This is Why You Never Mess With a Royal Guard...
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2024
- Visitors to London are often delighted to see the iconic Queens Guard standing motionless in their red coats in front of Buckingham Palace. While these guards are famous for not moving an inch even when tourists decide to mess with them, don’t let that fool you into thinking they’re just lazy or slow. In fact, the queen's guards are actually one of the most elite, highly trained and secretive soldiers in the entire world. Sure they look like fixtures to the palace, but push them too far or try to interfere with their duty and you’ll learn very quickly why that was a mistake. The elusive practices and duties of these elite, bearskin-clad guards are some of the most tightly kept secrets the English crown holds, but luckily for you we’ve got the inside scoop on these subtle warriors that will change the way you look at the seeming tourist attractions for the rest of your life. Think you can handle knowing the secrets of such an elite group?
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Would you mess with a Royal Guard?
Nope
Ofc not 😂
Pick me 😁
Pick me
Yes
Noooooooo
They're also human beings. I was in London with my goddaughter, we were trying to find a pub somewhere around the Palace to meet up with mates and were incredibly lost. The Queen's Guards don't just man the front gates, they're all around the property. My goddaughter was close to tears, we couldn't find anyone else to ask, not another soul around, so I went up to the guard and said, "I know you're not supposed to move or anything, but we're looking for XYZ street and completely turned around. Could you like maybe just flick your eyes in the right direction? Please?" He stood completely rigid for a few seconds, then smiled, and - like any normal human being - said "go down that way for two streets, turn left, and it'll be just past ABC shop on the right." Went back to being a statue while my goddaughter gawped in astonishment. "Thank you so much, thank you!" And off we went. My goddaughter couldn't stop telling that story for weeks.
The only indication I've seen that they're human beings was that time the Royal family was doing some big event on live TV in the summer, and one of the guards overheated and fainted (dropping his Bayonet rifle and losing his fuzzy helmet-hat.)
For all I knew, they were robots; I half-expected them to have windup keys hidden under their hats, like the tin soldiers you'd see in old tv shows.
After hearing the guards punishments makes me feel awful because people don’t know how making them laugh can literally ruin there life. The
A lot of this is fairly misleading or just perpetuating myths, military prison is a potential punishment for any soldier in the Army, but it's reserved for only the worst offences. Making a guard laugh would at most be a fine from their pay, although from what I've heard, these days that's probably unlikely too, probably depends more on who notices if they do.
@@mikitz 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Repent , jesus christ is coming back , pray and read your bible ask him for guidance, there is nothing out there in the world , if you have any questions please ask me.
Yall hear the "Justic warrior" lmaooo get a life, nobody cares
@Brave Justice Warrior These guards are from Britain the racism is mostly in America so shut up
The old notion of “would you like that if someone did it to you?” applies here I think. As an American I would not appreciate tourists disrespecting my country and our traditions, therefore I would not dare to do the same when visiting another nation.
I have mad respect for these guards. For them to have the self control that they do is incredible. My family tree says my ancestors are from England but I have never been there.
Mad respect?? That sounds like u bout ready to kill one of them
If you do visit, go to York for more original culture. London doesn't feel English no more and lost to much heritage.
Chester and Whitby are also rich in heritage...
Best wishes.
So you have English ancestry. You, and about 500 kazillion other people. Have a great day, Cousin Johnny.
What? Really? "mad respect"?.... Be for real please. Without Jesus Christ, this is the way you will comment, that much is clear. Today is the day of your salvation because tomorrow is not promised. Who cares for what these "elite" guards do and don't do. Your comment is so senseless that I had to say something about it. If you get offended, it's your pride - get rid of it.
@@1Corinthians15_1-4 lol, you're crazy
The people who harass them should go for an overnight in the local jail.
Or, ya know, have an officer nearby telling them to sod off? BECAUSE THEY ARE SOLDIERS, NOT DUMMIES? lol
They do. More often than they expect.
Yes this should happen.
