7ft Officer Arrives at The Four O'clock Parade - Punishment Parade

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  • @AJKCChannel
    @AJKCChannel  2 роки тому +104

    It's known as the Punishment Parade, also the Dismount Parade, which started in 1894 when Queen Victoria found the entire guard drinking and gambling while on duty and as a punishment, ordered that they had to be inspected every day at 4pm by an officer for the next 100 years! When that period was up Queen Elizabeth II decreed that the parade should continue as a tradition.

    • @wilmabaker4500
      @wilmabaker4500 Рік тому +4

      Could someone tell me why they hit the horses when they dismount?

    • @kimmatthews8238
      @kimmatthews8238 Рік тому +11

      Husband material if your single❤️❤️❤️

    • @iriscollins7583
      @iriscollins7583 Рік тому +2

      ​@@wilmabaker4500 I believe they hit the saddle?

    • @maverick4220
      @maverick4220 Рік тому +8

      @@iriscollins7583 Yes they hit the bottom part of the saddle which tells the horse i'm dismounting.

    • @maverick4220
      @maverick4220 Рік тому +5

      Imagine that though you're drinking and gambling and then all of a sudden your boss Queen Victoria walks out and sees you doing it.

  • @nancybannerman1224
    @nancybannerman1224 Рік тому +16

    Thank you for explaining the reason it is called the punishment parade. It's great when people explain these things especially for us foreigners.
    I don't think the tourists were disrespectful when they applauded, they appreciated being able to watch one of the many traditions that Great Britain have. I believe that some of the traditions continue because of the tourists. That doesn't mean that they should be treated like characters at Disneyland like some tourists do. These men and women are doing a job, and an honorable job. Soldiers and first responders protect us and fight for our freedom and deserve the utmost respect.
    Thank you for videos, they are fun to watch and also learn interesting information. 🇨🇦

  • @patticharron3161
    @patticharron3161 Рік тому +17

    Thank for that bit of history of the “punishment parade!”

  • @rosemarybuchanan7237
    @rosemarybuchanan7237 Рік тому +32

    First time I have seen a crowd applauding the Guards, nice touch.

    • @DianneMarshall-o6j
      @DianneMarshall-o6j 7 місяців тому +3

      They probably think it's for their entertainment.

  • @ikarus_incarnate
    @ikarus_incarnate 2 роки тому +47

    Makes me very proud to be British... Blues and Royals, one of the smartest uniforms in the army. Well done lads.

    • @gerry343
      @gerry343 2 роки тому +6

      And lasses!

    • @ikarus_incarnate
      @ikarus_incarnate 2 роки тому +3

      @@gerry343 my bad. There are some superb female guards also!! 😉

    • @lita_starr
      @lita_starr Рік тому +1

      Fr!!!! I wanna see a Blues and Royals guard face-to-face 🥲

    • @annaglass9943
      @annaglass9943 Рік тому +2

      Side chick - you probably wouldn’t recognise them out of uniform 🙂.

    • @DianneMarshall-o6j
      @DianneMarshall-o6j 7 місяців тому

      @@annaglass9943 Actually some visit their friends on duty at horseguards in the boxes and you can figure them out by any distinctive features ie Height! Moustache, etc

  • @margaretnobbs3953
    @margaretnobbs3953 Рік тому +39

    I think,it's because I'm old enough to be their grandmother,that I'm so very proud of them all

    • @pierrerabier6388
      @pierrerabier6388 Рік тому +3

      L’âge peut être …… mais le respect et une consideration envers ces hommes et femmes de cette corporation . La politesse et la reconnaissance ne sont plus de mise maintenant !!! L’avenir leur appartient aux indisciplines, ils ne se supporteront pas entre eux . J’apprécie de lire des messages touchants . Bravo aux cavaliers et chevaux 🐴 et mes respects à eux . Monique (88 ans )

  • @Chiismychi
    @Chiismychi 2 роки тому +89

    I like the 2 horses listening to the officer and nodding in unison as if he was conveying an order to them.

    • @sroevukasroevuka
      @sroevukasroevuka 2 роки тому +3

      @BessieInTheBlueBox ElevenCustardPonies its def not a show it is tradition. Its easy to be respectful for most people. Others not so much.

