In this day and age, royal security is more important than ever.
Though being a royal comes with perks, bodyguards are required for their safety.
Previously, men have always filled the roles.
However, history has been made by the Belgian royal family who have recently hired the first female bodyguard.
King Philippe was on an of an official visit to the Mountain of Mercy in Brussels.
For his protection, the bodyguard was reportedly armed with a weapon protection and an earpiece to communicate at ease with the royal.
The bodyguard was also dressed in a coat with the royal insignia placed onto it.
It is believed that female bodyguards blend into the background better than their male counterparts.
Therefore, being more effective when it comes to protecting the family.
It may not come as a surprise that security guards build up close relationships with those they protect.
This is most definitely the case with the Royal family.
In 1995, Princess Stephanie of Monaco famously tied the knot with her bodyguard Daniel Ducret.
They went on to have two children together.
Closer to home, a member of the British royal family was treated to a very special birthday present from their security team.
In 2016, to mark Princess Charlotte's first birthday, she was given a personalised "The Day You Were Born" print by artist Lucy Tapper.
The security team made sure it featured her full name, birthstone, star sign, birth flower and date and location of her birth.
