King's guard carries sword when he sees a Chelsea Pensioner

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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  • @Kissameassa538
    @Kissameassa538 11 місяців тому +165

    Total respect to the pensioner and the guard. That was so lovely to see, mutual respect, as it should be. 🇬🇧❤️

    • @jeandavies5014
      @jeandavies5014 11 місяців тому +7

      ❤❤❤

    • @JZsBFF
      @JZsBFF 8 місяців тому

      I love traditions, both military and civilian.
      They create the illusion of perpetual order.

  • @ront2424
    @ront2424 11 місяців тому +84

    from one old trooper total respect young man.

    • @cliffwheeler7357
      @cliffwheeler7357 10 місяців тому +2

      The guard is one of the several female soldiers in the Life Guards. Look how small her hands are, that’s the giveaway.

    • @hideouslyugly
      @hideouslyugly 9 місяців тому

      I couldn't tell. Looks like a man. I was waiting for an old person to go near the horse.

  • @noelborden8787
    @noelborden8787 11 місяців тому +49

    That was a lovely tribute.

  • @robertdoyle9564
    @robertdoyle9564 11 місяців тому +32

    The horse didnt respond to the siren - RESPECT 😊

    • @konradyearwood5845
      @konradyearwood5845 9 місяців тому

      I knew an army officer who was in charge of training the horses for the Royal Horse Artillery. He outlined the training regime for the new horses (they do it near Quorn in Leicestershire). When I asked about specialist training for the bangs as the cannons are fired he told me that they learn that on the job! 🤣🤣

    • @JZsBFF
      @JZsBFF 8 місяців тому

      Perhaps Mr. Ed is deaf?

  • @stevegregory2867
    @stevegregory2867 11 місяців тому +41

    Respect to the Chelsea pensioner &the guard.Thank you to both of you.

  • @wendysing9741
    @wendysing9741 2 місяці тому +2

    He's Ethan Jeffrey, the winner of the Princess Elizabeth Cup. A good and respectful trooper.❤

  • @Siggy-s9d
    @Siggy-s9d 8 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful show of respect. One soldier to another ❤

  • @AmandaPanda230
    @AmandaPanda230 11 місяців тому +23

    He is my favorite guard ❤

    • @cliffwheeler7357
      @cliffwheeler7357 10 місяців тому

      The guard is one of the several female soldiers in the Life Guards. Look how small her hands are, that’s always the giveaway.

    • @Lynsey516
      @Lynsey516 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@cliffwheeler7357He is not a female, he has a man's voice when he yells and look how tall he is!

    • @AmandaPanda230
      @AmandaPanda230 10 місяців тому +1

      @@cliffwheeler7357 No, this guard is definitely a male.

    • @gigybey4338
      @gigybey4338 10 місяців тому +2

      Para mí ,es un hombre, escuché su voz y no es de una mujer, es muy guapo.

  • @carlhicksjr8401
    @carlhicksjr8401 9 місяців тому +63

    Nice of the trooper to do.
    It is not necessary for the person honored to see it. It is only necessary that the honor be rendered. The trooper knows that he could be the pensioner one day and that respect shows.

  • @Otacatapetl
    @Otacatapetl 11 місяців тому +13

    Shame you didn't catch the pensioner saluting back...

  • @billpugh58
    @billpugh58 8 місяців тому +1

    Most tourists are respectful and careful! The world really is a lovely place!

  • @greggi47
    @greggi47 8 місяців тому +1

    That was subtle show of respect--the best kind, not done for show.

  • @wendyschaumberg6850
    @wendyschaumberg6850 11 місяців тому +13

    I love that❤❤

  • @terrybodenham5588
    @terrybodenham5588 9 місяців тому +6

    Nothing but respect - well done

  • @rcopterboy
    @rcopterboy 8 місяців тому +1

    Such a small thing, but so much respect

  • @Tourist1967
    @Tourist1967 11 місяців тому +22

    That is the salute while carrying a sword.

