Preussens Gloria is actually used quite often at the Trooping of the Colour by the Corps of Drums towards the end of the parade when they march off towards the Mall.
Trooping of the colour was brought over here from Germany by King George the Elector of Hannover. ( the German Georges) King George the first could speak no English,and had a constant German interpretor with him most of the time.
The first full professional British army band was formed in Minden in 1763. It was for the Royal Artillery and was designed along the lines of the Prussian and Hanoverian army bands of the period. The style was known as "Wind Harmony" and comprised bassoons, oboes, trumpets and horns. No flutes or percussion. The original musicians were all German and had to pass a strict audition.
Julius Möllendorf (* 1821; † 1895) war ein deutscher Militärmusiker und Komponist. Besondere Bekanntheit erlangte er durch seinen 1846 komponierten Parademarsch Nr.1 (nach dem Komponisten auch als "Möllendorfer Parademarsch Nr. 1" bezeichnet). Dieser war der Präsentiermarsch des 1. Württembergischen Ulanenregiments "König Karl" in Ulm sowie des 1. Bayerischen Ulanen-Regiments "Kaiser Wilhelm II." in Bamberg.
St Patrick's Blue is the color used on Ireland's Presidential Standard (flag) and therefore the Irish guards have a blue plume on their bearskins. Irish Guards can also identified by the green band on their forage caps.
It is played to the pace of the British Army's 'regulation' tempo for slow marches. So yes, 'Mollendorfer' was jacked up a few tempos to match this. :P
@CloneTrooperKieran The Jackets and Pants are most definitely German-style. The Waffenrock, adopted by the Prussian army in the 1850s (60s?) quickly became hugely popular throughout Europe and was soon after adopted by the British as well. The hat is uniquely British though.
@Roseburg93 His collar is gold instead of black, hence the colour difference. The reason his collar is different (and the reason why he has a different insignia on his right sleeve) is because he's a Company Sergeant Major I think, though not 100% sure about that.
@Durgesuth It is a very fine march from a great country. Long may we feel at ease playing German marches as a mark of respect to our friends and allies.
These guys are normal soldiers that are constantly put into action in the Middle East, among the other trouble spots in the world. Ceremonial and public duties are just a tiny part of their job as soldiers, one moment they could be spending time guarding Buckingham Palace and the next, they'll find themselves under Taliban fire in Afghanistan. Unlike the Americans, these guardsmen are not dedicated to 'drill and ceremony'. In fact I don't think the UK has any dedicated drill squads.
Does anyone know if Preussens Gloria has ever been used at Trooping the Colour. I seem to remember bits of it being played. I'd love to see a clip of that.
Prince Charles,among his other titles is also Duke of Saxony ( spelt Sachsichen in Deutsch) William has just named his son George.... What comes around....goes around.
@cosmictimes the saxe coburg gotha was long gone in the current British Royal family. From the Queen Mother who was Scottish, to Prince Albert later King George VI who was born British, to Princess Diana who was the great great grand daughter of Robert II of Scotland and close relative of Queen Anne of Great Britain through Earl of Spencer (Diana's father) and the Duke of Marlborough. In addition, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband is British (his mom was a relative of Queen Victoria).
I lived and worked with Glaswegens for 20 odd years I have yet to hear anything other that English spoken except a very Gibberish form of this at 2 in the morning
@adamswampy this has nothing to do with being narrow minded (some comments excluded) but the british military tradition is rooted for a huge part in prussian/german traditions. if u like it or not, it's a well-known fact!
@GermBritScotsIrish15 Look at it this way: British Guards for a German Dynasty march to a German song while wearing German-style uniforms (Waffenrock). @Winnie9212 It's not a Prussian Marching tune but a Wurttemberg tune. Since German-national sentiment was already quite prevalent in the mid-19th century, the composer would have most likely seen it as a compliment that this song is now considered 'German', though.
The clip shown of "The Quuens Birhday Parade " ( its correct name) was in London and does not contain any Commenwealth troops that are not in The British Army. I was not refereing to things that take may place elsewhere
yes of course But I don't recall Germans fighting in the French & Indian war when Quebec & Montreal fell. Having said that Prussian drill was top notch!
