The Imperial Guard was a small, elite army ... and others, as well as French. They were the most feared men in Napoleon’s army. Much more than personal bodyguards, they were Napoleon's weapon ...

The French are some of our closest friends. “And who knows when we might need each other?” The procession followed a similar guard change attended by President Macron in Paris earlier on Monday.

France will become the first non-Commonwealth country to take part in the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham ... anthems and a medley of Anglo-French music during the ceremony, hailed ...

French (other than the Imperial Guard ) — these forces are under the control of Napoleon. Imperial Guard — these are the best French forces on the battlefield and are under the direct control ...