Director for Security Liaison

[2][3] The first office-holder was Brigadier Jeffrey Cook, a former Special Air Service (SAS) officer.Non-combat personal bodyguards include the Gentlemen at Arms, the Yeomen of the Guard, the Royal Company of Archers (in Scotland), the Honourable Artillery Company (in the City of London), the Corps of Serjeants at Arms, the High Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse (in Scotland), and the Wardens of the Jewel House, Tower of London.The Household Division provides several battalions at any one time tasked for public duties, which include the protection of the Sovereign.In the Second World War a special unit, known as the Coats Mission, was entrusted with facilitating the Sovereign's evacuation in the event that this were necessary.He works with the police, Home Office, and other agencies within the existing framework of security responsibilities.
Royal HouseholdSovereignUnited KingdomJeffrey CookSpecial Air ServiceGentlemen at ArmsYeomen of the GuardRoyal Company of ArchersHonourable Artillery CompanySerjeants at ArmsHigh Constables and Guard of Honour of the Palace of HolyroodhouseJewel HouseGold StickSilver StickHousehold CavalryHousehold DivisionFoot Guardsarmoured reconnaissance regimentmounted cavalry regimentbattalionspublic dutiesSecond World WarCoats MissionHome OfficePrivate Secretary to the Sovereign