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This is an emoji of a guard protecting a British palace. Use it to express the serious look of someone standing perfectly still.

You can use this when talking about a trip to London or playfully telling a friend, "Don't move!" It's also great for referring to someone who is reliably guarding something.

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Apple

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This emoji is modeled after the guards at London's Buckingham Palace. Their large fur hats and red uniforms are world-famous, making them an icon for the UK or London.

Real guards are famous for never changing their expression or posture, no matter the situation. This makes the emoji highly effective when used metaphorically to represent maintaining a poker face or showing a steadfast will that is unshaken by temptation.