Perhaps but then I feel like that would increase the number of people on the sidewalk and get backed up on the other side of horseguards where the dirt area is
@@leighmumford5609that’s not just a tourist attraction, you know! That footpath through the courtyard to the parks from Whitehall is used by thousands of local London commuters every day.
My blood continues to boil at the disrespect and rudeness of these entitled tourists. I think dealing with this and not being able to discipline these people must be more difficult than being on the frontline. Much respect to all these soldiers, including the horses, and police for their service and incredible patience.
The police on foot need to be out front with the guard and horse to keep a better eye on tourists. I see the police standing in the middle of the gate chitchatting and not looking at the crowds.
🤟🏼♥️ RESPECT OUR SOLDIERS AND HORSES. LEAVE BOTH ALONE, THEY ARE WORKING. THEY ARE NOT THERE FOR THE TOURISTS... BE DISRESPECTFUL IN THEIR COUNTRIES AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS...
Well I know we viewers are cheesed off by the disrespect some tourists have. Not one thank you after having their photo taken. I shall never visit now as I am 86 and partially- disabled but if I did, I most certainly would ask if I could take their photograph, after all, it is just good manners.
There should be a large sign up reminding tourists that these are not waxworks but highly trained soldiers and horses who deserve respect as they are, literally, the Guards of the Monarch.
WHY WHY WHY do the officials allow the public to not only stand close to the beautiful horses causing extreme chaos whist photos are being taken. and allowing Hundreds of photos to be taken every minute / hour every day. Those poor horses must be absolutely fed up. Why are the public allowed to cause such chaos around the horses? Why can’t the horses stand behind wrought iron fences. A special area could be put aside where horses could take it in turns for the photographs with the humans standing near to them. It would reduce all absolute chaos that we are witnessing now. June Vernon
@@junevernon8922 The only reason the sillily dressed guards and their horses are there is for the tourists. The armed police etc are there to protect the King (who's hardly ever there anyway).
@jwsuicides. The uniforms worn by our soldiers have been worn for hundreds of years and I find them to be very smart . Our guardsmen display amazing patience with sometimes difficult tourists who have no knowledge of the history of the Lifeguards and probably have no more interest than to have their photos taken. People watching should remember these are serving soldiers and after this ceremonial duty may well be deployed to dangerous locations and conflicts . My regards.
Genau genommen sollte man nie ein fremdes Wesen anfassen.Wo kommen wir denn hin wenn jeder jeden anfassen will. Als mein Enkel Baby war wollte eine fremde Frau in den Kinderwagen fassen.Ich habe es verhindert, die Frau schaute als ob ich von einem anderen Stern komme.🙄
Is it just me, or are the police keeping a much closer watch over the guards? I'm starting to wonder if threats have been made, or something; or is it just because the tourists are becoming increasingly obnoxious? It's quite clear the military personnel are keeping a close watch of all the videos, and reading comments. Not criticising (it would no doubt come under threat assessment), just saying.
It is my understanding that the tourists are causing unexpected problems . If you watch any other channel you will see different things going on. Entitled people are out of control .
I can't help but think it's obvious how bad it's gotten. Perhaps our overwhelmingly negative comments about the tourists is helping. I hope so! Really, what purpose is served in making these soldiers and their horses stressed out about the ridiculous liberties taken by ignorant people?
It is noticeable that on certain days police protection of the guards is more noticeable. Like anyone in the public eye the guards might attract the attention of weird people and nothing can be discounted with regard to the guards’ safety.
It’s interesting that that new sign has gone up recently, something must have prompted it. I’ve no doubt that the personnel in Horse Guards are watching these videos as well as getting feedback from the guards on duty. Is it my imagination or are many of the visitors miffed at being told to get behind the line?
@@jwsuicides8095There behaviour is disrespectful. These are soldiers on duty.Why do they think, it’s ok to grab the horses reins , touch the horse, not move when asked . It’s not Disney!
The entitled rudeness and disrespect that is displayed by people today is astounding. I suspect that is why a more obvious security stance is being taken lately. In future it will likely come to the point that tourists will have to be kept at a distance and not allowed to get close to the horse and guard. As for the courtyard, crowd limits and barriers will probably be needed.
I think there's WAY too much access to the public. There are a lot of crazy people walking around with their backpacks and bags. I shudder to think what COULD happen.
Those warning signs need to be either side of the boxes. These guardsmen and horses do an amazing job in professionalism with a huge amount of tolerance. Why isn't there a permanent soldier/policeman controlling the crowds away from the box ? ❤
Signs only work if people read them and pay attention. Times has come for a physical barrier to keep the idiots away from the guards for their own stupid safety since they can’t
Much respect for these Guards, I would not be able to put up with such arrogance and disrespect! And on that note, might I say you all are just beautiful in your uniforms! Stay safe! Greetings from Idaho! 😊
Very bizzy there,I noticed the tourist seem to fight their way in to have there photos taken,just like being in Madame tussauds, poor kingsguards beautiful horses bless them
I think it would be eye opening if just once the horse walking to the far side to go into the box, take a little run towards the tourists to see how many will move way back behind the line.
The Soldier wouldn’t want to be spoken too if I was there I wouldn’t go anywhere near the horse or the soldier out of respect and because I wouldn’t want to add to the problem.
Definitely also a language barrier to the tourist, generally I don’t think they realise the procedure of what was about to happen.I’d be having them watching from outside the gate meself, protect our soldiers and the beautiful disciplined horses ❤
Sorry, but I do not buy that! I was in Germany, I do NOT speak German, I got around just fine...do you know why? I asked for help! You think no one in that mob can translate? So how did these numbkeys find their way around London? There are no excuses for rudeness. If you are visiting a foreign country you act accordingly...manners are a forgotten art!
