I was an ex service man myself, and have carried out Guard duties, though not in the same way as the Royal guards. But I think the public should be kept well away from the Guard at all times, and anyone who tries to embarrass or humiliate them should be arrested, or a on the spot fine, the Guards do a fantastic job and should not be subjected to such embarrassment at any time.
Arrest them. To me they are no better than criminals that break the law. Their mindset that they can do anything they want, despite the rules, shows just what they are, idiot lowlifes.
@@learningtolivewithhumans1859there was only one that was a fake soldier, and that was the one who punched the guy, and was punched himself on another occasion. 🙂
I'm from the USA and I have the deepest respect for the Royal Guard. With that said I'm amazed at the disrespect they endure. The horses too. They certainly have more patience than I would have. Bravo soldiers! God bless.
@@thomasbeaulieu6230 yes have been to the Tomb of the unknown twice, on one occasion the guard took no stuff, shouted down bad behavior offered to have them removed
These guards and sentries are real military guards. There weapons are real and they are literally guarding their posts. Please show some respect. Don't touch, don't grab the weapons, obey the signs. The Royal Guards in Britain, the US sentries at the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier, the Mounties guarding Canadian Cenotaph, and many guards around the world deserve respect. Behave. They put their lives on the line for you.
Its a shame that they can't do their joy without being harassed by people that don't even have the courage to even try to do what they do. God bless them and keep up the good work you do.
There should seriously be a rule in place for people to keep their distance from the guards. Too often I see persons touching them up close for pictures and trying to say stuff to them. It is ridiculous. Let them do their job in peace.
I honestly can't believe how tolerant the Royal Guards are. I think it should be absolutely illegal to mess with them. They should be allowed to physically handle anyone who messes with them, just to get the situation over with instead of having to tolerate someone for who knows how long. It has to be distracting for one. If there was an actual threat, they may miss some signs because they have some jerk jumping around in their face. Anyone who does this should be immediately arrested and fined.
I was just imagining myself apologizing and promising one that I wanted a picture out of respect and I wouldn’t promote it in any light other than praise for a job well done.
I was just about to say the same thing, i mean i don't really give 2 shits about the queen sorry, she doesn't rule me. But for fuck sake, i was a soldier that shit pisses me off
In the late 50s my mother, sister and I were in London. We saw a guard patrolling a short, almost alley-like gated lane well away from any other guarded or busy area. Straight up and down the left sidewalk. When he saw us stop to watch him, he angled his march so he could stop right behind us to turn around. He paused just long enough for Mother to take a photo with us girls in front of him, then went back to his usual path. I was 6 and still remember this friendly move. They do a wonderful job that must require endless patience. Just wish I still had the photo!
Often if they are not harassed... they are quite willing to permit photos. Seen one where they posed with some space, and the guard moved a step over closer, for the photo, then returned to his position.
The Guards are considered an extension of Her Majesty The Queen, so what you do to them, is considered doing to her. That' is why you are not allowed to touch them, that is why they do NOT move for people, people move for them. They are not "basically" a military organisation. They ARE a military organisation. These are ACTUAL soldiers, and have been on operations such as Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. They have fought and died on these operations. They are not a special unit that only does this role. They are soldiers first.
You know if that drunk lady would have pulled that on a American police officer she would either be pushing up Daisy's or she would gotten the shock of her life. I'm sorry to say police officer' need to look for other options.
@Bob Ross It's a fake image, a photoshop put together with an image from this incident 2 years ago. ua-cam.com/video/vGrd3S-G67I/v-deo.html Some people will do anything for clicks.
@Lmao Some Americans have been shot by police for reaching for something in their pocket. The woman is out of control. She deserves to be arrested and charged.
It's clearly photoshopped. The soldier is cut from the video of the young guy touching the soldier's uniform and he paid the price of having an SA80 pointed at him.
I cannot understand why anyone would like to embarrass or harass a Royal Guard. They have a difficult job standing at attention for hours. If a tourist wants a photo taken with a guard, the tourist can stand about 3 metres away from the guard & not infringe on the space if the guard. We need to show respect for the guards. God bless the guards. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
You forgot to mention, these are real soldiers, like elite soldiers, fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan. So it's not only guarding the Queen/ King now. These guys should be respected, especially by tourists.
@@troubledcourier8795 the guards are some of the oldest regiments in the British army. Myself I’m a grenadier and we have been deployed in pretty much every conflict since 1656. Ceremonial is only 1 side of our job. You do a certain amount of time ceremonial and then do a few years going on deployments
I was an MP at His Majesty the Kings Guard (HMKG) during my service in the armed forces of Norway. I allready had my stripes but in order to fully be a Guards member I had to do some actual guard service at the Royal Castle. They're service are calling for strict military rules and are regulated by civilian law and yes they're rifles are fully loaded. We even had extra magazines in the belt as a part of the guards uniform. These days I have seen them with earpeaces so they are in contact with the guard shack. This duty is hard work, especially during summer when tourists are flooding the erea. They where all waiting for us to drop the rifle or having a fall on icey conditions during winter. I enjoyed the service and miss the army. To all you guardsmen out there - I thank you for your service. Stay safe.
@@rgarciaprl - The Queens - now King's Guarde in UK use as you say this heavy fur hat - the Norwegian King's Guard does not. I have to guess that the gear and clothing the guardsmen have to wear are related to ancient times and clothing used then like horses and buggy's. About fast responding i can only talk about the Norwegian Guradsmen. They are all in contact using earpices and if something fishy starts to happend, they inform the guardshack. The guardshack (guardhouse) will then send out the rest of the guardsmen and contact local Police (if needed) and also inform the Castle and its security personell. So - the guardsmen you see are the ears and eys that can and will interween if the situation demands for such an act. When Brevik's bomb went off in Oslo - within short time they had put up several machine gun's nests guarding the Castle. There where photos taken of guardsmen/military personell behind sand bags with boxes of ammo and a loaded machine gun MG-43 or similar. So - to me they really do guard and protect whilst beeing a face towards the public. This is just my take on it - please google for information as I'm sure theres acurate info out there that cover this subject in a proper way. I hope you would have the oportunity to visit the King's Castle in Oslo and have your photo taken with one of the Guardsmen. Blessings from Norway, Helge
It absolutely infuriates me seeing foreigners mocking our soldiers. If me as a Brit went to their country and went on to mock their soldiers in such fashion I presume they'd be rather pissed off. I see it alot. Please respect these guys people tend to be dumb and not realise these are legit warriors and seeing folks taking the Micky out of them just goes to show their character and there representing their country men and women. REST IN PEACE YOUR MAJESTY ❤️🇬🇧 GOD SAVE THE KING 👑 ❤️🇬🇧
I'm an American, and most like myself, we as a whole wouldn't do that. Please, don't hold a few morons against a whole nation. There are a fair lot of us that are just downright good people. If you're ever in America, visit Tennessee. We're a friendly patriotic bunch of folk who like meeting new people, and who will enjoy sharing the Word of The Lord when we get a chance. Blessings from the Hills of Tennessee.
In the US, sadly we see similar treatment of American military. Look up videos for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, which is just outside of Washington DC. The 3rd Infantry Regiment, also called The Old Guard (the oldest standing unit in the US military) have a very similar esprit decor as the Royal Guard. And, like them, they are mistreated and disrespected by people who feel entitled that they can do whatever they want without consequence. Like the Royal Guard, the Old Guard ALSO have a code of conduct regarding how they can respond.
Most of us would NOT do that, despite what I imagine it seems like.. We have the same issues here with our own landmarks, like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Only it's not usually foreigners that are the problem, but our own home grown idiots. :/ And people think it's extreme to want to live somewhere else if you live in America. Yeah, no, there are better places out there... especially NOW. Oh m god.
You got that right. I know to many the queen and the royal family mean squat. But these guys do not deserve the bullshit that tourist give them because they are showing off like a bunch of goofy fucks, I would pay good money to see some asswipe that thought it was funny to screw with them walk into a pub where they hang out off duty and see how tough they think they are then. And if the occasion occurred I would gladly buy these men a pint or 2 if I encountered any of them off duty.
As an American, I've always admired the discipline the Royal Gaurd has shown. (Ive only seen it from the internet) They deserve much more respect than the mockery alot of tourists give them.
They wear red because to get the colour red, it's a much harder process using natural dyes (as originally all dyes were from plants) and the bright red would differentiate the guard from peasants who typically had more earthy colours. NOTHING TO DO WITH "BEING CHEAP" Secondly, red was used because during the Battle of the Dunes in 1638, a protector ship army had landed in Calais, and had stormed sand dunes that were 150ft high, whilst fighting experienced Spanish soldiers, these men had a new red coat and shoes, and they were given the name "The red Coats" and the red was adopted by most of the Bristish army after the Restoration of 1660. This is why Americans should do actual research before commenting on British history. :-/
Americans should have been taught in school.. " The red coats are coming" was how we knew who to fight in the revolution. STUPID not to know. SCHOOLS today teach BS. Im American.
Some of these are frustrating as hell, number 14 the guy hitting the public is not a member of the guards, he doesn’t even have the correct full uniform on and you’ll not find a guard on duty without his weapon. People like this give the army a bad reputation. And you are not required to faint to become a guard. Sometimes they do faint the protocol is for everyone around the to stay still whilst the medics come and collect them. The picture of the woman pulling a toy gun on a guard is fake, the real incident was a man hurling a lot of abuse at the policeman in the background, the Guard came over and asked him to move away. If your going to post things about our royal Guards please make sure it’s the truth.
I find it more annoying that the one who punched someone was a fake, uniform makes it obvious, along side the 'social experiment' it was revealed to be
Never forget that the compiler of this steaming midden of you-know-what is a septic who probably couldn't even point to Europe on a map, let alone the United Kingdom, and is therefore uniquely qualified to pontificate on all things British........not.
I'm an American. If I ever visit Great Britain and I visit London I will hold these guards in the same respect that I would show the guard of the Unknown Soldier in America. I wouldn't photograph them and would keep a very respectful distance.
I really like this response from an American. Just think about your Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. People are also "KINDLY" escorted away, because today, a fence clearly is not enough to understand... YOU make America great. Regards from Denmark...
I think too many people disrespect our traditions. The public should be behind a fence. The people that mock them should be punished financially and the people that physically assault them should be fined and jailed. A harder line to intimidate our guards should be taken.
assault them? they need to be immediately marched to the airport and escorted onto the first plane to their country and returned with being barred from ever returning.
