Visited Buckingham Palace & Regretted It

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  • @yopuivideo
    @yopuivideo Рік тому +3701

    Mark Felton the normally impartial and accurate historian goes on a rant. Unexpected and funny. 5 stars

    • @luckyguy600
      @luckyguy600 Рік тому +81

      British & human all in one package.
      What a concept!
      If you ever make it over to the colonies ( Canada) you can come and visit my lawn for free.

    • @censured-again
      @censured-again Рік тому +29

      ​@@luckyguy600Do you have a monumental statue of a dog Turd to impress the visitor?

    • @HippieWitch1967
      @HippieWitch1967 Рік тому +16

      Eh I give it 3.5 nazis out 5… ( ͡- ͜ʖ ͡-)

    • @jeffdejaynes7231
      @jeffdejaynes7231 Рік тому +28

      Dude was just being impartial and accurate. It’s what he does best.

    • @kevinjohnson1139
      @kevinjohnson1139 Рік тому +38

      But what a dignified rant it was.

  • @AFGuidesHD
    @AFGuidesHD Рік тому +4200

    "customer skills of the gestapo" 😂

    • @xairman565
      @xairman565 Рік тому +201

      Water boarding not included on regular tour, it’s extra.

    • @gordonbergslien30
      @gordonbergslien30 Рік тому +186

      A few years ago we went on a cruise. I strongly suspect that the dining room staff had been East German border guards.

    • @flitsertheo
      @flitsertheo Рік тому +91

      @@gordonbergslien30 Or former Stasi. They had to look for another job too.

    • @climberly
      @climberly Рік тому +50

      @@xairman565 don't kink shame, some ppl pay good money for that.

    • @DeltaEchoGolf
      @DeltaEchoGolf Рік тому +65

      Tickets (Papers) please!

  • @swordchucks777
    @swordchucks777 Рік тому +1037

    Mark Felton being sassy for 8 minutes was not the delight I thought I needed today, but I certainly love it.

  • @michealrcnicholson9342
    @michealrcnicholson9342 Рік тому +380

    Ex Guardsman here, 22 years service. I fully understand your feelings Mark, thats why ive never taken the tour myself, kniwing well how the household operates!

    • @benfletcher9659
      @benfletcher9659 Рік тому +40

      And the sad thing is, they would probably treat you with the same contempt as all the tourists.

    • @michealrcnicholson9342
      @michealrcnicholson9342 Рік тому +22

      @@benfletcher9659 Indeed they would Ben.

    • @benfletcher9659
      @benfletcher9659 Рік тому +4

      @@michealrcnicholson9342Are you now a anti monarchist?

    • @michealrcnicholson9342
      @michealrcnicholson9342 Рік тому +63

      @@benfletcher9659 Absolutely not Ben. As loyal as the day is long. Thays not to say I love the Royal family like a lemming, but I do love my country, its people and its history warts and all. Its the same flr me as loving your family of which some relationships within can be strained. We always hope we can improve upon suvh things, but we should never wish them away.

    • @cocacola4blood365
      @cocacola4blood365 Рік тому +31

      @@michealrcnicholson9342 I like your philosophy. We need more of it here in the States. A LOT more.

  • @Joseph-z7s3b
    @Joseph-z7s3b Рік тому +534

    Ladies and gentlemen,Dr. Mark Felton, world class historian and part time stand up comedian. The English "dry wit" is on full display in this episode. Well done Mark! Many thanks.

    • @ericatlas
      @ericatlas Рік тому +12

      British humour at its best! Feels like I read Mark Twain or summat..lol

  • @spurdosparde8197
    @spurdosparde8197 Рік тому +454

    “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” -Mark Felton

    • @zuo3063
      @zuo3063 Рік тому +11

      Giving review brah a run for his money

    • @mommybear2
      @mommybear2 6 місяців тому +3

      That is some serious disappointment there!!

    • @LTPottenger
      @LTPottenger Місяць тому

      Modern UK and western Europe in a nutshell

  • @robbpowell194
    @robbpowell194 Рік тому +560

    You bit the bullet and took one for the team, Mark. Your sacrifice won't be soon forgotten 🍁

    • @roderickcampbell2105
      @roderickcampbell2105 Рік тому +14

      @robbpowell. Rob, that is exactly what I was thinking. Mark has some adventures, but hopefully not another one like that. It was a sacrifice indeed.

    • @TheBoomtown4
      @TheBoomtown4 Рік тому +8

      Yep, noted!

    • @ScottRothsroth0616
      @ScottRothsroth0616 Рік тому +5

      I won’t be surprised if this video becomes the channels most watched video.

    • @CJArnold-hq3ey
      @CJArnold-hq3ey Рік тому +3

      He will be on Xanax from this point on

  • @taylormack
    @taylormack Рік тому +251

    "Sort of what I imagined Liberace's house looked like" - although photos were forbidden, the picture this phrase painted is priceless! Thank you for such a terrific review!

    • @JimMac23
      @JimMac23 6 місяців тому +2

      Liberace's house is much more tasteful.

    • @RobertJarecki
      @RobertJarecki 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@JimMac23 👍👍👍
      Yes, although I understand he had both a white grand piano with subtle gold pinstriping, a Lucite grand piano and a swimming pool in the shape of a grand piano. But certainly a more restrained use of gilt.

    • @elliothill3953
      @elliothill3953 3 місяці тому

      @@JimMac23Atleast Liberace’s talents procured him the funds for a lavish home. Not like taxation upon his subjects.

  • @michaelporzio7384
    @michaelporzio7384 Рік тому +560

    Dr Felton and wife got the deluxe "peasant" experience! This post was a masterclass in the highly developed British art of sarcasm. Well done!

    • @michaelbread5906
      @michaelbread5906 Рік тому +15

      Dr. Mrs. Felton*

    • @mikesmith-po8nd
      @mikesmith-po8nd Рік тому

      @michaelbread5906 Dr. and Mrs. Felton.

    • @mgraemem
      @mgraemem Рік тому +6

      Well done, indeed! I almost swallowed my tongue with laughter.

    • @LordofHogwarts
      @LordofHogwarts Місяць тому

      Highly developed? Sarcasm is the lowest form of humour, I enjoy it but don't go on thinking you're world class comedians because you know about sarcasm.

  • @capio78
    @capio78 Рік тому +302

    I've never wanted to be a big youtuber until I watched this video and realised how Mark's hardwork gave him an audience of millions to leave a scathing and wonderful review. 10/10

    • @ToonZ_1776
      @ToonZ_1776 Рік тому +6

      The wit of Mark's humor always gets a genuine audible laugh out of me.

    • @gardenhedge1807
      @gardenhedge1807 Рік тому +4

      Davey, Mark is a wonderful commentator

  • @skiller189x4
    @skiller189x4 Рік тому +444

    As a Yank who served as the Assistant US Army Attaché in our Embassy London 1997-2000, I can attest the best day my wife and kids had was NOT at Buckingham Palace, but Blenheim Palace outside of London. The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, the palace is gorgeous and we spent the day picnicking in the fields, where sheep grazed, and there were ponds and a small train we could ride around the estate. And of course an English maze that was easy to get lost in. No big crowds, not as many tourists, it made for a relaxing and lovely day. I’ll never forget it.

    • @curlywurly4770
      @curlywurly4770 Рік тому +46

      How charming. I grew up about 4 miles from Woodstock and Blenheim Palace was always my favourite place to visit as a boy. I'm happy to know it's still got that magic today

    • @hollyg241
      @hollyg241 Рік тому +19

      Agreed! I was there with friends in 2018 and we loved everything about it.

    • @frankshailes3205
      @frankshailes3205 Рік тому +32

      Glamis Castle (birthplace of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) is also well worth a visit. Lovely people in Scotland.