Respect for these guys doing their job. This looks like a tough job: -The uniform and heat -Sitting for long periods -Coping with what seems to be basically respectful tourists, still intrusive and the attention is constant -Coping with disrespect Noted- gorgeous horses.beautiful pageantry
@katiedid1851 The duty in the box is for 1 hour then replaced by another pair. First duty 11am final duty ends 4pm . The horses are gorgeous aren't they , Irish draught thoroughbred cross from Ireland .
The tourists are becoming more entitled by the day.The guards on their beautiful horses are limited by how they can respond. Any rudeness or disrespect should make sure the culprits are removed and not aloud to come back.
@@BevWalther Excuse us...this is a working military station. No, no one is opening the door for idiots to bother the working horses any further! Which part of if you walk behind that military horse expect to be KICKED! You don't approach a horse or any animal you are not familiar with, unless you want to get hurt because you spooked them.
They do don’t they. My uncle was a sergeant in WWII, he was only 24 when he was killed by a sniper in Italy. We went to visit his grave sometime ago and I was shocked to see that he was one of the oldest ones there. His particular War Graves Cemetery was full of Commonwealth soldiers who were on average about 19 years, it was so sad.
@@mary-kittybonkers2374 my grandfather, Mum's dad, died aged 26yo at Passchendaele, awarded Military Medal. Mum was 18 months old so never knew her Dad. Such losses
@@barbarabarton4078 I’m so sorry, it’s very sad that your mum didn’t know her father. When I was growing up my dad never spoke about his family’s experiences and loss as a result of WWII so I didn’t learn about my uncle until I was a young adult. Sadly Dad had died by then.
Because unfortunately some people are under the mistaken belief that they're the centre of the universe and the only person that matters. The golden rule hasn't been taught in schools for some time nor in society in general. And it's shows. It's sad and maddening all at once
Tourists and us should remember these are hard working soldiers not cerimonal. Also we're on their territory its our duty to keep out of their way. Its a privilege they let us get that close cant see many other countries allowing photo opportunities with serving personnel. Keep up the good work lads and gals youre marvellous uk would be lost without you
I always wonder why some don't stand over in the other area on the other side of the courtyard, there is a lined off area there. They complain they can't see, but over there you still get to see everything that happens. The look of bewilderment when told to move back several times over and over is just plain ignorance and wanting to be right up front, well stay there and you will get a very large black war horse right up close and personal as he stomps you into the ground. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
It's become a circus now wish king Charles would get involved and let the guards stop doing this now it's a joke just close it down who the hell goes to do a job and puts up with this I wouldn't I get annoyed watching all the petting of the horses and those tourists are so rude no respect at all start selling tickets might as well it's Showtime now
It’s peak tourist season. Many people in London. Everywhere is very crowded. This time next month the majority of people from around the world will be back to work. Be patient! The military and police are very patient.
🤣🤣The King will do what a constitutional monarch is supposed to do. Nothing. It would be the business of the Army, the Metropolitan Police and Westminster City Council. They are not toy soldiers for him to do as he wishes with.
Well we all know what this is all about. ££££££ and tourism, and to hell with all the BLATANT disrespect towards our soldiers. You would think that maybe King Charles or William could have a quiet word with the powers that be and ask them to pull their fingers out and do something about it. 🙈🙉🙊
@@davidwootton6287 They should not be interfering with the administrative arm of government, nor the other two. A previous King Charles got his head lopped off, not far away from this site, for playing that game.🤣🤣
I don't think the tourist should be allowed to stand in front of the horse. It must be upsetting for the horse when there are loads of hands on his face.
I watch a lot of these videos and there is one thing that is pretty clear about the policy in the UK. There is too much tolerance with public behavior which is encouraging worse behavior. The authorities can have a gentle nudge against this problem now, or they will have to fight it violently in the future when it passes the tipping point. Some of the people in these videos deserve to go to jail for assault and disturbing the peace. I'm sure it's the same as in the US where the prosecutor or judge does not want to enforce the written laws and have their own brand of legislative power.
Trained in the military only to be laughed at, ridiculed, disrespected and taken pictures of like animals in a zoo. Touching them or going too close should be illegal. You wouldn't go up to a modernly dressed solider and start petting their canines and horses. How is this any different? They should have guard dogs beside them.
My question is. Why are these disrespectful and rude tourists allowed into a military building in the first place. These are working soldiers and horses. Take your camera's elsewhere.
They are on duty both horse and Guard, if they charged a £1 Per photo taken, then donate it to the horses care and wellbeing, I bet there would hardly be any taken, leaving both Guard and Horse to do their job.
THAT SOUNDS GOOD BUT I THINK THEY JUST NEED TO PUT THE FENCE BACK UP SO NO ONE CAN PET THE HORSE 'S . THE PICTURES ARE OK JUST NO ON TOP OF THE HORSE AND GUARD ! THEY NEED TO LEARN TO TAKE THE PICTURE AND KEEP MOVING . NO HANGING AROUND TO GET OTHER PICTURES .
I am so glad the guards and the police are starting to take charge of people being disrespectful against them. I would get really tired of that. I’m glad they’re speaking out.
I’m disappointed at how due people are. And it just seems to get worse as time goes. And teaching their children rude is ok. I would put up a barrier between the horse and guards so that people couldn’t get to paw at them.