I wonder if the Royal family really have split personalities? For their homeland they are British with a solid British surname like Windsor. But behind closed doors, when all is said and done, are they still Saxe-Coburg-Gotha? I wonder why too King George V chose the name 'Windsor?' He maybe had an army of bureaucrats and diplomats helping him especially considering the turmoil engulfing the whole of Europe at the time
@ScallySkinMaster yes it is because of Prince Ferdinand in seven years war American war of indepedence we are very greatfull for Germans who helped out at Gibraltar siege! THANK YOU!
Everytime I watch this video I can't decide whether the soldier who comes into view at 1:30 is wearing some kind of burns gauze on his neck or it's just a very white neck. Any opinions ?
In reply to William Reekie- the british army DID goose step as you put it, a couple of hundred years ago ( Prussian parade march ) And the british army still use a prussian drill manual to this day.
Indeed, goosestep was used also in regard of the Dundas Manual during the late 1700s to early 1800s period which is very interesting. Instead of just using it as a parade ground technique, they used it in battle to keep in pace with eachother! I do, however, wonder if the Prussian army or others also used it in the field at some point - that I do not know.
Alpen Jodler I believe the Parade March was goose stepping at slow time, although I’m prepared to be corrected. In the Bundeswehr today, the first step is taken straight-kneed.
So did the American Colonial troops...many from Pennsylvania and Up-state New York, where German immigrants resided,,,as well as later Hessian deserters!!
@fischkopp1234 and my house doesn't have a basement. it does have an attached armorer's shop, though... so i guess you were sort of right about one thing.
@Insperato62 Actually, the British government (and by extent the public) make a lot more money off the private holdings of the monarchy that were handed to the people in exchange for the money the monarch receives for living expenses. Not too mention the Royal family pays taxes along with the rest of the British public. And to be honest, most of the sites visited by tourists in Britain have direct ties with the existence of a monarchy. You all need the monarchy, like it or not. (most of you do)
I'm not too keen on the subject matter; but are what these guys doing here their jobs? In America our Honor Guard is comprised of Infantryman however, their job is drill and ceremony. Same for ya'll?
@GermBritScotsIrish15 Not really... the House of Windsor was originally the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Victoria I was related to most major European monarchies and married a German prince.
Today only the British and Russians still have elegantly impressive military parades, all the others are too gaudy or vulgar for my taste. I wish Germany still does parades, but Nazi historical problems kinda killed it.
Mellcula Neither the Wehrmacht nor the Kaisersheer wore Chilean-style pink trousers! Nor did they parade march past the saluting base and the light infantry did not parade march at all. Let the Chileans enjoy themselves but Prussians they are not, despite the events of 1885.
@adamswampy feel free to post whatever you want, I for myself keep pointing out the german roots of the english, of their language and their royal family under every english video...little joke! the difference simply is, that everybody knows who the mother of parliaments is, but only few people know about the amount of prussian traditions in the british military, which obviously still has evidence.
british-not british german-not german prussian- not prussian fucking problems... its just nice to see british forces marching to a german march. 200 years ago we bet the french together...our granfathers fought against each other and our grangranfathers too... today we are friends again..
@MrBertramPantyshield Good points you raise, but who really wants to be named after a castle. All it is a building made of stone and mortar. If it was me or you, we would want to delve deeper than that, especially just because we can. Queen Liz keeps the German line alive plus Phillip is Greek/German and his sisters married off into German aristocracy. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but everyone should know what how her Madgesty is thinking
Remember Britain and Prussia were best buddies a while back. Waterloo was a Prussian victory as well.
The very first military band in England was formed entirely of German musicians
( Hanoverian) and was attached to the Cold stream Guards.
Yes, we have brought much good to the world... 😁💪
Preussens Gloria is actually used quite often at the Trooping of the Colour by the Corps of Drums towards the end of the parade when they march off towards the Mall.
Trooping of the colour was brought over here from Germany by King George the Elector of Hannover. ( the German Georges)
King George the first could speak no English,and had a constant German interpretor with him most of the time.
This is magnificent...the music and the marching!
The first full professional British army band was formed in Minden in 1763. It was for the Royal Artillery and was designed along the lines of the Prussian and Hanoverian army bands of the period. The style was known as "Wind Harmony" and comprised bassoons, oboes, trumpets and horns. No flutes or percussion. The original musicians were all German and had to pass a strict audition.
