However, the Royal Guards still retained their unique mission of protecting the Saudi ruling family.

Units of the Royal Guard protect the King of Saudi Arabia and other relatives at all times.

[2] The Royal Guards report directly to the king and for security reasons maintain a separate communications network from the regular army.

The Royal Guard Regiment consists of three light infantry battalions,[3] based near Riyadh.

To carry out all procedures and use all available means to ensure the security and protection of the King and the Crown Prince within and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.