    • @charlesfaulkner2622
      @charlesfaulkner2622 10 місяців тому

      The salute is normally, as far as I remember, the sword held in front of the face, straight up. I may be wrong, it wouldn't be the first time, and I doubt it will be the last either...

  • @Strike_Raid
    @Strike_Raid 9 місяців тому +2

    For an old guy, he moves like a young man.

  • @rotorheadv8
    @rotorheadv8 8 місяців тому +1

    I didn’t know the let people tough the horses.

  • @briantheminer
    @briantheminer 10 місяців тому +3

    Well done trooper

  • @Demetri450
    @Demetri450 8 місяців тому +2

    If people want to see or touch a horse go to a horse farm and leave these trained military men and women alone who are on duty and not there for show. I never undersstand this whereas I travel and their is a building, monument, shrine etc.. protected by military personnel. Because of ignorant selfish tourists now guards like these need guards or some barrier because people have lost control and common sense.

  • @janetbarkwith
    @janetbarkwith 11 місяців тому +12

    Love this. On a different note, is it just me, or does this young man resemble the young Val Kilmer?

    • @lynnsimpson4021
      @lynnsimpson4021 11 місяців тому +1

      Totally, my first thought

    • @annpachini2155
      @annpachini2155 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes he does

    • @myview5840
      @myview5840 11 місяців тому +1

      No i'm batman

    • @Lynsey516
      @Lynsey516 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes definitely resembles him when he was younger.

    • @cliffwheeler7357
      @cliffwheeler7357 10 місяців тому

      That is not a young man. That Life Guard is one of the several females in the Life Guards. You only have to look at her hands to see how small they are compared to the footage of the male Guards.

  • @MarleneDeVen
    @MarleneDeVen 4 місяці тому

    No deben permitir tocár a los caballos y retratárse lejos de ellos, respeto

  • @markduffy3717
    @markduffy3717 9 місяців тому +1

    Class

  • @judgeleeder638
    @judgeleeder638 8 місяців тому

    Now This Is Total Respect🫡🫡🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @andypandywalters
    @andypandywalters 9 місяців тому +1

    Respect

  • @CharmaineNel-t4n
    @CharmaineNel-t4n 9 місяців тому +1

    Is it the man with the red coat and hat?? I nearly missed it

  • @rdbjrseattle
    @rdbjrseattle 9 місяців тому

    American style siren.

  • @Lynsey516
    @Lynsey516 10 місяців тому

    Why do so many people think this guard is a female? He is definitely a man, I have heard him yell.

  • @fins59
    @fins59 9 місяців тому

    1:26 The guy in the red coat looks to be in uniform and part of the palace staff, why do you call him a pensioner?

    • @skinniestfatman5641
      @skinniestfatman5641 9 місяців тому +1

      because thats what they are called, look up Chelsea Pensioner, they are ex military that live in Royal Hospital Chelsea

    • @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo
      @hetrodoxlysonov-wh9oo 9 місяців тому

      'Chelsea pensioners' are military personal who've served more than 20 years or been injured, they can apply to live in the Royal Hospital apartment (they're very nice) normally you'd have to be a multi millionaire to live at this address, that's their uniform.

  • @JesusismyRock773
    @JesusismyRock773 11 місяців тому +18

    Okay, I am dense. What does that mean anyway? Isn't the guard carrying his sword while on his mount? Your videos make me so angry and yet I have to laugh at the fact that they let the tourists get away with this nonsense, as if it is a petting zoo. I live in Canada, and on the hill, we have many mounted police guards, and they are not subject to what these guards and horses have to put up with. And, the changing of the guard on the hill is spectacular. Greetings from across the pond.

    • @louisasutcliffe7778
      @louisasutcliffe7778 11 місяців тому +31

      It’s a salute by the guard to the Chelsea pensioner, another soldier.

