For the first time in history, French soldiers will stand guard at Buckingham Palace. Conversely, British soldiers will guard the doors of the Élysée Palace.
This great first was decided on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. “I am extremely proud to have been invited to share this moment with our British friends,” commented Squadron Leader Guillaume Dewilde. ‘It’s a sign of the strength of our relationships. The French are some of our closest friends, and who knows when we might need each other? said Lt. Col. James Shaw.