    • @ECPBigD
      @ECPBigD Рік тому +25

      Blenheim; Chatsworth and Longleat are well worth it, as is the house in Port Lympne zoo (Folkestone) which was an officer's mess during the battle of Britain.

    • @dtaylor10chuckufarle
      @dtaylor10chuckufarle Рік тому +8

      That sounds wonderful!!

  • @WrathMania32
    @WrathMania32 Рік тому +48

    Customer service skills of the gestapo is absolutely a line I’m going to steal. Brilliant video

  • @mattjohnson6916
    @mattjohnson6916 Рік тому +392

    "But if having the face of a smacked-ass and the customer service skills of the Gestapo are the prerequisites for employment, the palace has certainly met its recruitment goals".
    I think that is now officially the greatest burn in history. Dr. Felton, please tell me you wrote that in a Yelp review.

    • @censured-again
      @censured-again Рік тому +14

      I think that as a senior, I would have nonchalantly peed in a corner, if only to mark my tax $.

    • @vic5015
      @vic5015 Рік тому +6

      Wow. That is a *savage* burn!

    • @deftone1
      @deftone1 Рік тому +2

      The king could possibly get his gestapo onto him.. only person on the planet that can get away with murder legally.

    • @cjford2217
      @cjford2217 Рік тому +5

      I had to listen to that 3 times to be sure I heard it right.
      Legend.

    • @vic5015
      @vic5015 Рік тому +2

      ​​@deftone1 wait, he can? Sovereign immunity for heads of state *is* a thing under international law, but it generally *only* covers the stuff you do *as* head of state.

  • @gabe5787
    @gabe5787 Рік тому +890

    This needs to be a new series. This was absolute gold I never thought I'd hear you utter the word 'arse' in my life.

    • @WELLBRAN
      @WELLBRAN Рік тому +23

      Marks attention to descriptive accuracy is legendary

    • @angelachouinard4581
      @angelachouinard4581 Рік тому +26

      Oh heavens yes. Loved the bit about Anthony Blunt. With Mark's background we'd get all the good bits.

    • @bronsonperich9430
      @bronsonperich9430 Рік тому +8

      He's a Brit!

    • @pissoff234
      @pissoff234 Рік тому +2

      Now if we could get you to never utter another word...EVER.

    • @jameswalker7874
      @jameswalker7874 Рік тому +4

      What time was that at?

  • @kevinsweeney9462
    @kevinsweeney9462 Рік тому +629

    Nothing short of brilliant. "If having a face like a smacked ass and the customer service skills of the Gestapo are prerequisites for employment, the Palace has certainly met its recruitment goals." That alone gets you into the reviewer hall of fame, Dr Felton.

    • @deanhowdle3465
      @deanhowdle3465 Рік тому +9

      Yes mate that got me too 😂😂😂😂

    • @memkiii
      @memkiii Рік тому

      That's "smacked Arse" I'll have you know!

    • @teeanahera8949
      @teeanahera8949 Рік тому +11

      Oh dear, you said “ass”, a type of donkey I believe. The colonial royal pronunciation of such a donkey (or your posterior) is ARSE!

    • @altergreenhorn
      @altergreenhorn Рік тому +2

      Considering 2 months old Felton docu about Ukrainian SS in Britian, requires like that aren't inpossible to achieve.

    • @SpeccyMan
      @SpeccyMan Рік тому +7

      He said arse, not ass!

  • @markbooth1117
    @markbooth1117 Рік тому +203

    What a review. I never thought Dr. Felton would make me chuckle with remarks like "Faces like slapped Arses", customer service worthy of the Gestapo, etc. Brilliant. I hope Dr. Felton can do some more reviews with this blatant, no punches pulled stark reality approach.

    • @AldoSchmedack
      @AldoSchmedack Рік тому +5

      Means they are red in the face from being uptight! I chuckled hard too! 😂🤭

    • @jenngraham1812
      @jenngraham1812 Рік тому +2

      love that expression!😂

    • @swiftkarma4436
      @swiftkarma4436 Рік тому +1

      It was quite hilarious 😂

  • @DonP_is_lostagain
    @DonP_is_lostagain Рік тому +2032

    Dr. Felton displays his thorough grasp of that famous British sense of humour. I don't think I"ve ever had as many laughs watching one of his videos. 🤣

    • @BroccoliRocks
      @BroccoliRocks Рік тому +17

      To be fair, there isn't much to laugh about in regards to WW 2. 🙂

    • @mickc7388
      @mickc7388 Рік тому +1

      I think Mark is turning into a Republican or worse still a commie, LOL.

    • @AngryHateMusic
      @AngryHateMusic Рік тому +13

      Mark sounds just like Napoleon Blownapart in this one. Reminds me of what someone like George Carlin would say too.

    • @voxpopuli8132
      @voxpopuli8132 Рік тому

      Is his wife Asian?

    • @utubewatcher806
      @utubewatcher806 Рік тому +14

      I understand now why the Spare and "Spare-ress" took leave for Canada!

  • @MrCakers
    @MrCakers Рік тому +4846

    I've never laughed so much in a Mark Felton video 😂

    • @craigslater2321
      @craigslater2321 Рік тому +63

      SAME HERE !!!!!!!!

    • @youngsandwich2792
      @youngsandwich2792 Рік тому +41

      dr felton reinstilles the idea that there is a upside 2 humanity

    • @michaelporzio7384
      @michaelporzio7384 Рік тому +45

      For me, this video beat out "The Downing Street Cats" for laughs per minute. Both are great.

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron Рік тому +17

      He's trolling us here surely? 😂😂

    • @andrewmay8824
      @andrewmay8824 Рік тому +19

      That was a very amusing video for sure. I guess you never know unless you go.

  • @USAR8888
    @USAR8888 Рік тому +445

    "Out the exit pour large numbers of newly converted British Republicans and bemused Americans thanking their lucky stars for 1776."
    Freaking hilarious 😂

    • @jeffpiatt3879
      @jeffpiatt3879 Рік тому +11

      That one had me laughing!!

    • @markochs2495
      @markochs2495 Рік тому +16

      Yes this is the best video he ever made.
      No rest rooms. They can't stand the smell of the working man when he goes poo.

  • @LazyDaisyDay88
    @LazyDaisyDay88 Рік тому +50

    I took my mother on the tour - she's 86 and the staff absolutely couldn't have been kinder to her. One even asked if she'd like to sit down and they offered to bring a chair. She already knew about the lack of washrooms (she has a bladder condition too, so always checks in advance) but was fine on the day and really enjoyed her visit. I guess everyone gets a different experience but the staff when we visited were polite and kind. There was certainly a nice atmosphere throughout.

    • @gilbydog7350
      @gilbydog7350 Рік тому +7

      Funnily enough I had a similar experience some years ago. I thought the staff were great, although I assumed they were young friendly uni students dressed in nice uniforms to help out with the crowds at Buckingham Palace over the summer break.

    • @sookibeulah9331
      @sookibeulah9331 11 місяців тому +6

      I too have had a good experience, visiting the Palace, twice as I took advantage of the one year re-entry pass. Most of the staff were perfectly nice, some were a little bored, but none were rude.
      It was certainly less crowded than many high-profile art exhibitions I’ve visited, and I had no difficulty looking at paintings or artefacts up close.
      As for the lack of toilets the plumbing (and electrics) are notoriously bad in the Palace (which is why it’s going through a multi-million Pound upgrade), and I imagine it’s very difficult to retrofit toilets and even more so the plumbing, to cater for that many people in a listed building.

  • @SVanHutten
    @SVanHutten Рік тому +630

    The script is hilarious. In my mind, I can see John Cleese stating the silly rules, marshalling the visitors from room to room and berating them for any perceived non-compliance. True Monty Python material.

    • @InTecknicolour
      @InTecknicolour Рік тому +24

      don't forget the silly walks

    • @youtubesnamingpolicysucks
      @youtubesnamingpolicysucks Рік тому +20

      Now THAT would be a tour worth taking!