They should spend 24 hours on doing there job watch people change
Those who harass Royal Guards need be put in Penitentiaries!!! What make a mock of the Guards or The Crown then face the Time
The guy that yelled “GET OFF THE FENCE” i would cry so much
Yea it really hurts so much bruh idk why
Haha same
Me acts like Mario beats the sh*t out of him xd
@@ishowspeedclips3938 would like to see you try
@@ishowspeedclips3938 Lol you wouldn't,british guards are trained as hell so you wouldn't even beat them up
Watching this makes me proud to be from Great Britain 😉🏴💯🙏
Great Britain or United kingdom is a country with a great history yet their govt has been a sycophant of their former colony USA since world war 2
You should be proud to be British. Great country. I’m American and I love the British and my Brit ancestors.
Ha Ha Ha Hah. GB is now a muslim land.
@@gaza1952 6% Muslim actually.
Maybe some tourists think they are there just for show, for their benefit to take photos , these men are serving soilders and deserve respect at all times x
I feel bad for the guards. sometimes people can get very disrespectful to them. Like it's their job, leave them alone. They are not there for people to making fun of them
Agreed.
There should be made a punishable offence for interfering with the duties of a guard.
Yes I agree with you people should leave them a lone
@@kylec166 loan, you mean?
Royal guards fainting ?! 🤣 they treat them like shit
The Queen's Guard are actual soldiers, not ceremonial toys.
The internet doesn't care
Thank you. Some people are just too STUPID to comprehend that their job's not a laughing matter.
So why did I have to Watch the stupid Video, You could have saved Me the Time, if I had read Your asinine comment first.
Gee Thanks !
The Household Cavalry even.
@Busta Speeker 😂 what an intelligent comment...
I just watched a video of a father telling his autistic son not to get too close or touch a Royal Guard as they were trying to take a picture with him. The guard took one step towards the father and son to get in the picture.
Much respect to the guard and I hope he doesn't get into trouble for moving.
The guards MUST be vigilant and no nonesense. Especially after the incident in Canada that had the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier killed in an attack. RIP Cpl. Nathan Frank Cirillo.
When someone hires an army of quiet kids
😂
😂
loll this made my day 😝
Lol
I’m not gonna like because it has 69 likes so yeah also remember me when this becomes a famous comment
I think evey tourists should watch this video not only for their safety but the guards employment and future
And the future of the poor bear animal who had to risk his life to make them hats out of his skin...
@@jardemooreb4100 its not real bear skin anymore
@@jardemooreb4100 killing of bears for hats is wrong...but the soldiers didn't kill any bears...
Killing bear for there skin to make hats, that's curil oh my god 😱
@@PEDRO-lq9ph apparently the fur comes from black bear's in Canada from Canada anual bear cull to keep down back bear numbers
i served 7 years in the grenadier guards and trooped the color in 2004 it was a amazing experience people never realize that we trained for war with the paras and the Gurkhas the elite
The only thing I ever said to a Royal Guard is 'thank you for your service'
By just looking at them standing like a statue but protecting the kingdom at the same time. I have a high respect for them. Their job is very tough.
Q
Ikr
Lol
I don't respect their instructions. I don't care for trying to make men act like machines. They could do their guard duty just as well (or better) by being able to be like people instead of statues.
@@brahmburgers well said mate
Ever feel useless? Try guarding somebody who is immortal.
Well I mean they protect the crown too so the queen is just said to be protected to keep the crown safe
Technically she's only alive because they exist.
Even immortality can't stop being chopped in half or blown up by terrorists.
It’s a joke
I’m pretty sure
😂😂😂is the queen a witch 😔🤔
"Fainting to Attention" ..love it .. dedication beyond compare
After this, I have a newfound respect for those guards.
Royal guard: *an elite well trained soldier equipped with an loaded rifle*
Tourist: imma touch ‘em
Go ahead and try to get into the Palace or restricted areas
The gun is not loaded. It is used to intimidate and to add to the appearance and etc.
They are not loaded thus the Queen’s Guard hardly uses them. The tourists probably realise this so they go and do it to be disrespectful and other stuff.
