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   Yeomen Warders. 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. In principle they are the palace guard, responsible for looking after any prisoners in ...

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   Jan 7, 2019 · Nowadays, Beefeaters are used as tour guides and have become an attraction in their own right because of their colourful uniforms and unique traditions. Every night, at precisely 9.53pm, they take ...

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   Yeoman Warders were originally part of the Yeoman of the Guard – the monarch’s personal, crack bodyguard who traveled with him everywhere. Henry VIII decided that the Tower should be protected by part of the royal bodyguard. These ‘Yeoman Warders’ were eventually granted the right to wear the splendid red uniform, which today is known ...

5. www.bbc.com › travel › articleThe secret life of Beefeaters - BBC

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   Nov 4, 2015 · John Lee. Yeomen-led tours can draw up to 250 participants (Credit: John Lee) While maintaining a work-life balance is a challenge for most Beefeaters, thanks to being constantly on duty (and to ...

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6. castletourist.com › beefeaters-uniform-things-toBeefeaters Uniform - 9 Things To Look Out For - Castle Tourist

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   • Red or Blue Uniform. The Yeoman Warders were formed from the Yeoman of the Guard, the corps that formed the monarch’s bodyguard. The Warders were detailed to guard the Tower, a job they have done for the last 500 years plus.
   • The Tudor Rose. The everyday duties blue uniform is more simply adorned than the state dress red uniform. One of the prominent features to note on the state dress worn by Beefeaters is the Tudor rose.
   • ER to CR. One part of the uniforms does change from time to time. This follows the death of the reigning monarch. Prominent on both the blue and red uniforms for the best part of the last 70 was the letters ER.
   • The Thistle and Shamrock. As well as the English Tudor Rose, the state dress of the Beefeater also contains a thistle and shamrock. Therefore, England, Scotland, and Ireland are represented when the state dress is donned on ceremonial occasions.

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   Sep 19, 2022 · A Beefeater at the Tower of London (Photo: Joe Maher/Getty Images) The Yeoman Warder Ravenmaster (also known as the Ravenmaster for short) is responsible for the welfare of the Tower of London’s ...

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   What is a Beefeater at the Tower of London?

   • ‘Beefeater’ eventually became a term used to distinguish between the Body Guard at the Tower of London, and the Royal Bodyguards working in other locations. Yeomen Warders have been in service at the Tower of London since 1485 when the corps were formed by King Henry VII, although their origins date back even further.

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   What do we know about Beefeaters?

   • Here is what we know about them. What do beefeaters do? Their official title is “The Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary”. Yeomen Warders were formed in 1485 by King Henry VII.

   Why are beefeaters called beefeaters? Nickname of the Yeoman Warders

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   How old do Beefeaters need to be?

   • They also need to be between 40 and 55 years old when they are appointed. In 2007, Moira Cameron became the first female Beefeater at the Tower of London. Their official title is 'The Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign's Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary'.

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   What do Beefeaters wear?

   • Beefeaters attend the State Opening of Parliament as well as other state occasions. The Yeomen Warders normally wear an “undress” uniform of dark blue with red trimmings. However, when the sovereign visits the Tower or the warder are on duty at a state occasion they will wear their distinctive red and gold uniforms.

   Why are beefeaters called beefeaters? Nickname of the Yeoman Warders

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   May 1, 2024 · Traditionally Beefeaters had been men. But Moira Cameron of Argyll, Scotland made history when she became the first female Yeoman Warder ever in 2007. Today, there are three women on the team! The job of Beefeater has its’ perks, of course; Yeomen Warders have the unique privilege of being able to live in the Tower!