A sentinel or sentry box is a boxlike structure serving as a shelter for a soldier on guard duty (usually during bad weather).
Who is this impressive man inside the box in the photo above?
He is a highly trained soldier who protects the Queen of England. He stands guard outside Buckingham palace or St James' palace. He is a member of the Queen's Guard.
What does he have on his head? It is the standard bearskin of the British Foot Guards. It is 18 inches tall, weighs 1.5 pounds, and is made from the fur of the Canadian black bear. An officer's bearskin is made from the fur of the female Canadian brown bear as it is thicker (it is dyed black).
The changing of the guards : http://www.royal.gov.uk/RoyalEventsandCeremonies/ChangingtheGuard/Overview.aspx
St James' palace:
Buckingham palace:
Article by Elliot Jackson
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