@@chainedaurora7963 they have bladed gun but yes, their rifle is pointless. Personally I don’t admire about how ELITE they are, if what they do is staying like a rod for hours long and don’t move. The truth is simple: to be perfect in some business you have to exercise your skills constantly. Take for instance SAS and GIGN they mess up in war conflicts and fight the terrorists in harsh situations. They do intense training every day. They don’t waste precious time to stay like a colorful clowns in front of stupid mob.
@@Hephasto yeah you have a point.
@@chainedaurora7963 yess they are loaded rifals there sward to protect so ofcours there loaded its the britsh monarc u mad lol
I hope this is an eye opener for people who are going to mess with them...
Yeah
It’s always the idiotic tourists. Stop trying to piss off our brave soldiers! Have some respect!
@Lars Olsen no no they do my uncle was one guess why I said was he's imprisoned right now he was one then he moved from his post and got imprisoned sad really
Absolutely. It’s not even a little funny. Don’t mess with a man doing his job!!! Respect. 🙏
It shouldnt have been allowed. When an assassin tries the guard will let him get close thinking its a tourist. Silly.
I didn't think it was possible for me to have MORE respect for them than I already did.
I appreciate this information about the Royal Guards. I have never understood why anyone would show disrespect toward these dedicated and wonderful soldiers. I am an American who respects the history and traditions of England especially since both sides of my family came to America centuries ago from England.
I do wish those that visit us here in the U.K. and particularly london’s royal palaces learn that these guards are on duty! They are not there for tourist amusement,so show respect and appreciate that you’re able to get close but at the same time keep your distance.
i don't know what is wrong with people
Give respect, get respect. They protect criminals. Zero respect.
Well, if they're there to serve and protect (the royals and their property), then they shouldn't be forcing them to dress up like ridiculously dressed up poofters who look more like transgender drag queens in clowns costumes than actual living soldiers,
who are able and willing to risk their lives in battle at any time.
Exactly!
@@lbar9720 The sick murderous pedophile cultists you call "Royalty".
I once saw a video of some American tourist who tried to touch a Royal Guard's hat. It didn't end well. In one movement, the guard moved his foot behind the offender's, gave him a shove, and as the guy hit the ground, he wound up with a rifle in his face and the bayonet about an inch away from his nose with the guard booming "STAND DOWN!" Talk about scary-good. Those guys are weapons.
They should arrest the offenders.
I love a story with a happy ending.
putting a camera in a cellphone ended humanity
@@user-xx7pg3vw9k no
I actually saw it two times in my short period of military service that a member of the army passed out while standing in formation for a long time. First time it was because of the cold, second time it was because of the heat.
There was a guard standing still in the courtyard by the horse guards when i visited London last month. I asked his permission to take his pic and he have a slow blink in consent 😊 i thanked him and he have another slow blink. I thought it was brilliant!
They don't get arrested if they smile because people are trying to make them laugh or smile. If they willingly goof off and go derelict on duty that's a separate thing.
they can be fined or maybe arrested for smiling
@@lizz9907 fined yes, not arrested.
@@znuffyztruggles5744 yeah i’m not sure myself but they could be arrested maybe? cause they have to take their job super seriously
Maybe it's judged different for each case... Jail might not be the automatic first punishment but probably receiving fines or some other disciplinary actions.
They get fined, fired and sent off to military prison.
Rest in Peace Trooper Jack Williams, 18 year old guardsman who passed away just 2 days after escorting the late Queen's coffin on her final journey 😢
Very very sad.
Probably got the largely untested 'arm spear' by Pfizer ,ya think? RIP Jack Williams!
What was his cause of death?
That’s so sad.
It was so sad.
I think it is wonderful seeing them. I enjoy watching them so much. Ty for these videos.
Royal Grenadier Guards do NOT get Arrested when smiling ON DUTY, They are Fined £200.
I don't get why people disrespect the guards... They are here to protect the crown and not for the public to make fun of.
@Jane perhaps Africa should have employed the guards then?