The piece listed in the Prussian march collection (AM II 151) and was composed by a prussian magistrate who lived in the prussian city Podsdam.
Love this! a great heritage mistakenly rejected by too many. The Prussian tradition was truly magnificent.
Excellent.....close (or even better) to the version played on the Reichsparteitag in Nürnberg (Partyday in Nuremberg) "Triumph desWillens"
Das ist ein Deutscher Marsch aus der zeit Preußens
Ja.Die verwenden die Musik da die Königsfamilie Preußischer abstammung ist.
@@ericlenz7789 Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha.....
Die spielen sogar Preussens Gloria beim Wachwechsel vorm Buckingham Palace
Julius Möllendorf (* 1821; † 1895) war ein deutscher Militärmusiker und Komponist.
Besondere Bekanntheit erlangte er durch seinen 1846 komponierten Parademarsch Nr.1 (nach dem Komponisten auch als "Möllendorfer Parademarsch Nr. 1" bezeichnet). Dieser war der Präsentiermarsch des 1. Württembergischen Ulanenregiments "König Karl" in Ulm sowie des 1. Bayerischen Ulanen-Regiments "Kaiser Wilhelm II." in Bamberg.
The Corps of Drums does not contain any fifes at all.
They've all been changed to flutes of different keys such as Bb, F, etc.
The Brits play it beautifully and march smartly, as I suppose the Garde du Corps did i Berlin
St Patrick's Blue is the color used on Ireland's Presidential Standard (flag) and therefore the Irish guards have a blue plume on their bearskins.
Irish Guards can also identified by the green band on their forage caps.
It is played to the pace of the British Army's 'regulation' tempo for slow marches.
So yes, 'Mollendorfer' was jacked up a few tempos to match this. :P
@CloneTrooperKieran
The Jackets and Pants are most definitely German-style. The Waffenrock, adopted by the Prussian army in the 1850s (60s?) quickly became hugely popular throughout Europe and was soon after adopted by the British as well.
The hat is uniquely British though.
At Sandhurst, at the Banner Parade, the cadets always march on to Preussens Gloria.
@Pre114 Yes from Möllendorfer.A Prussian military march.
This is a musical interlude until the regiments present unto the Queen. The music is down the master.
The Irish Guards were the ones to be honoured with trooping their colour for 2009's Trooping the Colour.
Its important that Prussian and German marches are played at the Trooping its part of history with the monarchy lets hope the King carry's this on.
@Roseburg93
His collar is gold instead of black, hence the colour difference. The reason his collar is different (and the reason why he has a different insignia on his right sleeve) is because he's a Company Sergeant Major I think, though not 100% sure about that.
How proud must one be riding or marching on the parade ground. Wish I was British.
@Durgesuth It is a very fine march from a great country. Long may we feel at ease playing German marches as a mark of respect to our friends and allies.
These guys are normal soldiers that are constantly put into action in the Middle East, among the other trouble spots in the world.
Ceremonial and public duties are just a tiny part of their job as soldiers, one moment they could be spending time guarding Buckingham Palace and the next, they'll find themselves under Taliban fire in Afghanistan.
Unlike the Americans, these guardsmen are not dedicated to 'drill and ceremony'. In fact I don't think the UK has any dedicated drill squads.
Does anyone know if Preussens Gloria has ever been used at Trooping the Colour. I seem to remember bits of it being played. I'd love to see a clip of that.
our anglo saxon brothers,bless you
Prince Charles,among his other titles is also Duke of Saxony ( spelt Sachsichen in Deutsch)
William has just named his son George....
What comes around....goes around.
yep, the military alliance between Britain and Prussia was the best alliance we ever had.
Yeah we do, the RAF Queens Colour Squadron. But they are still active servicemen too, but to be selected for the Colour Squadron is a great honour.
Makes it even more impressive !
@cosmictimes the saxe coburg gotha was long gone in the current British Royal family. From the Queen Mother who was Scottish, to Prince Albert later King George VI who was born British, to Princess Diana who was the great great grand daughter of Robert II of Scotland and close relative of Queen Anne of Great Britain through Earl of Spencer (Diana's father) and the Duke of Marlborough. In addition, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's husband is British (his mom was a relative of Queen Victoria).
