Who Are The Royal Company Of Archers And How Do They Protect The Monarch?

Never fear. The Royal Company of Archers is here.

According to the official website of the British Royal Family, The Royal Company of Archers' sole purpose was to provide security for Queen Elizabeth II, any time she was in Scotland. Case in point: the garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse takes place every year in June. As you may recall, Her Majesty was notably absent during the 2022 festivities. "Her Majesty The Queen will be represented by other members of the royal family at this year's garden parties, with details on attendance to be confirmed in due course," Buckingham Palace released in an official statement about her absence, per The Scotsman.

Alas, on September 11, they stood guard for the queen one final time as her coffin arrived in Edinburgh, as reported by The Independent. And now, they will be tasked with protecting a new monarch: King Charles III. 

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