Governor of Tower of London sparks fury by telling Beefeaters they’re just there for tourists amid fears the ceremonial guards are no longer a priority Ceremonial guards fear they are becoming ‘glorified tour guides’ amid Covid They were allegedly told their proud traditions are no longer a priority The Beefeater has links to Arthur Wellesley, … Read more
Deep inside the Tower of London — over the moat, past thick stone walls and under a vast coat of arms — lives a small, tight-knit community made up of 45 families, almost as many pets, a doctor, a chaplain and 37 dashingly dressed yeoman warders, or Beefeaters. They live in apartments in the Tower’s … Read more
Beefeaters guarding the Tower Of London face redundancies for the first time in their 600-year history as charity battles £100m funding deficit Charity behind the Tower of London faces a funding deficit of £100million Beefeaters, who earn £24,000 a year, could face the chop to save charity money The former veterans live at the Tower … Read more