palace guard

palace guard
noun
1. : a body of men stationed to protect a castle or its occupants
2. : a king's, president's, or other chief executive's inner circle of intimates and advisers

complained that a palace guard — made up of men never elected to serve — is running the government — Springfield (Massachusetts) Union

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1. the security force protecting a palace.
2. a group of trusted advisers who often control access to a sovereign, president, or other chief executive.
[1885-90]

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palace guard noun
1. (one of) those responsible for the personal protection of a monarch
2. The group of intimates and advisers around a head of government, etc
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