremony each day at 11.55 am
  • To ensure the security of His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince and the Princely Family, all of His properties and residences and their immediate vicinity
  • To provide a guard of honour (official ceremonies, civil and religious ceremonies, ceremonial parades), to ensure that laws are enforced and participate in maintaining public order and carry out all duties ordered by the Prince

The Palace Guards have had a band since 1978, composed of 24 musicians. The band is called: Fanfare of the Palace Guards. Since 1 January 2014, the band has become the "Orchestre des Carabiniers du Prince" (Orchestra of the Palace Guards).

One of the tasks incumbent upon the Palace Guards is their contribution to the Monegasque Red Cross. They are all qualified in first aid, and run the Red Cross ambulance brigade. In this regard, they participate in providing security for key sporting or artistic events taking place in the Principality.

The Palace Guards participate in implementing emergency plans: Plan Red or ORMOSE (Monegasque emergency plans) to deal with serious incidents that might cause extensive damage to persons and property.

During term time, it deals with the transport of young schoolchildren to assist the Princess Charlene Home for Children.

The Palace Guards have a team of qualified divers who participate in:

  • Security measures at key sporting events in Monegasque waters
  • Underwater scientific observations for various studies carried out in the Mediterranean

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