Spectacular, amazing and beautiful:))
I lived and worked with Glaswegens for 20 odd years I have yet to hear anything other that English spoken except a very Gibberish form of this at 2 in the morning
Magnificent Performance One of the best European Traditions.
Marten Heinrich Rehders.
@adamswampy this has nothing to do with being narrow minded (some comments excluded) but the british military tradition is rooted for a huge part in prussian/german traditions. if u like it or not, it's a well-known fact!
Not cousins, Brothers :)
Absolutely Correct......as in Waterloo!!
i love it when the other nations play german marches!
Yes, but you don't see the members from the QCS go on 2 year ceremonial tour.
Plus they still have operational roles.
Great "slow march" unfortunately I never paraded to it having belonged to a rifle regiment .
Very unfortunate. This is the fast version of the song, mind you
@GermBritScotsIrish15
Look at it this way: British Guards for a German Dynasty march to a German song while wearing German-style uniforms (Waffenrock).
@Winnie9212
It's not a Prussian Marching tune but a Wurttemberg tune. Since German-national sentiment was already quite prevalent in the mid-19th century, the composer would have most likely seen it as a compliment that this song is now considered 'German', though.
because the Royal family must be PROTESTANT
Advance, Britannia! Long live the cause of freedom! God save the Queen!
The clip shown of "The Quuens Birhday Parade " ( its correct name) was in London and does not contain any Commenwealth troops that are not in The British Army. I was not refereing to things that take may place elsewhere
@Paranomasia12
Oh I think it is still in use in german military, at least I see no reason why not. We just don't have public parades that often.
@fastfire97 YES.... well i am part english/welsh too and like the UK a lot!
0:40 - 0:46...BEAUTIFUL...GREAT...
Thanks
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@shadowhunting German March, but with a British Twist
Greetings from the UK!
yes of course But I don't recall Germans fighting in the French & Indian war when Quebec & Montreal fell.
Having said that Prussian drill was top notch!
The Trooping the Colour ceremony is still performed in certain Commonwealth nations, albeit not as spectacular and excellent as this.
And yet, he composed it for a Wurttemberg Regiment.
So I guess it could go either way.
@WeekNightGaming
Yes. High steps is the description of Goosestepping.
Is this the march past in slow time may I ask?
I wonder if the Royal family really have split personalities? For their homeland they are British with a solid British surname like Windsor. But behind closed doors, when all is said and done, are they still Saxe-Coburg-Gotha? I wonder why too King George V chose the name 'Windsor?' He maybe had an army of bureaucrats and diplomats helping him especially considering the turmoil engulfing the whole of Europe at the time
@WeekNightGaming
Yes, the Germans wrote some very good marches.
It is performed by The British Army only. NOT the Commonwealth.( Empire)
Reply to William Reekie - the British Army DID 'goose step' - a couple of hundred years ago!
He is a sgt Major or similar. It is a gold braid coller. Note the rank on his upper arm.
@Dorni2405 I agree. Danke für diesen Kommentar.
@ScallySkinMaster
yes it is because of Prince Ferdinand in seven years war
American war of indepedence
we are very greatfull for Germans who helped out at Gibraltar siege!
THANK YOU!
Best german / prussian march.
Everytime I watch this video I can't decide whether the soldier who comes into view at 1:30 is wearing some kind of burns gauze on his neck or it's just a very white neck. Any opinions ?
Anglo-Saxon and proud :)
The British and Prussians were always great (and very successful) allies until German unification created a rival rather than a friend.
The Irish Guards have a prominent blue plume on the right side of their bear skins.
NO! It's the British Marching to a "Prussian" Marching tune televised on a German television programme.
Not to mention the Battle of Minden 1759!
@FieryCheeze victoria herself, was mainly of german descent!
I don't know if its shown in Canada, I have never seen it :(.
you know, I didn't know that, but it's not a very Irish colour is it; it should be green or ornage or something?
In reply to William Reekie- the british army DID goose step as you put it, a couple of hundred years ago ( Prussian parade march )
And the british army still use a prussian drill manual to this day.
Indeed, goosestep was used also in regard of the Dundas Manual during the late 1700s to early 1800s period which is very interesting. Instead of just using it as a parade ground technique, they used it in battle to keep in pace with eachother! I do, however, wonder if the Prussian army or others also used it in the field at some point - that I do not know.