Now they can smile behind their covid masks
@Mike Bell shut up bud
@Mike Bell shut up
@Mike Bell Nah man, lots of people i know died from covid. It would be better if you take in some consideration you?
@Mike Bell you know that you're mindset is literally so fuck*ng immature. MY FRIEND LITERALLY LOST A PERSON CLOSE TO HER BECAUSE OF COVID AND YOU'RE SAYING THAT IT'S FAKE?. Dude you better get a covid test, I think your brain is infected.
@@Kolapsed20 he's not idiot
During band practice, they always told us to give our knees a slight buckle , but in the royal guards case theyre knees would have to be locked and displined if they didn’t keep this stance and punished .
I once knew a former Royal guard. And not only are they not to be tested while they are servicing on duty, they aren't to be mess with even after they retired and have become civilians. Lets just say that I mildly brush the ex SF soldier the wrong way and he over reacted and our short lived friendship was instantly over. Yes all of those guards have experienced combat so they are naturally unhinged and PTSD is the norm for them!
When he pushes that gurl bruhhhh I was on my floor laughing
@Mike Bell Could u maybe shut up?
@@Kolapsed20 you shut up
😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂
Code was the girl?!?
Oh hey Mike Bell was here too?
The royal guard can finally smile under their masks. This is outstanding news.
But like they can lose their job by doing that-
@@KKCH_UMA if they cant see it then nobody'll know
@@Dickbooster ik I misunderstood the comment-
I think they like and respect their job not to do that obviously
I think they don't smile anyway.
i pulled duty at a few fire fighters funerals and we stood perfectly still could not move or show any emotion a little bit and i do mean little bit of what these guards go through, its military training that prepares you
Outstanding young men. Simply excellent soldiers.
I think that I recognized a couple of women as well in the mix. 🙂
"DO NOT TOUCH, THE QUEEN'S GUARD!"
- A Royal Guard -
Now it's "DO NOT TOUCH THE KING'S GUARD"
I have always thought that this was a job, and not such a prestigious military appointment. I have a totally new respect for the guards and wish that more people would show them the respect that they’re due.
i wish the queen would show some damn respect. She has them forced into such horrible clothes... how are they supposed to guard anyone if their legit on the line of fainting every so often, not to mention the blinding head gear.
@@levi7492 The soldiers that make up the Guard do so voluntarily. They enroll into one of the five Foot Guard regiments. If they pass their infantry training then they do both tasks. They are fully operational units deployed as the rest of the British army with the added task of performing guard duty.
@@asimoes1974 yah no i get that, i was just being unreasonably salty, but i still stand by it, how are they supposed to guard anyone if their constantly about to faint of heat stroke, they should at least get a summer uniform
@@levi7492 depending on the task like on sentry they have the right to move. (Specific sentry drills, either alone or in unison with their partner)
The only real time they are not allowed to move is when they are on parade like the trooping of the colours. Yes it gets hot with the bearskin and tunic but there are tricks to staying up, there are even cases if caught in time where they will sandwich the guard who is not doing well and keep him up. There are tons of little tricks that they learn to stay awake and keep the mind focused as to avoid falling.
But sometimes there is nothing one can do. And if you do fall the unwritten rule is you better hit the floor before your rifle does and move a muscle until you are carried off the parade square.
@@asimoes1974 no idea why you mentioned a parade, but the situation im thinking of is a what if situation.
Say its mid summer, 30 degrees C with no wind and a few scum bags come and ram the gate in a sort of fashion to over throw the hierarchy and send a msg to the world. After ramming the gate their vehicle stops working so these guys get out and charge for the front doors "where is the front 2 guards and the door guard" you may ask, ah well one tried to shoot the vehicle and landed a few shots however missed his target because he was wearing an animal over his eyes, and the second one passed out while making a dash towards the truck. Which resulted in one of the 2 dieing, (one went unchecked with heat stroke for several hours and the other hit by the truck he barely saw)
The front door guards attempted to put up a fight againsed the (lets say 4 men in a bullet proof vest and a t shirt and cargo pants) these 4 men easily take down these trained killers by simply knocking them down with a gun, these guards r tired from just working 1 hour 50 minutes in the scorching sun and are exausted, one attempts to raise his gun to shoot but because of his thick and heavy clothes he didnt raise his arm in time and died.
