Queens Guard Tapestries
Description: Drum Major of the Grenadier Guards in Guard Order. This famous British regiment originates from 1656, when it was formed by Charles II in exile. Today’s Grenadiers are the First Regiment of the Guards Division and share the mounting of the Queen’s Guard with the four other regiments of foot guards.
Description: Pipe Major of the Scots Guards in Full-dress The Scots Guards regiment originates from 1642 and was brought under control of the English Army in 1686. As third Regiment of the Guards Division its ceremonial duties include the mounting of the Queen’s Guard at Buckingham Palace.
Description: Changing Of The Guard At Buckingham Palace The Regimental Band outside Buckingham Palace in London, UK Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is the ceremony where The Queen's Guard hands over responsibility for protecting Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace to the New Guard. So why do these guards wear tall black hats and conspicuous red tunics? As hard as it may be to believe, the uniform was supposed to intimidate opposing armies. "The idea was that you made your foot soldiers look taller and therefore more fearsome," By Paul Thompson Photography
Description: The Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, the Tower of London, and members of the Yeoman Guard's Sovereign's Body Guard, also known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. In principle, they are responsible for looking after any prisoners in the Tower and protecting the British Crown Jewels. They also run guided tours since the Victorian period. In 2011, there were 37 Yeomen Warders and one Chief Warder. All guards are retired from Commonwealth Armed Forces domains and must be former officers with at least 22 years of service. They must also maintain the Long Service and Good Conduct medal. The Yeomen Warders are often incorrectly called the Yeoman of the Guard, which is actually a distinct b
