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

Flankiert von stolzen Schweizergardisten gratuliert Bundespräsidentin Viola Amherd allen 34 eben Vereidigten im Ehrenhof der Kaserne.
Flankiert von stolzen Schweizergardisten gratuliert Bundespräsidentin Viola Amherd allen 34 eben Vereidigten im Ehrenhof der Kaserne.
Photo / Swiss Stories
2025

Viola Amherd visits the oldest army in the world.

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.

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.

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