Viola Amherd visits the oldest army in the world. (Swiss Stories 2025, by Fabienne Bühler) - Swiss Press Award

Fabienne Bühler
Flankiert von stolzen Schweizergardisten gratuliert Bundespräsidentin Viola Amherd allen 34 eben Vereidigten im Ehrenhof der Kaserne.
Schweizer Illustrierte
Photo / Swiss Stories
2025
Fabienne Bühler
Swiss President Viola Amherd was present at the swearing-in ceremony of the Swiss Guards on May 6th in the Vatican. This assignment was a personal highlight for me, as 131 years ago on this same day, my great-grandfather and photographer Alfred Lichtensteiger was sworn in. He served Pope Leo XIII for six years and learned photography during these years of service.
