Escorting the Monarch: We Lead Others Follow

Escorting the Monarch is a book that provides a close look at the Metropolitan Police's Special Escort Group (SEG), the team responsible for escorting the Monarch. The book is written by the son of a retired SEG officer and offers unique insights into the group's history, culture, and operations, including stories from former officers and high-profile events.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Metropolitan Police's Special Escort Group (SEG) is a highly specialized unit responsible for providing security and protection to the Monarch and other high-profile individuals. Escorting the Monarch is a comprehensive account of the SEG's history, operations, and the individuals who have served in the unit.

The book is written by the son of a retired SEG officer who himself served in the British Government's security and intelligence community. It offers unique insights into the inner workings of the SEG and the challenges that they face.

The SEG is a combination of motorcycles and cars that are used to provide a high level of security to the Monarch and other VIPs. The team is known for its elegance, skill, and professionalism. They are masters of their trade, able to navigate through busy traffic with ease and precision.

The SEG has a well-earned reputation for excellence, delivering their passengers (and cargo) on time, safely, and in a great deal of style. They are professional and precise in the execution of their operations, and are not shaken or stirred by the demands of their work.

The work of the SEG demands exquisitely high levels of presentation, as the individuals and property they are charged to protect are assessed by the government to need the highest possible levels of protection. From queens, kings, presidents, and emperors, to priceless works of art, terrorists, and high-risk prisoners, the group escort them all.

The book is told, in part, through first-hand stories and anecdotes gleaned from former officers of the group. The insights offered are unique, privileged, and first of their kind. Chris Jagger unfolds a collection of fascinating and never before told stories built on high-profile events, such as the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and the visit of Nelson Mandela.

The SEG has honed its skills for over 6 decades. Through a carefully constructed description of a changing security and political environment across the decades, and an insightful analysis of the ingenuity of those who have served with the unit, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of the SEG's role in protecting the Monarch and other VIPs.

Escorting the Monarch is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, operations, and individuals of the Metropolitan Police's Special Escort Group. It offers a unique and insightful perspective on the work of a highly specialized unit that plays a critical role in protecting the security and well-being of the British Monarchy and other high-profile individuals.

Weight: 354g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399018678