Monday, September 03, 2007

First Woman Beefeater

Cool.

A woman joined the protectors of the Crown Jewels on Monday as one of the famed Beefeaters of the Tower of London, becoming the first female Yeoman Warder since the corps of Tower guards was created in 1485.

Moira Cameron, a Warrant Officer Class 2 who joined the army at age 20, was selected over five men who also applied for the vacancy.

“This place is magical. It’s just a wonderful job and I’m very, very lucky to have it,” said Cameron, 42, who spent much of her first morning on duty talking to journalists.

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Candidates must have been a warrant officer or senior noncommissioned officer, have served at least 22 years in the army, Royal Air Force or Royal Marines and hold the Long Service and Good Conduct medal.

(1) Comments
Posted by Owen at 1812 hrs
Culture + Foreign Affairs

  1. Isn’t she correctly a Beefeatress?

    Posted by triticale on September 03, 2007 at 2237 hrs


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