On the Vatican, the Hundred Swiss glowed with panache

– On the Vatican, the Hundred Swiss glowed with panache

5 years after welcoming the pontifical guard to Vevey lands, the corps of honor of the Winegrowers’ Competition was obtained in Rome at first of Could.

Remy Brousoz

Printed: 05/18/2024, 2:04 p.m.

The Vevey troupe made a powerful impression throughout its appearances on Saint-Pierre Sq..

REMY BROUSOZ

With pikes and halberds on their shoulders, round fifty pink and white costumes line up in silence on the foot of Bernini’s immense colonnade. It’s exactly 3:30 p.m. this Monday, Could 6, close to St. Peter’s Sq. in Rome. Within the shade of their giant hats, their gazes stay straight and imperturbable, even when dozens of smartphones are already educated on them. Lastly, the order from Commander Stéphane Krebs rang out: “Cent-Suisses, increase arms excessive! Ahead, march!”