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The Yeomen Warders of His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign's Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary, popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London.
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Nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, the Yeoman Body of 32 men and women are all drawn from the Armed Forces. Beefeater Gin bottles feature a picture of a Yeoman Warder in full state dress. As a thank you, every Yeoman Warder is sent a bottle of gin on his or her birthday! Image: Yeoman warder, standing with a Tower raven on his hat © Historic Royal Palaces.
May 1, 2024 · No visit to the Tower of London would be complete without seeing a "Beefeater", officially known as a Yeoman Warder of His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, Member of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary.
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Jan 7, 2019 · What does a Beefeater do? Back in Tudor times they used to guard prisoners in the Tower of London and protect the famous Crown Jewels. Nowadays, Beefeaters are used as tour guides and...
Nov 4, 2015 · Commonly known as Beefeaters, the elaborately uniformed Yeomen were introduced in 1485 by Henry VII to help guard the Tower – then a cobbled complex where not only prisoners and princes, but...
Yeoman Warders (nicknamed 'Beefeaters') have guarded the Tower of London for more than 500 years. They trace their origins back to 1485, when Henry VII founded the Yeoman of the Guard.
The Beefeater Tour at the Tower of London is a captivating journey led by Yeoman Warders, offering insights into the Tower's rich history. Usually lasting about 60 minutes, tours commence every 30 minutes daily and grant access to iconic sites like the Crown Jewels and the White Tower.
