My British friends had to wonder at how these palace guards of every sort bore up in the heat! I simply can't imagine!!!!! Your painting is very calm and collected!
Fantastic picture of a Beefeater! Phil, when he left the army, could have met the criteria to be a Yeoman Warder. Criteria being - 22 years service, be a former senior NCO ( usually a warrant officer) & hold the LS &GC ( long service & good conduct, medal). However, it wasn’t something he wanted to do.
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