    • @yatessmyrna
      @yatessmyrna 2 роки тому +4

      Horses listen for their orders from the bugler, that's why they have them.

    • @deborahrunnells8222
      @deborahrunnells8222 2 роки тому

      😊😊❤🤍💙🐴🐴🍏🍎🇦🇺🇦🇨

    • @sroevukasroevuka
      @sroevukasroevuka 2 роки тому +3

      Those horses are besutiful. Id love to pet them but not touch the reins.

    • @Hailstonepie
      @Hailstonepie Рік тому +3

      He was, they are also classed as soldiers on duty.

  • @remittanceman4685
    @remittanceman4685 2 роки тому +52

    The only officer in the regiment able to inspect the top of his men's helmets😁

  • @gaynorsprules-xo9jp
    @gaynorsprules-xo9jp Рік тому +11

    Wow well done to you all, you look amazing and such a fantastic job god bless you and keep you all safe 💕

  • @sunnycharacter
    @sunnycharacter 2 роки тому +27

    I wonder what the officer was saying to the soldiers that seemed to make them smile and giggle a bit. It was sweet. Man they look young! And those horses! So majestic.

    • @goodputin4324
      @goodputin4324 Рік тому +2

      Alright lads, tonight 10pm at the pub. I'm paying 😂

    • @someone-3499
      @someone-3499 2 місяці тому

      The officer ask guard how many phone numbers you got in your boot today?

  • @stewartsnape2936
    @stewartsnape2936 2 роки тому +42

    A pleasure to see the blues, smartest looking soldiers anywhere,

  • @SeanLTobin-qr8bm
    @SeanLTobin-qr8bm 2 роки тому +16

    I never saw this giant of a man but I did watch the 4 o'clock Parade among several hundred others.

  • @sroevukasroevuka
    @sroevukasroevuka 2 роки тому +74

    To me the royal guards deserve the same respect as the guards for the tomb of the unknown soldier in the u.s. where i live. While ceremonial i guarantee they would not hesitate to go into soldier mode in the event of a threat. The horses are beautiful and well trained.

    • @tommiatkins3443
      @tommiatkins3443 2 роки тому +19

      They are not ceremonial. They are cavalry soldiers who after they have finished their tour of duty in London will be back in their CVRT armoured vehicles. Many will be veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq.

    • @janined5784
      @janined5784 2 роки тому +17

      @@tommiatkins3443 Yes, they're the real deal. What good would ceremonial soldiers be if the palace really was attacked. Tourists don't treat these guys with anywhere near the respect they deserve. It makes me so angry.

    • @bruceayers512
      @bruceayers512 2 роки тому +2

      I wouldn't go as far as the guards for the unknown soldier but I will put them on the same level as the Silent Drill team Marines. Marine Sgt 1990-2004

    • @lpgibbo7463
      @lpgibbo7463 2 роки тому +10

      @@bruceayers512 they've been doing this a hell of a lot longer & they're medals are for real, most of these lads are Iraq, Afghanistan & other conflict veterans. The tourists clap like it's a show put on to entertain them as do most of the uninformed comments on here.

    • @sroevukasroevuka
      @sroevukasroevuka 2 роки тому +3

      @@bruceayers512 i meant the guards in the video. But im sure they can kick ass if needed. The unknown soldier guards are not ceremonial. Ive been to the unknown soldiers tomb.

  • @tonetonic2013
    @tonetonic2013 Рік тому +5

    I like how both Horses said yes to the officers command together..

  • @janined5784
    @janined5784 2 роки тому +38

    Those LONG black boots that the guards wear look incredibly hard to walk in. They look spectacular, but must be uncomfortable.

    • @parkerbrown-nesbit1747
      @parkerbrown-nesbit1747 2 роки тому +12

      They look like 18th/19th Century cavalry boots. Wonderful for riding, horrible to walk in for any distance.

    • @oldharpydisguised709
      @oldharpydisguised709 2 роки тому +2

      They are riding boots, but are really difficult to mount a horse in!! Heaven help the trooper in full kit that “unintentionally dismounts” if there is now one

    • @leslievey8453
      @leslievey8453 2 роки тому +4

      I was just thinking the same thing it makes these fellows look like they have a corn cob up their hiney .