These men make it inside where they are gunned down because im sure interior floor security is wearing normal bullet proof vests and sports suits (normal looking suits for a professional look but are actually rather stretchy and allow for gymnastics)....
I fabricated the last part, but im just saying you may not make it to actually kill the queen no matter how hard one may try, but the presidents white house is much more secure and has stronger personel at hand because they arent arrogant enough to force their fighters into the damn flag just rep their country (or patriotic enough? idk i dont think im using the right term but you know what i mean)
Love the bit with James Bond was put into this. 😂
Most impressive! Much respect to these extraordinary guards🇬🇧!
As an American I feel bad for Queens Guards
The people needs to grow up and leave them alone
Stay strong U.K. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸
It requires insane dedication. Hats off to them!
@Mike Bell what are you saying?
@Mike Bell le waht are you talking bout???
@@deng1xia what did Mike Bell say? His comment isn't here
Mike bellend you mug
@@tonyg3488 bit harsh!🙃
I have huge respect for the the Royal Guard, do wish tourists had the same respect
I miss when the world had class, dignity and consideration for others.
Me too, Rick....me too....
I haven't seen any of that in a long time... '80s maybe... downhill since then.
Yep, those days are long gone. No respect today!
Amen!
I agree Rick.
I feel a little embarrassed for our country men who find it necessary to disrespect these highly trained, dedicated men.
It’s NOT all Americans. In fact there are probably fewer incidents with Americans than countries like India, Philippines etc that have no concept of this type of uncompromising discipline.
Slave mentatlity
Actually they do. There are some very highly respectable people in those countries. Not all people in foreign countries are like that.
Not all black people are like that.
It's fake anyway
Not only in UK but also in Denmark you will find this hard core Queens Guard
Golden rule : respect other people.
Treat people the way u want to be treated
@@SRQ-wy4cb Absolutely
Gingy gongy goo
I was a firefighter/EMT..I Once stood guard at the funeral of our longtime chief. Granted it was only a few hours for 2 services, but it was not easy. At the end of the night, I overheard a child about the age of 7 or 8 asking his mom why I was standing so still, and why I wouldn’t smile back at him…I tried really hard to not break, but after about 10 minutes of the child’s innocent questions and faces he made trying to get me to smile,I smiled back. I didn’t get scolded or shot…it was actually quite a memorable experience. 😊
As a former German conscript we were taught how to stand still for up to two hours. We had to learn how to move so slowly that it looked like we did not move at all. Our pledge ceremony was held in hot summer and one of us 'fainted to attention' as well.
Great video!
Their commitment is on another level
i think it's so disrespectful that tourists try to mock them when they are hard working soldiers with extensive training, and all they are trying to do it their job. Plus, tourists don't know that if you threaten the guard you are threatening the monarch
Meh.
There are so many ignorant people in the world! It’s like a disease!
Tourists show their ignorance and lack of education when they act so immature. I wish they were escorted right off the property when they make such a nuisance of themselves. They’re not funny, they just show a lack of breeding and social skills. Not a clue how to act when they’re out in public.
No no no no NO messing w/ GUARDS,I respect them!!🫡🫡🫡🤝🤝🤝!!❤
I love these soldiers they understand about tradition and respect and pride God Bless them and England amen
I'm a US Navy veteran and have empathy for the Royal Guard. I ve had to stand motionless in certain ceremonies. It's not fun. While we wouldn't likely go to prison for slightly moving, we were expected to be as still as possible.
Why do people think that screwing with a guard of any military organization is a good idea? That is highly disrespectful and a bit loony.
I've been an armed guard at a post. Luckily for me I was free to move about. I would snap to attention when I checked ID'S at the gate and render the proper salute when required. I'm lucky that the general public had enough since to mess with me. I had a loaded pistol and a ratio for backup.
