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Gilbert G.P. Guilford is the personal knight and confidant of Cornelia li Britannia, Second Princess of the Holy Britannian Empire. Following Andreas Darlton's death, he assumes command of the elite Glaston Knights. Guilford possesses a slender build, dark hair, and consistently wears glasses. His absolute loyalty to Princess Cornelia defines his every action. Demonstrating notable tactical intelligence and exceptional skill as a Knightmare Frame pilot, he operates first in a Gloucester and later upgrades to the advanced Vincent. Guilford commands respect towards individuals like Suzaku Kururugi, disregarding Britannia's widespread racism against Elevens. His combat prowess allows him to challenge Kyoshiro Tohdoh and surpass Lelouch vi Britannia in direct Knightmare engagements, though Lelouch typically avoids such confrontations.
Guilford first appears alongside Cornelia during her arrival in Area 11, immediately demoting Jeremiah Gottwald. He actively participates in her campaigns against rebel forces, including the hunt for Zero. During the Saitama Ghetto incident, Cornelia orders Guilford to permit Zero's escape after a decoy maneuver. At the Battle of Narita, he confronts Tohdoh's Burai Kai, forcing the Japan Liberation Front's retreat. Guilford continues supporting Cornelia until her disappearance after the Black Rebellion, where the Glaston Knights help quell the uprising and capture key Black Knights members, including Tohdoh.
After Cornelia's disappearance and Viceroy Calares's death, Guilford becomes temporary Governor-General of Area 11. Attempting to provoke Zero's return, he stages a public execution of captured Black Knights. This plan fails when Zero manipulates the environment, resulting in the deaths of two Glaston Knights. Guilford later intervenes in the attack on Nunnally vi Britannia's transport piloting a Vincent. Initial success due to flight capabilities is overturned when Kallen Kozuki's Guren Flight-Enabled Version destroys his Knightmare, injuring him. He pilots another Vincent during the Special Administrative Zone of Japan's opening ceremony, expressing frustration at Suzaku Kururugi's refusal to attack Zero-impersonating civilians.
A pivotal moment occurs when Lelouch vi Britannia uses his Geass to manipulate Guilford's perception, making him see Lelouch as Cornelia. Under this influence, Guilford defects from Britannia, obeying Lelouch's orders during the Second Battle of Japan. He attacks Britannian forces and attempts to kill Suzaku, driven by an unwavering belief he serves Cornelia. Guilford sacrifices himself to push Lelouch (perceived as Cornelia) outside an F.L.E.I.J.A. warhead's blast radius, urging his perceived princess to survive. Contrary to appearances, Guilford survives this event, later seen using a crutch and wearing dark sunglasses.
He reunites with the recovered Cornelia after Schneizel el Britannia shoots her, continuing to address her as "Princess" despite her lost status. Guilford stands alongside Cornelia during Lelouch's public execution and appears in a photograph from Villetta Nu and Kaname Ohgi's wedding. In *Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection*, Guilford actively assists Cornelia and Lelouch in rescuing the kidnapped Nunnally. His loyalty remains singularly directed towards Cornelia throughout all media, ultimately superseding allegiance to Britannia itself. This devotion shapes his temporary governance, combat actions, Geass-induced defection, and survival beyond apparent death.
Guilford first appears alongside Cornelia during her arrival in Area 11, immediately demoting Jeremiah Gottwald. He actively participates in her campaigns against rebel forces, including the hunt for Zero. During the Saitama Ghetto incident, Cornelia orders Guilford to permit Zero's escape after a decoy maneuver. At the Battle of Narita, he confronts Tohdoh's Burai Kai, forcing the Japan Liberation Front's retreat. Guilford continues supporting Cornelia until her disappearance after the Black Rebellion, where the Glaston Knights help quell the uprising and capture key Black Knights members, including Tohdoh.
After Cornelia's disappearance and Viceroy Calares's death, Guilford becomes temporary Governor-General of Area 11. Attempting to provoke Zero's return, he stages a public execution of captured Black Knights. This plan fails when Zero manipulates the environment, resulting in the deaths of two Glaston Knights. Guilford later intervenes in the attack on Nunnally vi Britannia's transport piloting a Vincent. Initial success due to flight capabilities is overturned when Kallen Kozuki's Guren Flight-Enabled Version destroys his Knightmare, injuring him. He pilots another Vincent during the Special Administrative Zone of Japan's opening ceremony, expressing frustration at Suzaku Kururugi's refusal to attack Zero-impersonating civilians.
A pivotal moment occurs when Lelouch vi Britannia uses his Geass to manipulate Guilford's perception, making him see Lelouch as Cornelia. Under this influence, Guilford defects from Britannia, obeying Lelouch's orders during the Second Battle of Japan. He attacks Britannian forces and attempts to kill Suzaku, driven by an unwavering belief he serves Cornelia. Guilford sacrifices himself to push Lelouch (perceived as Cornelia) outside an F.L.E.I.J.A. warhead's blast radius, urging his perceived princess to survive. Contrary to appearances, Guilford survives this event, later seen using a crutch and wearing dark sunglasses.
He reunites with the recovered Cornelia after Schneizel el Britannia shoots her, continuing to address her as "Princess" despite her lost status. Guilford stands alongside Cornelia during Lelouch's public execution and appears in a photograph from Villetta Nu and Kaname Ohgi's wedding. In *Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection*, Guilford actively assists Cornelia and Lelouch in rescuing the kidnapped Nunnally. His loyalty remains singularly directed towards Cornelia throughout all media, ultimately superseding allegiance to Britannia itself. This devotion shapes his temporary governance, combat actions, Geass-induced defection, and survival beyond apparent death.