    • @beverlybalius9303
      @beverlybalius9303 2 роки тому +2

      @@leslievey8453 American cowboy boots do the same thing,,, I only like the Roper boots with wide toes(rounded or square) and Low low heels….

    • @coalbucket7229
      @coalbucket7229 2 роки тому +7

      What many people don't realize is that these uniforms were the kind worn in actual combat through the Napoleonic Wars. Those massive boots were designed to protect the rider's legs during charges. Practical for riding but not for walking.

  • @SandraRodriguez-ff2rz
    @SandraRodriguez-ff2rz 2 роки тому +42

    I really enjoy watching these videos. It's something I never realized how things was done with the Royal Guard's. It's fascinating

    • @AJKCChannel
      @AJKCChannel  2 роки тому +6

      Thank you. Much appreciated

    • @deborahrunnells8222
      @deborahrunnells8222 2 роки тому +5

      Make way!! DIVA HORSES going for some R&R. 😚😚

    • @rachelheyth3645
      @rachelheyth3645 2 роки тому +6

      @@deborahrunnells8222 Every horse is a beautiful diva@lol

  • @annejones8777
    @annejones8777 2 роки тому +31

    One of the most beautiful sights you'll see in London

  • @stewartfooter3580
    @stewartfooter3580 Рік тому +20

    And that is how us brits do it,may it never change

    • @Luciasantos-by9np
      @Luciasantos-by9np 6 місяців тому

      I am Brazilian but I say amen , hope it never change.

  • @tonyjones1560
    @tonyjones1560 2 роки тому +15

    “We were inspected by Conan of Cimmeria!” Outstanding ceremony though.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @stuartmccall5474
    @stuartmccall5474 2 роки тому +85

    I see by one of the medals the NCO is wearing (Afghanistan Operational Service Medal) that he has done an Operational Tour of Duty there with the Regiments other role of doing "battlefield" reconnaissance duties in light armoured tracked tank vehicles. I bet he preferred that to dealing with tourists.

    • @johnmacleod5775
      @johnmacleod5775 2 роки тому +10

      I noticed that too. Yes I bet he preferred that duty to this one.

    • @kixigvak
      @kixigvak 2 роки тому +10

      No lie. You can't shoot a tourist even though some need shootin.

    • @Lyn4817
      @Lyn4817 2 роки тому +3

      It's all duty that comes with a pay packet. You have to take the good with the bad when it comes to duty. Something so many young people could learn to do, doing what your told to do, at work instead of back chatting and refusal to do as one's told.

    • @goodputin4324
      @goodputin4324 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Lyn4817*you're told, not your told

    • @JeanLarkin-j4n
      @JeanLarkin-j4n 11 місяців тому

      Have the solders done anything to be punished for.

  • @rickradix6174
    @rickradix6174 2 роки тому +6

    When I saw punishment parade in the title I had to look to see what kind of confusion it would create in the comments. Good one. Queen Victoria would be proud.

  • @Pablo260492
    @Pablo260492 2 роки тому +7

    Amazing city ❤❤❤
    Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

  • @suefergusson5351
    @suefergusson5351 2 роки тому +7

    Even the horses, seem to say, "Yes sir, of course sir", " Sorry sir, anything you, say sir, 3 bags full sir,"

  • @vlado279
    @vlado279 2 роки тому +18

    Fascinating...very professionnaly shot by the cameraman man !

  • @checkmatearmament2281
    @checkmatearmament2281 2 роки тому +8

    History of the Parade
    The 4 'o' Clock Parade started in 1894 when Queen Victoria found the entire guard drinking and gambling while on duty and as a punishment, ordered that they had to be inspected every day at 4pm by an officer for the next 100 years!

    • @carolley9705
      @carolley9705 2 роки тому +3

      Ah at last someone explained the meaning of 4 o'clock punishment parade. Thank you!

  • @christinelewis2199
    @christinelewis2199 2 роки тому +17

    Could someone explain the significance of the slap/pat on the horses before and during the dismount Tia

    • @alison__16
      @alison__16 2 роки тому +23

      It's a signal to the horse that they are about to dismounted.