Hello Barbara
How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe
Same here. Honestly never gave these men the respect they deserved until I found out how hard it is just maintaining military bearing. If you had watch Partners you could maybe switch off and on and sleep or go use the head but I was never in the public eye like this, this would be hell to stand this post. Much respect.
I have no idea my dad had to stand in boiling hear I woundnt mess with ppl doing there duty
Reason for the disrespect is easy - For most people today, playing war video games is the closest they ever get to the military. The Military and war are just games to them. US Army here.
Messing with anyone who is doing there job is rude, and asking for trouble. I think the judicial punishment should always be having to do the other person's job for a day, and do it well, or do it all over again, whatever the job may be.
My uncle was a Welsh Guard, I never knew what he fully went through too do his service. He certainly was very disciplined which he carried throughout his life. ❤️❤️
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in 2021......Canadian troops have once again been named to perform as the Queen’s Guard in London.
Some 80 members of the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) are heading to the UK along with 35 members of the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) band.
The Canadian soldiers will take up their guard duty positions on October 21 and continue until November 12.
The Queen’s Guard are soldiers charged, in support of the civil authorities, with guarding the Sovereign and the official royal residences in the UK. These include Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London.
This is especially significant as they will be acting as sentries during this 100th anniversary year of the end of the First World War.
Massive amounts of respect!
My husband was in the Guards many years ago and recounted the story of the tourist standing next to one of those guarding the Palace. He didn`t move as the guard went to move off and had a large boot smash down on his sandalled foot!!
Serves the bugger right!!!
I just love a happy ending.
Good! I hope he broke his damn foot.
the hats are silly-looking, but the guys wearing them are apparently *not* to be trifled with.
Uh... can i have my application to be a Royal Gaurd back,
I suddenly remembered something I had to do.😂😂
People must know it is not Mikey Mouse at Disneyland.
They are soldiers and are working. People must respect them.
The World has changed and it feels with every Gerneration a piece of general respect is gone...back in die 80/90 we would never gone that close to one of this these guards, even pictures were taken in a Distance....this behavior is disgusting !
Blame social media
@@MrE.888 Social Media or not.....People should know what's wrong or right and that's done in your home and how you get raised.....
@@daskrummelmonster5384 the problem with social media is that no matter what horrible and sordid thoughts you may have someone somewhere will agree with you and like your comments. You can literally say something about killing animals and get hundreds or thousands of likes. This is how it is now. People getting addicted to the rush of other people showing adoration for their comments or actions.
The world hasn’t changed. I remember seeing idiots messing with the guards back in the 70’s. It just gets broadcast all over social media now.
@@MrE.888 are u a vegan?
69 people passed out at a change of command ceremony in Sanantonio, Texas..I got back in the flight..Three months later after never feeling right..I was a type 1 diabetic..That shock was enough to trigger it.Never had Blood sugar issues before that.
The guard at 3:04 is a living god !
These soldiers performing the royal guard, over the past few years also served multiple tours of Afghanistan, Iraq, Northern Ireland amongst others. They've lost friends and fought to serve their country, So your average man on the street isn't conscripted. This is just part of their duties. Show some respect
I spent two years in Aden in the early sixties and we had the Coldstream Guards and other Guards units serving with us. It was a bit hairy at the time and we used to escort them on their patrols in Habilayn Dhala and the Radfan. I was in the Royal Corps of Transport and were concerned with troop movements and forward supplies of food and ammunition etc.
I love when he uploads!
I do too
I dont
Yay he hearted!
@@ajtron658 me either
I love when you upload
Why would anyone think that it’s okay to interrupt, harass and humiliate someone simply doing a job ? Is there really anyone out there who would like to be treated this way randomly…?
So proud of my son as he's a Queens guard! 💂♂️😍
Which regiment?
Respct 👍🏻🇬🇧
CONGRATUWELLDONE!
And does he call his hat a ‘bearskin’? I grew up calling it a ‘buzby’. Not sure if I spelt that right! I’m just wondering if ‘bearskin’ is a name used on the other side of the Atlantic, given the rather un-British accent of the narrator?
