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The guards at the Tower are called Yeoman Warders or Beefeaters. The name Beefeaters comes from the French word - boufitirs. Boufitiers were guards in the palace of French kings. They protected the king's food.
Beefeaters were originally established in 1485 as King Henry VII's bodyguardand and are are best known for their scarlet and gold dress uniforms which date to 1552.
The uniform consists of a knee-length scarlet tunic, scarlet knee-breeches and stockings, and a round brimmed hat called a Tudor bonnet. Queen Elizabeth I introduced the distinctive white neck ruff worn by the Beefeaters. The uniforms are only worn on state occasions.
now the Beefeater is recruited from Ex British forces.
but which branch of the 3 Services is barred from becoming beefeater's and why?
Prise for the first correct answer is 500 milcredits.
Beefeaters were originally established in 1485 as King Henry VII's bodyguardand and are are best known for their scarlet and gold dress uniforms which date to 1552.
The uniform consists of a knee-length scarlet tunic, scarlet knee-breeches and stockings, and a round brimmed hat called a Tudor bonnet. Queen Elizabeth I introduced the distinctive white neck ruff worn by the Beefeaters. The uniforms are only worn on state occasions.
now the Beefeater is recruited from Ex British forces.
but which branch of the 3 Services is barred from becoming beefeater's and why?
Prise for the first correct answer is 500 milcredits.
