Tongan Royal Guards Explained

Unit Name:Tongan Royal Guards
Country:Tonga
Type:Royal guard
Command Structure:His Majesty's Armed Forces
Garrison:Vilai Barracks, Nuku’alofa
Garrison Label:Barracks

The Tongan Royal Guards are a specialized military unit within the His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga. Their primary responsibility is to provide security to the King of Tonga, royal palaces, and during official events involving the royal family.

Organization

The Tongan Royal Guards operate as a company-sized unit based at the Vilai Barracks in Nuku’alofa, which also serves as the headquarters for the main command elements of the His Majesty's Armed Forces.[1]

Roles and duties

The primary roles and duties of the Tongan Royal Guards is protecting the monarchy. They maintain a musical unit known as the Tonga Royal Corps of Musicians, which performs at various national and royal events.[2]

See also

References

  1. Web site: Rebuilding Tonga’s military bases . 2024-08-08 . Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability.
  2. Web site: His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga) . 2024-08-08 . Ace Archive.