The Yeomen of the Guard take a rare break in a back room behind the scenes in Westminster Hall, London, during Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state in September 2022. [2000×1218]
The Yeomen of the Guard take a rare break in a back room behind the scenes in Westminster Hall, London, during Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state in September 2022. [2000×1218]
Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state (LIS) in Westminster Hall ran from 14–19 September 2022, following her death on 8 September. It allowed the public to pay respects before her funeral at Westminster Abbey. Yeomen of the Guard and other ceremonial officers maintained a continuous vigil at the coffin during this period, rotating in shifts and taking rare breaks behind the scenes. Westminster Hall, part of the Palace of Westminster, has hosted royal lying-in-states for centuries, including those of monarchs and other senior royals.
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This looks like a weird mix of a football locker room, fire station and Santa‘s workshop.
HelloSlowly on
This could easily pass off as Empire magazine exclusive first look image of a gritty elf drama at quick glance if it wasn’t for the coats in the back
BlondBitch91 on
Looking at the parliamentary voting clocks behind them (those green TVs), this was taken just before 1am. Must have been a monumental effort for these chaps.
Vast_Vegetable9222 on
Fascinating! Finished their Service after many years and exemplary records with the Army, then put an extra innings in for QE2. Thanks heaps, Yeomen!
HarrisonArturus on
Funny, I always imagine them eating beef when they’re not on parade.
Taswegian on
You could see them through some of the windows if you walked past Westminster during that time. The queues to see the Queen were crazy long. Those Yeomen were standing guard a long time.
BasicProfessional841 on
One brought his Crocs…😊
EersteDivisie on
2022? Is it colorized? Because I’m sure it was only black and white back in the day
HailToTheKingslayer on
>*Candidates (both servicemen and servicewomen) must have completed at least 22 years of service, attained at least the rank of Sergeant or Petty Officer, and been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. On appointment, the age required is between 42 and 55.*
MistressErinPaid on
Aren’t they nicknamed “Beef Eaters”, or “Beefies” for short?
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Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state (LIS) in Westminster Hall ran from 14–19 September 2022, following her death on 8 September. It allowed the public to pay respects before her funeral at Westminster Abbey. Yeomen of the Guard and other ceremonial officers maintained a continuous vigil at the coffin during this period, rotating in shifts and taking rare breaks behind the scenes. Westminster Hall, part of the Palace of Westminster, has hosted royal lying-in-states for centuries, including those of monarchs and other senior royals.
This looks like a weird mix of a football locker room, fire station and Santa‘s workshop.
This could easily pass off as Empire magazine exclusive first look image of a gritty elf drama at quick glance if it wasn’t for the coats in the back
Looking at the parliamentary voting clocks behind them (those green TVs), this was taken just before 1am. Must have been a monumental effort for these chaps.
Fascinating! Finished their Service after many years and exemplary records with the Army, then put an extra innings in for QE2. Thanks heaps, Yeomen!
Funny, I always imagine them eating beef when they’re not on parade.
You could see them through some of the windows if you walked past Westminster during that time. The queues to see the Queen were crazy long. Those Yeomen were standing guard a long time.
One brought his Crocs…😊
2022? Is it colorized? Because I’m sure it was only black and white back in the day
>*Candidates (both servicemen and servicewomen) must have completed at least 22 years of service, attained at least the rank of Sergeant or Petty Officer, and been awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. On appointment, the age required is between 42 and 55.*
Aren’t they nicknamed “Beef Eaters”, or “Beefies” for short?