I agree with most of the comments below, these are serving soldiers, not pinups. Today most people do not respect anyone let alone police and serving officers. They seem to think that these guards are just there for photo opportunities and will push in front of others, for their own right to have a photo taken. We need to bring back good manners, I do realise that most of these folk are not English speaking but perhaps we need to have the written word in many languages ie the horse may bite or kick up if you are too close. The other thing is that the tour guides must understand the history that is behind the Kings Guard. That is the first thing that has to happen, the guides must know and impart this to the folk that they are guiding.
I can see me now! I'd be getting my feet all caught up in the stirrups and wind up on my tush,lol I probably have that spelled wrong but I think everyone knows what I'm talking about lol
WHITE LINE??? I’ve never seen a white line. How can a white line be obvious with the hundreds of visitors struggling shoulder to shoulder to get to the front?
The Kings Guards aren’t there for their entertainment, they’re doing their job!!!!! 🇦🇺🇬🇧🥂 Don’t tell me , the world has no interest in Our Monarchy & Country!!!!!!!
The guards ARE there for entertainment. If it were otherwise then then soldiers would be dressed in practical clothing and carry firearms the way the police do there...
that's a powerful, BIG war horse! Notice when the horse has had enough he butts them away with his head? These horses and guards are mauled during their one hour-long duty. the tourists are like a school bus ofchildren who actually do not know better. My hat is off to these Guards and their horses.
That cop with the Brian Blessed beard and voice is great..... "you need to be BEHIND the WHITE LINE!! " Hope he comes back on duty at HorseGuards when they re open. He takes no tourist nonsense, and he also watches out for the troopers.
Well, they think this is some version of Disneyland, don't they? And, quite frankly, you have to view everyone who appears in all these videos milling about and posing next to the guards and horses as immensely dimwitted and unworthy, really, of what is termed humankind.
I have no clue why you don't shove her out and then withdraw the horses, clear the square and lock it down. when tourists claim show her pic. show her racism, fanatatism (how ever you spell the ism of fanatics), and her overall nastiness. Also Thank You for your service and sacrifice.
these people need to respect the importance of these epic guards ,time to bar the public entry thr stress is visible on both horse and rider . anyone who touches them should be charged with assault on the crown
I've been watching on UA-cam, I'm amazed and honestly disgusted at the behaviours of the public toward the Horsegaurds, what has happened to RESPECT in the World today.?? 😡
This guard is realy looking around more than most of the guards do. Wonder if hes afraid of something.!!he's moving about trying to keep a distance from people.
Pretty sure the mounted guard isn’t asleep. You just can’t see his eyes, bet they’re watching everything while he has to appear still. But good that the police are vigilant; things that go boom aren’t exactly unknown.
I cant believe the disrespect the tourists have for one another. If someone else is taking a picture they just go a stand in front of them and crowd them out. Absolutely no respect.
Of course so many are DISRESPECTFUL, these tourists think its all part of the show at one big theme park... the King's Guard are put in harm's way and humiliated daily just to put on a show, and they even have a tacky souvenir concession there too! These videos don't vary much, I think we'll all looking for something spectacular to happen... so much trouble could easily be avoided just by keeping the tourists outside the gate permanently, but then that would interfere with commerce!
@@robyncopeland6567 a dangerous action near some of the horses, if they bit those "fingers the perpetraters could lose them and be fingerless for life. Silly people.
Why don’t people aim their criticisms at the ones who are entirely to blame for the behaviour of the tourists? If the people at the top stopped allowing tourists to touch the horses then the police and guards would be able to enforce that rule. These idiots at the top need to watch what actually happens and how distressed the horses can actually get by all the touching that goes on and will keep going on until they change the rules.
The officers @ the top do see these videos. Plus the soldiers have CCTV so they can monitor the situation of ignorant disrespectful obnoxious selfish people. Maybe one day soon things will have to change @ horseguards parade. 😡
The Guards and their beautiful horses need barriers to keep tourists at a distance.Tourists will not keep their hands to themselves and this is animal abuse.
I hate to keep running my mouth, but this is very disturbing to me. This is a working monarch and the public shouldn't have so much access. There are people from every corner of the world there, milling around. Our society has been tanking for a while now. I think taking God out of the equation, the breakdown of the family unit, and this 'anything goes' culture, has caused these past 2 generations to not be taught values, character, manners and morals. The whole thing is heartbreaking.
I think they should pro temps, use those red thick ropes that restrict access in open mansions and the like. Attach it to the railings, pass it behind the bollards each time the guard is to be changed. This until they re route visitors along side the buildings. Thus an area in front of the sentry posts, and across the gate could be closed to the public . The public should only be allowed to progress through horse guards, behind the painted line. This kind of restriction has happened in almost all tourist attractions in London…for instance , you used to be able to go into Westminster Abbey at any time, until the number visiting were found to be damaging the flooring, so they introduced charging as a limiting factor.
@kathrynhobbs8874 . Unfortunately any form of barrier , rope etc is not possible . They are on a public footpath in Whitehall under control of the Council not MOD , through the gates is MOD property with MOD police . Also a barrier is potentially dangerous for both horse and trooper if the horse became unsettled and ran forward. The bollards are there for safety reasons to restrict access by unauthorised vehicles to the courtyard in case of any suspected terrorism , the public are ushered behind the bollards for changing of the guards for their own safety .
I think it's gotten to the point where there is a need to restrict the number of people in the courtyard.
