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.
In 16th century medieval dress.
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 crown jewels are protected in the Tower of London by the Yeoman Warders of the Guard (The Beefeaters)
The guards that stand in front of the Tower of London are called Yeoman Warders.
As of now, there are typically 37 Yeoman Warders, also known as Beefeaters, at the Tower of London. These individuals are part of a ceremonial guard and serve as tour guides, providing historical insights about the tower and its history. Each Yeoman Warder must have served in the British Armed Forces for at least 22 years and hold the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Their presence is an iconic aspect of the Tower's heritage.
The beef-eaters -or Yeoman Warders-to give then their correct title, have retained the same uniform that they had in Tudor times.