The review order uniform of the Royal Life Guards, worn while they are on guard duty, consists of bearskin headdresses, dark blue tunics and light blue trousers with white stripes.

The ceremonial uniform, worn on special state occasions, substitutes a scarlet tunic for the dark blue.

[2] The bearskin dates from 1803 and is decorated with the regiment's bronze cap badge (the Sun and Royal Coat of Arms).

These were part of the spoils from the First Schleswig War of 1848–1851 and were originally derived from a French infantry weapon.

Following the parade, the sovereign hands over the “King’s Watch” to one guard for his/her exceptional service in the regiment.