That would be too sensible
Perhaps but then I feel like that would increase the number of people on the sidewalk and get backed up on the other side of horseguards where the dirt area is
To stop them from entering altogether
@@leighmumford5609that’s not just a tourist attraction, you know! That footpath through the courtyard to the parks from Whitehall is used by thousands of local London commuters every day.
@@charlottecunningham2141...So control the sidewalk, and I hardly think there is what you call a 'dirt' area.
My blood continues to boil at the disrespect and rudeness of these entitled tourists. I think dealing with this and not being able to discipline these people must be more difficult than being on the frontline. Much respect to all these soldiers, including the horses, and police for their service and incredible patience.
Totally and wholly agree with you. Tourists should be banned from this military establishment.
@@Fargo2024Happily, live in a country that a man doesn't need a gun to prove their MASCULINITY.
The police on foot need to be out front with the guard and horse to keep a better eye on tourists. I see the police standing in the middle of the gate chitchatting and not looking at the crowds.
🤟🏼♥️ RESPECT OUR SOLDIERS AND HORSES. LEAVE BOTH ALONE, THEY ARE WORKING. THEY ARE NOT THERE FOR THE TOURISTS...
BE DISRESPECTFUL IN THEIR COUNTRIES AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS...
@@alanashore9570 They ARE there for the tourists. If they were there working they wouldn't be dressed so sillily.
My guess guards, police officers all getting tired of the disrespectful tourists and are starting step up and speak out
And so they should.
Ditto.
Absolutely!!
We AGREE 100 %😊
Well I know we viewers are cheesed off by the disrespect some tourists have.
Not one thank you after having their photo taken.
I shall never visit now as I am 86 and partially- disabled but if I did, I most certainly would ask if I could take their photograph, after all, it is just good manners.
Wish they’d use their voices more. Show the people that things like disrespect will not be tolerated
They are not allowed to use their voices anymore🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬They are like sitting ducks.The tourists rule🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
They are when considered necessary .
They should use their rifle butt more.
@@kathycarruthers5266untrue. They’ve go back to screaming, some of them
remmeber the horse can hear more than human ....so a SHORT , SHOUT , and thats it ..... ACTION SPECKS LOADER THAN WORDS
There should be a large sign up reminding tourists that these are not waxworks but highly trained soldiers and horses who deserve respect as they are, literally, the Guards of the Monarch.
Das würde doch kaum jemand lesen
WHY WHY WHY do the officials allow the public to not only stand close to the beautiful horses causing extreme chaos whist photos are being taken. and allowing
Hundreds of photos to be taken every minute / hour every day. Those poor horses must be absolutely fed up. Why are the public allowed to cause such chaos around the horses? Why can’t the horses stand behind wrought iron fences. A special area could be put aside where horses could take it in turns for the photographs with the humans standing near to them. It would reduce all absolute chaos that we are witnessing now. June Vernon
@@junevernon8922 The only reason the sillily dressed guards and their horses are there is for the tourists. The armed police etc are there to protect the King (who's hardly ever there anyway).
@jwsuicides. The uniforms worn by our soldiers have been worn for hundreds of years and I find them to be very smart . Our guardsmen display amazing patience with sometimes difficult tourists who have no knowledge of the history of the Lifeguards and probably have no more interest than to have their photos taken. People watching should remember these are serving soldiers and after this ceremonial duty may well be deployed to dangerous locations and conflicts . My regards.
@@junevernon8922what’s the point of guards fenced off from that which they’re supposed to be guarding, no matter how pretty the fence?
Boy I'd love to go there to visit and thank the kings guards any everyone for their service and definitely get some souvenirs
By allowing people to even touch the horse should be restricted because these are service animals.
Exactly you wouldn't touch or grab the harness of a service dog!! 🐕🦺 it's exactly the same...
Genau genommen sollte man nie ein fremdes Wesen anfassen.Wo kommen wir denn hin wenn jeder jeden anfassen will. Als mein Enkel Baby war wollte eine fremde Frau in den Kinderwagen fassen.Ich habe es verhindert, die Frau schaute als ob ich von einem anderen Stern komme.🙄
I feel the same way
Is it just me, or are the police keeping a much closer watch over the guards? I'm starting to wonder if threats have been made, or something; or is it just because the tourists are becoming increasingly obnoxious? It's quite clear the military personnel are keeping a close watch of all the videos, and reading comments. Not criticising (it would no doubt come under threat assessment), just saying.
It is my understanding that the tourists are causing unexpected problems . If you watch any other channel you will see different things going on. Entitled people are out of control .
I can't help but think it's obvious how bad it's gotten. Perhaps our overwhelmingly negative comments about the tourists is helping. I hope so! Really, what purpose is served in making these soldiers and their horses stressed out about the ridiculous liberties taken by ignorant people?
It is noticeable that on certain days police protection of the guards is more noticeable. Like anyone in the public eye the guards might attract the attention of weird people and nothing can be discounted with regard to the guards’ safety.
It is worse at the moment as it is the holiday season
It’s interesting that that new sign has gone up recently, something must have prompted it. I’ve no doubt that the personnel in Horse Guards are watching these videos as well as getting feedback from the guards on duty. Is it my imagination or are many of the visitors miffed at being told to get behind the line?
Sometimes the horse disappears in a sea of people. This has got to stop!
The people are crowding round the horses to much. Its to much
I find the uncontrolled shouting and laughing disrespectful. Lack of manners.
Yes agree, they should respect the traditions of the country they are now in or don’t bother coming..
How dare people laugh at a tourist spot! How is that "disrespectful"?
@@jwsuicides8095There behaviour is disrespectful. These are soldiers on duty.Why do they think, it’s ok to grab the horses reins , touch the horse, not move when asked . It’s not Disney!
