Ceremony of the Keys (London) Ceremony of the Keys (London) The Ceremony of the Keys is an ancient ritual, held every evening at the Tower of London, when the main gates are locked for the night. It is said to be the oldest military ceremony in the world, and is the best-known ceremonial tradition of the Tower. At exactly 9.53 pm, the Chief Yeoman Warder, dressed in Tudor watchcoat and bonnet, and carrying a candle lantern, leaves the Byward Tower and falls in with the Escort to the Keys, a military escort made up of armed members of the Tower of London Guard. The Warder
Keys of the kingdom purpose and at a set time; namely at the Day of Pentecost—the baptism of the Holy Spirit. There is much debate regarding the further doctrinal base the church's leadership established in the early centuries. Many subsequent Protestant denominations and religious groups today, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Family International, believe to also hold this authority to further doctrine. In the Mormon Church, the concept is strongly tied to the priesthood keys held by the President of the Church and their Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. As found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 16,