They come from Krefeld, Germany, as part of a post-medieval Catholic association established to protect their city. Every three years, they hold a traditional shooting competition, the winner of which becomes king. <\/p>\n
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\nBockumer Sch\u00fctzenverein 1611 e.V.<\/strong>
\n\u201cThis time is the first time in 407 years a woman is a queen. It's not a king, it's a queen. I am very proud to have so many wonderful people around me.\u201d 01:28 \u2013 01:38 \u201cWe were very happy when he stared at our clothes. The Swiss Guard took us upstairs with the pope and we were very close to him.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBockumer Sch\u00fctzenverein 1611 e.V.<\/strong>
\n\u201cWe drank good Italian wine and said, Happy birthday!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n