The Royal Grenadiers

The Swedish Grenadiers, lining the stairway on the occasion of Princess Madeleine's Wedding.

The Grenadiers are part of the Life Guards, and are used as the Guard of Honour during State or Royal events, such as during the welcome ceremony of an incoming state visit, in fact the visiting head of state inspects the Grenadiers during the welcome ceremony, and they (the guards) line the route for the King and his guest from the inner court yard of the palace, up the stairs leading to the throne room, inside the throne room, and the the corridors, until they enter the state apartments. The grenadiers are also present during the state opening of  parliament, during the welcome ceremonies of new ambassadors,and during events of the various royal academies, such as the formal gathering of the stock exchange in December. They are also present during royal Christenings, Weddings, Funerals, and they usually line the North bridge of Gamla Stan when there's a cortege escorted by the cavalry. Most the time however, they are placed on the stairs.

Here they are during one of the solemn audiences of the new ambassadors.

During the State of opening of Parliament.

During Princess Estelle's Baptism in May 2012.