The King’s Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard

Alan Saunders


Regions:
Dorset, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Wiltshire
Notice Period:
Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
Type:
Rotary,WI, Probus
Fee:
Paid: Minimum fee £50 for groups up to 40 people, negotiable for larger groups
Category:
History
Updated:
24th September 2022

The King’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard is a ceremonial Guard that attends HM King on state occasions.
My talks comprise:

  • Background to 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
  • The Bodyguard Parade July 2015
  • A Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
  • The Royal Maundy Service
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About Alan Saunders

I am a former member of the King’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard which is a ceremonial Guard that attends HM King on state occasions. I served in the Bodyguard from 2002 until March 2018.

My career comprised of 30 years in the Army – Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME). I retired from the Army in 1994 and then joined the NHS as a general manager in mental health. I retired from work in 2013

I now carry out voluntary work for the Royal British Legion (RBL) as well as giving these talks and driving a community minibus.


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