I remember going to an event a few years ago in London and we seen the guards and some of the guards were standing in front of a safety rail and the public along with me were right behind one guard and though he never said anything or even looked at me but I’m sure he heard me I said you guards are just awesome and you do a great job well done something told me he’d like that praise I’m from Scotland
The Royal Gaurds r awesome n everything they do. I love watching the military their good at what they do. I enjoyed watching I am for the military that Prince Harry asked the Queen to help him. Harry had alot of friends n the military and helped them, Harry requested it to b n the United States.
“The queen isn’t a total jerk”? She’s not a jerk at all, but whoever made this snarky and inaccurate video is. The queen is the sovereign head of the armed forces, or basically the commander in chief of the military, and the Queen’s Guard is comprised of highly trained soldiers who consider it an honor to serve their country and protect their queen. These soldiers respect military tradition, even if you don’t.
Totally agree with you, this video could be good but I am really disappointed and feel somewhat offended. If sarky comments regarding American service personel were formed would that be OK. Apparently we are regarded as close allies surely respect should be given. Its a shame.
@@gilbertlim2490 One doesn't have to be in the military. Here in America the President is Commander In Chief, as leader of the country and doesn't need to have military experience. Since the Queen was head of State and leader of a country. She automatically becomes Commander In Chief.
How disrespectful of the "queen" is it to let the guards suffer for hours; this whole monarchy is unneccessary and has to go. I do agree with the fact that people, especially tourists, are disrespectful to the guards, and I think that is deplorable, but people behave badly in general all over the world. The guards need not suffer to such an extent, if they had a union to complain to and make that queen/king accountable.
OH MY -- he literally hit the Royal Guard!! I hope that sorry S.O.B. got plenty of jail time and a hefty fine!! I'm sorry for the guard dealing with that creep. -- On the flip side: I was happy of the guard that punched the man messing with him!! ---- I'm on the side of the guards.
The one guard I'm glad to see hit the guy that was fast and he went down like a ton of bricks. The guy who hit the guard, if that ever happens should be fined, imprisoned, and afterwards give a public televised apology.
If one of the queens guards laugh or really smile. They will be fined and depending on how many cameras caught this infraction, they could even lose their position as a Guardsman. So yeah please leave them alone. They dont go to your job and try to get you fired. They have an important job that goes back a very long time.
i went to London to see them and all I saw were people from other countries waving their hands in front of the guard's faces, trying to make them laugh and other st*pid stuff. i just thought how disrespectful it is
I was in London for 3 days about 10 years ago. I stood in front one of the gentlemen for your typical tourist photo. Guess what I saw. The Royal Guard behind me cracking a smile lol I didn't do a darn thing but stood a respectful distance and complained I didn't wanna look like a darn tourist lol
@@sabrinamurphy4009 Trump got paid by taxpayers. Trump is and has always been lunacy. A guy trying to buy class all his life. Still has absolutely none. He even bounced the helicopter up and down on the queen's lawn. I'm an American , born and bred. Trump is nothing more than an international embarrassment. Please don't tell me he took no pay. The first 50 times he played golf on the taxpayer, he was hauled around like the fat hog he is. A good president needs NO excuses especially from the illiterate public. Trump makes one excuse after another. If he was prosecuted like the criminal he is, we would be rid of him, as we should be. He makes the entire country a big joke.
I greatly admire the work of You-Tubers and the work it takes to get videos up and viewed, however. As a proud British citizen I love my country, our history and above all love and respect our Queen and our Royal family. The 'facts' on this video are stretched at best but the thing that REALLY pisses me off is the snarky undertone. If you have an opinion about our Monarchy, traditions and heritage then grow some balls and make a video about it. Don't go about it in undertones and snide remarks.
Ooh! Wouldn’t gloat too much about your heritage,history. Failed at trying to wipe our Welsh culture out, stealing OUR country,Cymru. Which is in UK for anyone that doesn’t know. Built your hundreds of castles all over our lands. But hey ,who’s flag is flying over them now? Irony. English tourists everywhere. Before you say anything, I am not full of hate but am full of MY heritage. All Americans need to stop being ignorant and realise UK is not just England! Just saying!🤷🏻♀️
As a proud citizen, do they inform you of the queens life, crimes, where she can and can't travel, the royal families nationality, the rules she must follow etc.
It makes me so angry and ashamed that American tourists, particularly younger people, so often think they’re cute and funny and actually make themselves complete embarrassments. In addition, I too really resent the commentator’s snide and snarky speech. He’s not funny either… (…from a deeply respectful American 🇺🇸)
I am a Royal Marine met friends in London and we ended up at Horse Guards seen tourists making fun of the mounted soldiers, Police standing doing nothing. I went quietly over to two guys told them quietly to F*** off, one turn said who do you think you are I told them and they left without a word. The mounted Soldiers has to handle a horse and stop it from charging into the crowds it isn't easy when you have assholes who think their funny. I agree they should be fined on the spot for harrassment fine up to £1000.00 on the spot they'll think twice of doing it again.
2:18 A "mistake" is something you didn't intentionally mean to do. Pointing a gun (fake or not) at any stranger with the intent to get a reaction isn't a mistake. Can lead to a lot more serious/grave outcome. Unsure why people need to treat anyone who's doing their duty (esp. for such services) as a joke or like they're some amusement attraction.
The picture of the woman pointing the gun is fake. And you can tell that they didn’t even do a very good job when they cut her out of the photo she actually belongs in. The woman pictured is Patricia McCloskey… An American woman. She and her husband were arrested for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters in the United States. That picture of her with a gun made headlines across the United States…
That is a FAKE picture. The women is the wife of the famous St. Louis Missouri couple (Patricia and Mark McCloskey) that where standing at their front door warning people that crashed into a private (Gated) subdividson not to approach their house.
James blunt was a captain in the British army and he moved up to be a Royal guard/ Queens footman before he became a singer he guarded the Queens mothers body when she was laying in state.
He didn't move up to be a royal guard. His regiment was required to perform Royal guard duties for a set period of time. Every regiment does this duty...... He was not a footman, that is a civilian job.......
Are they the King's Guard now? There is no such thing as royalty which is why Teddy Roosevelt stated: "If I ever meet another king, I shall bite him!" They are leaches!
I am a retired sailor, Argentine, 30 years of service and I know what it is like to be away from home and family on important dates, Christmas, New Year, birthdays, missing parties with my friends and family. Foreigners or not, who is willing to wear the uniform of their country and what it means, must be respected. Many don't understand it. In Argentina, we also have historical regiments, soldiers who proudly wear period uniforms. Respect and admiration is what soldiers deserve, from any country...
Everyone should have respect for these guards. They have an important job and should be able to do it without being provoked by STUPID DUMMIES. I could not stand in one place for 2 hours. I think there should be an 8 foot gap between those guards standing there doing their job and people wanting pictures and those wanting to harass them. Did that man really hit that guard? One year in prison and stand in one place for 2 hours every day for hitting him. I do love to see those beautiful horses that belong to the Queen. The videos of the Queens guards and also the horses are AWESOME.
There job is to be entertainers. Yeah that might not be the actual job description nonetheless they are a folklore tourist attraction that generates a lot of tourist money.
You think the “guard” who hit the man was a real guardsman? They don’t go round doing that. Where’s his belt? His armament and everything else they have? If you pay attention he’s in fancy dress. An actual guardsman wouldn’t have done that and been caught on camera doing it as he would be hauled up and disciplined. He has decked (floored) the other man and the man may well have not brought charges, as he thought he was a guardsman, but he wasn’t/isn’t, just someone role playing. IMO.
How do you have “inside information”? You’ve never served in the Brigade of Guard’s (they are not officially called Royal Guards). I’m an Inniskilling Dragoon (5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards). It is not a “Grey coat”, it’s a “Greatcoat”. What is a Guardsman’s fracture? The guy you see walking around WITHOUT his Buckskin belt, is an impersonator! You know you can tell the regiment by the color of their hackle (or lack of)? When marching the arm is swung shoulder high, with a clenched fish, thumb on top. There is another form of marching, marching at easy, which is used when not on parade, and the arms are swung at belt height. As a Guardsman is walking over you, count the number of studs on the sole of their boots. For most regiments, it’s the number of Victoria Crosses that regiment has won. The regiments rotate between ceremonial duties and regular infantry duty. It’s not Sharon, it’s Betty (shorten Elizabeth), also Queen Betty. Wrong, it was to conceal blood, but that dates way back. You’re correct about no bio breaks, if they have to piss, they will do so. It doesn’t show on the trousers (pants). As a warning, you can get a reaction out of them, but it will be a bad day for you. As I mentioned the have studs and steel plates on the soles of their boots, they come to attention and slam their boot on top of your foot. This typically breaks your foot.
To be fair, it IS a coat that's grey, and many 'mericans (hell, 95% of the world's population) don't know the term "greatcoat". He was talking about color, so maybe that's all he meant. I don't know, but I do know I liked hearing all these bits of knowledge from an insider.
@@commonsense6702 Ah, nuts... I hate it when I get taken in by what might be a slick presentation, but when it's a presentation of hearsay or outright 'window dressing', and I don't know any better so I may end up 'keeping the lie alive' by saying things I thought I'd gotten from SOMEone who'd done some research. Well anyway I stand by one thing I said. I think there's a confusing use of the word "greatcoat" or the words "grey coat"
Thank you for the clarification. I am ashamed that most of the perpetrators are Americans. I would like to know what happened to the guy who knocked the guard out.
@@domesticviolencesurvivorvi6702 I don't want to question anyone's feelings about anything. I'm only offering a thought. If most of the tourists who visit a particular destination are American, then more incidents of whatever kind end up involving more Americans than any other group would be what you expect. Doesn't necessarily mean Americans are more likely to cause trouble. Or to look at it another way, what if, when you really look at the numbers, it turns out that THREE percent of American tourists are the source of trouble, but FIFTY percent of Newfundistan tourists are the source of trouble? Personally, I'd restrict tourism from Newfundistan, not America. Just my thoughts, maybe it turns out we're NOT the worst offenders, maybe there's just more of us around in some places...
I will always respect the Royal Guard. What people dont understand is they are the best soldiers and warriors of the country. Thats why they tell the police and everyone else what to do. I bet the Queen had such a sweet personality. She knew what was going on and that probably gave her more of a headache than all the other things she had to attend to for the day.
Poor queenie got a headache because her guards suffered disrespect. How would you know; she was a draconian monster and cared only for herself; they are all inbred and vile. Thank god America got away from the British monarchy when it did.....I wish the British people to be free and not to have to bend a knew to any one especially one who wallows in stolen treasures from all over the world while the common people do without the necessary things for life.
The 'special polish' for their boots is called "Kiwi", a boot polish brand that you can buy in the UK in every small corner shop. Lots of layers and hours of polishing with a cloth using spit, water and a certain amount of pressure.
