Doorward Guard of Partizans

The Doorward Guard of Partizans
Country Scotland
TypeCeremonial Bodyguard
RoleRoyal bodyguard
Size24
Garrison/HQHolyrood Palace
Commanders
Current
commander		Merlin Hay, 24th Earl of Erroll
Ceremonial chiefLord High Constable of Scotland

The Doorward Guard of Partizans is a Scottish ceremonial bodyguard unit. It is composed of personal retainers of the Earl of Erroll, chief of the Clan Hay and Lord High Constable of Scotland, appointed to guard the King's body under the Constable. It is claimed to be the oldest bodyguard in Britain.

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