Ceremonial & Livery Tailoring Yeoman of the Guard — Ceremonial No. 1
State occasions, investitures and Royal Maundy.
Description
The full ceremonial uniform of the Yeomen of the Guard — the oldest royal bodyguard, in service since 1485 — a scarlet Tudor tunic laid with gold and black royal livery lace and bearing the crowned royal badge of rose, thistle, shamrock and leek with the 'Dieu et mon droit' motto and the Royal Cypher.
Made to Yeoman of the Guard specification with ruff, bonnet, halberd sling and all appointments supplied, for state occasions, investitures and Maundy Thursday.
Details
Garment
Tudor state tunic
Colour
Scarlet with gold and black lace
Emblem
Crowned royal badge with Royal Cypher
Made for
The Yeomen of the Guard
Use
State occasions, investitures, Maundy
Fittings & Lead Times
Measurements are taken and fittings overseen by Geoffrey Golding at the St Albans workroom, with each garment checked throughout the making process for fit, balance, finish and correct detail. Lead time is typically 8-12 weeks, depending on workshop capacity, fitting requirements and the date required.