The guards of the Royal Palace in the old town of Monaco 1954. - Photo by Edward Quinn

The guards of the Royal Palace in the old town of Monaco 1954.

In 1954, the guards of the Royal Palace march in a formal procession through the old town of Monaco. Dressed in dark tunics, white belts, and ornate plumed helmets, they proceed down a narrow, sunlit street lined with buildings featuring shuttered windows and iron balconies. Spectators watch from the sidewalks, with a crowd gathered before a corner shop advertising "Curiosités" and postage stamps. The flags hanging from the buildings enhance the ceremonial atmosphere of the scene.


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