1971 Press Photo Great Britain's famous Royal Guard in drill practice

If the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, Britain's famed and resplendent Guards certainly take the long way around in drill practice. Snapped on London Horse Guards Parade at Trooping the Colour rehearsals, there was obviously a lot to be done before the big day.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 7 x 9 inches.