The Queen 's Guards are an iconic image of the monarchy with their distinctive towering hats and poker-face expressions. However, one aspect of their uniform may be a total mystery.
Rather than being tucked under the chin, the hat straps sit beneath the wearer's lips. The placement is entirely purposeful - and even a bit brutal.
The reasoning behind its positioning traces back to the battlefield. The guards, who are drawn from several regiments in the British Army, have been a part of British history for more than 360 years.
