Kingsguard

The Kingsguard is an elite group of seven knights, supposedly the greatest and most skilled warriors in all of Westeros, who serve as the royal bodyguard of the King of the Andals and the First Men. Their duty is to protect the king and the royal family from harm at all times. The Kingsguard swear the most holy of vows to fulfill their sacred duty, and - in theory - are meant to be the living exemplars of the pinnacle of knightly virtues. Like the brothers of the Night's Watch, members of the Kingsguard are sworn for life and are forbidden from owning land, taking a wife, or fathering children.

The Kingsguard was created 300 years ago by the first Targaryen king, Aegon the Conqueror, when he united the Seven Kingdoms under a single monarchy and established the Iron Throne.

Members of the Kingsguard wear gold plate and scale armor with white detailing and white armor.

The Kingsguard is led by the Lord Commander, currently Ser Jaime Lannister. The Lord Commander appears to have no marks on his armor to distinguish him from other members. Under normal circumstances, the Lord Commander sits on the Small Council as the King's advisor in military matters.