The celeres (, ) were the bodyguard of the Kings of Rome and the earliest cavalry unit in the Roman military. Traditionally established by Romulus, the legendary founder and first King of Rome, the celeres comprised three hundred men, ten chosen by each of the curiae. The celeres were the strongest and bravest warriors among the early Roman nobility, and were the bravest and most loyal soldiers in the army.
The Roman royal guard, known as the celeres (, ), was the first cavalry unit in the Roman military. Founded by Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, it consisted of 300 handpicked men from each of the city's curiae. The celeres were renowned for their exceptional bravery and loyalty among the early Roman aristocracy.