My 101% utmost respect to those elite guards/soldiers! ❤️🙏🏻👍🏻
i have 0 respect for these bafoons who parade around in wigs pretending they have any power when they cant even stand up against clearly ceremonial rules that discriminate against people for being human
No doubt, you ain't Coming Straight Outta Compton here 🤣🤣
My grandfather and father were Coldstream Guards at Buckingham Palace which is a part of the British Army. My dad did not talk a lot about his time in the guards but I do remember him saying that they had to polish the soles of their boots. The height requirement was 6’2” or taller so I was surprised to learn the height requirement has been reduced. This was an interesting article but I am not sure all of the info is correct.
Hello Anna
Sorry to destroy your memory, but they didn't polish the soles of their boots. What he meant was EVERYTHING had to be polished!
What's more, you don't wear boots when on guard. You wear shoes.
My father was also a Coldstream Guard and was on duty at Buckingham Palace when Elizabeth and Margaret were girls. He was also on guard at The Tower of London and The Bank of England. He served in Palestine and on his way home had to fight in North Africa, including Tobruk and El Alamein. He used to drive a Bren Gun Carrier and drove senior officers in a staff car. He was shot twice. Shaved with petrol to save water and made tea with the water from radiators of damaged vehicles. He told me that wooden and cardboard replicas of tanks and vehicles were placed so that the enemy could see how well equipped the British were. But this ploy was seen through by them as they actually flew over and dropped wooden bombs on them. I wish I could remember everything he told me about it all, I know there was a lot he never let on. I am so proud of him and miss him every day. I have his medals, and a booklet he carried, in his breast pocket, along with other papers and his Guardsman's tie (Which due to never having been a Guard myself, I am forbidden to wear on any occasion.) Rest in Peace Dad. 11.7.19 - 26.8.95.
@@tonycritcher3419 I read with great interest your post. My father was also a Coldstream Guard when the princesses were little girls. He was born in 1918 so they were very close age wise, in their experiences. My father went on to be a commando in the Royal Navy during WWII. In 1954 he moved our family to Canada but the guards were always a very important part of his life. Unfortunately he passed away from multiple myeloma at the age of 45. I believe he was exposed to radiation during a WWII raid in Norway leading to an early death.
@@quesnelgirl My goodness, our fathers may well have known each other and been on duty together. So sorry to see that your father died so young after being exposed to the radiation in his line of duty. War and conflicts are awful things. And so much is lost and often so little is gained. My father always felt guilty about being able to come home having lost so many mates at such young ages too. As for polishing boots, they used to use a hot spoon to smooth the leather to get a better shine. His father was also in the services and told dad that he had to polish the instep underneath his shoes, which I still do, on the occasions where I wear black shoes. As Grandad used to say, 'you never know who is walking behind you and can see the bottom of your shoes!' Thank you for replying, yours was the first post I read and replied to today.
Me: so if I faint, I get treated to beers at the pub?
Other guard: yes
Me: *falls dramatically
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For some strange reason you have included clips of the Danish Guard. You also need to do some better research on the Guards. The Royal Guard, that is the guard mounted on the monarch’s location, is drawn from the current Guard Regiment based in London. The Guard can also be mounted by Royal Engineers, Ghurkas, Royal Artillerymen, and even Commonwealth troops.
I like your video, really interesting story ❤😮
The Guards and Household Cavalry are no "toy soldiers". They are members of regular regiments doing a "ceremonial turn". My father was in the cavalry, the fellas on horseback with armour and swords, but when not doing a turn at royal residences he was sat in a tank wearing khaki.
I always just say thank you when I see them. They are highly trained and serve in the army.
It's absolutely disrespectful for anyone to touch the Guardsmen! SMH!
0:26 the one pushing the lady back is actually a Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen.
Respect ✊ to the guards 💂♀️ 💂♀️
I wonder like whehn they’re on break like their conversations are like
“So how many tourist did you get today?”