    • @carolineberry3169
      @carolineberry3169 11 місяців тому +46

      The trooper moves his sword from the sloping position tp the upright position. It is the equivalent of saluting the old soldier.

    • @merylwhiteley1593
      @merylwhiteley1593 11 місяців тому +25

      Love the respect shown and it doesnt take much❤❤❤❤

    • @bobdylan7120
      @bobdylan7120 11 місяців тому +17

      Today some 300 army veterans call the Royal Hospital Chelsea home. The Hospital offers independent living in a sheltered housing environment intended for those who, upon admission, are self-caring and able to live independently with extra support where required but without the need for nursing care.

    • @myview5840
      @myview5840 11 місяців тому +9

      They get tiny rooms and a uniform, and duty til death. Salute

  • @brucefraser8583
    @brucefraser8583 8 місяців тому

    Soldiers respectively 💂‍♂️🫡🫡

  • @georgeblank2648
    @georgeblank2648 9 місяців тому

    Silly custom

  • @glencoe1951
    @glencoe1951 10 місяців тому +1

    Weel done Lad.

  • @TimberwolfC14
    @TimberwolfC14 11 місяців тому +75

    From a young soldier to a older soldier and vice-versa. Those who have/currently wear the uniform don't have to speak.

  • @jocklynch8911
    @jocklynch8911 9 місяців тому +1

    Respect

  • @neeveshannon5062
    @neeveshannon5062 11 місяців тому +58

    It’s a mark of respect!!

  • @michaelpalmer3717
    @michaelpalmer3717 11 місяців тому +36

    Totally correct and neatly done. Respect.

  • @margaretbinnie6600
    @margaretbinnie6600 11 місяців тому +25

    Lovely gesture

  • @columbmurray
    @columbmurray 9 місяців тому +37

    He doesn't carry his sword ,he presents it !

    • @waltherppx6314
      @waltherppx6314 8 місяців тому +4

      True, he's already carrying his sword. What he did was present a subtle salute with the sword....

    • @Chrisjude100
      @Chrisjude100 8 місяців тому +1

      @@waltherppx6314 Yes that is the correct term. Present arms. A sentry with sword drawn shows their readiness to deploy it in the event of threat. They do not raise their hand to brow, encumbered as it is by a weapon. The pensioner, coming from within the station guarded obviously posed no threat of ingress but was deemed worthy of salute (sword erect) and it was given. That the pensioner neglected to acknowledge the salute is not the sentry's business.
      If it had been the officer of the watch on the other hand the latter would have acknowledged the salute, returned it and, lowering their arm, invited "as you were" to the sentry. Sword returns to shoulder, awaiting orders.

  • @pjr859
    @pjr859 9 місяців тому +23

    A subtle and significant respectful salute. Thank you. Last ANZAC day that I wore wearing my medals was more than 10 years ago. We were totally ignored. Not that we expected anything else these days here in Oz.

    • @davidcat1455
      @davidcat1455 8 місяців тому +3

      That’s funny I go to the ANZAC services every year here in Australia and the crowds keep getting bigger and bigger with a lot of respect shown. I think you just want something to whinge about

    • @pjr859
      @pjr859 8 місяців тому +2

      @@davidcat1455 Yes - you are right. I have issues expressing my thoughts. It doesn't matter. I can't recall why I said that. There are too many "issues" in the bellfry mate. Leftovers from the 70's!!

  • @PeteDavidson-yl3ps
    @PeteDavidson-yl3ps 8 місяців тому +10

    The Pensioner is above ground whereas many of his comrades may not be RIP…and the young Soldier hopes that’s where in 40 years enjoying retirement so the respect for serving and surviving is extended.

  • @tonysoanes7301
    @tonysoanes7301 9 місяців тому +22

    Shame some of the public didn't pay the same respect to the pensioner as the guard did,

  • @allydalessi3371
    @allydalessi3371 11 місяців тому +27

    Such respect for those cheeky pensioners ❤️

  • @patmorrell5963
    @patmorrell5963 7 місяців тому +7

    Oh,they just get better and better,don't they.
    To show such respect to an old comrade and it's such a natural gesture.
    Makes me very proud.