It's a shame that most of people who are that stupid to hit the guards are mostly American tourists, they don't realize that tourist can be arrested for striking the guard and trying to the guard react.
The guy that punched the "Queens Guard".. That wasn't a Queens Guard at all. That was a UA-camr basically doing a prank. Both of them, they "knocked out" each other in different places. If you look and notice. The guards uniform is wrong and is not carrying a rifle.
I wish they'd do their research. The chin strap is positioned to help parry sword strikes. Also, some of these are not guards. A guard always wears a white belt, and there are five regiments of guards, the grouping of the buttons on the tunic indicates the seniority of the regiment based on age/establishment, the last being the Welsh Guards in 1915. Personally, I was a cavalryman.
Usually tourists from US, ...Australia, Canada or other states (where British Royal family rules as colonize power, except America). They tend to shows their stupidity, these tourists pretty simple, haven't learn their lesson. To keep their shits in their own countries, they like to export their shits abroad. These tourists, simple pays that much money, to have fun with their toxic behaviour abroad (ignoring the fact, that they have to show some polite behaviour). They believe, just because they paid for their vacation (once in 10 years trip abroad), they have the right to ruin = fuck everybody vacation. Well done Royal Guard, Respect!!!
Sadly, it is apart of today's world. Some people have no respect. Some people are just lacking some majurity. Whilst they can get a way with it, they will carry on doing it. Sad
No I'm sorry David, the problem is they have no fear.of anything or anyone. Here in the USA in Jan. I watched 300 people attack the capital building in Washington. I don't think anyone was punished. The colonial government called that violent act treason and even gave it a special punishment, know what it was? Public hanging. It's still on the books somewhere I'd have to look to tell you exactly where.
Years ago I was in High School band... in Bossier City, Louisiana. Our band marched military style, and our uniforms were heavy wool pants and thick wool jackets, with a lot of brass buttons that we had to remove, polish, and put back on each time we were to wear them. You had to wear a t-shirt or a tank under the jackets because of the wool. When we would go to a game and perform, we had to sit through the entire thing, no matter what. We could use the restroom if we had to, but couldn't leave - we had to arrive together and leave together on the same bus. Once we would get on the bus at the end of a game, we all took our jackets off and let out a sigh of relief. I remember having to march down a big street and our band met up with all the other bands in the area, and we played the National Anthem and other patriotic songs for the Fourth of July. It was 1976 - the Bicentennial. It was HOT. I do not recall anyone ever passing out, though. Our high school, Bossier High School, did not have air conditioning until what would have been my senior year had we not transferred from Barksdale Air Force Base (in Bossier City). I wish they had A/C when I was there... some days were so bad. Every classroom had their widows and doors open with a big fan running, but I really don't know how we did it. I really don't. I went back to visit the summer before my senior year, and my old girlfriend and I were sitting in a mall, quietly watching people. I noticed how slowly everyone was moving and commented on it, and my old girlfriend said, You moved that slow when you lived here too! It's the heat! lol. When my plane arrived in Shreveport at 9:45 pm, they announced that the humidity was 95%. I thought, Shouldn't it be raining? I loved living there, however, because our house on base was a BIG French Provincial Revival, built in 1930, with thick plaster walls, wrought iron railings and on the front porch, with a lot of French doors on the lower level of the house inside and out. Hardwood floors, a swinging door from the dining room to the breakfast nook, to the kitchen, and a maid's quarters with an en suite. Think New Orleans without the wrap-around balconies. Our house had the tennis courts w/lights directly across our house and the house next door (only 2 houses on our street). The house next door was reserved for Exchange Officers from the Royal Air Force. When Gerald Ford was the president, he flew to our base, and I walked 100 yards to the fence at the tarmac and saw AF One land and saw him come down the stairs. I ran home, and his limo drove past our house, which he did at least twice a day while he was there. It was my house, the RAF house, a street, a big yard, and then the house Gerald Ford stayed in. I got to know some of the CIA Agents and one of them taught me CIA commands for the dogs. lol. But, YES, it was HOT there. But, after living there a while you get used to it, and it was the longest I had lived anywhere growing up.
I live in Houston, Texas,that humidity and heat are horrible. Wow, the house sounds nice but it id so awesome that you were able to witness what you did,what a privilege. I hope you were able to take pictures of Air Force One or the limo, great memories.
I have great respect for tradition I love n admire the Royal guards, when my friend came from China for a visit here we where at Windsor Castle n she wanted some photos next to a Royal Guard I just had to ask his permit ion first so I looked up to him n said can my friend stand next to you n take a photo please? he just moved his lips very slightly whispering yes, Wen n I where both so happy, there is No reason not to respect them at all
@@cruisecrazy7066 Oh yeah. We had great times together. It's a bonding experience, which is also helpful when you're out there working in the dark! The first 2 years I did surveillance. Sometimes exciting, other times boring as hell. But it was those times, stationary in a car, trying hard not to call attention to ourselves, and trying like crazy not to fall asleep, that we got to know each other well. It's too bad that, at the time, you don't know that it's probably one of the highlights of your life. I would have savored it more. Out troop never had a reunion. We were all scattered after grad. My husband was an officer as well. A couple of years ago his troop mates got together in Victoria, BC for their 50th anniversary! Imagine that. Though the guys (no women at that time yet) were all over the country, the turn-out was huge. Even the guy who quit, a week or two, after the training began, showed up!
@@yoo_hoo_anyone_there It was definitely a highlight on my life. I tried to encourage my kids to join, but they had no interest whatsoever. They have no concept of what they missed. I was even appointed Consul General of Liberia as a result of my military connections. You never know where life leads.
@@cruisecrazy7066 Congratulations on your honorable position. My family: husband=cop, 3 brother-in-laws=cops, 2 sons=cops, 2 sister-in-laws=cops, father-in-law=cop. Then there's me. The one I had to push and encourage was one of my sons. He's retired now. (I'm giving away my age). He enjoyed every bit of his service, as it turns out. Pay is good, benefits are great, work is honorable.
Please let us respect this guard of the RF or palace guards,they are a Human being that doing their jobs or duty and they are a soldiers who saves the lives of so many INNOCENT PEOPLE and they give their efforts, times and lives to save and protect others lives. Thank you warrior,you all are HEROES. Big respect and SALUTE to all soldiers around the world.
I only respect the Guards because they are really good at what the do for their country . I would never do any thing if I had a chance to meet one. I would salute him and stay out the way. ❤
I have great empathey for those guards. For Public forget, they are WORKING, and they are not toy soldiers in a boy's toybox, which all can through aroungd. They are brave men, that would give their lives, taking weather and other punches To stand watch is much more than meet the eye. They are also men, father's, son's and brothers even grand father's. They have a excited but also extreme boating work yet also Extremely disciplined, and honorable. Non can imagine how difficult it can be.GOD bless you All and God save Kings and Queens and their fam. And Public please honor those who nead honor, and those men, please honor them.
It is not me to be liked. Like GOD Almighty, who created us, Honor HIM too, for we are to be HIS reflections, watched by Angles and devils and demons who are both soldiers unseen, fearce in appearance.The One Fear GOD in Respect and watch over all created things. The other in fear and trembling, to kill us, if we not FEAR and honor GOD, but to grab us to eternal hell with them. Our FREE WILL. Is their war zone. To tremble or to torture us in their evil spells. I choose LIFE and have GOD's warriors on my side, to set devils to flight for their end is near. For Greater is HE that IS IN me than he( the devil) That's in the world.WE HAVE a Almighty KING who died& LIVE, to let US LIVE IN HIM Protected from unseen.
The queen is to be admired and highly respected. She has done a wonderful service to her country. She made that promise and kept it. God bless her. I am from America and I love her.
I remember when I was in Holland, I met some Americans wearing the Canadian flag on their jackets. When I asked them about it, they said that they were treated with more respect and hospitality.
Yes... there are americans that do that... but they are easily spotted. Real Canadians are much more respectful... and if I was ever to travel, would learn about the area so I am not ignorant, unlike many americans I have met coming to my area in Canada.
@@johnp.2267 Sadly... many have little/no respect for people from other places, as they have been taught the US is the best... And often don't realise the laws are not the same as what they have in their local area.
They are great blokes to have a beer with.I met a few at a pub a year after I had filmed one at the Tower and he remembered me .I was telling some Jap tourists to piss off when I was trying to film him and they were just plain rude and frustrating to him.After I had filmed him I went over and thanked him,he winked back.😉
The number and distribution of their buttons tells you the regiment. There is not per se "a queens guard". They could be Welsh Guards, Irish Guards, Coldstream Guards, Grenadier Guards, Lifeguards etc etc. All are active soldiers who serve in battle - as well as performing certain ceremonial duties.
I believe I'm right in saying that the buttons are arranged in order of seniority of the regiments: single (oldest): Grenadier, double: Coldstream, triple: Scots, quadruple: Irish, quintuple (youngest): Welsh.
For the queen’s funeral,there were guards brought home from overseas,to carry the queen’s coffin each time it had to be moved.!Such a special job for them to have been asked to do.!!Great Tribute to her.!!!
If everyone respected each other's opinions and helped those in need (not greed), was grateful for what they have and did not envy the skills of others, the world would be paradise.
Tell that to the two past Democrat leaders Obama and Biden 🤴🏽🤴🏼Two of the biggest Jerks you’ll ever meet. And Niether one was elected by the people 🗳🚫. They were put there by the Democrat Machine of corrupt and greedy narcissistic politicians that have an uncontrollable quest for power.
I was on a deployment in Iraq, I was in the 5th Platoon, No.7 Company, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. We woke up and we then got drilled by the RSM, I was 19 at the time. 22 years later I took his position.
Ok ,,, as someone from England 🇬🇧 there are few things in this video which some people could take offence too , especially the "Cheap" comment , 🤬 Trust me living in England ain't cheap .
Hi living in Scotland aint cheap either ha ha. Yup there's a lott off offence in that video. My family have all been Scott's gaurds regiment and very proud. You stay safe god bless.
The Royal Guard are extremely well trained in hand to hand combat, "DON'T TRY THEM" won't like it, they are Military. You can't just sign up and be one, they can take out about three to five regular people each.
Yes that's what I said because their job is like the secret service here to protect the queen with their lives if necessary. Of course now the royal family use cars with safety features but before the car they would ride along with the queens/ kings carriage down the Mall.
@@sandrastevens4418 yes, I know that. The Guard is a tremendously responsible job. They still accompany the royal carriage on state occasions. I would salute them if I could.
They are very well trained but I promise you that they can't take out 3-5 people. Thats movie nonsense. It's hard enough dealing with two. Can it be done? Sure it has been. Not every single person in the military can do it. Even navy seals can't do it. Source: I've studied and trained in Korean (Kuk Sool Won), Japanese ( aikido), mma, and boxing.
