And also why do they still exist? Can’t a regular soldier do the same thing?
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It is not only in countries with monarchies. In the USA there are plenty of units that are ceremonial. As others have said it is very prestigious to be assigned to these unit. They are soldiers first and were very good to even be considered. The Navy has the USS Constitution which is the oldest commissioned ship. [It is crewed by regular Navy service members. ](https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Reference/MILPERSMAN/1000/1300Assignment/1306-920.pdf?ver=gl2hjgFI0KqxNWK_zYNPwA%3D%3D)Then there is the [Old Guard](https://jtfncr.mdw.army.mil/oldguard/) which is the 3rd Infantry Regiment. They are the ceremonial unit that protects the president and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Do not let the word ceremonial confuse you. [These men and women are soldiers first](https://jtfncr.mdw.army.mil/Commands/3d-Infantry-Regiment-The-Old-Guard/Join-TOG/) and are among the best of the best in the Army.
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