Foot guards

In the 19th century, the Canadian foot guard were formed, modelled after their British counterparts as a reflection of Canada’s relationship with the monarchy and to undertake ceremonial duties in Ottawa.

Foot guards units have historically been front-line troops, with their ceremonial public duties always being a secondary function.

The Welsh Guards were formed in 1915 by King George V, after it was pointed out that the Household Division lacked representation from Wales.

Although the regiments of foot guards perform the majority of these public duties, they occasionally are supported by other units in the British Armed Forces and the Commonwealth of Nations.

[2][7] The two units form part of Canada's household troops and serve as a symbol of the armed forces' relationship with the Canadian monarchy and also perform public duties in Ottawa as a result.

[10] Along with their infantry role, the two regiments of foot guards are also tasked with ceremonial public duties at Rideau Hall and Parliament Hill in Ottawa as the country's household troops.

However, only the umamawari-shū were tasked as bodyguards for the daimyo, while the kachi were not assigned ceremonial duties and engaged in combat as part of their training for higher positions.