@@reeverfalls2069 you apparently don't know anything about trained martial arts, trained, means people that actually can apply their skills. Yes some people just know the cata and get the belt or the dens, applied properly, it can't be done. Well, you and your buddies go try it, I promise you it can be done.
I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HIGHLY RESPECTED FOR THEIR SERVICE, AND THE QUEEN DESERVES THAT SECURITY. SHE IS ONE CLASSEY 😍 LADY. LOVE THE WAY SHE DRESSES. HER SELF ESTEEM IS AWESOME.
The guy at time stamp 19:45 did make the guard laugh. I watched the video and he was telling the cameraman how he knew the guard personally and said all kinds of crazy stuff and the guard DID laugh. It was a good video. Him and his friends left laughing. The guard marched because I think he was trying yo compose himself LOL
I think this guy did his research on facebook. Too many false statements and assumptions presented as facts to correct them all. There is a wealth of information about the guards that is very easy to look up, and it would have made a very interesting and informative video, but hey, he gets paid either way, right?
Damn right ! During the BLM Riots they had their guns ready. BLM and that Antifa scum almost lost a few fascist devil's. Millions here in Texas were begging BLM and Antifa visit our areas lol take a few thousand out in a few seconds. We're waiting for the next go around in 2024.
One does not "sign up" to be a royal guard. There are strict guidelines that must be met to be one, and they are chosen by the powers that be, and not just anyone can be a royal guard. Also, the hats weigh something like 13 pounds, not just one pound, as you tried to tell us.
Oh my good god. You are chosen because your regiment is currently carrying out royal guard duty. Every regiment does this duty, as well as the navy, and the RAF. If you are a serving member of the british armed forces, there is a possibility that you will by given royal guard duty when it is your regiments turn.
@@merrymaker1031: I was simply going by what has been said in other sources about how guardsmen are chosen as I have no first-hand knowledge, never having been to the UK (nor ever likely to visit there as I'd like) so I will bow to your more intimate knowledge. Thank you for responding, and for confirming what I said about signing up to become a Royal Guard.
The Queens Guards Are Not A Joke !!! They Are Soldiers Trained To The Highest Level (Sargent ) Level !!!! So Don’t Take Piss Anyone Out There !! They Are Are Trained To Shoot Make No Mistake ) !!!!
You forgot to mention these are also fighting men, in the event of conflict they put on battle dress and fight. Different units take it turn to do royal duties.
AWESOME. Especially having one of THE best American Presidents in your video was reassuring that hopefully our County will some day be back on track, with a President who loves his or her Country.
How I admire the patience and constraint of the King's guard and howmI despise those tourists and others who are so rude and inconsiderate. THESE ARE MEN CARRYING OUT THEIR DUTY UNDER APPALLING CONDITIONS.
My uncle was in the military he always told me, to be part of the queens guard you don’t sign up you get chosen, not all the hats are made of real fur now about a third of them are an artificial fur and a bit lighter, they’re guns are always pretty much always loaded, the heights important to make them look tall and intimidating.
They aren't made from bear skin anymore, they are made from faux fur due to the lack of bear pelt available. Although well looked after original bear fur caps are still in circulation within the guard. They are also allowed to use the bayonets on their weapons not just wave it in your face.
They are made from Canadian Bear pelts they are not made from fake anything they don't get new ones made for every Trooper because they cost over £5,000 each so they wear other ex Troopers Bears Skins, they do a 6 month tour and then go to combat readiness or a war zone and when they retire from the army they don't get too keep the uniform unless a senior officer.
Guards units are usually elite troops in most armies. In the days of combat being more hand to hand and less cerebral, BIG men were preferred. So there is a height requirement in most armies for guards units. In Napoleonic times the term 'guard' was used as a designation for better than average units.... in fact about 20% of Napoleon's army were Imperial guard, or the elite-of-elite the 'old-guard'.
I was an ex service man myself, and have carried out Guard duties, though not in the same way as the Royal guards. But I think the public should be kept well away from the Guard at all times, and anyone who tries to embarrass or humiliate them should be arrested, or a on the spot fine, the Guards do a fantastic job and should not be subjected to such embarrassment at any time.
half of the ones shown in this vid are not even real lol ts people in costumes
Arrest them. To me they are no better than criminals that break the law. Their mindset that they can do anything they want, despite the rules, shows just what they are, idiot lowlifes.
@@learningtolivewithhumans1859there was only one that was a fake soldier, and that was the one who punched the guy, and was punched himself on another occasion. 🙂
@@sharonplessier-yo6ne 4 but it was the same 2 idiots, i was in the royal signals ;)
I think tourists or anyone who is not a citizen should be instantly deported.
I'm from the USA and I have the deepest respect for the Royal Guard. With that said I'm amazed at the disrespect they endure. The horses too. They certainly have more patience than I would have. Bravo soldiers! God bless.
An older book The UGLY AMERICAN
The USA would never allow Such Ignorant Behavior😅 those Guards have so much restrains❤😊😊😊😊😊
Amen ❤
Uh, yes they would- and do. Have you never been to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? Same yelling protocol and everything.
@@thomasbeaulieu6230 yes have been to the Tomb of the unknown twice, on one occasion the guard took no stuff, shouted down bad behavior offered to have them removed
These guards and sentries are real military guards. There weapons are real and they are literally guarding their posts. Please show some respect.
Don't touch, don't grab the weapons, obey the signs. The Royal Guards in Britain, the US sentries at the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier, the Mounties guarding Canadian Cenotaph, and many guards around the world deserve respect. Behave. They put their lives on the line for you.
Well said! Nothing but respect for military 💜💜💜
Can't tolerate anyone behaving in a mocking manner. Respect should be preserved.
u hit the nail right on the head
警察はこのような人を逮捕しないのですか
侮辱を与えたのに
Its a shame that they can't do their joy without being harassed by people that don't even have the courage to even try to do what they do. God bless them and keep up the good work you do.
There should seriously be a rule in place for people to keep their distance from the guards. Too often I see persons touching them up close for pictures and trying to say stuff to them. It is ridiculous. Let them do their job in peace.
@@janet7561 there is!
@@janet7561 Getting a respectful picture, they have no issues with. It's when they try to go farther and touch or harasss
I honestly can't believe how tolerant the Royal Guards are. I think it should be absolutely illegal to mess with them. They should be allowed to physically handle anyone who messes with them, just to get the situation over with instead of having to tolerate someone for who knows how long. It has to be distracting for one. If there was an actual threat, they may miss some signs because they have some jerk jumping around in their face. Anyone who does this should be immediately arrested and fined.
Hear!Hear!❤👏👏👍
Another video out there, shows a Royal Guard knocking a guy out for touching and yelling at him ..
@Marilyn Dreamwalker Mejorado
Yeah and a $2000 fine to make it sink in
That's right they should be fined & arrested. I very much 💯
I agree... my respect from across the pond. You young soldiers have my full respect.
~former US Soldier
I DON'T understand the people who harass the Royal Guard. Their job is hard enough without having to deal with idiots
Amen sister
I was just imagining myself apologizing and promising one that I wanted a picture out of respect and I wouldn’t promote it in any light other than praise for a job well done.
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I was just about to say the same thing, i mean i don't really give 2 shits about the queen sorry, she doesn't rule me. But for fuck sake, i was a soldier that shit pisses me off
@@carlottachrist4060
My original reply was deleted... I wasn't even offensive.
If you think about - these guys are amazing!! They are part the armed forces, and their dedication and discipline are to be deeply admired!!
They are mental. The king refuses to pay them more than $20,000 a year. This one of the reasons there was a war and the US doesn't have royalty.
In the late 50s my mother, sister and I were in London. We saw a guard patrolling a short, almost alley-like gated lane well away from any other guarded or busy area. Straight up and down the left sidewalk. When he saw us stop to watch him, he angled his march so he could stop right behind us to turn around. He paused just long enough for Mother to take a photo with us girls in front of him, then went back to his usual path. I was 6 and still remember this friendly move. They do a wonderful job that must require endless patience. Just wish I still had the photo!
Interesting story
That really sweet
Often if they are not harassed... they are quite willing to permit photos. Seen one where they posed with some space, and the guard moved a step over closer, for the photo, then returned to his position.
The Guards are considered an extension of Her Majesty The Queen, so what you do to them, is considered doing to her. That' is why you are not allowed to touch them, that is why they do NOT move for people, people move for them.
They are not "basically" a military organisation. They ARE a military organisation. These are ACTUAL soldiers, and have been on operations such as Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. They have fought and died on these operations. They are not a special unit that only does this role. They are soldiers first.
Very good sir maybe they will learn.
You know if that drunk lady would have pulled that on a American police officer she would either be pushing up Daisy's or she would gotten the shock of her life. I'm sorry to say police officer' need to look for other options.
Muy gracioso tu chiste 😂
Estos soldados en la vida real son unas nenas 😂
@@FranOrtiz If you mean combat hardened soldiers? Yes. Yes they are.
That's right people need to respect that
The woman with the gun is so lucky she did not end up dead. It,s amazing how the public behave towards our military and should be taught a lesson.
@Bob Ross It's a fake image, a photoshop put together with an image from this incident 2 years ago. ua-cam.com/video/vGrd3S-G67I/v-deo.html
Some people will do anything for clicks.
@Lmao Some Americans have been shot by police for reaching for something in their pocket. The woman is out of control. She deserves to be arrested and charged.
I think it shows a high degree of class that she was properly detained. Good on the english.
It was photoshopped.
It's clearly photoshopped. The soldier is cut from the video of the young guy touching the soldier's uniform and he paid the price of having an SA80 pointed at him.
I cannot understand why anyone would like to embarrass or harass a Royal Guard. They have a difficult job standing at attention for hours. If a tourist wants a photo taken with a guard, the tourist can stand about 3 metres away from the guard & not infringe on the space if the guard. We need to show respect for the guards. God bless the guards. Best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
u hit the nail right on the head
His content is FAKE.
You forgot to mention, these are real soldiers, like elite soldiers, fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan. So it's not only guarding the Queen/ King now. These guys should be respected, especially by tourists.
Pretty sure they had to have been deployed once too.
Thank you for saying.
@@troubledcourier8795 that’s exactly what this person said.
Excelente. No Respetan . Basta. De. Acoso Nada. Más.. Lo. NOQUEO MUY.. MERECIDO.. A. BURLARE. A. SU.. PAÍS.. EH. MIL. GRACIAS
@@troubledcourier8795 the guards are some of the oldest regiments in the British army. Myself I’m a grenadier and we have been deployed in pretty much every conflict since 1656. Ceremonial is only 1 side of our job. You do a certain amount of time ceremonial and then do a few years going on deployments
it makes me kinda mad how people (specifically tourists) can be so disrespectful to hard working guards!