@@PD62155 But it IS Disney. Don't you realise that yet? Wake up!
🎉@@margarethall4559
The entitled rudeness and disrespect that is displayed by people today is astounding. I suspect that is why a more obvious security stance is being taken lately. In future it will likely come to the point that tourists will have to be kept at a distance and not allowed to get close to the horse and guard. As for the courtyard, crowd limits and barriers will probably be needed.
Barriers on A PUBLIC PAVEMENT?
@@iriscollins7583
The Palace has been there much longer than the pavement.
I think there's WAY too much access to the public. There are a lot of crazy people walking around with their backpacks and bags. I shudder to think what COULD happen.
@@iriscollins7583 there are barriers, but the numbkeys have no respect.
At last, a couple of raised and firm voices moves the mob.
"The mob". Do you mean paying tourists?
I KEEP SAYING WHEN YOU GO TO ANOTHER COUNTRY LEARN THE CUSTOMS IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE😊
Just imagine going to the Tower to see the regalia and demanding try on the coronation crown
Thanku I AGREE 👍
Those warning signs need to be either side of the boxes. These guardsmen and horses do an amazing job in professionalism with a huge amount of tolerance. Why isn't there a permanent soldier/policeman controlling the crowds away from the box ? ❤
Signs only work if people read them and pay attention. Times has come for a physical barrier to keep the idiots away from the guards for their own stupid safety since they can’t
Then the tourons would just have two signs to ignore.
I dont think they even read the signs. Its good here there though so people cant compline
Much respect for these Guards, I would not be able to put up with such arrogance and disrespect! And on that note, might I say you all are just beautiful in your uniforms! Stay safe! Greetings from Idaho! 😊
I don't believe the Brits would act that way these are tourists from other countries they don't understand
Very bizzy there,I noticed the tourist seem to fight their way in to have there photos taken,just like being in Madame tussauds, poor kingsguards beautiful horses bless them
how come these idiots don't acknowledge there is a soldier in the saddle, how rude and disrespectful, think the horse
is standing there on it's own
I think it would be eye opening if just once the horse walking to the far side to go into the box, take a little run towards the tourists to see how many will move way back behind the line.
Because they're not dressed like a soldier?
yes they are
The Soldier wouldn’t want to be spoken too if I was there I wouldn’t go anywhere near the horse or the soldier out of respect and because I wouldn’t want to add to the problem.
I think that is one of the corporals of the horse. He knows how to take command. I like him.
Ive never seen the corporal of horse in his khakis, he is always in his uniform.
Definitely also a language barrier to the tourist, generally I don’t think they realise the procedure of what was about to happen.I’d be having them watching from outside the gate meself, protect our soldiers and the beautiful disciplined horses ❤
Sorry, but I do not buy that! I was in Germany, I do NOT speak German, I got around just fine...do you know why? I asked for help! You think no one in that mob can translate? So how did these numbkeys find their way around London? There are no excuses for rudeness. If you are visiting a foreign country you act accordingly...manners are a forgotten art!
Respect for these guys doing their job.
This looks like a tough job:
-The uniform and heat
-Sitting for long periods
-Coping with what seems to be basically respectful tourists, still intrusive and the attention is constant
-Coping with disrespect
Noted- gorgeous horses.beautiful pageantry
@katiedid1851 The duty in the box is for 1 hour then replaced by another pair. First duty 11am final duty ends 4pm .
The horses are gorgeous aren't they , Irish draught thoroughbred cross from Ireland .
@@kathellison8084they're stunning and magnificent beasts. So well trained too.
There is always some that don't fully understand. Glad to hear Soldier explaining to Clueless crowd.
They understand they do not care, so many from all over the world feel entitled.
They need to give a class to these clueless tourists before they can even enter.
@@lindahandley5267 BS! how the heck are they getting around London, by crystal ball?! There are no classes for the ignorant and entitled!
@@RainCloud848 No duh! I was talking about EVERYONE, no matter WHAT language they speak! 🙄
I am convinced people just don’t know what to do with their hands..unbelievable.
Put them behind your back or in your pocket easy
They all think they are Churchill✌️
MORE THAN ANYTHING . . . IT IS THE CONSTANT FLOW OF RUDE AND DEMANDING PEOPLE THAT EVENTUALLY TAKES IT "TOLL" ON THE KING'S GUARDS AND HORSES.
edit your caps lock
SORRY . . . BUT I HAVE ONLY ONE GOOD HAND . . . AND IT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TYPE PROPERLY.
IT IS SHOWING ON THE HORSES WHEN THEY START BITING AND JUMPING AROUND !
I don't know how the soldiers on the horses can stand it I know it's a privilege to be a kingsguard but too much is too much
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE GUARDS AND HORSES FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE TO YOUR COUNTRY !
The tourists are becoming more entitled by the day.The guards on their beautiful horses are limited by how they can respond.
Any rudeness or disrespect should make sure the culprits are removed and not aloud to come back.
There seems to be a lot of pig ignorance amongst these tourists .
Please don’t insult 🐷. These individuals are definitely ignorant and terribly entitled
🤣 Not what I expected... @@elysedewyngaert178
What have pig´s done to you!? i like pigs.
I love it I haven't got heard that expression since my granddad
I think they dont understand English they look so blank.
Nowt as queer as folk. For those that don't know this phrase please look it up. Old English saying and it's so so true.
Yes! Keep the back doors open so horse and guard can avoid and back up. Just noticed that.
