The Royal Guards (Högvakten) is a tri-service unit of the Swedish Armed Forces which has responsibility for the protection of the Swedish Royal Family. The Royal Guard unit is usually divided into two parts, with the main force being stationed at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, with a smaller detachment at the Drottningholm Palace. Initially, the unit was formed from the various guards regiments of the Swedish Army. In the mid 19th century, it was expanded to include soldiers from the various units of the Stockholm garrison. Since the 1960s, the selection criteria has broadened, so that now Royal Guards are selected from all three branches of the Swedish armed forces, as well as the Home Guard.

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Australian Federation Guard