Royal Guard (Bahrain)
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| Royal Guard | |
|---|---|
| Active | ? - Present |
| Country |  Bahrain |
| Branch | Royal Guard |
| Part of | Ministry of Defense Bahrain Defense Force |
| Commanders | |
| Commander of the Royal Guard | Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| Insignia | |
| Coat of Arms |  |
The Royal Guard (Arabic: الحرس الملكي) of Bahrain is a unit of the Bahrain Defence Force.[1] In June 2011, King Hamad appointed his 24 year old son Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa as the commander of the Royal Guard.[2][3]
References [edit]
- ^ "Bahrain". The 2011 US Department of State Background Notes. United States Department of State. Retrieved 2 March 2012. "The Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) numbers about 13,000 personnel."
- ^ "Captain Shaikh Nasser promoted to colonel and appointed BDF Royal Guard Commander". Bahrain News Agency. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "Colonel Shaikh Nasser To Head Royal Guard". Bahrain Tribune. 20 June 2011. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
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