@@BevWalther• The back doors are only open for the time it takes to change the guard. They are then closed again.
You'd only get idiots walking through.
Why? To accommodate the ignorant and entitled?
@@BevWalther Excuse us...this is a working military station. No, no one is opening the door for idiots to bother the working horses any further! Which part of if you walk behind that military horse expect to be KICKED! You don't approach a horse or any animal you are not familiar with, unless you want to get hurt because you spooked them.
They all look so young. I suppose I was that young once. I was in WRAAC in the 1970's here in Western Australia 🇦🇺
They do don’t they. My uncle was a sergeant in WWII, he was only 24 when he was killed by a sniper in Italy. We went to visit his grave sometime ago and I was shocked to see that he was one of the oldest ones there. His particular War Graves Cemetery was full of Commonwealth soldiers who were on average about 19 years, it was so sad.
@@mary-kittybonkers2374 my grandfather, Mum's dad, died aged 26yo at Passchendaele, awarded Military Medal.
Mum was 18 months old so never knew her Dad. Such losses
@@barbarabarton4078 I’m so sorry, it’s very sad that your mum didn’t know her father. When I was growing up my dad never spoke about his family’s experiences and loss as a result of WWII so I didn’t learn about my uncle until I was a young adult. Sadly Dad had died by then.
Thank you for your service, from NH, USA ❤
I was in the WRAAF in the 1970's
I do like it when some tourists acknowledge the King's guardsmen with a smile, nod or thank you. 🇦🇺😊♥️
that's what I'd do.
More of a police presence is good to see and long overdue.
The era of entitlement is in full view 🤬🤬🤬
That's what I always think the I look at any of the Windsor family.
They need to restrict the numbers of tourists in the Courtyard for a start before one gets kicked by a Horse.
perhaps it might do some good if a horse or two decided to teach the tourists to respect them
Why can't be people behave and be respectful.
Because unfortunately some people are under the mistaken belief that they're the centre of the universe and the only person that matters. The golden rule hasn't been taught in schools for some time nor in society in general. And it's shows. It's sad and maddening all at once
I swear the horse looks at the camera , and checks , wow , so much brain in the horse xoxooxoxoxoxoxox LOVE IT xoxoxoxo
I should like to know, WHY do they have to have their photo taken next to the horse? Will their friencds not believe them if they do not ?
My thoughts from ages ago. Their friends obviously do not trust them to tell the truth.
Wallies, numbkeys. they don't even thank the Guard while he is on duty for the photo! they live in the twilight zone.
If all this upset for our soldiers and their horses is just to please tourists, then it's about time it was stopped.
These people are witnessing history and not smart enough to know how important this is
Tourists and us should remember these are hard working soldiers not cerimonal. Also we're on their territory its our duty to keep out of their way. Its a privilege they let us get that close cant see many other countries allowing photo opportunities with serving personnel. Keep up the good work lads and gals youre marvellous uk would be lost without you
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They can see the entry for the horse to the box, so can see the white line nearest the wall is the one to stand behind simple.
People treat them like it's a amusement park. It's just sickening
The guards and horses are always aware of the very young people. ❤
I would consider it an honor to stand by them, not a joke. What is wrong with these people
It's an indictment on modern society that is full of a lot of people who think the world revolves around them.
I always wonder why some don't stand over in the other area on the other side of the courtyard, there is a lined off area there. They complain they can't see, but over there you still get to see everything that happens. The look of bewilderment when told to move back several times over and over is just plain ignorance and wanting to be right up front, well stay there and you will get a very large black war horse right up close and personal as he stomps you into the ground.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
Oh WELL.
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These tourists think they are entitled to do whatever they like,when they like. This isn't a playground, these are real soldiers doing their job.
It's become a circus now wish king Charles would get involved and let the guards stop doing this now it's a joke just close it down who the hell goes to do a job and puts up with this I wouldn't I get annoyed watching all the petting of the horses and those tourists are so rude no respect at all start selling tickets might as well it's Showtime now
It’s peak tourist season. Many people in London. Everywhere is very crowded. This time next month the majority of people from around the world will be back to work. Be patient! The military and police are very patient.
🤣🤣The King will do what a constitutional monarch is supposed to do. Nothing. It would be the business of the Army, the Metropolitan Police and Westminster City Council. They are not toy soldiers for him to do as he wishes with.
Well we all know what this is all about. ££££££ and tourism, and to hell with all the BLATANT disrespect towards our soldiers.
You would think that maybe King Charles or William could have a quiet word with the powers that be and ask them to pull their fingers out and do something about it. 🙈🙉🙊
@@davidwootton6287Charles and William won’t have a clue about any of this.
@@davidwootton6287 They should not be interfering with the administrative arm of government, nor the other two. A previous King Charles got his head lopped off, not far away from this site, for playing that game.🤣🤣
Tourist treat soldiers like they are animals in cages instead of hard working soldiers❤❤❤
The amount of tourists hands all pawing the poor horse has to be a bit more controlled I think.
later SIGND had "don't touch the horse", Not just the reins. 10/03/2024.
I don't think the tourist should be allowed to stand in front of the horse. It must be upsetting for the horse when there are loads of hands on his face.
Yes. A large amount all petting it might be a discomfort. They might have to take action.
Respect the guards and the horses give them their space
I watch a lot of these videos and there is one thing that is pretty clear about the policy in the UK. There is too much tolerance with public behavior which is encouraging worse behavior. The authorities can have a gentle nudge against this problem now, or they will have to fight it violently in the future when it passes the tipping point. Some of the people in these videos deserve to go to jail for assault and disturbing the peace. I'm sure it's the same as in the US where the prosecutor or judge does not want to enforce the written laws and have their own brand of legislative power.
