Common questions 

What are the guards called at the Tower of London?

Joe Ford

What are the guards called at the Tower of London?

Yeoman Warders have been guarding the Tower of London since Tudor times. Nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, the Yeoman Body of 37 men and women are all drawn from the Armed Forces.

What is the name of guard at the Tower of London where did the name come from?

However, the name Beefeater is more likely to have originated from the time when the Yeomen Warders at the Tower were paid part of their salary with chunks of beef. This took place right up until the 1800s. The Queen’s Body Guard, known as the Yeomen of the Guard, are a bodyguard of the British Monarch.

Who guards the Tower of London at night?

The Chief Yeoman Warder
At exactly seven minutes to 10:00pm every night, The Chief Yeoman Warder, escorted by one of the Guard, secures the Tower in the ancient custom of the Ceremony of The Keys.

Does the Tower of London have guards?

Officially named, Her Majesty’s Royal Palace And Fortress – Tower of London, is protected by a detachment of the regiment on guard at Buckingham Palace and St James’ Palace. The Tower guard, comprising of one officer, 6 NCO’s and 15 soldiers, post sentries outside the Jewel House and the Queen’s House.

How many guards guard the crown jewels?

The Crown Jewels are protected by bombproof glass, and visitors to the tower are closely watched by more than 100 hidden CCTV cameras. The security of the Tower of London as a whole is provided by the 22-strong Tower Guard which has been at the Waterloo Block since 1845.

What are the British guards with big hats called?

Are they called sentries or just guards? They are called the Queen’s Guard. They consists of Foot Guards in full-dress uniform of red tunics and bearskins (hats).

Do Yeoman Warders get paid?

Around 37 Yeoman Warders, who are paid around £30,000 a year, live with their families in historic buildings just outside the Tower of London which they guard, many able to see the Tower from their bedroom windows.

How much do Beefeaters at Tower of London earn?

Employed by Historic Royal Palaces, you can expect a salary of around £30,000 and accommodation in the Tower for you and your family – but you do have to pay rent (and council tax!) for the privilege, and it isn’t subsidised.