Royal Guard

A Royal Guard describes any group of military bodyguards, soldiers or armed retainers responsible for the protection of a royal person, such as Emperor/Empress, King/Queen, or Prince/Princess. They often are an elite unit of the regular armed forces, or are designated as such, and may maintain special rights or privileges.

Read more about Royal Guard:  Institution and Tasks, Political Importance

Famous quotes containing the words royal and/or guard:

    “Although my royal rank causes me to doubt whether my kingdom is not more sought after than myself, yet I understand that you have found other graces in me.”
    —Elizabeth I (1533–1603)

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    That guard our native seas!
    Whose flag has braved a thousand years
    The battle and the breeze!”
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