    • @RaggiGJ
      @RaggiGJ Рік тому +19

      The Fawlty towers expirience, lol

    • @truracer20
      @truracer20 Рік тому +9

      I don't think the palace could accommodate the volume of patrons if it had a Monty Python style tour.
      Tourists backpack knocks over a priceless vase, "this but a chip". Then there is the possible hilarity when, after pointing out 20 times there are no public lavatories in the palace, guests continually demand the lavatory for an emergency. Vases, closets, windows etc.

    • @laurenjeangreenbean6301
      @laurenjeangreenbean6301 Рік тому +11

      I immediately thought of Basil Fawlty as these attendants in some farce...

  • @VirtualNails68
    @VirtualNails68 Рік тому +186

    Rofl! Its so satisfying to hear someone so well spoken, as Mark is, berate an establishment. Pure joy! ...and thanks for the review ofc.

  • @1sames
    @1sames Рік тому +110

    " I paid for a tour of the place with my wife" Outstanding. I didn't know they would accept a wife, but that solves one of my problems and I get a tour of Buckingham Palace as well. Brilliant!

    • @samprastherabbit
      @samprastherabbit Рік тому +7

      You card 😂

    • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718
      @Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Рік тому

      @@samprastherabbit What is a "card" in rebellious English?

    • @elizabethhowe2110
      @elizabethhowe2110 Рік тому +4

      I had an even bigger laugh on this comment.
      Thank you for making me day!

    • @playmotherthankmelater
      @playmotherthankmelater Рік тому +4

      Ha ha ha I wonder what else one could pay for using a wife as currency 😂😂😂

    • @q-tuber7034
      @q-tuber7034 Рік тому

      @@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 a card is someone who is clever/funny/naughty

  • @epapa737
    @epapa737 Рік тому +30

    Not only does Dr.Mark Felton enlighten us with wisdom, however he now saves us money too!

  • @simonacuthbert1
    @simonacuthbert1 Рік тому +241

    The irony of the Liberace reference was painfully on-point. Thanks, Mark, you've saved me thirty quid.

    • @ImperialistRunningDo
      @ImperialistRunningDo Рік тому +10

      (Wiping tears from my eyes...)

    • @angelachouinard4581
      @angelachouinard4581 Рік тому +8

      I laughed out loud and startled my cat!. I always liked Liberace, his tongue was firmly in cheek and being ostentatious is what Vegas is all about. So I just go there if I want it. In London I'll save the thirty quid for a pub tour

    • @skysurfer5cva
      @skysurfer5cva Рік тому +7

      And, the good doctor saved me a trip from California. 🙂Seriously, though, the UK, and London specifically, is on my bucket list and it's good know that I can skip this tour and waste that money on something else. It sounds even worse that the tour of the Denver Mint my wife and I did about 15 years ago. Government employees almost always make terrible tour guides.

    • @speleokeir
      @speleokeir Рік тому

      @@skysurfer5cva Check out the museums and galleries, most of which are free, except a few special exhibitions. Everything else in London is mega expensive. You need to remortgage your house for a coffee. However there is absolutely loads to do and see.
      Also it's important to remember London isn't Britain or even England. There are loads of great places outside London, the people are friendlier and the prices much cheaper, especially the further North you go.

  • @krisfrederick5001
    @krisfrederick5001 Рік тому +816

    "Having a face of a smacked ass and the customer service skills of the Gestapo" I died 😂
    -Dr. Mark Felton

  • @rwbrown1904
    @rwbrown1904 Рік тому +98

    I love this! Mark Felton is not only a brilliant history scholar but a refreshing humorist!

    • @Tomkatoz74118
      @Tomkatoz74118 Рік тому +2

      If only Mark was trying to be funny though! Thanks for the heads-up Mark, I will stay away!

  • @johnnyraybuck1671
    @johnnyraybuck1671 Рік тому +51

    The brilliance of Mark Felton as a historian is well known. Now we may add comedian and biting satirist to his resume as well. This piece was worthy of The Onion. Great stuff!

  • @three6ohchris
    @three6ohchris Рік тому +218

    What began as a scathing review, quickly evolved into another fabulous war story from Dr. Mark Felton, complete with an incredible tale of human suffering and perseverance. 😂 Bravo! 🙌🤣

    • @kevinfox787
      @kevinfox787 Рік тому +2

      very clever!!! Well done!!

    • @Ken-fh4jc
      @Ken-fh4jc Рік тому +1

      They lost a lot of good men on that tour.

  • @redking65
    @redking65 Рік тому +123

    I can confirm that this video is definitely a war story.

  • @amywaltermyer4242
    @amywaltermyer4242 Рік тому +175

    As an American…I endorse the comment about 1776. This was perfect. Once again Mr. Felton, thank you for your professional opinion.

    • @PROVOCATEURSK
      @PROVOCATEURSK Рік тому +2

      The rebels that can´t even meter.

    • @JScottCee
      @JScottCee Рік тому +13

      ​@@PROVOCATEURSKYes we'll stick to Freedom Units, thank you.

    • @Gallic_Gabagool
      @Gallic_Gabagool Рік тому +13

      @@PROVOCATEURSK Neither can the loyalists, Brits use a bizarre mix of metric and imperial depending on the somewhat arbitrary situation and context, not just metric.

    • @cattysplat
      @cattysplat Рік тому +1

      @@Gallic_Gabagool I'll drink a pint to that. Let me just fill up a few litres at the petrol pump.

    • @pacodave4885
      @pacodave4885 Рік тому

      Unfortunately the US has become just as corrupt and dysfunctional in the modern day

  • @AlexanderSchreiber
    @AlexanderSchreiber Рік тому +52

    That was one wonderful and entertaining rant. You just saved me some future irritation, because Buckingham Palace was one my "visit eventually" list. Thank you very much, Mark Felton!

    • @AldoSchmedack
      @AldoSchmedack Рік тому +3

      Skip it unless you go on one of the special tours! It's gotten bad!

  • @Dripfed
    @Dripfed Рік тому +210

    This is one of the greatest examples of the angry Saxon man shakes fist at the Norman conquerors I've ever seen. Laughing my ass off...thank you Dr. Felton.

    • @donnagray9579
      @donnagray9579 Рік тому +3

      Except, not Norman, German.

    • @Dripfed
      @Dripfed Рік тому +4

      @@donnagray9579 aye. They're Saxe-Coburg Gotha... but they can also trace their ancestry back to William the Conqueror.

    • @iainmc9859
      @iainmc9859 Рік тому +3

      Every time I hear about the 'British Royal Family' I have this terrible temptation to blurt out 'Deutschers in Disguise' aka 'Transformers'.

    • @SeanCSHConsulting
      @SeanCSHConsulting Рік тому +1

      @@donnagray9579 Thank you. NOT Norman.

    • @M_Thornton98
      @M_Thornton98 Рік тому +1

      They are British. Simple.

  • @slowturtle6745
    @slowturtle6745 Рік тому +260

    If he ever gets tired of making history videos he has a great future as a travel blogger 😅

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Рік тому +18

      He'd be thrown in the Tower for offending His Majesty's Government...
      Now I would enjoy a tour where he snarks for 10 minutes about Charles.

    • @Wally-H
      @Wally-H Рік тому +3

      @@largol33t1 Imagine a re-working of his intro video with the same music, but Dr Felton looking out through the iron bars of a window in the tower 🤣

    • @outofturn331
      @outofturn331 Рік тому

      The guy foxes them

  • @angellesambre1
    @angellesambre1 Рік тому +340

    As an American, this was extremely colorful and amusing. Borderline savage in parts, but seemed very honest.