    • @christinelewis2199
      @christinelewis2199 2 роки тому +11

      @@alison__16 thank you very much

    • @betsyelee4434
      @betsyelee4434 2 роки тому +7

      Ah,this make”s sense to me,now!Thank you for the explanation!

    • @varianreeves7213
      @varianreeves7213 2 роки тому +3

      And shows which side.

  • @loisknott3763
    @loisknott3763 2 роки тому +24

    Some people don't realise this is ceremonial never criticise our security it is excellent and these are not girls in tights

    • @beverlybalius9303
      @beverlybalius9303 2 роки тому +1

      Yes 1 of them was,,, ithink they have 2 women.

    • @gerry343
      @gerry343 2 роки тому +3

      @@beverlybalius9303 You're right, the soldier who walks through the gatethen back to the horses and the third in the group who march out into the courtyard are both women. I think the second mounted guard is also a woman. As somebody has already noted, the boots are difficult to walk in and being a woman only makes it more awkward.

  • @nicolechristiansen7112
    @nicolechristiansen7112 Рік тому +12

    Les chevaux sont d'une grande beauté 🌹👌 les Guard sont very smart 👌😎

  • @Barry_P
    @Barry_P 2 роки тому +82

    Now there's an officer you can look up to.

    • @lewissmith3896
      @lewissmith3896 2 роки тому +3

      No pun intended, I hope.

    • @davehussar
      @davehussar 2 роки тому +4

      I’m not so sure. His plume isn’t really well shaped as it should have been. Lack of effort if you ask me. Yes I’m ex British military as well so know the standards required for a show parade

    • @camreese
      @camreese 2 роки тому +1

      This comment has echoes of Norm

    • @beakytwitch7905
      @beakytwitch7905 2 роки тому +1

      Tall fellow huh .. ;-)

    • @samuelschick8813
      @samuelschick8813 2 роки тому +2

      Tanks are not for him.

  • @ruthwilson1936
    @ruthwilson1936 4 місяці тому

    I'd seen comments about the '7 foot guard', but this film put him front and centre.
    His own height, plus the uniform and the helmet and plume just adds to the overall impression.
    Definitely someone to look up to!!!

  • @siewlan9008
    @siewlan9008 2 роки тому +18

    I would love to see this officer on horseback, it should be magnificent and majestic 🤩🤩

  • @Justdocuments
    @Justdocuments 2 роки тому +4

    Brilliant thank you 😊 god save the king 🙏

  • @Robby334
    @Robby334 2 роки тому +15

    Never use to see all the armed officers years ago. Sad days now

  • @mrdrone9980
    @mrdrone9980 2 роки тому +8

    the nco drill is the first proper drill I have seen here for years

  • @dannesys
    @dannesys 2 роки тому +7

    Agree, fascinating! Why is this called the "punishment parade"? Would like to know what's going on.

    • @carolley9705
      @carolley9705 2 роки тому +3

      See the previous post, explains it all, in greater detail than I can.

  • @sroevukasroevuka
    @sroevukasroevuka 2 роки тому +12

    I hope to see this live some day i will stay quiet and not clap like its a show.

    • @lita_starr
      @lita_starr Рік тому +2

      Same!! I wanna see one of these in real life before I dis

  • @tmaddrummer
    @tmaddrummer 2 роки тому +10

    Tradition and Honor!

  • @onesimpleman1
    @onesimpleman1 2 роки тому +4

    Tradition is beautiful

  • @dannylsmith3074
    @dannylsmith3074 2 роки тому +35

    I bet he is one of the tallest guys in the british armed forces

    • @mikesaunders4775
      @mikesaunders4775 2 роки тому +7

      He wouldn't get in the Gurkhas though.

    • @sylviategroen1583
      @sylviategroen1583 2 роки тому +7

      They are tiny men but strong ...

    • @mac1975
      @mac1975 2 роки тому +3

      @@mikesaunders4775 most Gurkhas regiment officers are British?

