THE KING'S REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY 1975

Amdt 44 – 27 May 22

Appointments to His Majesty's Body Guard of the Yeoman of The Guard and as Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London sponsor (Joint): MS Hons Hd J9.471.

9.471.   Yeoman of the Guard. Candidates for appointment are to be serving or terminated men warrant officers, or senior NCOs, of the Royal Marines,
Regular Army or Royal Air Force who have completed at least 22 years pensionable service. Details of conditions and method of application are contained
in Annex H(J) to this Chapter. COs are to bring this regulation to the notice of eligible candidates at regular intervals.

J9.472. Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London. The Constable of the Tower of London is the authority for appointing Yeoman Warders. Candidates for appointment
are to be former warrant officers or senior NCOs above the rank of sergeant or equivalent of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Regular Army or Royal Air Force.
In very exceptional circumstances of distinguished service sergeants or equivalent may be considered.
Details of conditions and method of application are in Annex H(J) to this Chapter. COs are to bring this regulation to the notice of eligible candidates at regular intervals

 ANNEX H(J) TO CHAPTER 9

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

(PARAS 9.471 - 9.472 REFER)

 A. To His Majesty's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard Sponsor (Joint): MS Hons Hd

1. A candidate for appointment must be:

a. Of ‘Very Good’ character in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines or ‘Exemplary’ character in the Regular Army or Royal Air Force.

b. In possession of a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.

c. One who has completed full pensionable service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Regular Army or the Royal Air Force.

2. A candidate who has received promotion to commissioned rank will not be debarred from consideration.

3. Interest may be registered at any time by anyone who meets the criteria, this interest should be registered with the candidate’s
commanding officer (or previous commanding officer) as follows:

a. For Royal Navy personnel, to the Office of Protocol, Navy Command HQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth. (updated on here 14 June 2024)

b. For Royal Marines personnel, to the Director of Drafting, and Records, Royal Marine, Centurion Building, Gosport.

c. For the Regular Army, to the Ministry of Defence (MS Honours), Level 6, Zone C, London, SW1A 2HB

d. For the Royal Air Force, to the applicants' respective Career Management, HQ Air Command. (updated on here 14 June 2024)

4. Registered interest should be accompanied by:

a. A certified copy of record of service.

b. Certified copies of conduct sheets.

c. Contact details

5. Uniform is issued free, from held stock, but Monk style shoes must be provided at the Yeoman’s own expense.

6. Yeomen are normally expected to attend for duty at St James’s Palace about 8 times a year. There is no restriction on place of residence within the UK.
Limited subsistence allowance and rail tickets are provided where appropriate.

7. The role of the Yeomen is purely ceremonial and voluntary and involves basic foot drill and a high proportion of long standing, on occasions for as long as 2 hours.

B. As Yeomen Warders of The Tower of London Sponsor (Joint): MS Hons Hd

1. This appointment is the reward for deserving, gallant and meritorious service.

2. A candidate for appointment must be:

a. A member or a former member of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, British Regular Army or Royal Air Force who has attained the rank of warrant officer
or senior NCO above the rank of sergeant or equivalent. In very exceptional circumstances of distinguished service sergeants or equivalent may be considered;

b. Of ‘exemplary' character in the Royal Navy, Regular Army or Royal Air Force and very good' character in the Royal Marines;

c. Under 50 years of age on assuming the appointment;

d. In possession of a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. In exceptional circumstances candidates without the Long Service and Good Conduct medal will be considered.
However, the same length of service requirement as for award of the medal will apply.

3. Recruitment and selection is by open competition and will normally take place shortly before vacancies occur. However, applications may be submitted at any time
before or after leaving the Service. Application packs may be obtained from the Human Resources Section, HM Tower of London, EC3N 4AB.

4. Yeoman Warders are sworn in as:

a. Members of the Yeoman Body;

b. Members of the King's Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard Extraordinary

CHAPTER 9

WORKFORCE POLICY

PART 1 - OFFICERS

9.003. Personal and other Appointments.

b. Details of appointments to HM Tower of London and the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, conferred by The King on field marshals or
retired senior officers, are given in Annex B Part 1 to this Chapter.

c. Conditions for appointments to His Majesty's Body Guard, Military Knights of Windsor and Captains of Invalids are contained in Annex B Part 2 to this Chapter.

ANNEX B TO CHAPTER 9

SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS

(PARAS 9.003 REFER)

Part 2 - Conditions for Appointment to His Majesty's Body Guard, as a Military Knight of Windsor and as a Captain of Invalids

1. Applications from officers who wish to have their names placed on the list of candidates for appointment, after retirement, to His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable
Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, as Exons in the King's Body Guard of the Yeoman of the Guard, as Military Knights of Windsor and
Captains of Invalids are to be addressed to the Ministry of Defence (DS (Sec)).

Conditions

2. His Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms.

a. On appointment a candidate must be:

(1) A retired regular officer in the rank of Major or above.

(2) Aged between 50 and 52. In exceptional circumstances officers may be appointed up to the age of 56.



b. Vacancies are filled by His Majesty, on the recommendation of the Captain of the Corps, from a list of officers of long and meritorious service
kept at the Ministry of Defence. Officers may register for appointment after reaching the rank of Major

3. Exon in the King's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard.

a. A candidate must be:

(1) A retired regular officer.

(2) Not over 55 years of age on appointment.

b. Vacancies are filled by His Majesty, on the recommendation of the Captain of the King's Body Guard, from a list of officers of long and good service kept at the Ministry of Defence