And now you can rest... Queen's royal guards pictured taking a rare break out of uniform after 24-hour schedule
ok.co.ukThe Queen’s royal guards have been snapped taking a rare break without their uniforms on after collectively working a 24-hour schedule.The Yeomen of the Guard – affectionately known as Beefeaters – are a British staple, and are usually made up of retired soldiers who have served in the Armed Forces.Typically located at the Tower of London, the guards have been watching over the late monarch’s coffin in recent days and have been spotted in Westminster Hall standing guard alongside The Gentlemen at Arms, as well as Princess Anne at one point.
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was watched over a 24-hour schedule, with royal guards doing six hour shifts. Now in a new photograph, the guards are seen taking a well-deserved rest out of uniform.
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Still wearing their statement red trousers, all the guards had their jackets and hats hung up and kicked their shoes off.The Press in York shared the snap alongside the caption: “And now you can rest… “This incredible picture captures the Royal guards taking a break after guarding the Queen’s coffin. “The Beefeaters have been standing guard over a 24-hour schedule, each taking on six-hour shifts.” People online have since rushed to thank the guards for their service.
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