Talk 27th February - The Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard
Published 00:57 on 5 Feb 2020
The Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard is a ceremonial Guard that attends HM Queen on state occasions. Alan Saunders was a former member of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard and served in the Bodyguard from 2002 until March 2018.
Alan Saunders fascinating talk comprises
* Background of the Bodyguard and the Yeoman Warders
* Formation of the Bodyguard following the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485
* Membership of the Bodyguard
* Duties of the Yeoman of the Guard
* Video footage of a Royal Garden Party and the Royal Mundy Service