The Guards paraded through Merton, Monck's birthplace, in full dress uniform on Tuesday.
Chairman of Merton Parish Council Tim Horner said: 'The day went very well. Around a hundred guards came to Merton, and paraded through the village, and formed in the village square. I helped to inspect the guards in the square, and then we served them food in the village hall.
'The schoolchildren lined up in front of the guards too, which was good. It was nice to have them involved.
'The whole reason the parish council decided to give the guards the Freedom of Merton is because we felt it quite unique. We know that towns and cities give out the freedom of the city, but we are not aware of whether another parish has given freedom of a village before — I doubt anywhere as small as Merton has! The village looked fantastic and there was so much hard work put into the day, but it was worth it.'
Colonel George Monck was famously known for his many successful and skilful military exploits. He fought for both King and Parliament in the British Civil Wars and was instrumental in restoring King Charles II to the British throne.
Following his return to England, Charles II disbanded the parliamentary army but retained General Monck's Regiment of Foot, better known today as the Coldstream Guards.
Founded in August 1650, the Coldstream Guards is the oldest regular regiment in the British Army with continuous service.