Hans Majestet Kongens Garde

Hans Majestet Kongens Garde (HMKG) (lit., His Majesty The King's Guards) is the Norwegian King's bodyguards; they guard the royal residences (the Royal Castle and Skaugum) and the Royal Mausoleum at Akershus Castle in Oslo.

The HMKG is located in Huseby leir in Oslo, except for a few companies.

Military organization

The HMKG is organized as an infantry battalion of seven companies:

• Kp1 - the rifle company, who faught invading Wehrmacht forces in the battle for Midtskogen Gård in April 1940
• Kp2 - the escort company
• Kp3 - the band & drill company, participating in military tattoos all over the world
• Kp4 - the ranger company
• Kp5 - the support company
• Kp6 - the traning company, located at Heistadmoen outside Kongsberg
• Idrettskompaniet (athlete company), located at Kolsås leir in Oslo