gentleman-at-arms

• Substantivo que designa um dos 40 cavalheiros cerimoniais que acompanham o monarca britânico em eventos de Estado. Também pode se referir, de modo mais amplo, a um guarda-costas ou guarda de honra de um soberano.

A noun referring to one of a ceremonial body of 40 gentlemen who attend the British sovereign on state occasions.

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   One of a group of 40 gentlemen who serve as ceremonial bodyguards to the British monarch on state occasions.

   Guarda-costas real

   • The gentleman-at-arms stood proudly beside the throne during the coronation.
   • Each gentleman-at-arms wears a distinctive uniform for state ceremonies.
   • The Queen was attended by her gentlemen-at-arms at the opening of Parliament.

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