God Bless these Guards. Anyone messing with them should be thrown in the brink! Their dedication is just mind-blowing!!
u hit the nail right on the head
Commentaires d'abrutis sans humanité pire que les idiot qui font n'importe quoi avec leur cirque 👹👹👹👹👹
I was an MP at His Majesty the Kings Guard (HMKG) during my service in the armed forces of Norway. I allready had my stripes but in order to fully be a Guards member I had to do some actual guard service at the Royal Castle. They're service are calling for strict military rules and are regulated by civilian law and yes they're rifles are fully loaded. We even had extra magazines in the belt as a part of the guards uniform. These days I have seen them with earpeaces so they are in contact with the guard shack. This duty is hard work, especially during summer when tourists are flooding the erea. They where all waiting for us to drop the rifle or having a fall on icey conditions during winter. I enjoyed the service and miss the army. To all you guardsmen out there - I thank you for your service. Stay safe.
thanks for sharing. i'm just curious, why do they have to wear such a heavy fur hat when if there's an emergency, they should be able to respond fast?
@@rgarciaprl - The Queens - now King's Guarde in UK use as you say this heavy fur hat - the Norwegian King's Guard does not. I have to guess that the gear and clothing the guardsmen have to wear are related to ancient times and clothing used then like horses and buggy's.
About fast responding i can only talk about the Norwegian Guradsmen. They are all in contact using earpices and if something fishy starts to happend, they inform the guardshack. The guardshack (guardhouse) will then send out the rest of the guardsmen and contact local Police (if needed) and also inform the Castle and its security personell. So - the guardsmen you see are the ears and eys that can and will interween if the situation demands for such an act.
When Brevik's bomb went off in Oslo - within short time they had put up several machine gun's nests guarding the Castle. There where photos taken of guardsmen/military personell behind sand bags with boxes of ammo and a loaded machine gun MG-43 or similar.
So - to me they really do guard and protect whilst beeing a face towards the public.
This is just my take on it - please google for information as I'm sure theres acurate info out there that cover this subject in a proper way.
I hope you would have the oportunity to visit the King's Castle in Oslo and have your photo taken with one of the Guardsmen.
Blessings from Norway,
Helge
Thank you for your service 🪖🎖️
It absolutely infuriates me seeing foreigners mocking our soldiers. If me as a Brit went to their country and went on to mock their soldiers in such fashion I presume they'd be rather pissed off. I see it alot. Please respect these guys people tend to be dumb and not realise these are legit warriors and seeing folks taking the Micky out of them just goes to show their character and there representing their country men and women. REST IN PEACE YOUR MAJESTY ❤️🇬🇧
GOD SAVE THE KING 👑 ❤️🇬🇧
I'm an American, and most like myself, we as a whole wouldn't do that. Please, don't hold a few morons against a whole nation. There are a fair lot of us that are just downright good people. If you're ever in America, visit Tennessee. We're a friendly patriotic bunch of folk who like meeting new people, and who will enjoy sharing the Word of The Lord when we get a chance. Blessings from the Hills of Tennessee.
In the US, sadly we see similar treatment of American military. Look up videos for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery, which is just outside of Washington DC. The 3rd Infantry Regiment, also called The Old Guard (the oldest standing unit in the US military) have a very similar esprit decor as the Royal Guard. And, like them, they are mistreated and disrespected by people who feel entitled that they can do whatever they want without consequence. Like the Royal Guard, the Old Guard ALSO have a code of conduct regarding how they can respond.
It seems that they are uneducated people
Most of us would NOT do that, despite what I imagine it seems like.. We have the same issues here with our own landmarks, like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Only it's not usually foreigners that are the problem, but our own home grown idiots. :/ And people think it's extreme to want to live somewhere else if you live in America. Yeah, no, there are better places out there... especially NOW. Oh m god.
🇬🇧any on who masses with them should be made to spar with them I'd pay to see that
Respect , for the dedication to queen and country. They need more respect for the soldiers they are.
It's the Dark History of Britain that makes a lot of people Hate The Monarchy
Nope , the Queen is a wicked elitist reptilian
You got that right. I know to many the queen and the royal family mean squat. But these guys do not deserve the bullshit that tourist give them because they are showing off like a bunch of goofy fucks, I would pay good money to see some asswipe that thought it was funny to screw with them walk into a pub where they hang out off duty and see how tough they think they are then. And if the occasion occurred I would gladly buy these men a pint or 2 if I encountered any of them off duty.
The Welsh make up 25% of the British Forces but are 0.4% of the population.
@@SolarSystmOfTheAztecs Try growing up.
I'll tell you the royal guard definitely has my respect
Some of it goes to the saying " try walking a mile in my shoes." Not nearly as easy as it may look.
They are actually:-
The Coldstream Guards
The Grenadier Guards
The Scotts Guards
The Irish Guards
ON FOOT
The Life Guards
The Blues & Royals
ON HORSE
And they are real fighting soldiers
As an American, I've always admired the discipline the Royal Gaurd has shown. (Ive only seen it from the internet) They deserve much more respect than the mockery alot of tourists give them.
u hit the nail right on the head
They wear red because to get the colour red, it's a much harder process using natural dyes (as originally all dyes were from plants) and the bright red would differentiate the guard from peasants who typically had more earthy colours. NOTHING TO DO WITH "BEING CHEAP"
Secondly, red was used because during the Battle of the Dunes in 1638, a protector ship army had landed in Calais, and had stormed sand dunes that were 150ft high, whilst fighting experienced Spanish soldiers, these men had a new red coat and shoes, and they were given the name "The red Coats" and the red was adopted by most of the Bristish army after the Restoration of 1660.
This is why Americans should do actual research before commenting on British history. :-/
Thank you for sharing!
i thought thy were red for the same reasons some past gunship cannon rooms were painted red
Americans should have been taught in school.. " The red coats are coming" was how we knew who to fight in the revolution. STUPID not to know. SCHOOLS today teach BS. Im American.
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That would explain the "red coats" during the revolutionary war.
8:45 It was so cute when the little girl held the guard's hand and hugged him!
@Am z
A guard will not strike a child or person who is mentally disabled.
@ali kamal was about to type this
Yeah I think that’s the only one I thought was sweet
Some of these are frustrating as hell, number 14 the guy hitting the public is not a member of the guards, he doesn’t even have the correct full uniform on and you’ll not find a guard on duty without his weapon. People like this give the army a bad reputation. And you are not required to faint to become a guard. Sometimes they do faint the protocol is for everyone around the to stay still whilst the medics come and collect them. The picture of the woman pulling a toy gun on a guard is fake, the real incident was a man hurling a lot of abuse at the policeman in the background, the Guard came over and asked him to move away. If your going to post things about our royal Guards please make sure it’s the truth.
I find it more annoying that the one who punched someone was a fake, uniform makes it obvious, along side the 'social experiment' it was revealed to be
Number 14 is actually from a prank video. I remember watching it some years ago.
Never forget that the compiler of this steaming midden of you-know-what is a septic who probably couldn't even point to Europe on a map, let alone the United Kingdom, and is therefore uniquely qualified to pontificate on all things British........not.
what do you expect from imperialists who are told they won the second world war on their own
*This is a fake channel, and he's american, what do you expected?*
I'm an American. If I ever visit Great Britain and I visit London I will hold these guards in the same respect that I would show the guard of the Unknown Soldier in America. I wouldn't photograph them and would keep a very respectful distance.
His content is fake, photoshopped crap.
I would ask if I can take their picture. I absolutely Love their uniforms. I do have my favorite but they are all just beautiful 😊
I'm an American, and I'm horrified that so many Americans harass the Royal Guard. They're just doing their job, leave them the hell alone!
São ridículos o americano 🇺🇸 quando sai do seu país tem mania de fazer só bobagens por tudo ser proibido 🚫 e lá existe Leis um problema 😢😢😢😢
Where did you get the idea that "so many Americans" harass the Guards?
u hit the nail right on the head
I really like this response from an American. Just think about your Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. People are also "KINDLY" escorted away, because today, a fence clearly is not enough to understand... YOU make America great. Regards from Denmark...
l am Canadian and agree,,they are not a tourist attraction to be fooled around with,,people need to show respect...
I think too many people disrespect our traditions. The public should be behind a fence. The people that mock them should be punished financially and the people that physically assault them should be fined and jailed. A harder line to intimidate our guards should be taken.
assault them? they need to be immediately marched to the airport and escorted onto the first plane to their country and returned with being barred from ever returning.
Скажите, пожалуйста, а вот при королеве тоже творилось подобное безобразие с тупыми туристами?!
@@РаяМуртазалиева-ф6ы... occasionally, yes.
@@РаяМуртазалиева-ф6ыyes, but it has become worse over the last 30 years.
I remember going to an event a few years ago in London and we seen the guards and some of the guards were standing in front of a safety rail and the public along with me were right behind one guard and though he never said anything or even looked at me but I’m sure he heard me I said you guards are just awesome and you do a great job well done something told me he’d like that praise I’m from Scotland
That's nice 😊🙂
The Royal Gaurds r awesome n everything they do. I love watching the military their good at what they do. I enjoyed watching I am for the military that Prince Harry asked the Queen to help him. Harry had alot of friends n the military and helped them, Harry requested it to b n the United States.
He'd have heard every word. Respect to you👏👏
It defeats me that people are so mindless that they’ll bully a guard that’s carrying a weapon that could take them out in a second.
She's lucky to be alive and not even wounded.. Amazing restraint on the part of the Guardsman.
It's a bad photoshop of an American woman. It never happened.
@@Fiona2254 Isn't she the one that stood outside her house with the husband during some BLM riots?
@@Fiona2254 Just the thought of some bloke or lass doing that is scary in itself.
@@Fiona2254aah but it did.
People must learn to RESPECT not only Royal Guards but any job positions
“The queen isn’t a total jerk”? She’s not a jerk at all, but whoever made this snarky and inaccurate video is. The queen is the sovereign head of the armed forces, or basically the commander in chief of the military, and the Queen’s Guard is comprised of highly trained soldiers who consider it an honor to serve their country and protect their queen. These soldiers respect military tradition, even if you don’t.
Totally agree with you, this video could be good but I am really disappointed and feel somewhat offended. If sarky comments regarding American service personel were formed would that be OK. Apparently we are regarded as close allies surely respect should be given. Its a shame.
….. how can queen be commander in chief ? .. she did not undergo military training
@@gilbertlim2490 yes she did. She served in the ATS during WW2.
