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His Majesty's Most Valiant Guard, more commonly known as the King's Guard, is a sworn brotherhood with the expressed duty of the protection of the King of the Balancín Kingdoms and his family. Formed in 2665 by King Charles I folowing an uncovered assassination plot was narrowly foiled, the King's Guard is comprised of five knights from across the Balancín Kingdoms . Traditionally the "most elite knights of the Kingdom", the King's Guard has moderinzed into a fully functioning security force of approximately 200 strong. While the King's Guard has grown in number, the core group of Knights remain for ceremonial and command purposes.
The Knights of the King's Guard are appointed by the King, each typically commanding a core division of the service. The group, led by the Lord Commander, oversees the personal protection of the King and the management of the force, while other designated members are tasked with the protection of the Queen, and other members of the Royal Family. While the days of lifelong service has long passed (with the practice being formally abolished following the restoration of the monarchy in 3021), former members of the King's Guard are automatically granted admission into the Order of the Shield.
The Lord Commander of the King's Guard is the highest ranking security official within the King's personal household. Beyond their formal responsibilities with respect to the King's Guard itself, the Lord Commander is also typically a trusted security advisor to the King and sits on the King's Council.
On 30 November 3023, Dame Arecel Duffey was named as the first ever female Lord Commander of the King's Guard. Formally the "Lady Commander" in keeping with Balancín tradition, Dame Arecel took over from Sir Andaran Flores.
Knights of the King's Guard
| Knight | Coat of Arms | Appointed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Arecel Duffey | 30 November 2023 (as Lord Commander) by Maximilian II
21 February 3022 by Mary |
Lord Commander of the King's Guard
Sworn Sword of His Majesty The King | |
| Sir Andaran Flores | 1 April 3021 by Charles VI | Sworn Sword of Her Majesty The Queen | |
| Sir Hector Ortegas | 1 April 3021 by Charles VI | Sworn Sword of The Princess Royal | |
| Sir Desmond Soto | 1 April 3021 by Charles VI | Sworn Sword of The Prince and Princess of the Newton | |
| Sir Edward Contreras | 7 May 3023 by Maximilian II | Knight Steward, as the newest member of the Guard |