Trained in the military only to be laughed at, ridiculed, disrespected and taken pictures of like animals in a zoo. Touching them or going too close should be illegal. You wouldn't go up to a modernly dressed solider and start petting their canines and horses. How is this any different? They should have guard dogs beside them.
My question is. Why are these disrespectful and rude tourists allowed into a military building in the first place. These are working soldiers and horses. Take your camera's elsewhere.
That's been a limited public way to varying degrees for almost 400 years.
because the place and the guards are a tourist attraction perhaps.
@@georgebarnes8163 No they are not the horses and guards are on guard duty.❤
no, the real guards are the armed police, not the unarmed tourist attractions.@@mariongriffiths1066
@@georgebarnes8163 These are working soldiers and their horses.
They are on duty both horse and Guard, if they charged a £1 Per photo taken, then donate it to the horses care and wellbeing, I bet there would hardly be any taken, leaving both Guard and Horse to do their job.
THAT SOUNDS GOOD BUT I THINK THEY JUST NEED TO PUT THE FENCE BACK UP SO NO ONE CAN PET THE HORSE 'S . THE PICTURES ARE OK JUST NO ON TOP OF THE HORSE AND GUARD ! THEY NEED TO LEARN TO TAKE THE PICTURE AND KEEP MOVING . NO HANGING AROUND TO GET OTHER PICTURES .
I am so glad the guards and the police are starting to take charge of people being disrespectful against them. I would get really tired of that. I’m glad they’re speaking out.
I’m disappointed at how due people are. And it just seems to get worse as time goes. And teaching their children rude is ok. I would put up a barrier between the horse and guards so that people couldn’t get to paw at them.
I agree with most of the comments below, these are serving soldiers, not pinups. Today most people do not respect anyone let alone police and serving officers. They seem to think that these guards are just there for photo opportunities and will push in front of others, for their own right to have a photo taken.
We need to bring back good manners, I do realise that most of these folk are not English speaking but perhaps we need to have the written word in many languages ie the horse may bite or kick up if you are too close. The other thing is that the tour guides must understand the history that is behind the Kings Guard. That is the first thing that has to happen, the guides must know and impart this to the folk that they are guiding.
Like trying to herd cats!
Rats
Cats are easier and don't talk back
Why do people, especially the Chinese, permanently pose with their hand or two fingers up 😂
I am always suspicious when I see this!
@@pathopewell1814 when I think about it I know what you mean.
Apparently it's the equivalent of "Say cheese!"
@@1961-v9k Really annoying it's extremely disrespectful. Then they giggle and run back to there place in the crowd. 😡
@@mariongriffiths1066 I know, they’re so bliddy childish 😡
I can see me now! I'd be getting my feet all caught up in the stirrups and wind up on my tush,lol I probably have that spelled wrong but I think everyone knows what I'm talking about lol
Same here lol
LOL! that is so sweet!
To be fair, once it was explained why they needed to be behind the white line the tourists complied.
WHITE LINE??? I’ve never seen a white line. How can a white line be obvious with the hundreds of visitors struggling shoulder to shoulder to get to the front?
@@junevernon8922• The white line is inside the courtyard, and is clearly visible in long shots once the tourists have got behind it.
@@junevernon8922 INSIDE THE COURTYARD! another numbkey!!!
They shouldn’t need an explanation. They should do ad they’ve been asked. End of.
The Kings Guards aren’t there for their entertainment, they’re doing their job!!!!! 🇦🇺🇬🇧🥂
Don’t tell me , the world has no interest in Our Monarchy & Country!!!!!!!
The guards ARE there for entertainment. If it were otherwise then then soldiers would be dressed in practical clothing and carry firearms the way the police do there...
They are called guards of the monarch , but they are the ones who seem to need protection from the disrespectful tourists.
why do people go and have a photo taken with the royal guard but scared stiff of going near the horse
that's a powerful, BIG war horse! Notice when the horse has had enough he butts them away with his head? These horses and guards are mauled during their one hour-long duty. the tourists are like a school bus ofchildren who actually do not know better. My hat is off to these Guards and their horses.
There afraid of them
Oh my gosh! that is a beautiful horse!
It's stunning xxx
He seems to be very friendly
It’s like herding sheep, but the Sheep have more Sense 😮
That cop with the Brian Blessed beard and voice is great..... "you need to be BEHIND the WHITE LINE!! "
Hope he comes back on duty at HorseGuards when they re open. He takes no tourist nonsense, and he also watches out for the troopers.
What a beautiful horse ❤
Well, they think this is some version of Disneyland, don't they? And, quite frankly, you have to view everyone who appears in all these videos milling about and posing next to the guards and horses as immensely dimwitted and unworthy, really, of what is termed humankind.
I have no clue why you don't shove her out and then withdraw the horses, clear the square and lock it down. when tourists claim show her pic.
show her racism, fanatatism (how ever you spell the ism of fanatics), and her overall nastiness. Also Thank You for your service and sacrifice.
The Kings Guard will not retreat because of some brain dead fools
they don't want to deprive polite tourists of their enjoyment.
these people need to respect the importance of these epic guards ,time to bar the public entry thr stress is visible on both horse and rider . anyone who touches them should be charged with assault on the crown
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That's treason lol
I wonder what the two women were complaining about
I don't know, but I can immagine that they let the horse know to stand still when they step down, because they don't control the reins at that moment.
that's the have to do all of them respect for the hard working soldiers there
I've been watching on UA-cam, I'm amazed and honestly disgusted at the behaviours of the public toward the Horsegaurds, what has happened to RESPECT in the World today.?? 😡
This guard is realy looking around more than most of the guards do. Wonder if hes afraid of something.!!he's moving about trying to keep a distance from people.