    • @zacmumblethunder7466
      @zacmumblethunder7466 2 роки тому +14

      @@sylviategroen1583 Strong and wiley. During the Falklands war Argentinian soldiers were terrified of being captured by Gurkhas as they had heard they were cannibals. It turned out that the Gurkhas had managed to circulate the rumour themselves to gain a psychological advantage.

    • @plunketgreene3646
      @plunketgreene3646 2 роки тому +7

      I met a guy down at Bovington a few years back who must have been pretty nearly 7' tall. Bit strange he chose a tank regiment....

  • @dvldog_
    @dvldog_ 2 роки тому +5

    The dude was looking the horses dead in the eyes! Doubt that happens very often outside of this situation........ TL/DR: Dude's freaking TALL!

  • @kixigvak
    @kixigvak 2 роки тому +5

    Do the cavalry have to buy their own boots? Anybody know what they cost?

    • @NickyH60
      @NickyH60 2 роки тому +3

      They are issued from stores, as is the rest of their uniform.

  • @rachelheyth3645
    @rachelheyth3645 2 роки тому +7

    A little information explaining the context of this would be good!

    • @geerttaelemans657
      @geerttaelemans657 2 роки тому +1

      I suspect that is the start of the guard shift. An is is uniform inspection

  • @betsyelee4434
    @betsyelee4434 2 роки тому +9

    This must be a very hard job being a guard?I can only imagine?

    • @goodputin4324
      @goodputin4324 Рік тому

      Good pay, good pension and a ton of benefits 😊

  • @joleneeeeaaah
    @joleneeeeaaah 2 роки тому +5

    7:20 his dimples 🥰💂‍♂️💙

  • @steemdup
    @steemdup 2 роки тому +11

    I love the loudness of the Guardsman's voice🤩 Sadly, I still don't understand the "standards...." command.

    • @sarumano884
      @sarumano884 2 роки тому +7

      Do you mean the command "Stand at ease"? Basically it just means "relax a bit lads, while we wait". It's not good to keep the men standing stiff and rigid at 'attention' for any length of time

  • @galenbywater2936
    @galenbywater2936 2 роки тому +9

    Very nice, are the saddles on the horses bear skins? Did anyone else think the lone guard standing next to the horses was a female?

    • @NickyH60
      @NickyH60 2 роки тому +9

      The saddle covers are black sheepskin, fitted over the standard Army saddle. And yes, that was a female NCO standing next to the mounted sentries. Her rank is denoted by the aiguilette on her left shoulder. She's also a riding instructor, as shown by the spur badge on her right arm.

    • @kwkw5711
      @kwkw5711 2 роки тому +4

      Female pear shaped hips so yes I thought a woma.

    • @galenbywater2936
      @galenbywater2936 2 роки тому

      Lovely,

  • @VincentNajger1
    @VincentNajger1 2 роки тому +7

    🎶...he's just a tall boy, from a tall family ...🎶

  • @dellx3048
    @dellx3048 Рік тому +1

    First time I've noticed but the female tunic is shorter than the male.

  • @fidny
    @fidny 9 місяців тому +1

    Imagine that in the day, that officer on a battle horse coming at you in full charge ?!? You’d shit yourself!!!

  • @roberthenderson2580
    @roberthenderson2580 2 роки тому +7

    Nobody does pomp and ceremony like the Brits.

  • @wellingtoncoelho9893
    @wellingtoncoelho9893 2 роки тому +13

    Gostei da Guarda real💂

  • @barbaragouin7232
    @barbaragouin7232 10 місяців тому

    How do they get picked for the punishment parade?

  • @tbom9644
    @tbom9644 2 роки тому +6

    That guy was bloody tall!!

  • @mairiconnell6282
    @mairiconnell6282 2 роки тому +7

    Punishment NO Inspection YES.

  • @barbaragouin7232
    @barbaragouin7232 Рік тому

    How do they get picked for this

  • @peterbrown1012
    @peterbrown1012 2 роки тому +12

    The Corporal of Horse forgot to leave a gap for the trumpeter, he had to go to his right instead of his left.