    • @philiprufus4427
      @philiprufus4427 Рік тому +12

      As a Brit mate,non of this surprises me,my late old man served in The Royal Navy during World War 11 under the late Philip of Greece who was (Jimmie the One during the war for a time on Wallace) Philip never changed,he was a typical RN Officer,his comments often met with disaproval. Dad and my brother and I loved it.
      Like the late Jack Lemmon in a certain type of movie,he knew how to rant.

    • @jamesm.3307
      @jamesm.3307 Рік тому +3

      It reminded me of the story my friend told of the time he took a photo of the Royal jewels in the Tower of London. 🙄

    • @redpoll4628
      @redpoll4628 Рік тому +3

      2 / 8 /1776 best thing you ever did , speaking as a Brit.

    • @THE-BUNKEN-DRUM
      @THE-BUNKEN-DRUM Рік тому

      ​@@redpoll4628: TURNCOAT!

  • @Viki1999
    @Viki1999 Рік тому +23

    I love your dry, impartial, fact based videos but I think every now and then a brilliant rant like this one is perfect

  • @TheBoomtown4
    @TheBoomtown4 Рік тому +56

    The juxtaposition of a proper English gent unloading on a subject for 8 minutes is so cathartic. And so cutting, there’s nothing left after this one haha! Loved it!

  • @dynasys2364
    @dynasys2364 Рік тому +104

    I didn't think of Mark as a comedian....boy was I wrong! One of the funniest reviews!!! Excellent video and review!!!!

    • @JohnHoranzy
      @JohnHoranzy Рік тому +5

      It takes a lot of good observation power and mental effort to be a good comedian.

  • @tomcole7688
    @tomcole7688 Рік тому +226

    Dr. Felton, if you ever need a “break” from preparing historical videos, may I humbly suggest you review restaurants, movies, or anything else that you have recently experienced (or been the victim of)? Sir, you definitely have a God-given talent for this! Thank you for giving me a great laugh.

    • @philipargo
      @philipargo Рік тому

      Nah, rate the prostitutes.

    • @thomassiu149
      @thomassiu149 Рік тому +7

      We need a "Mark Felton Reviews" channel

    • @filthyanimal874
      @filthyanimal874 Рік тому

      Terrible idea for this type of channel.

  • @jamesglass4797
    @jamesglass4797 Рік тому +18

    Go Mark! After watching many of your videos over the past few years I certainly was surprised by this one. Well done!

  • @musicchangeseverything
    @musicchangeseverything Рік тому +175

    Mark, you probably won’t see this, but this video was marvellous. Well written and a nice change of pace. Well done.

  • @21Shallwedance
    @21Shallwedance Рік тому +158

    This video is what UA-cam is all about 😂 Such quality content and great British humour without being overly produced.

  • @jimmyc3238
    @jimmyc3238 Рік тому +143

    As an American, I found this whole thing amusing. Thanks for posting, Dr. Felton!

    • @uy7munir
      @uy7munir Рік тому

      Did you do your Shabusiness today?

    • @ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615
      @ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615 11 місяців тому

      @@uy7munirI bet your a real blast at parties!! You and all your , your your friends?? Oh SEW Sahhrree.!!

    • @jayfriberg2789
      @jayfriberg2789 11 місяців тому

      @@uy7munir Shabusiness?

  • @gospelaccordingtojohn8959
    @gospelaccordingtojohn8959 10 місяців тому +6

    I was a student in London back in 87-89 and have been back to Britain to visit more times than I’ve had a warm meal. I take different family and friends on their holidays around the country showing them the many cultural and historic sites in my adopted home town. One place I can’t seem bring myself to go visit is the Buckingham Palace tour. I’ve had an uncomfortable feeling it would be exactly as Mark described. Thank you Mark for saving me from the Royal Tour from Hell. I’ll spend my £30 on a nice vindaloo instead. Cheers! Love the channel❤

  • @larumpole
    @larumpole Рік тому +370

    Thank you, Mark, for solving another historical mystery for me. I've often wondered what became of those particularly unpleasant British Airways cabin crew members assigned to economy. It appears they found employment at Buckingham Palace...

    • @mortified776
      @mortified776 Рік тому +9

      1980s Cathay Pacific stewardesses probably there too lol

    • @AldoSchmedack
      @AldoSchmedack Рік тому +7

      😂❤❤❤

    • @joseh3564
      @joseh3564 Рік тому +3

      Are you sure that they didn't formerly work for Wal-Mart?

    • @colmhauser9532
      @colmhauser9532 Рік тому +5

      I'm glad they found work after the COVID testing centres closed down.

    • @Fenderak
      @Fenderak 11 місяців тому +4

      unironically, back when I used to fly UK-US and back, I found the British Airways to have the kindest cabin crew of all

  • @lightningfantb3824
    @lightningfantb3824 Рік тому +25

    Dr. Felton went full savage. I love it.

  • @JenOween
    @JenOween Рік тому +70

    I was able to visit London last year (from Canada). I didn't even want to see Buckingham Palace because I had heard 25 years ago that it wasn't worth it. Looks like nothing has changed. Thank you for taking one for the team, sir.

  • @matthewlawrenson2734
    @matthewlawrenson2734 Рік тому +10

    That's saved us a trip. Helpful. Thank you

  • @petereastwood7868
    @petereastwood7868 Рік тому +361

    “…America tourists, thanking their lucky stars for 1776…” 😂😂😂😂 Priceless!

    • @Luci-rv1hl
      @Luci-rv1hl Рік тому +15

      He knows what he’s talking about. 😂

    • @redgeneral5792
      @redgeneral5792 Рік тому +19

      All thirteen lucky stars of 1776

    • @tedda6171
      @tedda6171 Рік тому +9

      But modern Americans have spat in the face of those Patriots in 1776 by gagging all over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Can’t wait for the next little Prince and Princess to make their debut into American society 🤣🤣🤣

    • @petereastwood7868
      @petereastwood7868 Рік тому

      @@tedda6171 I don’t know where you get that idea. It seems to me that Megs and the Ginger Whinger are getting a massive cold shoulder, even from the Hollywood crowd that they presumably thought would worship them., When the Spotify President publicly calls them “fucking grifters” it does not sound like he is their greatest fan. Allegedly, even Oprah does not return their calls - can’t guarantee that to be the case, but those “in the know” say Oprah thinks they used her (btw, I am no fan of Oprah either, myself). And, somebody (can’t remember who) is using FOIA to see if Hawwy lied on his visa application to get his whining ass deported.

    • @Muckylittleme
      @Muckylittleme Рік тому

      I wouldn't laugh to long, you have Joe Biden and the most corrupt and wicked deep state in the World.

  • @inspectec
    @inspectec Рік тому +112

    Ah Mark, you need to start doing more tourist spot reviews. That gave me a belly laugh. Who would have thought a historian could be so hilarious

    • @TheBony45
      @TheBony45 Рік тому

      The intro music adds to it

  • @Traindriver57
    @Traindriver57 Рік тому +75

    At last someone who feels the way we did about the palace tour. We hated being watched so carefully it’s not that there’s anything nice to steal. During our trip around the gardens I nearly ended up in the tower as I wanted to take a snap of my bored stiff wife. I took it anyway. Got told off like a two year old. As you rightly say it’s for tourists only usually in big groups, we would never advise anyone we really liked to go the best thing the wife bought was her fridge magnet. Thank you for being so honest, looking forward to watching you again

    • @Bunnyroo7
      @Bunnyroo7 Рік тому

      The royal family hate being there, too. It's essentially a state building only and is treated as such.

  • @antonkider7360
    @antonkider7360 Рік тому +16

    "...and the customer service skills of the Gestapo...". Hahahaha. That was funny and illustrative. Mark, you were kindly cross.

  • @aaarrrggghhhh
    @aaarrrggghhhh Рік тому +94

    I had a similar experience at Windsor Castle (The castle which the Royal family neglected to insure and used tax payers money to rebuild after it burnt down in 1992). They charged a hefty sum to get in and I was barked at for not wanting to use an audio set. A man in uniform shouted 'So, you don't need one, think you know it all already do you?' I politely declined and informed him that I had a history degree which would suffice for the duration of my visit.

