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![Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, July 7, 2023. The Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, July 7, 2023. The](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2RBRD8G/ceremonial-guards-from-the-canadian-grenadier-guards-cgg-regiment-prepare-for-sentry-duties-at-rideau-hall-the-residence-of-the-governor-general-of-canada-in-ottawa-ontario-friday-july-7-2023-the-ceremonial-guards-are-comprised-of-two-regiments-and-are-easily-distinguishable-by-their-unique-dress-the-canadian-grenadier-guards-cgg-were-the-first-regiment-and-have-a-single-row-of-buttons-on-their-tunics-other-details-include-grenades-on-their-collars-and-a-white-plume-on-their-black-bearskin-caps-sean-kilpatrickthe-canadian-press-via-ap-2RBRD8G.jpg)
Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, July 7, 2023. The
![Cpl. Bitton inspects the Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment as they prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa, Cpl. Bitton inspects the Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment as they prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa,](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2RBNKMR/cpl-bitton-inspects-the-ceremonial-guards-from-the-canadian-grenadier-guards-cgg-regiment-as-they-prepare-for-sentry-duties-at-rideau-hall-the-residence-of-the-governor-general-of-canada-in-ottawa-on-friday-july-7-2023-the-ceremonial-guards-are-comprised-of-two-regiments-and-are-easily-distinguishable-by-their-unique-dress-the-canadian-grenadier-guards-cgg-were-the-first-regiment-and-have-a-single-row-of-buttons-on-their-tunics-other-details-include-grenades-on-their-collars-and-a-white-plume-on-their-black-bearskin-caps-the-second-regiment-was-the-governor-generals-foot-guards-g-2RBNKMR.jpg)
Cpl. Bitton inspects the Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment as they prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa,
![Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa on Friday, July 7, 2023. The Ceremonial Guards from the Canadian Grenadier Guards (CGG) regiment prepare for Sentry Duties at Rideau Hall, the residence of the Governor General of Canada in Ottawa on Friday, July 7, 2023. The](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2RBNGMH/ceremonial-guards-from-the-canadian-grenadier-guards-cgg-regiment-prepare-for-sentry-duties-at-rideau-hall-the-residence-of-the-governor-general-of-canada-in-ottawa-on-friday-july-7-2023-the-ceremonial-guards-are-comprised-of-two-regiments-and-are-easily-distinguishable-by-their-unique-dress-the-canadian-grenadier-guards-cgg-were-the-first-regiment-and-have-a-single-row-of-buttons-on-their-tunics-other-details-include-grenades-on-their-collars-and-a-white-plume-on-their-black-bearskin-caps-the-second-regiment-was-the-governor-generals-foot-guards-ggfg-who-have-a-double-row-of-but-2RBNGMH.jpg)