“Oh I got lucky today I only got 30”
If they even get breaks
IDK. But you got 3 to many likes and i bet thats not a record for you. 😄
Yes like wonder like how many likes you can get for your likes
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" Bloody wankers. The lot of them."
I couldn’t help but to think of John Prine (R.I.P.) when the announcer said “..illegal smile.”
🎶 And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile
It don't cost very much, but it lasts a long while
Won't you please tell the man I didn't kill anyone
No I'm just tryin' to have me some fun🎶
My father once told the secret to not fainting on parade. He was a retired RNZAF officer who rose through the ranks. The secret is as simple as moving your toes in your boots. Something to do with blood circulation.
Every guard generation passing by, "Look, that bitch is still there"
This person prolly got kidnapped by Mi6 by now
You still exist?
I think MI7,MI6,MI5 are in official hunt.. Btw How you doin?
Bro are you OK? Did you die or sum
Man's still disappeared
I salute all the royal guards👏. God bless you all🙏💕
When they suddenly turn and respond to a pest tourist, it's like watching the Borg (Star Trek tng and beyond) suddenly focus on an intruder and attack.😄
Thanks for picking them!.
It is indeed unfortunate that many individuals are lacking in just plain "common sense" to not even realize that outside of actual "COMBAT," that "GUARD DUTY" FOR ANYONE SO ASSIGNED IS THE MOST SERIOUS ENDEAVOR AND INTERFERING WITH SUCH CAN AND MOST LIKELY WILL BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR SUFFERING DIRE CONSEQUENCES.
“Fainting at attention” happens in every Army in the world... and even elementary school chorus performances. Lock your knees and stand perfectly still and you will be unconscious before you hit the ground too.
Back when I was in the army, we had various ceremonies in Germany, where we had to be somewhat similar. There was times we would stand at attention for an hour or more. It was tough. The discipline these guys have is incredible
It doesn't always require that you lock your knees. I went to a military academy when I was 16, and remember when they were dedicating a memorial one day when the temperature was around 37C(100F). After standing at attention for over an hour in our dress blues listening to some congressman and other VIPs, I started getting tunnel vision. I remember making sure my knees weren't locked, but it didn't matter. I passed out. There were a number of cadets assigned to try and keep us from hitting our heads too hard. Then drag us off to some shade to recover. It's been almost 35 years ago now, but I remember that about 1/3 to 1/2 of us fell out that day.
The bearskin hats are to protect their heads when they faint
@@BritishBeachcomber they’re hedds*
@@shaunlange1372 Yeah. Dehydration. Today we warn participants to drink more than they want beforehand. It's hard.
Why do folks do this type of thing? These young people are in a very honourable profession and should be treated with the utmost respect! God bless all in the Royal Guard!
When I was a wee kid....I had to pee....family was at Buckingham Palace...I peed to the side of guard house...the guards eyes shifted and he had a smirk....Mom told me that...not to mention I'm a Scottish Nationalist😂😂
I was on the rifle drill squad and never fainted ever but I saw those that did and I thought if you are a fainter the process has failed. We need stronger people
I highly believe Laughing punishment was removed.
Yes and no the they don't go to prison or jail they get a 200 dollar fine of their currency type liras I think it's called
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I said I *BELIEVE*
Why you called me a Liar?
@@mohdadeeb1829 read what I said again
@@mohdadeeb1829 lira there currency lira not liar lira. ££££ not $$$$
@@mohdadeeb1829 how was agreeing with you I was telling you you are right
The fainting is typically from locking your knees, and slowing bloodflow. In the marines, during uniform inspections, we would stand at attention for hours, and it wasnt uncommon for at least one person to faint
Some people seem to think the Guards are similar to the Beefeaters in some way but they are actually crack front line troops. Many of them are combat veterans. Treat them with anything less than full respect and be prepared to accept the consequences.
One of these oaths is the OOS (Oath of Silence) this is when they may not speak unless using the phrases “Step, Back” or “Make, Way” Anything along those lines is aloud as long as it includes those words if they break this oath as stated they will be taken to a special military prison which are way stricter than most normal prisons.