Shopping Bodyguard in London — Knightsbridge & Mayfair
Shopping Bodyguards in London — What You Get
> Quick answer: A shopping bodyguard in Knightsbridge or Mayfair is a SIA-licensed CPO in business attire, providing discreet personal cover, bag and watch security, and store liaison — bookable same-day from £450.
The Knightsbridge / Mayfair / Sloane Street / Bond Street corridor is the highest-value retail strip in Europe and a known target for organised theft and opportunistic crime. The right cover is invisible until it's needed.
What's Included
- SIA-licensed CPO in suit
- Discreet positioning
- Bag, watch and jewellery security
- Store liaison (private rooms, back-of-house exits)
- Vetted vehicle and driver (optional)
Common Uses
- High-value purchases (watches, fine jewellery, couture)
- Visiting GCC, US and Asian principals
- Female principals shopping alone
- After-hours private viewings
- Returning to hotel with valuables
The Standard 4-Hour Brief
- 4-hour minimum (most shopping briefs run 4–6 hours)
- Single CPO sufficient for most briefs
- Female CPO available on request
- Vehicle staged within 2 minutes of any store
Pricing
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single CPO, 4 hours | £400–£600 |
| Single CPO, full day (12h) | £600–£900 |
| CPO + chauffeur, full day | £1,000–£1,500 |
| Same-day booking | +20–30% |
Discretion Standards
- Business attire (no high-vis, no logos)
- 1–2m positioning at all times
- Comms via earpiece only
- No social media, no networking, NDA-bound
📞 Call 020 3488 5714 for same-day shopping cover.
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