Irish Guards Collection

Soldiers Complete Final Rehearsal Ahead of the Queens Birthday Parade
The soldiers line off. Almost fifteen hundred soldiers and officers and 300 military horses, performed precision drill and pageantry to music by the Household Division Bands & Corps of Drums

QUIS SEPARABIT? Irish Guards together again for St Patricks Day Parade
Pictured is the Irish Guards mascot, Domhnall at a St Patricks Day Parade in London. Domhnall is the Irish Guards 16th Regimental Mascot

The Return of Lord Roberts, the Irish Guards inspected by their Colonel (litho)
1040127 The Return of Lord Roberts, the Irish Guards inspected by their Colonel (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. Creator: Unknown
The Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after Changing Guard, 1933. One of the great tourist attractions of London: This ceremony takes place every morning at 10.30 at St James Palace

Captain William Redmond leading Irish troops at the Front, First World War, 1916, (c1920). While the Sinn Feiners were rebelling in Ireland: Captain William Redmond, M.P. [1886-1932], brother of Mr

Duke of Cambridge Takes the Salute for his First Colonelis Review
Pictured, the first time HRH Prince William carries out his role as Colonel of the Irish Guards Regiment. William is the Irish Guards first royal colonel and its Colonel-in-Chief is the Queen

Armed Forces Provide Glittering Ceremony for State Opening of Parliament
1st Battalion Irish Guards accompanied by the Band of the Regiment and the Corps of Drums provide a Guard of Honour at the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament

The band and wolfhound mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the shamrock on St Patricks Day (colour litho)
3545572 The band and wolfhound mascot of the Irish Guards wearing the shamrock on St Patricks Day (colour litho) by Macpherson

The Official Military Celebration of His Majestys Birthday (litho)
1629763 The Official Military Celebration of His Majestys Birthday (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Official Military Celebration of His Majestys Birthday)

St Patricks Day in London (litho)
3620645 St Patricks Day in London (litho) by Hopkins, Everard (1860-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patricks Day in London. An Irish Guard decorated at the gates of Marlborough House)

Private J Boyd, of the Irish Guards, capturing a German machine-gun single-handed, World War I (colour litho)
976470 Private J Boyd, of the Irish Guards, capturing a German machine-gun single-handed, World War I (colour litho) by Piffard

The Pet Wolfhound of the Irish Guards at the Tower of London (colour litho)
2794614 The Pet Wolfhound of the Irish Guards at the Tower of London (colour litho) by Holloway, Edgar Alfred (1870-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King and his South African Veterans, the Guards marching past His Majesty, 27 October (litho)
1601172 The King and his South African Veterans, the Guards marching past His Majesty, 27 October (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

How Le. -Corpl O Leary won the Victoria Cross, from The Year 1915
STC306843 How Le.-Corpl O Leary won the Victoria Cross, from The Year 1915: a Record of Notable Achievements and Events, 1915 (litho) by Woodville

Colonel Vesey Dawson (colour litho)
612701 Colonel Vesey Dawson (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Vesey Dawson, Irish Guards, 13 December 1900, Vanity Fair)

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Ireland, County Cavan, Ballyjamesduff, Cavan County Museum, Outddor replica WW1 Trench, the largest such feature in Ireland or the UK

1st Battalion Welsh Guards on the drill square at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, London
June 5, 2013 - 1st Battalion Welsh Guards on the drill square at Cavalry Barracks, Hounslow, London

Illustration of a Raptor dressed as a British guard

Troops Leave Windsor
April 1922: Crowds bidding farewell to troops of the Irish Guards who are leaving Windsor Station for Constantinople to fight in the Turkish War of Independence

Irish Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

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The Irish Guards, a distinguished regiment of soldiers, complete their final rehearsal ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade. With precision and pride, they prepare to showcase their skills and honor their monarch. In a historic lithograph titled "The Return of Lord Roberts, " we witness the Irish Guards being inspected by their esteemed Colonel. This powerful image captures the essence of duty and loyalty that defines these brave men. During the First World War in 1916, Captain William Redmond leads his fellow Irish troops at the front lines. Their unwavering courage is immortalized in a captivating photograph from c1920. Fast forward to 1933, as we see the Irish Guards leaving St. James Palace after an impressive Changing Guard ceremony - a symbol of tradition and continuity. Year after year, on Her Majesty's birthday, the Army comes together to celebrate its Queen with great pomp and grandeur. The sight of uniformed soldiers marching in unison fills our hearts with pride for our nation's armed forces. In London's bustling streets, amidst freezing temperatures, we witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony performed by members of the Household Division - including those gallant warriors known as the Irish Guards. Clad in winter great coats and iconic bearskin hats, they stand tall as guardians of our heritage. On St Patrick's Day, another significant occasion for this illustrious regiment is celebrated with fervor and joy. The band plays lively tunes while their beloved wolfhound mascot proudly dons shamrocks - a testament to their rich Irish heritage. "The Official Military Celebration" lithograph depicts an extravagant display honoring His Majesty's birthday - showcasing not only military might but also unity among all branches serving under his command. And let us not forget Private J Boyd capturing a German machine-gun single-handedly during World War I; his bravery epitomizes what it means to be an Irish Guard – fearless dedication even in dire circumstances.