Ceremony of the Keys in London is not interrupted and has not changed since the 14th century

The Tower of London every night since the 14th century, held Ceremony of the Keys. At exactly 9:53 pm, the main Beefeater meets military escort, which intrudes on the main gate of the guard tower.

When the guard passes on the street Voter Lane, he was always asked to stop the clock and say the password. Then the guards up the stairs Brudvark, give honor to the queen, take the keys from the key custodian Chief Beefeater and starts the service.

The only noticeable deviation in this ceremony happened just once six centuries - during the Second World War, when the ceremony was suspended over London bombings. Guards officer sent a letter to King George, which apologized for the delay. In his reply the king replied that the officer will not be punished, because the delay was as a result of enemy action.



via factroom.ru