Although the Yeomen of the Guard is older, the Gentlemen at Arms are more senior, due to their being classed as 'gentlemen' rather than 'yeomen', and because they are classed as the 'nearest guard', i.e. the personal guard to the Sovereign. The Royal Company of Archers performs this role when the Sovereign is in Scotland.
External links
The King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard
The Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms
The Royal Company of Archers
March 03, 2023
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