@@gilbertlim2490 she did, she served in the military in WW2
@@gilbertlim2490 One doesn't have to be in the military. Here in America the President is Commander In Chief, as leader of the country and doesn't need to have military experience. Since the Queen was head of State and leader of a country. She automatically becomes Commander In Chief.
Although the Queen has passed, that remark saying the Queen is not a total jerk is uncalled for and very disrespectful.Think before you speak
Shelia I complety agree, this comentator .ikes to hear himself talk l now refuse to listen to another word from him
His content is fake, photoshopped crap.
How disrespectful of the "queen" is it to let the guards suffer for hours; this whole monarchy is unneccessary and has to go. I do agree with the fact that people, especially tourists, are disrespectful to the guards, and I think that is deplorable, but people behave badly in general all over the world. The guards need not suffer to such an extent, if they had a union to complain to and make that queen/king accountable.
OH MY -- he literally hit the Royal Guard!! I hope that sorry S.O.B. got plenty of jail time and a hefty fine!! I'm sorry for the guard dealing with that creep. -- On the flip side: I was happy of the guard that punched the man messing with him!! ---- I'm on the side of the guards.
U got that right, he deserves more than he got that's for sure 😃 😊
He's not real guard , just some idiot dressed up .Look at the uniform and hat again
The one guard I'm glad to see hit the guy that was fast and he went down like a ton of bricks. The guy who hit the guard, if that ever happens should be fined, imprisoned, and afterwards give a public televised apology.
@@VictoryRama Yes, The guy who laid out the "tourist" was fake, and liable to be arrested for impersonating a serviceman.
@@VictoryRama The "guard" had no gun. It was fake, staged, you are correct.
If one of the queens guards laugh or really smile. They will be fined and depending on how many cameras caught this infraction, they could even lose their position as a Guardsman. So yeah please leave them alone. They dont go to your job and try to get you fired. They have an important job that goes back a very long time.
i went to London to see them and all I saw were people from other countries waving their hands in front of the guard's faces, trying to make them laugh and other st*pid stuff. i just thought how disrespectful it is
Saw a video of a person who does stand-up comedy, made a guard laugh and posted it. Poor guard, poor poor guard.
I was in London for 3 days about 10 years ago. I stood in front one of the gentlemen for your typical tourist photo. Guess what I saw. The Royal Guard behind me cracking a smile lol I didn't do a darn thing but stood a respectful distance and complained I didn't wanna look like a darn tourist lol
Wow I didn't know they could lose their job that's a shame that people do that to them
@@sabrinamurphy4009 Trump got paid by taxpayers. Trump is and has always been lunacy. A guy trying to buy class all his life. Still has absolutely none. He even bounced the helicopter up and down on the queen's lawn. I'm an American , born and bred. Trump is nothing more than an international embarrassment. Please don't tell me he took no pay. The first 50 times he played golf on the taxpayer, he was hauled around like the fat hog he is. A good president needs NO excuses especially from the illiterate public. Trump makes one excuse after another. If he was prosecuted like the criminal he is, we would be rid of him, as we should be. He makes the entire country a big joke.
I greatly admire the work of You-Tubers and the work it takes to get videos up and viewed, however.
As a proud British citizen I love my country, our history and above all love and respect our Queen and our Royal family.
The 'facts' on this video are stretched at best but the thing that REALLY pisses me off is the snarky undertone. If you have an opinion about our Monarchy, traditions and heritage then grow some balls and make a video about it. Don't go about it in undertones and snide remarks.
Ooh! Wouldn’t gloat too much about your heritage,history. Failed at trying to wipe our Welsh culture out, stealing OUR country,Cymru. Which is in UK for anyone that doesn’t know. Built your hundreds of castles all over our lands. But hey ,who’s flag is flying over them now? Irony. English tourists everywhere. Before you say anything, I am not full of hate but am full of MY heritage. All Americans need to stop being ignorant and realise UK is not just England! Just saying!🤷🏻♀️
I should ask.Where were your guards then. Probably fainting🤣🤣🤣
As a proud citizen, do they inform you of the queens life, crimes, where she can and can't travel, the royal families nationality, the rules she must follow etc.
It makes me so angry and ashamed that American tourists, particularly younger people, so often think they’re cute and funny and actually make themselves complete embarrassments. In addition, I too really resent the commentator’s snide and snarky speech. He’s not funny either… (…from a deeply respectful American 🇺🇸)
@@marthaclark7227 Same here from an respectful American. I will make sure to NOT watch anything else from this channel.
I am a Royal Marine met friends in London and we ended up at Horse Guards seen tourists making fun of the mounted soldiers, Police standing doing nothing. I went quietly over to two guys told them quietly to F*** off, one turn said who do you think you are I told them and they left without a word. The mounted Soldiers has to handle a horse and stop it from charging into the crowds it isn't easy when you have assholes who think their funny. I agree they should be fined on the spot for harrassment fine up to £1000.00 on the spot they'll think twice of doing it again.
2:18 A "mistake" is something you didn't intentionally mean to do. Pointing a gun (fake or not) at any stranger with the intent to get a reaction isn't a mistake. Can lead to a lot more serious/grave outcome.
Unsure why people need to treat anyone who's doing their duty (esp. for such services) as a joke or like they're some amusement attraction.
The picture of the woman pointing the gun is fake. And you can tell that they didn’t even do a very good job when they cut her out of the photo she actually belongs in. The woman pictured is Patricia McCloskey… An American woman. She and her husband were arrested for pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters in the United States. That picture of her with a gun made headlines across the United States…
The actual woman pointed that very real gun at protesters on her property in the US. The only thing fake about that clip is ALL of it.
She is lucky she didn't get shot by one of the guards
That is a FAKE picture. The women is the wife of the famous St. Louis Missouri couple (Patricia and Mark McCloskey) that where standing at their front door warning people that crashed into a private (Gated) subdividson not to approach their house.
@@tkkeating I thought she looked familiar.
James blunt was a captain in the British army and he moved up to be a Royal guard/ Queens footman before he became a singer he guarded the Queens mothers body when she was laying in state.
Indeed and he was even deployed in Yugoslavia during the war in the 80's
I had heard or read something about that
He didn't move up to be a royal guard. His regiment was required to perform Royal guard duties for a set period of time. Every regiment does this duty...... He was not a footman, that is a civilian job.......
These guards are a symbol of royalty. They MUST be respected.
Are they the King's Guard now? There is no such thing as royalty which is why Teddy Roosevelt stated: "If I ever meet another king, I shall bite him!" They are leaches!
I am a retired sailor, Argentine, 30 years of service and I know what it is like to be away from home and family on important dates, Christmas, New Year, birthdays, missing parties with my friends and family. Foreigners or not, who is willing to wear the uniform of their country and what it means, must be respected. Many don't understand it. In Argentina, we also have historical regiments, soldiers who proudly wear period uniforms. Respect and admiration is what soldiers deserve, from any country...
Why mess with these guys?? Just leave them alone to do their jobs. They chose to be guards, not our cheap entertainment!!
Let’s have some dignity.
Correct indeed. God bless the Royal Guards 🙏❤
Loved it when that tourist got decked by the guard. Went down, didn't get up.
Everyone should have respect for these guards. They have an important job and should be able to do it without being provoked by STUPID DUMMIES. I could not stand in one place for 2 hours. I think there should be an 8 foot gap between those guards standing there doing their job and people wanting pictures and those wanting to harass them. Did that man really hit that guard? One year in prison and stand in one place for 2 hours every day for hitting him. I do love to see those beautiful horses that belong to the Queen. The videos of the Queens guards and also the horses are AWESOME.
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I agree with the sentiments but they aren’t there for two hours!
There job is to be entertainers. Yeah that might not be the actual job description nonetheless they are a folklore tourist attraction that generates a lot of tourist money.
You think the “guard” who hit the man was a real guardsman? They don’t go round doing that. Where’s his belt? His armament and everything else they have? If you pay attention he’s in fancy dress. An actual guardsman wouldn’t have done that and been caught on camera doing it as he would be hauled up and disciplined. He has decked (floored) the other man and the man may well have not brought charges, as he thought he was a guardsman, but he wasn’t/isn’t, just someone role playing. IMO.
How do you have “inside information”? You’ve never served in the Brigade of Guard’s (they are not officially called Royal Guards). I’m an Inniskilling Dragoon (5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards).
It is not a “Grey coat”, it’s a “Greatcoat”.
What is a Guardsman’s fracture?
The guy you see walking around WITHOUT his Buckskin belt, is an impersonator! You know you can tell the regiment by the color of their hackle (or lack of)? When marching the arm is swung shoulder high, with a clenched fish, thumb on top. There is another form of marching, marching at easy, which is used when not on parade, and the arms are swung at belt height.
As a Guardsman is walking over you, count the number of studs on the sole of their boots. For most regiments, it’s the number of Victoria Crosses that regiment has won.
The regiments rotate between ceremonial duties and regular infantry duty.
It’s not Sharon, it’s Betty (shorten Elizabeth), also Queen Betty.
Wrong, it was to conceal blood, but that dates way back.
You’re correct about no bio breaks, if they have to piss, they will do so. It doesn’t show on the trousers (pants).
As a warning, you can get a reaction out of them, but it will be a bad day for you. As I mentioned the have studs and steel plates on the soles of their boots, they come to attention and slam their boot on top of your foot. This typically breaks your foot.
To be fair, it IS a coat that's grey, and many 'mericans (hell, 95% of the world's population) don't know the term "greatcoat". He was talking about color, so maybe that's all he meant. I don't know, but I do know I liked hearing all these bits of knowledge from an insider.
@@abcde_fz and most of the insider information was assumption, non factual as well as insulting to the profession of the Royal Guard.
@@commonsense6702 Ah, nuts... I hate it when I get taken in by what might be a slick presentation, but when it's a presentation of hearsay or outright 'window dressing', and I don't know any better so I may end up 'keeping the lie alive' by saying things I thought I'd gotten from SOMEone who'd done some research. Well anyway I stand by one thing I said. I think there's a confusing use of the word "greatcoat" or the words "grey coat"
Thank you for the clarification. I am ashamed that most of the perpetrators are Americans.
I would like to know what happened to the guy who knocked the guard out.
@@domesticviolencesurvivorvi6702 I don't want to question anyone's feelings about anything.
I'm only offering a thought.
If most of the tourists who visit a particular destination are American, then more incidents of whatever kind end up involving more Americans than any other group would be what you expect. Doesn't necessarily mean Americans are more likely to cause trouble.
Or to look at it another way, what if, when you really look at the numbers, it turns out that THREE percent of American tourists are the source of trouble, but FIFTY percent of Newfundistan tourists are the source of trouble? Personally, I'd restrict tourism from Newfundistan, not America.
