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The Royal Guard single cover

The Royal Guard

2021
Lyrics

From the frozen north they came
Fought for founding father’s claim
It was then, their tale, began

Trace their roots from 16 strong
By the king where they belong

En tid
Av Krig

Wherever he goes, near or far, they are close
For the King of Sweden they lay down their lives

For the Swedish crown they stand
By the king, at his command
500 years for the fatherland
Marching across the belt
Crushing blow at Narva dealt
Livgardet our Royal Guard

Sworn protectors of the throne
Royal doctrine set in stone
For the crown, you shall give your life

By traditions from the past
Swedish soldiers stand steadfast

I frid
Och i strid

And if one should fall, yet another, heeds the call
For king and for country they lay down their lives

För Sverige i tiden
Dit konungen går
De gör vad som synes omöjligt, vad än framtiden spår

Still for the crown they stand
By the king, at his command
500 years for the fatherland
Marching across the belt
Crushing blow at Narva dealt
Livgardet our Royal Guard


Watch the lyric video for ‘The Royal Guard’ below.

Music:Joakim Brodén, Chris Rörland
Lyrics:Joakim Brodén, Pär Sundström
Historic Fact
One of the oldest military regiments in the world, the Swedish Royal Guard (Livgardet) was formed in 1521 by the Swedish King Gustav Vasa. For the past 500 years, they have been evolving with the times and have served various kings and queens. They are still active to this day.

Find out more about the Royal Guard.




You can also read about the skirmish at Bender. During his exile, King Karl XII and his loyal Livgardet had been guests of the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed III for nearly three and a half years. Having outstayed their welcome, a skirmish commenced, which was later deemed a 'misunderstanding'. It resulted in the death of many of the King's men.

Find out more about the skirmish at Bender.

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