Do Beefeaters have to be men?
Do Beefeaters have to be men? Nicknamed 'Beefeaters', the Yeoman Body of 32 men and women are all drawn from the Armed Forces.
Are Beefeaters all ex military?
Yeoman Warders have been guarding the Tower of London since Tudor times. Nicknamed 'Beefeaters', the Yeoman Body of 32 men and women are all drawn from the Armed Forces.
Are there any black Beefeaters?
The first black Beefeater is Lawrence Watts (UK) who was sworn into the role as Yeoman Warder of Her Majesties Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, in London, UK, on 1 March 2016. The Yeomen Warders (Beefeaters) were formed in 1485 by King Henry VII.
Are Beefeaters only at the Tower of London?
There are twelve Yeomen Warders. While their role is usually confined to the Tower of London, the Yeomen Warders do take part in one State ceremony. At Coronations, they form a guard of honour inside the annexe at Westminster Abbey. Their nickname is Beefeater.