In 16th century medieval dress.
Their correct title is Yeoman Warders, but they are often called "Beefeaters".In full, they are "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"
Their correct name is Yeoman Warders but they are often referred to as Beefeaters.
The beef-eaters -or Yeoman Warders-to give then their correct title, have retained the same uniform that they had in Tudor times.
The Yeomen Warders. Officially, "Yeoman 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".
The Ravenmaster, one of the Yeoman Warders.
Yeoman Warders. Beefeaters is only a nickname.
Yeoman Warders, or more commonly Beefeaters.
In the 19th century, the Yeoman warders wore long, red tunics. They also wore hats and Tudor style stockings and shoes.
The guards that stand in front of the Tower of London are called Yeoman Warders.
The crown jewels are protected in the Tower of London by the Yeoman Warders of the Guard (The Beefeaters)
Beef eatrs
Although the Tower of London is today seen as a visitor attraction, it is also a thriving community; about 150 people still live within its walls including the Yeoman Warders (or 'Beefeaters') and their families, the Tower Doctor and Chaplain, the Resident Governor and, of course, the famous Ravens.