Situational awareness ma’am
Get a grip! This is not a movie in the making!!!!!!??????
Pretty sure the mounted guard isn’t asleep. You just can’t see his eyes, bet they’re watching everything while he has to appear still. But good that the police are vigilant; things that go boom aren’t exactly unknown.
If this happened in their Country how would they feel??
Depends if their country has soldiers dressed in pantomime outfits put there expressly for the entertainment of tourists and pageantry, doesn't it?
@@jwsuicides8095 You are extremely rude.
@@mariongriffiths1066 No. I'm extremely realistic.
@@jwsuicides8095 As I said extremely rude.
@@mariongriffiths1066 Yes you are. I'm glad you agree.
Only saw one person thank the guard, at least that person showed respect, guard hears but will never respond until you do something stupid.
I cant believe the disrespect the tourists have for one another. If someone else is taking a picture they just go a stand in front of them and crowd them out. Absolutely no respect.
I noticed that. While some rude tourist is taking up space and time, others can't get their precious photos. It's thoughtless.
Of course so many are DISRESPECTFUL, these tourists think its all part of the show at one big theme park... the King's Guard are put in harm's way and humiliated daily just to put on a show, and they even have a tacky souvenir concession there too!
These videos don't vary much, I think we'll all looking for something spectacular to happen... so much trouble could easily be avoided just by keeping the tourists outside the gate permanently, but then that would interfere with commerce!
It's about time they put a stop to this disrespect
This horse is a member of the royal court and should be treated as such.
It's like herding cattle.
Well done! High time too. King's Guards acted. What's going on there is beyond belief.
Amen, to making them stand outside the gate.
What’s wrong with people’s hands..They look deformed always palms up.or they only have two fingers, poor things.
some people are trained to use palm or back of hand to not concern a horse. It's a thing.
Thanks you for sharing.
So many people . I can't do that I would have a panic attack ! Way to many people !
This is not a petting zoo or theatre. Common sense would be a great start.
So many people ,not good .👎
Wayto many
Does anyone know why the Guards slap their horses when they dismount?
They slap the saddle (not the horse) to tell the horse they are going to dismount.
Putting two fingers up looks so stupid, young ones do it but looks ridiculous
@@robyncopeland6567I am pleading ign orance here but these two fingers etc, are a mystery to me?
@@robyncopeland6567 a dangerous action near some of the horses, if they bit those "fingers the perpetraters could lose them and be fingerless for life. Silly people.
@@michaelahughes2735they are trained to recognise that the pat readies them for the weight on one side and not to say “good boy” as many think
Why don’t people aim their criticisms at the ones who are entirely to blame for the behaviour of the tourists? If the people at the top stopped allowing tourists to touch the horses then the police and guards would be able to enforce that rule. These idiots at the top need to watch what actually happens and how distressed the horses can actually get by all the touching that goes on and will keep going on until they change the rules.
That’s where everyone who complain need to direct their anger at
The officers @ the top do see these videos. Plus the soldiers have CCTV so they can monitor the situation of ignorant disrespectful obnoxious selfish people. Maybe one day soon things will have to change @ horseguards parade. 😡
🤣 yeah, OK, so you want to run the military of the UK?! LOL!
Each and every tourist posing with these guards, destroys the entire picture. I wish they would block off tourists from getting so close.
Аз, какие величественные королевские гвардейцы и ихние великолепные боевые кони❤❤❤👏👏👏👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹
The Guards and their beautiful horses need barriers to keep tourists at a distance.Tourists will not keep their hands to themselves and this is animal abuse.
There are barriers. The tourists are disrespectful and no barrier, fence, red rope or yelling is going to fix their entitlement
Another misleading headline... At no point did I hear those words...
one of the attractions awaited by foreign tourists.
I hate to keep running my mouth, but this is very disturbing to me. This is a working monarch and the public shouldn't have so much access. There are people from every corner of the world there, milling around. Our society has been tanking for a while now. I think taking God out of the equation, the breakdown of the family unit, and this 'anything goes' culture, has caused these past 2 generations to not be taught values, character, manners and morals. The whole thing is heartbreaking.
I'm glad to hear it. You visit other countries you respect there military or first responders.
I think they should pro temps, use those red thick ropes that restrict access in open mansions and the like. Attach it to the railings, pass it behind the bollards each time the guard is to be changed.
This until they re route visitors along side the buildings. Thus an area in front of the sentry posts, and across the gate could be closed to the public .
The public should only be allowed to progress through horse guards, behind the painted line.
This kind of restriction has happened in almost all tourist attractions in London…for instance , you used to be able to go into Westminster Abbey at any time, until the number visiting were found to be damaging the flooring, so they introduced charging as a limiting factor.
@kathrynhobbs8874 . Unfortunately any form of barrier , rope etc is not possible . They are on a public footpath in Whitehall under control of the Council not MOD , through the gates is MOD property with MOD police . Also a barrier is potentially dangerous for both horse and trooper if the horse became unsettled and ran forward. The bollards are there for safety reasons to restrict access by unauthorised vehicles to the courtyard in case of any suspected terrorism , the public are ushered behind the bollards for changing of the guards for their own safety .
More should have been done *LONG* before now to have nipped much of this in the bud....