EXCLUSIVE: The Secret Role SAS Plays in Royal Family Revealed After Future King William Agrees to Become Patron of Elite Killer Unit
A bond built quietly, far from palace ceremony.
Prince William has formally accepted the role of patron of the SAS Regimental Association – highlighting the extraordinary respect the royal family holds for the elite Army unit whose training has shaped their own approach to security and resilience.
William’s new patronage marks a public acknowledgment of the Special Air Service’s decades-long relationship with the royals.
Sources say the SAS have held a “special place in royal hearts” for decades – having provided secret training in kidnapping survival, security protocols, hostage scenarios, and even techniques to resist torture if they are snatched.
One insider explained: