FIVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF AL-SAUD ROYAL GUARDS WITH THEIR TRADITIONAL WEAPONS AND UNIFORMS, DURING DUTY AT THE ROYAL PALACE FIVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF AL-SAUD ROYAL GUARDS WITH THEIR TRADITIONAL WEAPONS AND UNIFORMS, DURING DUTY AT THE ROYAL PALACE

FIVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF AL-SAUD ROYAL GUARDS WITH THEIR TRADITIONAL WEAPONS AND UNIFORMS, DURING DUTY AT THE ROYAL PALACE

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The Saudi Arabian Royal Guard is an unit in the Saudi military forces. Originally an independent military force, the Royal Guards were incorporated into the Armed Forces since its inception until 1953. Not to be confused with the SANG. The Royal Guards still retained their unique mission of protecting the House of Saud. Units of the Royal Guard protect the King of Saudi Arabia at all times. 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 kaffiyeh and qhutrah (traditional Arab headgear of skullcap and scarf). Royal Guardsmen wear bright green berets when in conventional uniforms. 13 by 18 cm. - 14.5 by 19.5 cm.