The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords. The present Captain is Richard Newby, Baron Newby.
Famous quotes containing the words captain and/or guard:
“John Gilpin was a citizen
Of credit and renown,
A train-band captain eke was he
Of famous London town.”
—William Cowper (1731–1800)
“One should never intend to do harm to others, but should always guard against the harm others might do to him.”
—Chinese proverb.