    • @Bunnyroo7
      @Bunnyroo7 Рік тому +9

      Not taxpayers. The royal family give all their private revenue from their estates to Parliament. In exchange, Parliament gives them a grant each year. They pay an effective tax rate over nearly 80pc. Most of the money they get goes to maintaining properties which are major money-makers.

    • @JK_Clark
      @JK_Clark Рік тому

      @@Bunnyroo7 Fair enough, although I doubt they're paying for the security of the army and police when they travel. Then again, they're usually travelling for their 'jobs' so it isn't really up to them to pay expenses anyway.

    • @Bunnyroo7
      @Bunnyroo7 Рік тому +1

      @@JK_Clark It's effectively the same, whether it's a president or a monarch.

    • @JK_Clark
      @JK_Clark Рік тому +1

      @@Bunnyroo7 Arguably neither are necessary.

    • @Bunnyroo7
      @Bunnyroo7 Рік тому

      @@JK_Clark It's the nature of politics, they want to give the nation a good face.

  • @debbielb2325
    @debbielb2325 Рік тому +437

    We had an equally frustrating visit to Cardiff Castle. We’re Canadian and we’re looking forward to seeing inside the castle. We were told we had to leave backpacks and cameras outside at the door. One of us had to stay outside with our stuff since we didn’t want it stolen. Then the tour guide screamed at my sick with cancer father for leaning on a wall. He was 3 feet away from it and never touched it. We told the guide this and he approached my father to grab him away and then realized he wasn’t near the damned wall. Needless to say he was told off pretty fast for putting hands on my dad.

    • @ryangearpermer241
      @ryangearpermer241 Рік тому +13

      What's the tour guide's name?

    • @stephengraham1153
      @stephengraham1153 Рік тому +46

      @@ryangearpermer241 Basil, probably.

    • @jcn91
      @jcn91 Рік тому +35

      That is clearly wrong and unfair and should not have happened especially grabbing him. However, unless your sick with cancer father had a sign around his neck saying 'sick with cancer father' then it's really not relevant. Not to mention, if your sick with cancer father did happen to do something he wasn't supposed to do, then the fact that he may also, be sick with cancer, or, your father, should not by rights be an acceptable get out of jail free card. If the tour guide or anyone else does something wrong then it's wrong because it's wrong, not because of a completely unconnected negative aspect that's going on in your life, unless of course you're using it for additional pity points, and/or in an attempt to manipulate people into being 'more on your side', and it's wholly unnecessary.

    • @martinputt6421
      @martinputt6421 Рік тому +34

      @@jcn91 The unwell father didn't do anything wrong though. Did you not read the original comment?

    • @petercumpson6867
      @petercumpson6867 Рік тому +26

      You're completely missing the point. Everyone should be treated with respect, especially a paying customer!

  • @paulm749
    @paulm749 Рік тому +452

    It really does sound like the entire experience is intended to make absolutely sure you understand that YOU are a commoner and the royals are your betters, and your presence in Buckingham Palace is only grudgingly tolerated. Considered from a historical perspective, that attitude is quite authentic and traditional. By the end of the tour, you will have a pretty good idea of what it feels like to be a subject - and don't you ever forget it!

    • @clavichord
      @clavichord Рік тому +24

      Sounds good..... and you get to experience the humiliation and submission to elitist authority of German stock for free, multiple times after your first visit.... it's well worth it

    • @RayJorg
      @RayJorg Рік тому +16

      What is really at the core is that the staff did not hire on to be tour guides, etc., and are obviously very resentful of being gawped at day in and day out like it's the Regent's Park Zoo- and they are on the wrong side of the fence.

    • @leonardgibney2997
      @leonardgibney2997 Рік тому +5

      And pay for it. Again.

    • @stoptrudeau42
      @stoptrudeau42 Рік тому +7

      Epstein queens favorite babysitter

    • @absalomdraconis
      @absalomdraconis Рік тому +6

      Honestly, having worked a number of customer relations jobs, I'm on the staff's side for this one. If you want politeness and an absence of resentment, then go somewhere with few visitors instead. The more visitors there are, the worse their behavior, and the less they'll be able to pay attention; they turn less to thinking individuals, and more to a monolithic herd. And the ones that don't act like cattle will be temperamental because the crowd size stops them from paying attention the way they want, as if they blame the staff for their own failure to do enough research before hand to actually figure out what the tour is like.

  • @Kim-mz8co
    @Kim-mz8co Рік тому +10

    Wonderful! Made me laugh out loud. NO ONE could have said it better.

  • @lifeontheX
    @lifeontheX Рік тому +191

    I've heard about this from other Americans who visited. I have a trip planned to the UK next summer, mainly to go to Bovington, and thought we would check out the palace. But no, not going now for sure. Thank you Mark for saving us the aggravation.

    • @redprince3158
      @redprince3158 Рік тому

      London is not safe anymore

    • @jamesocker5235
      @jamesocker5235 Рік тому

      Politicians always ruin anything nice for the peasants it their civil diservice

    • @TomCamies
      @TomCamies Рік тому +19

      Go to the Tower of London instead, very worthwhile.

    • @theoztreecrasher2647
      @theoztreecrasher2647 Рік тому +12

      There are any number of fine Stately Homes in the UK, most of which need to make a visit a pleasant experience to keep the moolah rolling in and the Tax Wolves from the door. The Royal Properties are unfortunately in a "privileged" position. 😉
      If you have an interest in the Military then a visit to the Tank Museum at Bovington (especially for their Yearly Celebration Weekend) is highly recommended. Stay near Dorchester where you can contrast the ancient (Maiden Castle) with the modern. 😊

    • @grammy8549
      @grammy8549 Рік тому +5

      We Americans toured the palace in 2011, a few months after William & Kate got married. We loved the tour & being able to have dessert on the terrace after. I believe we were able to take pictures back then while touring the palace. We felt it was a highlight of our week in London. We had been stationed in England for 7 years with the USAF so enjoyed going back. London had really changed & was a real melting pot. Very expensive even in 2011.

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Рік тому +200

    I didn't know how much I needed to hear Mark rant about the monarchy, That made my whole year

    • @DaveSCameron
      @DaveSCameron Рік тому +5

      The queen is dead - The Smiths 🎵🇬🇧🥊🎵

  • @raybarron316
    @raybarron316 Рік тому +70

    Thank you Mark. This has been a rather boring and uneventful day up until now. You had me smiling and chuckling for over 20 minutes. And that is greatly appreciated. 😊

  • @roygaisser9230
    @roygaisser9230 Рік тому +11

    One reason this review resonates so well is that all of us, I suppose, have been through something similar...at home or abroad the feeling is the same. I think they would all prefer that we just drop off our money at the door---better yet, just mail it in, and then deprive them of the pleasure of our presence! Thank you once again Professor!

  • @peterknudsen3490
    @peterknudsen3490 Рік тому +217

    You should visit the Danish Royal Palace. Storace lockers for backpacks at the entrance, toilets at entrance and exit, photography allowed everywhere, friendly staff and just generally a great place to visit....Come to Denmark :D

    • @seamus_rainheart
      @seamus_rainheart Рік тому +3

      Excellent.

    • @kittymervine6115
      @kittymervine6115 Рік тому +4

      I am putting Denmark on my list!

    • @adamkane7513
      @adamkane7513 Рік тому +2

      Well, the Danish & British 'Royals' are all related anyway.

    • @idanceforpennies281
      @idanceforpennies281 Рік тому +4

      What's the point of visiting the Royal palace of Denmark? If they had some cool viking stuff like swords and maybe a long boat I'd be all in...other than that...

    • @JP-vs1ys
      @JP-vs1ys Рік тому

      on it.

