‘It’s great living in a palace, until you try to order a takeaway.’
Just one of the witty one-liners the resident Beefeaters tell visitors on a tour of The Tower of London. 37 Beefeaters and their families share the medieval tower with eight ravens, several ghosts, and a vast collection of jewels and weapons.
Discover the secrets of this and other royal landmarks in my London feature for National Geographic Traveler.