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Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard 2024

June 28, 2024

Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon conducted the Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard.

The event included a performance by the military band, a military parade, an inspection of the guard and the band, and the Viceregal Salute to Her Excellency.

 

Governor General Mary Simon inspects the guard. A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force is behind her. She is also wearing a Canadian Army uniform. Members of the guard are to her left, all wearing red uniforms.

A member of the Canadian Armed Forces plays the French Horn. He is wearing a red uniform.

Governor General Mary Simon salutes while standing on a dais. A member of the Royal Canadian Air Force is to her left and crowd members are seen in the background. She is also wearing a Canadian Army uniform.

Arial view of the Honour Guard taken from the Rideau Hall Residency roof.

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces play the bagpipes while marching.