  • @marvwatkins7029
    @marvwatkins7029 Рік тому +194

    Some folks may blame the Palace staff's rudeness on the hot weather which looks to be around for a few days yet. But it's probably a year round issue of low to no morale. Charles III should form a Royal Commission to investigate visitor complaints. It should have its report and recommendations ready by the end of the century.

    • @helveticaification
      @helveticaification Рік тому +13

      It would be better if they just didn't open the building to the public. At least it would preserve some of the so-called 'mystique'. And they hardly need the money, do they?🤔

    • @julioaguila9792
      @julioaguila9792 Рік тому +5

      Those ratts don't care.

    • @davidj.leavitt249
      @davidj.leavitt249 Рік тому +9

      Imperialism is a class based system, isn’t it? If you’re a UK citizen, it’s your tax dollars paying for some perceived “better than you” aristocrat’s property. Why not nationalize it and charge the occupants rental fees?

    • @tamaracarter1836
      @tamaracarter1836 Рік тому +9

      @@davidj.leavitt249​​⁠​⁠​​⁠ A lot wrong with your comment:
      1. Buckingham Palace belongs to the nation already, not the monarch (as does Windsor Castle and many other Royal palaces). Therefore the buildings upkeep/ restoration work will be paid for regardless of whether the United Kingdom has a monarchy.
      2. Imperialism has nothing to do with their constitutional monarchy in 2023. Royals are no longer colonizing other countries, and do an immense amount of good for not only their own country, but the wider commonwealth also.
      3. Royals are not aristocrats. The Aristocracy (e.g. Dukes, Earls, Marquess, Viscounts, Barons etc), are not the same as Royalty (Kings, Queens, Princes, Princesses etc).

    • @floriandanzinger6027
      @floriandanzinger6027 Рік тому +11

      Charles is more concerned with homoeopathy, climate change, critical race theory, and other woke nonsense he can virtue signal about.

  • @juricich6756
    @juricich6756 Рік тому +106

    i love this. you aren't pulling your punches or feigning pleasantries for the sake of politeness. i absolutely love the honesty here. you can feel the utter disdain at having been swindled, berated, and fleeced of a bit more coinage for a tour of that joke of a "garden".

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Рік тому +6

      It IS a ripoff. Did the tour once in 2004. Ugh, never again. I wanted to stomp down the halls, tooting on an invisible horn like Basil Fawlty.

  • @SuperDougal22
    @SuperDougal22 Рік тому +13

    Mark plays POW for the day and gives the authorities a piece of his mind. One my favourite Felton videos, and there are a lot to of excellent ones to choose from.

  • @jamest2401
    @jamest2401 Рік тому +130

    Mark, I’ve got to tell you, snarky, sarcastic, and a little bit ornery humor is my favorite, and you sir, have nailed it. I’m simply an American rube, but I’ve always been enamored with the British knack for the dry sense of humor. Basil Fawlty sprung to mind as I watched this, and I can’t thank you enough for it. “Customer service skills of the Gestapo!”😂 I’ve had run-ins with similar such staff, and apologies, but I’m going to have to use that one in the future.😉

    • @slowturtle6745
      @slowturtle6745 Рік тому +2

      Oh I'm definitely adding that one to my lexicon.

    • @cjb8010
      @cjb8010 Рік тому

      Quoting German words or imagery is the happy pastime of all Anglophones looking for just the right word to describe something unpleasantly coercive.

  • @historical.isolde7918
    @historical.isolde7918 Рік тому +93

    This is perhaps the most English review I have ever seen. And the fact it comes from someone who normally publishes very serious Nazi mini docos is nothing short of amazing.

    • @TDL-xg5nn
      @TDL-xg5nn Рік тому

      Yeah and notice you do not see any critical communist docos. Hmmm. The greatest oppressors and mass murderers in history but you would never know that by anything on this channel.

    • @robbpowell194
      @robbpowell194 Рік тому

      True

  • @lancecampbell4323
    @lancecampbell4323 Рік тому +83

    You have such great sense of humour, so descriptive and understated, yet I felt like I was interned with you. The lighter videos are always a nice change of pace. Best one since Larry the Cat. You must have your wife laughing every day. Best wishes from colonial Canada

  • @msh6865
    @msh6865 Рік тому +11

    Mark not only runs the absolute best WWII history channel on YT, he also saves us money!
    A excellent one-two punch.😁

  • @jeremychandler3569
    @jeremychandler3569 Рік тому +34

    Mark, you should really do more of these. Thoroughly entertaining

  • @mileslong9675
    @mileslong9675 Рік тому +47

    Mark, you truly outdid yourself this time. Last summer, my family and I went to England for vacation, and visited the Palace. Your description was accurate. When we left, we were one of those Americans thankful for 1776. LOL

  • @gothamantiquities2595
    @gothamantiquities2595 Рік тому +42

    Treating the Professor and wife like this is a travesty!!!!!!! I thought that I hated New York until I heard how they treated their own people and you Dr. Felton! You have made a big difference educating us with your channel and are a legend here in New York!!!

    • @pata299
      @pata299 Рік тому +6

      Hold up. I LIVE in New York, so I am assuming you, as many do incorrectly that the REST of NY State is the same as that City no one here wants to be associated with. The good Doctor and his missus are welcome to the MidHudson valley anytime, where you can see the once home of FDR, friend of Churchill and a few good women.

    • @gothamantiquities2595
      @gothamantiquities2595 Рік тому +2

      @@pata299 I am in Lower Westchester and couldn’t wait to get out of the city!!! Now look at it, be well friend and stay safe.

  • @elisabethshelley4758
    @elisabethshelley4758 Рік тому +10

    Thankyou Mark for this fantastic video which appealed in every way with humour and total realism .... I am English and glad to say I live in Austria and enjoyed this true to life update from Buck House. You have highlighted every thing which holds interest entertains and at the same time brings home the truth. The horses are the best feature in my opinion and one can happily admire them with a clear conscience which is more than can be said for the kings guards with their bearskin hats which are surely against the environment. Your report is fair and I found it vey interesting, so well done

    • @salvadorromero9712
      @salvadorromero9712 Рік тому

      Are bearskin hats still made with mercury or something? What ever are these suppositions

    • @elisabethshelley4758
      @elisabethshelley4758 Рік тому

      @@salvadorromero9712 they are. made from live bears to the shame of the ministry of defense and. royal tradition. SHAME on all these people. Mark Felton as always gives a good account

  • @whaledriver1030
    @whaledriver1030 Рік тому +33

    My Wife and I visited the Palace in 2007.
    Our experience wasn’t as crowded, however, your description of the Staff was spot on!

  • @thepetehill
    @thepetehill Рік тому +76

    This was one of the best reviews I’ve heard. Absolutely on par with the BEST movie reviewer, the Critical Drinker. I’ve always suspected you had an excellent sense of humor, now it’s proven!! Well done!

    • @pilroberts6185
      @pilroberts6185 Рік тому +7

      Critical Drinker is a National Treasure!! Props to Dr. F too...

    • @peterslaby9782
      @peterslaby9782 Рік тому +2

      Oh man, we need Drinker to tour Buckingham Palace and give us a review. That would be amazing.

  • @deleted5338
    @deleted5338 Рік тому +63

    I was separated from my family, and observed someone walk up to a wall and open one of those hidden servant passages. I had to checkout opening the door, then I couldn’t help doing a little exploring. Best huge mistake I ever made, threatened to hold me in custody until my flight, then they gave me a very brief but interesting mini tour, facts/history, of the passage that lead to one of the royal’s chambers after I told them how I gained access. Apparently one of the staff was taking a shortcut during tour hours.

    • @LiClan
      @LiClan Рік тому

      So the staff member got the blame?

    • @deleted5338
      @deleted5338 Рік тому

      @@LiClan No, I clearly walked around a roped off area to access an obvious non public area, then was immediately ejected to the actual curb in their grasp the entire time.

