A former soldier of some 30 years, Keith became a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London in 1997. He later gained promotion to become the Chief Exhibitor, primarily responsible for the safety, security and presentation of the Crown Jewels. Also during this time Keith served as a member of the Queen’s Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard.
In 2020 Keith was awarded the Royal Victoria Medal for his service to the Crown.

1. Tales of The Tower of London
With almost 1,000years of history within its walls, discover what, why and who, makes it so important. This is an overview of all that the Tower has been over the years.

2. The Crown Jewels
Why 23,568 precious stones have become the world-renowned collection. What lies behind these ancient symbols of monarchy.

3. Ghostly Goings on at the Tower
Do you believe in Ghosts? You will after be hearing this talk. Discover whose spirits continue to make their presence felt to this very day.

4. Prisoners at the Tower
Who had the misfortune to be incarcerated in the Tower. Why were they there and what was their fate? Find out if one or more of your ancestors were held prisoner in the Tower.

5. Ceremonial
Nobody can do ceremonial like the British, what are some of the ceremonies and why do we do them. What is the relevance in a modern society?

6. The Kings and Queens Since 1066
An irreverent look at our Royal History. Why are some monarchs are more memorable than others? Was Henry V111 the ogre he is often depicted as? Which king died of a surfeit of lampreys?

7. The Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard
The world’s oldest Bodyguard. How do you join this elite group? What is their relevance today?

8. Life of a Yeoman Warder
How do you become a Beefeater? Where does the name come from? What do they do on a daily basis? Find out at this presentation.

9. Elizabeth 11- A Jubilee Queen
The life and times of our longest serving monarch. As the only British Monarch to have celebrated a Platinum Jubilee, we look at the good and bad times that our Queen endured.

10. King Charles 111
His Life and Times – From the longest serving Heir Apparent to becoming the King of the land, we look at the journey with its many twists and turns).

11. A Monarch’s Coronation
Coronations in Britain have remained virtually unchanged in 1,000 years. Why is this? Discover the meanings of the regalia that is used and also when things have gone wrong.

12. Philip - A Prince like no other. A candid look at the the life of the late Queen’s ‘ rock’ who thought in a support role managed to show the world just what he was made of.

30 year’s military, 20 years at The Tower of London, including 16 years as a member of The Kings Bodyguard of the Yeoman of the Guard.
6 years as a guest lecturer to local groups and societies including various Cruise Lines. A recent grading of 9.7 out of 10 on SAGA. Cunard & P&O experience

The following recent Cruise History has been recorded for this candidate.