Just my thoughts, maybe it turns out we're NOT the worst offenders, maybe there's just more of us around in some places...
I will always respect the Royal Guard. What people dont understand is they are the best soldiers and warriors of the country. Thats why they tell the police and everyone else what to do. I bet the Queen had such a sweet personality. She knew what was going on and that probably gave her more of a headache than all the other things she had to attend to for the day.
Poor queenie got a headache because her guards suffered disrespect. How would you know; she was a draconian monster and cared only for herself; they are all inbred and vile. Thank god America got away from the British monarchy when it did.....I wish the British people to be free and not to have to bend a knew to any one especially one who wallows in stolen treasures from all over the world while the common people do without the necessary things for life.
The 'special polish' for their boots is called "Kiwi", a boot polish brand that you can buy in the UK in every small corner shop. Lots of layers and hours of polishing with a cloth using spit, water and a certain amount of pressure.
I have used that here in the States. Good stuff gives a marvelous shine.
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@@odoggow8157 wake up....
Kiwi boot polish is sold everywhere here in the United States too 😉
As guards, I would expect that assaulting one has serious repercussions.
Yea they knock you out
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I think they should be allowed to hit you if you act out
Straight to the tower
Why don't you try it. Make my day.
It's a shame that most of people who are that stupid to hit the guards are mostly American tourists, they don't realize that tourist can be arrested for striking the guard and trying to the guard react.
I cannot believe someone would spend all that money to travel to London to mess with a royal guard?
I am American and I’d wouldn’t be disrespectful at all. The ones who do I am ashamed of them and as an American I don’t claim them.
The guy that punched the "Queens Guard".. That wasn't a Queens Guard at all. That was a UA-camr basically doing a prank. Both of them, they "knocked out" each other in different places. If you look and notice. The guards uniform is wrong and is not carrying a rifle.
You can't assume that.
@@carlalapish8116 . You could set a good example to all the others.👍
I wish they'd do their research. The chin strap is positioned to help parry sword strikes. Also, some of these are not guards. A guard always wears a white belt, and there are five regiments of guards, the grouping of the buttons on the tunic indicates the seniority of the regiment based on age/establishment, the last being the Welsh Guards in 1915. Personally, I was a cavalryman.
In my book, these Royal Guards are totally awesome and amazing and admirable. They make my eyes fill up.
Usually tourists from US, ...Australia, Canada or other states (where British Royal family rules as colonize power, except America). They tend to shows their stupidity, these tourists pretty simple, haven't learn their lesson. To keep their shits in their own countries, they like to export their shits abroad.
These tourists, simple pays that much money, to have fun with their toxic behaviour abroad (ignoring the fact, that they have to show some polite behaviour). They believe, just because they paid for their vacation (once in 10 years trip abroad), they have the right to ruin = fuck everybody vacation.
Well done Royal Guard, Respect!!!
Royal Guards are totally awesome
Sadly, it is apart of today's world. Some people have no respect. Some people are just lacking some majurity. Whilst they can get a way with it, they will carry on doing it. Sad
No I'm sorry David, the problem is they have no fear.of anything or anyone. Here in the USA in Jan. I watched 300 people attack the capital building in Washington. I don't think anyone was punished. The colonial government called that violent act treason and even gave it a special punishment, know what it was? Public hanging. It's still on the books somewhere I'd have to look to tell you exactly where.
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@@johnkiss8804 you only saw 300 , maybe brush up on your math.
I wonder how the visitors would like it if someone messed with their own family?
#14: Brother got what he deserved. You don't touch anyone. He got knocked the hell out!
He's not a real guard just some idiot dressed up..Have another look
Fake
Years ago I was in High School band... in Bossier City, Louisiana. Our band marched military style, and our uniforms were heavy wool pants and thick wool jackets, with a lot of brass buttons that we had to remove, polish, and put back on each time we were to wear them. You had to wear a t-shirt or a tank under the jackets because of the wool. When we would go to a game and perform, we had to sit through the entire thing, no matter what. We could use the restroom if we had to, but couldn't leave - we had to arrive together and leave together on the same bus. Once we would get on the bus at the end of a game, we all took our jackets off and let out a sigh of relief. I remember having to march down a big street and our band met up with all the other bands in the area, and we played the National Anthem and other patriotic songs for the Fourth of July. It was 1976 - the Bicentennial. It was HOT. I do not recall anyone ever passing out, though.
Our high school, Bossier High School, did not have air conditioning until what would have been my senior year had we not transferred from Barksdale Air Force Base (in Bossier City). I wish they had A/C when I was there... some days were so bad. Every classroom had their widows and doors open with a big fan running, but I really don't know how we did it. I really don't.
I went back to visit the summer before my senior year, and my old girlfriend and I were sitting in a mall, quietly watching people. I noticed how slowly everyone was moving and commented on it, and my old girlfriend said, You moved that slow when you lived here too! It's the heat! lol. When my plane arrived in Shreveport at 9:45 pm, they announced that the humidity was 95%. I thought, Shouldn't it be raining?
I loved living there, however, because our house on base was a BIG French Provincial Revival, built in 1930, with thick plaster walls, wrought iron railings and on the front porch, with a lot of French doors on the lower level of the house inside and out. Hardwood floors, a swinging door from the dining room to the breakfast nook, to the kitchen, and a maid's quarters with an en suite. Think New Orleans without the wrap-around balconies. Our house had the tennis courts w/lights directly across our house and the house next door (only 2 houses on our street). The house next door was reserved for Exchange Officers from the Royal Air Force. When Gerald Ford was the president, he flew to our base, and I walked 100 yards to the fence at the tarmac and saw AF One land and saw him come down the stairs. I ran home, and his limo drove past our house, which he did at least twice a day while he was there. It was my house, the RAF house, a street, a big yard, and then the house Gerald Ford stayed in. I got to know some of the CIA Agents and one of them taught me CIA commands for the dogs. lol.
But, YES, it was HOT there. But, after living there a while you get used to it, and it was the longest I had lived anywhere growing up.
I live in Houston, Texas,that humidity and heat are horrible. Wow, the house sounds nice but it id so awesome that you were able to witness what you did,what a privilege. I hope you were able to take pictures of Air Force One or the limo, great memories.
I have great respect for tradition I love n admire the Royal guards, when my friend came from China for a visit here we where at Windsor Castle n she wanted some photos next to a Royal Guard I just had to ask his permit ion first so I looked up to him n said can my friend stand next to you n take a photo please? he just moved his lips very slightly whispering yes, Wen n I where both so happy, there is No reason not to respect them at all
I am a former Canadian military officer, and would be delighted to join them in the mess for a beer. I would be delighted to hear their stories.
My career was with the RCMP. Work comrades met quite regularly at the mess, once a week. Great fun.
@@yoo_hoo_anyone_there Good camaraderie eh? Our officers still meet annually at the R.C.M.I.
@@cruisecrazy7066 Oh yeah. We had great times together. It's a bonding experience, which is also helpful when you're out there working in the dark! The first 2 years I did surveillance. Sometimes exciting, other times boring as hell. But it was those times, stationary in a car, trying hard not to call attention to ourselves, and trying like crazy not to fall asleep, that we got to know each other well. It's too bad that, at the time, you don't know that it's probably one of the highlights of your life. I would have savored it more. Out troop never had a reunion. We were all scattered after grad. My husband was an officer as well. A couple of years ago his troop mates got together in Victoria, BC for their 50th anniversary! Imagine that. Though the guys (no women at that time yet) were all over the country, the turn-out was huge. Even the guy who quit, a week or two, after the training began, showed up!
@@yoo_hoo_anyone_there It was definitely a highlight on my life. I tried to encourage my kids to join, but they had no interest whatsoever. They have no concept of what they missed.
I was even appointed Consul General of Liberia as a result of my military connections. You never know where life leads.
@@cruisecrazy7066 Congratulations on your honorable position. My family: husband=cop, 3 brother-in-laws=cops, 2 sons=cops, 2 sister-in-laws=cops, father-in-law=cop. Then there's me. The one I had to push and encourage was one of my sons. He's retired now. (I'm giving away my age). He enjoyed every bit of his service, as it turns out. Pay is good, benefits are great, work is honorable.
Please let us respect this guard of the RF or palace guards,they are a Human being that doing their jobs or duty and they are a soldiers who saves the lives of so many INNOCENT PEOPLE and they give their efforts, times and lives to save and protect others lives.
Thank you warrior,you all are HEROES.
Big respect and SALUTE to all soldiers around the world.
I only respect the Guards because they are really good at what the do for their country . I would never do any thing if I had a chance to meet one. I would salute him and stay out the way. ❤
I’m so sorry for all those royal guards
I have great empathey for those guards. For Public forget, they are WORKING, and they are not toy soldiers in a boy's toybox, which all can through aroungd. They are brave men, that would give their lives, taking weather and other punches To stand watch is much more than meet the eye. They are also men, father's, son's and brothers even grand father's. They have a excited but also extreme boating work yet also Extremely disciplined, and honorable. Non can imagine how difficult it can be.GOD bless you All and God save Kings and Queens and their fam. And Public please honor those who nead honor, and those men, please honor them.
It is not me to be liked. Like GOD Almighty, who created us, Honor HIM too, for we are to be HIS reflections, watched by Angles and devils and demons who are both soldiers unseen, fearce in appearance.The One Fear GOD in Respect and watch over all created things. The other in fear and trembling, to kill us, if we not FEAR and honor GOD, but to grab us to eternal hell with them. Our FREE WILL. Is their war zone. To tremble or to torture us in their evil spells. I choose LIFE and have GOD's warriors on my side, to set devils to flight for their end is near. For Greater is HE that IS IN me than he( the devil) That's in the world.WE HAVE a Almighty KING who died& LIVE, to let US LIVE IN HIM Protected from unseen.
My uncle Nicholas Kortekass was in the Royal Guard, it is something to be proud of !!
The queen is to be admired and highly respected. She has done a wonderful service to her country. She made that promise and kept it. God bless her. I am from America and I love her.
She's dead 🤔
I remember when I was in Holland, I met some Americans wearing the Canadian flag on their jackets. When I asked them about it, they said that they were treated with more respect and hospitality.
What about wearing the Evil Empire insignia?
@@jnorth6022 That's why they were wearing the Canadian flag ;)
Americans wouldn't see that level of disdain or revulsion if they behaved better when abroad. This is coming from an American.
Yes... there are americans that do that... but they are easily spotted. Real Canadians are much more respectful... and if I was ever to travel, would learn about the area so I am not ignorant, unlike many americans I have met coming to my area in Canada.
@@johnp.2267 Sadly... many have little/no respect for people from other places, as they have been taught the US is the best... And often don't realise the laws are not the same as what they have in their local area.
I have a new respect for these guards…having to put up with all the crap that tourists do 🤬🤬🤬
They are great blokes to have a beer with.I met a few at a pub a year after I had filmed one at the Tower and he remembered me .I was telling some Jap tourists to piss off when I was trying to film him and they were just plain rude and frustrating to him.After I had filmed him I went over and thanked him,he winked back.😉
I give them the respect they deserve as any other soldier around the world.
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So hard to become guard of Queen you need to survive like that😔to protect the Queen and country salute for the guards😘
every regiment/squadron/ ships crew does royal guard duty at some point.......
My dads mum used to make the Bearskin hats for the Queens Guard :)
WTF, isn't that your grandmother?
@@Rob-fc9wg She's dead, died of a brain tumor... sooooooooooooooooo
Bearskins are worn by all the infantry guards regiments. He made them for all the regiments
@@Rob-fc9wg He would have 2 - his Mum's mother and his Dad's mother. I don't mind him telling us which one it was.
Loved the bit when the guard punched the tourist.
That wasn't a guard, just some goof. He had no belt and the hat didn't have a gold chain chin strap: fake.
It’s fake
Fake guard
@@heatherjones6647 also no gun, Literally disrespectful, He shouldn’t have done that.
No gloves, either, but the door deserved it anyway.
i always enjoy watching people overstep commonly known boundaries and getting punched out for it lol
The number and distribution of their buttons tells you the regiment. There is not per se "a queens guard". They could be Welsh Guards, Irish Guards, Coldstream Guards, Grenadier Guards, Lifeguards etc etc. All are active soldiers who serve in battle - as well as performing certain ceremonial duties.
I believe I'm right in saying that the buttons are arranged in order of seniority of the regiments: single (oldest): Grenadier, double: Coldstream, triple: Scots, quadruple: Irish, quintuple (youngest): Welsh.
@@calumpiober1535 That's very interesting, I didn't know that.
For the queen’s funeral,there were guards brought home from overseas,to carry the queen’s coffin each time it had to be moved.!Such a special job for them to have been asked to do.!!Great Tribute to her.!!!
Just don't mess with them please!!
If everyone respected each other's opinions and helped those in need (not greed), was grateful for what they have and did not envy the skills of others, the world would be paradise.
Com certeza. Esse povo sem noção deveriam ser punidos por incomodar os soldados.
Tell that to the two past Democrat leaders Obama and Biden 🤴🏽🤴🏼Two of the biggest
Jerks you’ll ever meet. And Niether one was elected by the people 🗳🚫. They were put there by the Democrat Machine of corrupt and greedy narcissistic politicians that have an uncontrollable quest for power.
I was on a deployment in Iraq, I was in the 5th Platoon, No.7 Company, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. We woke up and we then got drilled by the RSM, I was 19 at the time. 22 years later I took his position.
4:51 they actually make less then the average citizen so i think its dedication to the queen
I heard it's like £23-27K per year.
Ok ,,, as someone from England 🇬🇧 there are few things in this video which some people could take offence too , especially the "Cheap" comment , 🤬
Trust me living in England ain't cheap .
red was chosen by cromwell because the was a load of smoke/fire damaged red clothe available at the time...........................................
Hi living in Scotland aint cheap either ha ha. Yup there's a lott off offence in that video. My family have all been Scott's gaurds regiment and very proud. You stay safe god bless.
Red uniforms date back to Tudor times, long before Cromwell
The Royal Guard are extremely well trained in hand to hand combat, "DON'T TRY THEM" won't like it, they are Military. You can't just sign up and be one, they can take out about three to five regular people each.
Well said
Yes that's what I said because their job is like the secret service here to protect the queen with their lives if necessary.
Of course now the royal family use cars with safety features but before the car they would ride along with the queens/ kings carriage down the Mall.
@@sandrastevens4418 yes, I know that. The Guard is a tremendously responsible job. They still accompany the royal carriage on state occasions. I would salute them if I could.
They are very well trained but I promise you that they can't take out 3-5 people. Thats movie nonsense. It's hard enough dealing with two. Can it be done? Sure it has been. Not every single person in the military can do it. Even navy seals can't do it.
Source: I've studied and trained in Korean (Kuk Sool Won), Japanese ( aikido), mma, and boxing.
@@reeverfalls2069 you apparently don't know anything about trained martial arts, trained, means people that actually can apply their skills. Yes some people just know the cata and get the belt or the dens, applied properly, it can't be done. Well, you and your buddies go try it, I promise you it can be done.
May i suggest to you all a video of the Sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier? They are equally amazing.
I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HIGHLY RESPECTED FOR THEIR SERVICE, AND THE QUEEN DESERVES THAT SECURITY.
SHE IS ONE CLASSEY 😍 LADY.
LOVE THE WAY SHE DRESSES.
HER SELF ESTEEM IS AWESOME.
I think the Queen is a very classy woman and I love her
The guy at time stamp 19:45 did make the guard laugh. I watched the video and he was telling the cameraman how he knew the guard personally and said all kinds of crazy stuff and the guard DID laugh. It was a good video. Him and his friends left laughing. The guard marched because I think he was trying yo compose himself LOL
That guy was his brothet
That was nice 😂
Could have been fined for laughing on duty so should be left alone.!!!
I certainly learned a lot about being a guard for the Queen. Thank you for sharing this.
most of this is rubbish
DONT BELIEVE ANYTHING THIS PILLOCK OF A NARRATOR SAYS, ITS ALL BULL5HIT !!!!
thank you very much. From America, I did enjoy this video very much and my respects to the guards!!!❤❤❤❤
Maybe you could help your fellow country men, to u destiny respect and behavior!!😮
Oops, understand,,,,😊
I think this guy did his research on facebook. Too many false statements and assumptions presented as facts to correct them all. There is a wealth of information about the guards that is very easy to look up, and it would have made a very interesting and informative video, but hey, he gets paid either way, right?
Big thing is the King's guard are carrying loaded firearms and are there to protect the Monarch at all costs
The photo montage is epic. That’s that lady from the us protecting her home 😅lol
Not to mention how fake the guard’s hand and gun is lollll
you spotted that too. shes an attorney in the us, the pic w/her husband/ ar rifle
Damn right ! During the BLM Riots they had their guns ready. BLM and that Antifa scum almost lost a few fascist devil's.
Millions here in Texas were begging BLM and Antifa visit our areas lol take a few thousand out in a few seconds. We're waiting for the next go around in 2024.
The Guard is marvelous! I had the opportunity to see them very impressive.
One does not "sign up" to be a royal guard. There are strict guidelines that must be met to be one, and they are chosen by the powers that be, and not just anyone can be a royal guard.
Also, the hats weigh something like 13 pounds, not just one pound, as you tried to tell us.
U would figure because the hats are bear fur I know they have to weigh more than that. Not anymore can inlist to be a royal guard are they 😧
@@margaretwilkinson3096: Didn't you pay attention to what was said about those who become Royal Guards and who can even be a guard?
Oh my good god. You are chosen because your regiment is currently carrying out royal guard duty. Every regiment does this duty, as well as the navy, and the RAF. If you are a serving member of the british armed forces, there is a possibility that you will by given royal guard duty when it is your regiments turn.
@@merrymaker1031: I was simply going by what has been said in other sources about how guardsmen are chosen as I have no first-hand knowledge, never having been to the UK (nor ever likely to visit there as I'd like) so I will bow to your more intimate knowledge.
Thank you for responding, and for confirming what I said about signing up to become a Royal Guard.
The Queens Guards Are Not A Joke !!! They Are Soldiers Trained To The Highest Level (Sargent ) Level !!!! So Don’t Take Piss Anyone Out There !! They Are Are Trained To Shoot Make No Mistake ) !!!!
But much respect for all those guys 💪🏻
I know they deserve respect! That is sad people act like that because they have a job to do. How would they like to be aggravated all the time!
You forgot to mention these are also fighting men, in the event of conflict they put on battle dress and fight. Different units take it turn to do royal duties.
AWESOME. Especially having one of THE best American Presidents in your video was reassuring that hopefully our County will some day be back on track, with a President who loves his or her Country.
People need to leave the guards alone.
No shit
This is about the Queen’s guard, not about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
How I admire the patience and constraint of the King's guard and howmI despise those tourists and others who are so rude and inconsiderate. THESE ARE MEN CARRYING OUT THEIR DUTY UNDER APPALLING CONDITIONS.
It reminds me of the changing of the guard ceremony. Imagine the bullshit they have to put up with from tourists
Oh I love how that man was punched in the face.
Fake, wasn't a real guard but a goofy. Look at the uniform, no white military belt ;)
@@MrAdrenaline3 thank you! I came here to write the same thing. That guy's clips are totally fake.
The Queen may rest in peace 😔
Loved her so much!💜💜💜
My uncle was in the military he always told me, to be part of the queens guard you don’t sign up you get chosen, not all the hats are made of real fur now about a third of them are an artificial fur and a bit lighter, they’re guns are always pretty much always loaded, the heights important to make them look tall and intimidating.
Much respect for all the armed forces personal , specially for these heroes, symbol of security. Godbless
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They aren't made from bear skin anymore, they are made from faux fur due to the lack of bear pelt available. Although well looked after original bear fur caps are still in circulation within the guard. They are also allowed to use the bayonets on their weapons not just wave it in your face.
No, they are still made from real bear skins. The skins are supplied by Canada and are obtained by an annual 'legal' culling of the bears I'm told.
Actually the hats come from Canadian Buffalo.
@@jimmykouba4494 Wrong. Black bear skin...... The clue is in the name..... They come from culled black bears in canada
They are made from Canadian Bear pelts they are not made from fake anything they don't get new ones made for every Trooper because they cost over £5,000 each so they wear other ex Troopers Bears Skins, they do a 6 month tour and then go to combat readiness or a war zone and when they retire from the army they don't get too keep the uniform unless a senior officer.
@@jimmykouba4494 No Canadian Bear Pelts.
I've seen these guys!!! They make me proud to be English. Maybe you should check your history.
Guards units are usually elite troops in most armies. In the days of combat being more hand to hand and less cerebral, BIG men were preferred. So there is a height requirement in most armies for guards units. In Napoleonic times the term 'guard' was used as a designation for better than average units.... in fact about 20% of Napoleon's army were Imperial guard, or the elite-of-elite the 'old-guard'.
if a tourist curtsies or bows to the Queen, you're not just showing respect to the queen, it's known that you're doing it to all of England
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@@cynthcorcor126 what?
Correct
I have heard that before.
@@cynthcorcor126 She means that a foreigner who bows or curtsey to a King or Queen your showing respect to not just HM but to England as a whole.