Who was the first female Beefeater?
Who was the first female Beefeater? Moira Cameron (born 1964) is a retired Yeoman Warder of the Tower of London, United Kingdom. She is the first woman to ever hold the position. In 2007, after a 22-year career in the British Army, Cameron became one of the 35 resident Warders in the Tower of London, commonly known as the Beefeaters.
What does a British Beefeater look like?
Yeomen Warders are the colourfully-dressed bodyguards on duty at the Tower of London. They are best known for their scarlet and gold dress uniforms which date from 1552 and are worn on state occasions. The Yeomen Warders are popularly known as the Beefeaters.
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.