Moira Cameron

During our most recent trip to the Tower of London, we met Moira.  Moira is the very first woman Yeoman Warder (popularly refered to as Beefeaters).  Largely now a tourist attraction, the Yeoman Warders initially started as guards for the crown jewels in1485. Nowadays, Yeoman Warders are retired noncommissioned members of the armed forces.  They must have exemplary careers and hold certain medals. They live with their families live inside the tower.  As you can imagine, it is  a huge honour to serve as a Yeoman Warder.  

Moira Cameron, became a Yeoman Warder in 2007.  She joined the Army in 1985 at age 20, which makes her about 43 years old at the time of this posting.  

My wife was very excited to meet Moira.  She was kind and gracious enough to allow me to take this picture and was also genuine and full of positive energy.  And Moira was pretty cool too!