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How much money does the King’s Guard earn at Buckingham Palace?
One year on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III people are wondering about the role of those defending the new King.
While no such thing as the ‘King’s Guard’ exists in the United Kingdom, there is the Household Cavalry, which perform the same duties you might expect.
This is made of two units, the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.
The Life Guards are the senior regiment of the British Army’s Household Cavalry and have a prominent role in state ceremonial duties. They are easily recognisable by their red plumes on their helmets and red tunics.
The Blues and Royals wear a distinctive blue uniform and have a ceremonial role similar to the Life Guards.
Members of the Household Cavalry can be seen on horseback during various state occasions, such as the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace and the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony for the King’s Birthday Parade.
It is no surprise that their main role, while ceremonial, is to guard the monarch. When the King or Queen is staying at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, or other royal residences, members of the Household Cavalry can be seen on standing guard.
How much money does the King’s Guard earn at Buckingham Palace?
The starting salary for Household Cavalry soldiers is around $23,291 (£18,687) during basic training which will rise to $29,285 (£23,496) after completing 26 weeks of service. These are both minimums so could increase independently of training.
If you are an officer, you will receive $39,018 (£31,305) for training and $46,646 (£37,425) after before commissioning and becoming a Second Lieutenant.