  • @robert4you
    @robert4you Рік тому +48

    This was the most elegant and most British roast I have ever heard of a royal sightseeing 😂😂😂
    Edit: Please don't hold back your feelings and thoughts, tell us how you *really* felt.. 😂

  • @kllefty64
    @kllefty64 Рік тому +276

    As a republican married to a royalist, we have unique conversations on the merits of the aristocracy quite often. My loud laughter at Dr. Felton's opinions were met with a cold, disdainful stare by "She Who Must Be Obeyed". Thanks for making this a great day!

  • @JWRogersPS
    @JWRogersPS Рік тому +93

    I once knew someone whose mother had worked in an office in Buckingham Palace years ago. She said that, for the most part, the royal family were nice and approachable. It was the senior palace staff who were all stuck-up asses. She said that she had to kow-tow to senior staff far more that to members of the royal family.

    • @angelachouinard4581
      @angelachouinard4581 Рік тому +23

      Doesn't surprise me. Wannabes and coattail riders are very often worse than the ones they're tagging after.

    • @thelonglane
      @thelonglane Рік тому +7

      That applies to all government agencies. Politicians are generally approachable as their job rely on happy faces but the people who wield the most power are the civil servants who don't even have to perform well to keep their jobs.

    • @SeldimSeen1
      @SeldimSeen1 Рік тому

      It was the "senior staff" and the media that ran Megan and Harry off.

    • @davidbrims5825
      @davidbrims5825 Рік тому +5

      Same with staff in snobbish high end shops, they actually think they own the store !

    • @pierrebegley2746
      @pierrebegley2746 Рік тому

      Having met Camilla in person, I can attest that she was really lovely. I'm sure the royals are all like save (save a few notable examples). But yeah, being practically bullied by snobbish staff thinking they're hot shit because they work for royalty is definitely a good way to turn people away from the royals.

  • @dudleyhewett7211
    @dudleyhewett7211 Рік тому +136

    This was actually really funny. Mark should definitely do more reviews of disappointing London attractions.
    Madame Tussaud’s should definitely be on the list.

    • @quaver1239
      @quaver1239 Рік тому +19

      Visited Madame Tussaud’s in the 1980s. Wandering about, I was handed a camera by a lady and asked to take a photo of her and her husband standing either side of one of the statues. Intensely shy, I obeyed, lifted the camera and clicked. As I clicked, I saw they were proudly flanking Hitler, standing as close to him as possible. I am Jewish.

    • @floriandanzinger6027
      @floriandanzinger6027 Рік тому +3

      Madame Tussaud's isn't that bad. I still would recommend it.

    • @accountnamewithheld
      @accountnamewithheld Рік тому +6

      Could he perhaps "wax lyrical" on the subject?

    • @Pete-tq6in
      @Pete-tq6in Рік тому +4

      In my humble opinion, ALL of London is a disappointing attraction. It’s such a shame that so many foreign visitors to our green and pleasant land only see London, Britain has so much more to offer.
      London, to me, doesn’t even feel British any more, sure the ‘attractions’ are there but the people and culture that made it distinctively English all went to Essex!

    • @serteshsardrakal2272
      @serteshsardrakal2272 Рік тому +1

      ​@Pete-tq6in I agree. Oxford, Birmingham, and other cities are far more beautiful. And the villages as well!

  • @AlvinUselton
    @AlvinUselton 11 місяців тому +3

    As always Marks commentary is impeccable and entertaining ! Very informative and educational thanks again for sharing another great piece of work from your masterful catalog!

  • @gigglehertz
    @gigglehertz Рік тому +84

    I felt the same many years ago when visiting the Vatican. It was stifling hot and the crowd was so packed into the building you could barely swing your arms to walk naturally. I've never been so happy to get out of a building in my life.

    • @johngulyas695
      @johngulyas695 Рік тому +17

      Did people go in as devout Catholics and come out Protestants?

    • @mattkaustickomments
      @mattkaustickomments Рік тому +6

      No, Scientologists! Lol

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA Рік тому +9

      _"I've never been so happy to get out of a building in my life."_
      I'm sure countless children have said the same over the decades.

    • @gigglehertz
      @gigglehertz Рік тому +3

      @@user-mr4uo5mw9n It felt more like a drug kingpin's mansion than any sort of religious building.

    • @xtabay4
      @xtabay4 Рік тому

      I totally agree, I had a panic attack in the sardines like crowd and was searching for an exit but they were all locked, this was in the early 80s so no doubt its worse now. Seeing the iconic art was a small compensation. I'm glad I didn't bother with the Palace tour when I was in London.

  • @bradpaiz4038
    @bradpaiz4038 Рік тому +17

    I’m in the UK for a year and can skip this tour. Also so close to 2 million Dr. Felton! I remember when you reached a million and called us the “Old Guard” anyone who subscribed before the one million. Well done sir and onwards!!

  • @logografia
    @logografia Рік тому +90

    Take the Eurostar to Paris and visit Versailles, the castle of all castles. I'm a proud Londoner and feel privileged to live in one of the greatest cities on earth but pride should never be allowed to get in the way of honesty. Your description of BP is spot on.

    • @sveannnnnnn7578
      @sveannnnnnn7578 Рік тому +4

      haha what ? Greatest city ? What are you basing this information on ?

    • @sveannnnnnn7578
      @sveannnnnnn7578 Рік тому

      only muslims and hindus everywhere , i can promise you the greatest cities do not have a paki leader

    • @stapletoncotton285
      @stapletoncotton285 Рік тому +13

      Versailles is also a good reminder that the French worked out 250 years ago what should be done with monarchy. We're still waiting to catch up with that very obvious social progress.

    • @williamwilliam5066
      @williamwilliam5066 Рік тому

      "greatest cities" "biggest shitholes" fify.

    • @xXBisquitsXx
      @xXBisquitsXx Рік тому

      @@stapletoncotton285 Social progress being executing the royal family? lol

  • @ej3016
    @ej3016 Рік тому +6

    now I understand why my parents (then in their early 70’s) who were in London for only one day - chose a driven tour of the city to touring the palace - they still talk about their incredibly witty knowledgeable driver - the best part of the day - the neighbourhood pub the driver took them to and the best fish and chips ever 🇨🇦

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 Рік тому

      Ah yes! We were known for those two marvelous things back in the 70’s - real and fresh fish and chips AND the kindest, wittiest and best tour guides coming in the form of a London cab/tour bus drivers! So glad you remember!!

  • @ads998
    @ads998 Рік тому +241

    Mark, if this is your first foray into tourist trap reviews, please don't make it your last. This was terrific! As an Aussie who has travelled to London many times, I've never been inside Buckingham Palace. I tend to avoid the Northern Hemisphere in summer mostly due to the crowds and exorbitant cost of everything, so the Palace has never been open while I've been there. And it seems this isn't a bad thing. I did tour the Houses of Parliament in April, and can highly recommend it. The seat of your elected officials appears more friendly than the home of your unelected sovereign (yes yes, I'm an Aussie and he's also my sovereign for some reason).

    • @stubstoo6331
      @stubstoo6331 Рік тому

      Unless your ancestors were one of the seventy thousand taken to Australia in handcuffs for stealing a piece of fruit. Then f..kum.😂😂

    • @aa-ph7ev
      @aa-ph7ev Рік тому +12

      Australia is a true friend to us here in the UK (so many of your brave soldiers lost supporting us in wars). I hope you don't mind me saying, it is about time you ditched the outdated role of the monarchy in your country.

    • @moritamikamikara3879
      @moritamikamikara3879 Рік тому +1

      Strange, I felt the opposite.
      I went to the houses of Parliament a few years ago and thought it was a shithole.
      Buckingham >>> Westminster.

