Royal Guards (Sweden)
| Royal Guards | |
|---|---|
| Swedish: Högvakten | |
Coat of arms of the Royal Guards and the Commandant General in Stockholm. | |
| Active | 1523–present |
| Country | Sweden |
| Allegiance | King Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Branch | Swedish Armed Forces |
| Type | Cavalry Infantry |
| Role | Guard of honor |
| Garrison/HQ | Stockholm Palace Drottningholm Palace |
| Services included | Swedish Army Swedish Air Force Swedish Navy |
The Royal Guards (Swedish: Högvakten) is the King of Sweden's cavalry and infantry guards of honour of the Swedish Armed Forces, tasked with the protection of the Swedish royal family.