  • @CanadianSmoke
    @CanadianSmoke 9 місяців тому +10

    I missed it at first, he hoisted his sword in respect to the pensioner... nice!

  • @almac2598
    @almac2598 10 місяців тому +6

    You always salute a Chelsey Pensioner.

    • @JZsBFF
      @JZsBFF 8 місяців тому +2

      *Chelsea

  • @QED_
    @QED_ 8 місяців тому +1

    Props

  • @stoneymcneal2458
    @stoneymcneal2458 9 місяців тому +2

    Small, but meaningful gesture.

  • @aajaebeareyouseaeh8015
    @aajaebeareyouseaeh8015 4 місяці тому

    First 3 seconds of the video. Yes, please teach your child to touch someone else's animal without permission. Without washing hands. Yuck. I really feel for the horses.

  • @thomasfletcher1464
    @thomasfletcher1464 8 місяців тому

    Chief Executive { Dr Woodward }of defence company BAE Systems passes by near end.

  • @pavlovshouse77
    @pavlovshouse77 8 місяців тому +1

    Had to look twice, much respect to these fine gentlemen

  • @freidagrant2267
    @freidagrant2267 11 місяців тому +1

    So many bad mannered people stepping in front of people taking photo 😮

  • @dnap1245
    @dnap1245 4 місяці тому

    Respect

  • @robsin2810
    @robsin2810 8 місяців тому

    Nice one.

  • @PiDsPagePrototypes
    @PiDsPagePrototypes 9 місяців тому

    Horse is thinking,... I have a serious job to do here, what are all these human's doing mucking about!

  • @vwtdis
    @vwtdis 10 місяців тому

    Fast forward to about 1:25, not much saluting going on there

  • @jf0710
    @jf0710 11 місяців тому +1

    correction the trooper was female

    • @Lynsey516
      @Lynsey516 10 місяців тому

      No this is not a female, I have heard him shout, he is very much a man!

  • @MrUmpleby
    @MrUmpleby 11 місяців тому +5

    Pity the coppers don't have the same respect blasting their sirens so close to horses

    • @stevehuggett2098
      @stevehuggett2098 10 місяців тому +4

      It's London...,if they dont sound off, the traffic stays put!
      Try driving there before you pick holes in precedent!

  • @ginettechiverton7113
    @ginettechiverton7113 11 місяців тому +1

    It must've been quick, as I didn't notice any acknowledgements. 🇬🇧💂

    • @bobdylan7120
      @bobdylan7120 11 місяців тому +1

      1:33 The guard brings his sword forward, off the shoulder, holds it for a second, then goes back to the rest position.
      It's how you salute with a sword from that position.

  • @wulfboi8808
    @wulfboi8808 11 місяців тому +2

    Such a *GORGEOUS* Horsey!!!!! Dammit all, fix the POOR beast's bit already‼🐺👿⚔🐴

    • @amandabilger2235
      @amandabilger2235 11 місяців тому +7

      There is nothing wrong with the bit. When horses get bored they sometimes entertain themselves by playing with the bit.

    • @MichelleHolloway-q3j
      @MichelleHolloway-q3j 11 місяців тому +5

      The horse equivalent of chewing gum.

    • @wulfboi8808
      @wulfboi8808 11 місяців тому

      In so many of these vids, when the horses begin to be unruly & hard to control, it's always when their bit *HAS* been bothering them. Also, do you have any knowledge of breaking wild horses! I do and, getting a horse to accept having/being comfortable with a bit in it's mouth sure takes some doing. Once the horse is ok with it, this nonsense of so many horses in these vids chewing on/reacting badly to the bit is not out of boredom. Nor is is it the equivalent of horse chewing gum @user-kd2rp6vh4x. Not when it's to *THIS EXTREME*. @@amandabilger2235