Beefeaters

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Beefeaters, popular name for the Yeomen of the Guard Yeomen of the Guard, bodyguard, now ceremonial in function, of the sovereign of England. When the guard was originated by Henry VII in 1485, its members had numerous duties as defenders of the king's person and household functionaries.
..... Click the link for more information. and for the warders of the Tower of London. Both wear colorful uniforms modeled after those of the Elizabethan period.

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