The primary role of this unit is to provide protection
for the Sovereign and Members of The Royal Family.
The responsibilities of the unit include :
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the
personal protection of members of The Royal Family
within the United Kingdom and abroad
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the
physical protection of the London Royal Palaces
, Residences and Windsor Castle, and when members
of the Royal Family are in residence at Balmoral,
Birkhall, Castle of Mey and Holyrood House
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the
technical protection of all Royal Residences and
Estates throughout Great Britain
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the
personal protection of certain members of foreign
royal families visiting the United Kingdom
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provision
by the Special Escort Group of escorts for Royalty,
visiting Heads of States, other VIPs, high risk
prisoners and valuable loads
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support
for protection training courses throughout the
United Kingdom.
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