Alpen Jodler I believe the Parade March was goose stepping at slow time, although I’m prepared to be corrected. In the Bundeswehr today, the first step is taken straight-kneed.
So did the American Colonial troops...many from Pennsylvania and Up-state New York, where German immigrants resided,,,as well as later Hessian deserters!!
but on the american/french side too... thats why the battle of yorktown is called "the german battle"
@fastfire97 well i have english heritage along the line too, and love my deutsch heritage!
aother thing i didnt know about the IG!
@LadyDiFan wie kommt man jetzt (!) schon an eine Karte?
Dachte die werden noch verlost?
@JantjeHuis By "best" I think you mean the one with the most civility. It's an old time concept that works well depending on who your opponent is.
Why can't it be German troops marching to this tune? You can't ignore or not be proud of your own history just because of 12 years of dictatorship.
@fischkopp1234
and my house doesn't have a basement. it does have an attached armorer's shop, though... so i guess you were sort of right about one thing.
which guard regiment has blue plumes?
Irish guard
The British manage those slower tempi without turning marches into dirges ... well done.
@Jonx1967 , it is even worse wearing the scarlet tunic (called Guard Order) and holdinga 35 lb tuba at the same time! Believe me!
Not even that far, it was still used just before (and perhaps during) the First World War. Used as a fitness tool though, not a parade style IIRC.
@Insperato62 Actually, the British government (and by extent the public) make a lot more money off the private holdings of the monarchy that were handed to the people in exchange for the money the monarch receives for living expenses. Not too mention the Royal family pays taxes along with the rest of the British public. And to be honest, most of the sites visited by tourists in Britain have direct ties with the existence of a monarchy. You all need the monarchy, like it or not. (most of you do)
It's played like a quick march but i sounded very well !
God save the Queen .......
At Waterloo 600 Hanoveraner at the German Legion defense the Farm
@koraben2000 Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha actualy
I'm not too keen on the subject matter; but are what these guys doing here their jobs? In America our Honor Guard is comprised of Infantryman however, their job is drill and ceremony. Same for ya'll?
@thebritish25 Republic - we've been there, done that - people seem to forget.
@GermBritScotsIrish15 Not really... the House of Windsor was originally the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Victoria I was related to most major European monarchies and married a German prince.
Ah!! What has happened to the video?
It shrunk!
@nightwish1000 Yeah... I would think that we wouldn't need to restate the obvious if I said that she was of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha...
how could any country or colation ever defeat or try to defeat this nation
Today only the British and Russians still have elegantly impressive military parades, all the others are too gaudy or vulgar for my taste. I wish Germany still does parades, but Nazi historical problems kinda killed it.
In socialist East Germany took place massive military parades, even with the sound of traditional Prussian marches.
Chile still has a very Prussian/Whermacht army parade style.
Mellcula Yeah but chile is fake so it's not very satisfying.
Mellcula Neither the Wehrmacht nor the Kaisersheer wore Chilean-style pink trousers! Nor did they parade march past the saluting base and the light infantry did not parade march at all. Let the Chileans enjoy themselves but Prussians they are not, despite the events of 1885.
@@AndrewNew28 theyre nt german.
@Schuultz i don't see have they are German uniforms in any way you do know the grenadier are famous for there uniforms they did not come from Germany
Sorry Guys .... a lttle to fast played !!!
@adamswampy feel free to post whatever you want, I for myself keep pointing out the german roots of the english, of their language and their royal family under every english video...little joke! the difference simply is, that everybody knows who the mother of parliaments is, but only few people know about the amount of prussian traditions in the british military, which obviously still has evidence.
RandomNickyDee2....... no, the soldier behind with the two stripes.
british-not british
german-not german
prussian- not prussian
fucking problems... its just nice to see british forces marching to a german march. 200 years ago we bet the french together...our granfathers fought against each other and our grangranfathers too... today we are friends again..
prussian march ;)
@MrBertramPantyshield Good points you raise, but who really wants to be named after a castle. All it is a building made of stone and mortar. If it was me or you, we would want to delve deeper than that, especially just because we can. Queen Liz keeps the German line alive plus Phillip is Greek/German and his sisters married off into German aristocracy. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but everyone should know what how her Madgesty is thinking
Hannover be like: