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How many times throughout history has an entire army successfully protected their ruler from repeated assassinations, attacks from foreign armies and attempted coups, only to allow their leader to be killed by a close and trusted aide? When a decision is made to provide security for a principal, (regardless of …

The selection process to become a Royalty Protection Officer at SO14(2) is one of the most difficult within the whole of the Metropolitan Police Service, it involves a comprehensive practical assessment and a gruelling interview, where you are required to prove that you have already obtained the valuable and vast …

“Self defence” a term we all know too well in today’s climate, there are dozens of different “styles”, classes and courses one can take to give you confidence and the ability to defend yourself from attack, or do they? Whilst I have no martial arts or modern fighting technique qualifications …

Appeal of skiing As the festive winter season approaches, it seems fitting to discuss a holiday many of us embark on at this time of the year. The ski season is well underway and through until Easter, many of us will travel to Europe, the USA and Canada to make …

Travel Requirements Over the years, our method of transport has changed – significantly. From horse and cart, through the arrival of public transport to modern day luxury travel by land, sea or air. One thing, however, has remained consistent throughout; having a private chauffeur brings with it a sense of …

The TRA Whilst the concept of a Travel Risk Assessment is applicable to many businesses, it may initially seem somewhat distanced from the private travel needs of High Net Worth Families. There are actually an alarming number of similarities. We were recently invited to contribute to an article outlining the …

This is the continuation of a series of Executive Protection articles I started, not only to educate entry level protection agents, but also to give potential clients in need of personal security, an understanding of the protection process. I have had the experience to be employed by a client for …

DEMA (Domestic Estate Management Association) made its long awaited debut in London on the eve of the 23rd of June. Estate & Manor Magazine were lucky enough to attend the first in many London gatherings. The venue for the event was a quaint little café/bar tucked away down a narrow …

Some may think it is the ‘’easy job’’ but when you get hired to protect a client’s most valuable asset, his child,  you will find out that providing security details for minors is actually harder and more challenging than protecting adults. Consider as well, the immense amount of trust a …

I would like to continue to make my articles straightforward, simple to understand for the layman just getting into the industry. I also hope this sparks an interest for us, who have been in the field for years, to return to the basics that we tend to forget. I have …