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Buckingham Guards Uniforms: Bearskin Caps and Red Tunics

Learn the history and meaning of Guards uniforms at Buckingham Palace—bearskin caps, red tunics, and ceremonial symbolism.

12/1/2025
12 min read
Close-up of Guards uniform and bearskin cap

Dress is history in fabric and fur.

Origins

  • Battlefield visibility and identity.
  • Regimental traditions.

Materials & Ethics

  • Modern sourcing standards; maintenance and reuse.

Visual Cues

  • Button spacing and plume colors mark regiment.

Bottom Line

Uniforms signal pride and continuity.

About the Author

Military History Editor

Military History Editor

I built this to help you enjoy Buckingham Palace calmly—smarter timing, better viewpoints, and context that makes ceremony and interiors sing.

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