His Majesty the King's Guard
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His Majesty The King's Guard (Norwegian: Hans Majestet Kongens Garde) is a royal guard battalion of the Norwegian Army. The battalion has two main roles; it serves as the Norwegian King's bodyguards, guarding the royal residences (the Royal Palace in Oslo, Bygdøy Kongsgård and Skaugum) and Akershus Fortress in Oslo, and is also the main infantry unit responsible for the defence of Oslo. The HMKG is located in Huseby leir in Oslo. Huseby leir is located on the old Oslo farm Nordre Huseby gård (Northern Huseby farm), which was acquired by the Norwegian government in the late 19th century.
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His Majesty The King's Guard | |
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Bokmål: Hans Majestet Kongens Garde | |
Active | 1856–present |
Country | Norway |
Allegiance | Monarchy of Norway |
Branch | Norwegian Army |
Type | Royal guard |
Role | Close-quarters combat Cold-weather warfare Counterintelligence Crowd control Executive protection Force protection HUMINT Military tattoo Public duties Raiding Reconnaissance Urban warfare |
Size | 1300; 1100 conscripts 151 others |
Part of | Norwegian Army |
Garrison/HQ | Huseby leir, Oslo Terningmoen, Elverum |
Nickname(s) | Garden The Black Devils |
Motto(s) | Alt for Kongen! (Everything for the King!) |
March | Gardemarsj Guards' March |
Mascot(s) | Sir Nils Olav (king penguin) |
Anniversaries | 10 April, 1 November |
Engagements | Midtskogen, Lundehøgda |
Commanders | |
Commander of the Guard (Gardesjef) | Lieutenant Colonel Trond Robert Forbregd |
Ceremonial chief | The King |
Colonel-in-Chief | Major General Sir Nils Olav III |
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