Saudi Arabian Royal Guard

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The Saudi Arabian Royal Guard (Arabic: الحرس الملكي السعودي, romanized: Al-Ḥars al-Malakī as-Suʿūdī) is a unit in the Saudi Armed Forces. Originally an independent military force, the Royal Guards were incorporated into the Armed Forces since its inception until 1953. The Royal Guards retained their unique mission of protecting the Saudi ruling family. Units of the Royal Guard protect the King of Saudi Arabia and other relatives. The Royal Guards report directly to the king and for security reasons maintain a separate communications network from the regular army. Members of the Royal Guard Regiment often wear the flowing white thaub (robe) and white kaffiyah and qhutrah (traditional Arab headgear of skullcap and scarf). Royal Guardsmen wear bright green berets when in conventional uniform. The Royal Guard Regiment consists of three light infantry battalions, based near Riyadh. The commander of the Royal Guard is General Suheil al-Mutiri.

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