Royal Palace Guards (21st Century Crisis)

The Royal Palace Guards (Arabic: حرس القصر الملكي, French: Gardes Régalien Palais, Turkish: Kraliyet Sarayı Muhafızlar) are a branch of the North Syrian Armed Forces, tasked specifically with providing armed protection services for the royal family, as well as the Royal Complex.

Most the modern-day Royal Palace Guards, and its principles and tasks are descended from the historical Ottoman janissaries. In fact, the branch was originally to be named the "North Syrian Royal Janissaries" (Arabic: الإنكشارية الملكي, Turkish: Kraliyet Yeniçeriler). The Royal Palace Guards often work hand-in-hand with local law enforcement, the Royal National Police (not a branch of the armed forces) and other branches of the armed forces to not only protect the royal family, but also to safeguard important historical artifacts and museums.

Most of the Royal Palace Guards are active and remain in Aleppo, where the branch's main headquarters are located, and is currently a component of the North Syrian Department of the Army, however it is directly under the control of the King himself, and each battalion is controlled by a prince making it a special branch. They also accompany the royal family everywhere they go around the nation, and guard all of their properties throughout the country.