On 1 July 1860, Batalionul 1 Tiraliori (1st Tirailleur Battalion) was established through a decree issued by Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza.

Besides the regular infantry duties, the battalion ensured the security of royal palaces and the headquarters of the Ministry of War.

In 1940, the name was changed to the 6th Guard Dorobanți Regiment "Michael the Brave" and it participated in the campaigns of World War II.

[4] On 20 June 1930, the Royal Palace Guard Battalion (Batalionul de Gardă al Palatului Regal) was established through an order of the General Staff.

[7] The primary mission of the brigade is to perform the required military honours for the President of Romania, Minister of Defence and foreign leaders.

[10] The Fanfare band of the Brigade (Fanfara Brigăzii) provides musical support to the ceremonial activities of the honor guard.

During the Romanian Revolution in December 1989, 15 soldiers from the brigade's special purpose unit were killed while in duty.

[17] The Military Church "Saint Great Martyr Mina" in Bucharest is a place of worship that belongs to the brigade.