    • @Holland41
      @Holland41 Рік тому +10

      I agree re. Australia's relationship with the monarchy, but one of the Australians' greatest qualities is apathy, which is why we never have gangs of murderous rebels and traitors trashing the place like Trump's moronic rabble tried in the USA. Since King Charles has no power to do anything in modern Australia, that apathy means an historical status quo dodders on indefinitely. He's occasionally appears, rather like an unflushable turd that keeps emerging from the sewer, but he doesn't actually do any real harm.

    • @endthedrugwartoday
      @endthedrugwartoday Рік тому +2

      He's your Sovereign, because of QE2R, and the Empire She Represented which probably gave you your life for better or worse. God the disrespect. Do you deserve the world QE2R and the Empire have carved out for you and your people? Or no?
      You're mad at history for the role Her Family succeeded into? Dear Lord. Failure. Pure failure.

  • @mzxeternal
    @mzxeternal Рік тому +45

    Long time viewer but first time commenting. Your comments on "British republicans and bemused Americans" had me rolling. Fantastic video. Love the dry sense of humor. You should do more of these kind of reviews from time to time as it was very enjoyable, in addition to your fantastic regular content! Keep up the great work. This bemused American thanks you!

  • @MichaelWilson-cx1hh
    @MichaelWilson-cx1hh Рік тому +37

    Not even 2 minutes in and I'm already laughing so much. Mark, you definitely have some untapped comedic talents!

  • @williamcanter3233
    @williamcanter3233 Місяць тому +1

    God Bless America And Family And Great SERVICE 🙏

  • @rossh9931
    @rossh9931 Рік тому +108

    I worked for the Royal Collection Trust as one of those wardens, but at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, where things are a little more relaxed and friendly. During the London Olympics my partner and other colleagues where asked to work Buckingham Palaces summer opening. Needless to say the staff and middle management where exactly like mark described and proud of it. Toxic working environment. Glad to hear things haven't changed.

    • @benfletcher9659
      @benfletcher9659 Рік тому +3

      And are you now a Republican? 😂

    • @rossh9931
      @rossh9931 Рік тому

      Lite Republican, yes :D@@benfletcher9659

    • @samuelj2408
      @samuelj2408 Рік тому +7

      Why would you be glad about a toxic and terrible work environment?

    • @rossh9931
      @rossh9931 Рік тому +11

      @@samuelj2408 I left their employment with a bitter experience. The fact they clearly haven't changed in self importance and snobbery has reassured I made the correct choice. I make an effort to be inclusive, patient and welcoming in my other roles in the museums and libraries sector to differ myself from these types of people at the Royal Collection. Although, the actual higher management and members of The Royal Family (Except Andrew) where all very nice.

    • @apstrike
      @apstrike Рік тому

      I expected the gardens at Holyrood to be a highlight of my Edinburgh visit, until I discovered the royal scam and skipped it entirely. I've only broken down twice. Once for the gardens at Hamptom Court because gardens are my jam and again at the Tower of London, which I felt was history held hostage. @@rossh9931

  • @MrDidiusm
    @MrDidiusm Рік тому +30

    I have long enjoyed your well researched and insightful videos on military history. This video, however, is now my unquestioned favorite. Thank you for making it!

  • @michaelchong7818
    @michaelchong7818 Рік тому +40

    This absolutely made my day. Thank you Mark, you're a gem!

  • @TracyA123
    @TracyA123 Рік тому +33

    This was hilarious and made my day! Not that you had a bad time but the hilarious way you explained it. " Bemused Americans thanking their lucky stars for 1776". 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @daniel1971uk
    @daniel1971uk Рік тому +34

    I went to the Mews and it was lovely. Met a horse called Daniel, apparently the Queen's favourite carriage horse. He was friendly, the staff were friendly, clearly being around animals rather than royalty is the way forward.

  • @russmerritt6876
    @russmerritt6876 Рік тому +27

    The Spanish royal palace in Madrid is lovely. I recommend it mostly due to the small crowds which permit visitors to view rooms at their leisure.

    • @christelledixon9366
      @christelledixon9366 Рік тому

      Same stupid rules about photos and backpacks

    • @andrewrobinson2565
      @andrewrobinson2565 Рік тому

      The Spanish Royal Family doesn't live in the palace. There's an idea there ... 😂🎉

    • @kittymervine6115
      @kittymervine6115 Рік тому

      see it can be done. The Belgium royal family goes out of their way to make people feel welcome. Buy the guide book also as it's filled with history and quite a good book to keep.

  • @douggaskell4586
    @douggaskell4586 Рік тому +14

    Absolutely priceless! I loved this. As my sainted grandmother used to tell me, "so young and yet so cynical!"

  • @patriciaclark6171
    @patriciaclark6171 Рік тому +8

    We visited Balmoral and were only allowed into one room of the entire castle, the ballroom! The rest of the visit was viewing photos of the Royals on display in a stable block or other outside building. The gardens were the best bit, considering that’s all we saw.

    • @MTknitter22
      @MTknitter22 Рік тому +2

      My Yorkshire and Cotswolds relatives all recommend tourists go to Highclere House. The Downton Abbey setting is actually prettier, more open, and staff are incredibly kind and welcoming. If anyone had a reason to be a bit snobbish, it would be the owners of this impeccably maintained and beautiful home but the owners are GRATEFUL and welcoming. There are easily accessible toilets in a convenient place, as well. You often hear during the tour people say they loved it more than either Royal Palace.

    • @paullamola2317
      @paullamola2317 Рік тому +1

      That’s someone’s home dear, do you want constant visitors in your home doing whatever they like?

    • @westaussie965
      @westaussie965 11 місяців тому +1

      It’s pathetic isn’t it, we were like “is that it?”

    • @westaussie965
      @westaussie965 11 місяців тому

      @@paullamola2317”home”😂yes, one of many “homes”

  • @fixedgearjerk
    @fixedgearjerk Рік тому +21

    You, Sir, are a man of many talents. Your historical videos are second to none, now we find out you can write one hell of a creative dig! Bravo!

  • @Rationalific
    @Rationalific Рік тому +35

    It's sad how they don't respect either the place, nor those who are so keen on visiting it. But thank you for shining a light on this! And you did it in such an amusing way as well! It looks like I and tens of thousands of other people have had more fun today simply watching this video than visiting Buckingham Palace!

  • @patmarek1222
    @patmarek1222 Рік тому +54

    This was the finest in its form review I've heard in years. And an extremely competent content wise, as well.
    Thank you Dr Felton, now I know NOT to visit.

  • @nickdougan394
    @nickdougan394 Рік тому +19

    Mark, brilliant, you should do more reviews! I led my firm summer party to Windsor Castle this summer, and had some similar observations. It was an eventful trip, starting with one of the partners being arrested for carrying a knife - a pruning knife for his cacti collection. "Top Management" (i.e. Charles and William) really do need to think about how all this is playing out. I have a framed commission signed by their mother/grandmother on my wall, but even I sometimes wonder whether even constitutional monarchy is the best way forward.

    • @salvadorromero9712
      @salvadorromero9712 Рік тому

      Wow and here I thought Prof. Felton's joke about the tour producing republicans was just that. That must have been one hell of a bad company party if it produced constitutional opinions. On viewing this video I'd actually said to myself, if Prof. Felton hates Buckingham Palace he's certainly in good company, as every royal seems to hate it as well. And I was just thinking that Windsor Castle, which they like much better and which is I believe still technically their primary residence, might be better. At the very least they had the courtesy to make the citizens of the United Kingdom feel at right at home, by throwing them into shackles for possession of pruning knives.

    • @craigoliver8712
      @craigoliver8712 11 місяців тому

      ​@@salvadorromero9712Taking a pruning knife to a royal residence isn't the smartest move

    • @salvadorromero9712
      @salvadorromero9712 11 місяців тому

      @@craigoliver8712 Taking a pruning knife to one's own residence isn't the smartest move in the United Kingdom. Butter knife either, come to think of it. Or mean tweets.