    • @goodputin4324
      @goodputin4324 Рік тому

      All the same they're in formation 😅

  • @irene-jb7jc
    @irene-jb7jc 8 місяців тому +2

    Punishment parade 😂❤ for boozing and partying behind closed doors.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

  • @oatlord
    @oatlord 2 роки тому +1

    I'm sorry, but who is designing these uniforms?

    • @majorlaff8682
      @majorlaff8682 Рік тому +2

      Queen Victoria. That's their punishment.

    • @suzanneterrey4499
      @suzanneterrey4499 Рік тому +3

      I believe Prince Albert, Victoria's husband. Sorry, Dior wasn't available.

  • @osimandus
    @osimandus 2 роки тому +3

    Not a punishment parade, just an inspection before going on guard.

    • @RodPascoe
      @RodPascoe 2 роки тому +3

      Nope. Do some research, it’s named after its inception.

    • @osimandus
      @osimandus 2 роки тому

      @Rod Pascoe I dunno...14 years as a squaddie seemed research enough. It could be that different units have different names for it, but we just called it Guard Inspection before mounting the guard.

    • @RodPascoe
      @RodPascoe 2 роки тому +3

      @@osimandus as I said, do some research. It’s named because Queen Victoria caught them asleep on duty and gave them this 4pm inspection as a punishment. She ordered it be done for 100 years. Hence the name, it’s a punishment for falling asleep.

  • @Ottosparty17
    @Ottosparty17 2 роки тому +2

    Who’s being punished?

    • @robinpowton
      @robinpowton Рік тому +1

      the guard for been drunk and asleep on duty over 100 years ago. Have had a daily inspection ever since

  • @molokoplus3
    @molokoplus3 2 роки тому +2

    Well done brother

  • @PaulParrish-c3m
    @PaulParrish-c3m 4 місяці тому

    They look so smart in their uniforms when standing still, but then quite comical when they walk, they should change the design of the boots🙂

  • @cden409
    @cden409 2 роки тому +2

    UA-cam had a video awhile back showing cruelty to horses in all these parades and drills. I strongly believe that isn’t happening. Will you please look into this?

    • @janedwards5292
      @janedwards5292 Рік тому +2

      Was it the video from "think like a horse" about the horse having it's tongue over the bit and their spurs? He was rude about our Queen, I was rude to him in reply

  • @sureillbethere
    @sureillbethere 2 роки тому +1

    Those long black boots make it very hard to do a military parade type walk. It just looks like an...amble. Or controlled forward stagger. No hate, just saying.

  • @carlsmith8850
    @carlsmith8850 2 роки тому +1

    Why is it called the "Punishment Parade"?

  • @Germanskill205
    @Germanskill205 Рік тому

    The spanish guy you hear talking in the video says "Why they're clapping?" at the end.

  • @majorlaff8682
    @majorlaff8682 2 роки тому +8

    The common people seem to be really enjoying this spectacle. And so they should. In fact it may be far too good for them.

  • @Mounhas
    @Mounhas Рік тому +4

    I had to ask a British friend what 7ft meant! 🇧🇷

  • @jukesd1597
    @jukesd1597 2 роки тому +3

    (Said with love as only a Yank can) We beat these fine blokes once before! They are our brothers, though and we respect them:) ❤UK/USA Brothers❤

    • @robinpowton
      @robinpowton Рік тому

      1812

    • @suzanneterrey4499
      @suzanneterrey4499 Рік тому

      LOL, they did a return engagement in 1812. Burned the White House and kicked us around some more.

  • @ArtVanAuggie
    @ArtVanAuggie 2 роки тому +6

    That officer marched as if someone starched his undershorts.

    • @rosemarielee7775
      @rosemarielee7775 2 роки тому +6

      I tnink those boots are difficult to walk in. They all walk rather oddly in them.

    • @NickyH60
      @NickyH60 2 роки тому +3

      Their riding breeches are made of leather! Doeskin... Plus the boots are very difficult to march in!

  • @JeanLarkin-j4n
    @JeanLarkin-j4n 11 місяців тому

    Why do they slap the horses when they dismount

  • @mbgrafix
    @mbgrafix 2 роки тому +2

    I waited a _lonnnnnnng_ *11 minutes and 44 seconds* to see punishment meted out on some soldier and...
    *BOY, WAS I EVER DISAPPOINTED!!!*

    • @majorlaff8682
      @majorlaff8682 Рік тому +1

      Their punishment is having to be there at four o'clock when they'd prefer to be having a few beers at the end of a long day. If you've ever seen a photo of Queen Victoria, you can see she's a pretty mean queen.

  • @prodicalson5243
    @prodicalson5243 2 роки тому +4

    Ffs. Get rid of those over armed, over egoed police people. Would much rather see the military out there looking after there own. But those horses. WOW. Magnificent.

  • @mikewalsh6168
    @mikewalsh6168 2 роки тому +4

    trumpeter could do with a few lessons

    • @annettefournier9655
      @annettefournier9655 2 роки тому +2

      You lose your warm up waiting around for your part in the ceremony. Cold instrument.

    • @brendabutler2891
      @brendabutler2891 Рік тому +2

      He's only a little boy. Practice will make perfect

  • @beowulf1312
    @beowulf1312 Рік тому +2

    The first horse was big.

  • @gloryB-3
    @gloryB-3 2 роки тому +2

    4 O'clock show starting; get ready with cameras.

  • @irene-jb7jc
    @irene-jb7jc 9 місяців тому +1

    Punishment parade ? For wearing them boots. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @scrappingranny
    @scrappingranny Рік тому +1

    See him on the really tall horse can’t remember the name but that would be a site might have to watch going through the arches. I remember watching a documentary on the different uniforms etc and the guards did state the boots were hard to
    Walk in there was a reason for the design but can’t remember what interesting program enjoyed it

  • @grahamsamson4271
    @grahamsamson4271 2 роки тому +2

    3, 6, 4, 1, 2 then 5. Exhausting

  • @clivethereddevil3178
    @clivethereddevil3178 Рік тому +2

    I would not fight him if I had a sword and he had none.

  • @romeo9017
    @romeo9017 2 роки тому +2

    Back in the day, all that area would have been swept!

    • @romeo9017
      @romeo9017 2 роки тому +1

      Also known as a ‘Show Parade’.

  • @LorraineThompson-wb1mc
    @LorraineThompson-wb1mc Рік тому

    He's a unit

  • @irene-jb7jc
    @irene-jb7jc 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm sorry but I have to laugh 😂❤❤

  • @sherrylcallander1491
    @sherrylcallander1491 2 роки тому +3

    What are they being punished for?

    • @Barry_P
      @Barry_P 2 роки тому +29

      They're not. It's known as the Punishment Parade, also the Dismount Parade, which started in 1894 when Queen Victoria found the entire guard drinking and gambling while on duty and as a punishment, ordered that they had to be inspected every day at 4pm by an officer for the next 100 years! When that period was up Queen Elizabeth II decreed that the parade should continue as a tradition.

  • @barbaragouin7232
    @barbaragouin7232 10 місяців тому

    He is actually 6ft 8 ins

    • @DianneMarshall-o6j
      @DianneMarshall-o6j 7 місяців тому

      I think he , the officer inspecting is 6 ft 6 . Given the COH s height.

  • @QPRTokyo
    @QPRTokyo 2 роки тому +19

    The police looking as scruffy as ever.

  • @jasonflett7049
    @jasonflett7049 2 роки тому +1

    And he is not 7ft tall he is the same height as me.

    • @DianneMarshall-o6j
      @DianneMarshall-o6j 7 місяців тому

      I think he is Six ft six inches going by the CoH s height. I wonder how on earth that works for the Challenger 3 tanks.

  • @flavialeonardomuller8453
    @flavialeonardomuller8453 Рік тому

    Sometimes I wonder if these people would make the same crowd if it was to take pictures next to a common 🐎 .here in Switzerland 🇨🇭 where I live I don't see so many people in awe of horses like that ,and I've seen horses as beautiful as the British crown horses in this world 🌍 people competing to touch the 🐴 horse ,the reins and everywhere 😅 as if it was a piece of gold 😕.I understand that the British and even tourists from other parts of the world have a (healthy)admiration for the King 🤴,the 👸 queen .however I believe that if everything we do in life could have a little more moderation it would even be healthier for people's mental health . I want to make it clear that this is just a mere opinion .🤝👍

  • @mikmik9034
    @mikmik9034 2 роки тому +1

    Cop with a MachinePistol? Who he gonna use it on? Mow down the onlookers if they get wild?

