As keeper of the Jewel House at the Tower of London, fewer positions come with higher stakes attached, but for Brigadier Andrew Jackson it is just part and parcel of his everyday life at His Majesty’s fortress in the centre of London.
After a distinguished career in the Army, Andrew became the Governor of the Tower in 2019 and lives within the ancient walls that previously served as a prison for everyone from Queen Elizabeth I to Guy Fawkes and even the Kray Twins.
Speaking to us on a wonderfully sunny morning outside the Waterloo Block as the Guards take their places and the Yeoman Warders prepare to take their first tours of the day, Andrew reflects on his historic position, the role he recently played at King Charles’ Coronation and the Tower’s new exhibition showcasing the Crown Jewels.
Telling us about the moment he was asked to carry the Sovereign’s Ring in the procession, Andrew laughs, “I had to try and be cool about it because it was an absolutely incredible thing to do and such an honour.” He jokes, “there were no trumpeters who arrived to tell me the news but I did have a very nice phone call from the Lord Chamberlain who asked if I would like to take part.
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