    • @kevinmartin3859
      @kevinmartin3859 Рік тому +1

      They are MOD police you will find them at any military establishment royal navy raf and army along side with serving military personnel They are well trained in the use of their weapons They may look relaxed but they watch everything especially the tourists

  • @Sylvia-Storm
    @Sylvia-Storm 2 роки тому +3

    They were so trying not to laugh.

  • @carolley9705
    @carolley9705 2 роки тому +1

    So why is it called punishment parade? I didn't see any punishment meted out.

    • @majorlaff8682
      @majorlaff8682 Рік тому

      Their punishment is having to be there at four o'clock when they'd prefer to be having a few beers at the end of a long day. If you've ever seen a photo of Queen Victoria, you can see she's a pretty mean queen.

  • @LitlD
    @LitlD 2 роки тому +11

    He's tall, but I doubt seriously that he's a 7 footer. Looks to me to be more on the order of 6'6" or so, judging from the other soldiers. (I'm 6'6" myself, so I know how all this works.) .

    • @finlaymcdiarmid5832
      @finlaymcdiarmid5832 2 роки тому +1

      He looks about 8 inches taller, they would all have to be about 6'4 for him to be 7ft.
      Unlikely, hes probably 6'7ish.

    • @barbaraaldam204
      @barbaraaldam204 Рік тому

      Love that you are 6'6" with a surname of Little 😄

    • @DianneMarshall-o6j
      @DianneMarshall-o6j 7 місяців тому

      Compared to the COH here I agree. I have a six foot- four inch cousin for comparison. Clearly there is no max height.

  • @MamaKaren63
    @MamaKaren63 2 місяці тому

    I wouldn’t like that officer’s Taylor’s bill 😂…..

  • @youngnurse9994
    @youngnurse9994 2 роки тому +7

    I love to see them all together stomping their boots .
    Reminds me of my kids when they were small and having temper tamptrums.
    Lol lol
    P.S.
    He doesn't look 7 ft .🤷‍♀️

    • @VodkaRob
      @VodkaRob 2 роки тому +2

      He looks tall stood next to the horses but I think 7ft is a stretch as well unless all the rest are 6ft+ maybe just a headline grabber.

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar 2 роки тому +2

    Is it me, or do they walk weird in those boots 🤔

  • @beowulf1312
    @beowulf1312 Рік тому

    Those boots!

  • @ฐิติพลศิริ
    @ฐิติพลศิริ 4 місяці тому

    เดินพักขอเก่าก่อนมา❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊ongoj.

  • @soultraveller5027
    @soultraveller5027 2 роки тому +9

    see them medals on the officers tunics it denotes that theses are real combat soldiers performing their dual roles of the Regiment its ceremonial duties to the crown as a guard in this case a cavalry officer of the Blues & Royals, In war he's role would be in charge of a squadron of light armoured vehicles of the Blues and Royals Division as would their opposite brethren in the Household cavalry of the kings troop in there crimson red tunics the same role in battle in Henry the VII era three were he's bodyguard the present kings guard uniforms of both regiments is because of Queen Victoria and her Husband Albert who wanted a new look they chose a similar style to the French Heavy Calvary the French Cuirassiers in honour them that fought in the battle of Waterloo 1815

  • @shauncorless8965
    @shauncorless8965 2 роки тому +3

    All day polishing your helmet ,,then a bit of excersise ,,🥴

  • @michaeltb1358
    @michaeltb1358 2 роки тому +3

    Sad to see they need armed police to protect the Guards

    • @kixigvak
      @kixigvak 2 роки тому

      Britain should have been more careful about who they let into the country. I was in Bosnia during the wars there 30 years ago and there were all sorts of British Muslims sneaking around plotting against the British UN forces. Fortunately the Bosnian Muslims didn't like the foreign Muslims and ran them off.

    • @barbaraaldam204
      @barbaraaldam204 Рік тому +2

      Yes sad but that's the age we live in. There are terrorist threats forever present