CHINESE TOURIST CLASHES WITH POLICE (he loses) before the Guard change at Horse Guards!
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CHINESE TOURIST CLASHES WITH POLICE (he loses) before the Guard change at Horse Guards! 14.04.2024 (Part 2 of 2).
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Thanks for sharing the update at the Household Calvary. You’re doing too much for us. Get some rest and enjoy the lovely day
I love your channel,John.
Your videos are amazing, but I think it is your commentary and knowledge that truly set you apart from the others!
Also your relationships with both the Guards, tourist guides and others are extraordinary.
With a great deal of admiration and respect from 🇨🇦
John, what is the title of one? Sorry cannot find a reason for the tunnel being closed in what I have watched thanks ❤️
Hi, John, watching strangers kindly taking family pics for them, I wonder if they all get the correct camera back, or do they find someone else’s uncle Bill on theirs!
A good day to you, John. My vote is to stay with your current format. The bit of walk-about London scenery has bee a very nice way to start the videos. As for “not filming others” exhibiting horrid behaviors, that is simply not what I have seen. For example, “the slap” most recently, and there are several others that you have documented that are not dressed as Hasidic ultra orthodox. The simple fact is that, nearly every time, those , sporting Payos, & dressed like ultra orthodox, Hasidics show up, they are simply awful. Their behaviors towards the Gatesman, guards, and sometimes mounted troopers, and other visitors is insulting, rude, offensive, monopolizing, and mocking. It is what it is, John, and your videos speak volumes about this… ‘nough said.
John, please continue your walks to the Horse Guards. At 78, I know I will never get to visit London, so enjoy getting to see the architecture and the ceremonial traditions. I love that you give us information on the history and meanings behind the Horse Guards and the respect you show to them. So from a greatful Texan, thanks.
I agree. John I have been watching for a couple months and I have learned so much about London and these gorgeous horses. The guardsmen are amazing. Respect to each one and thanks for your service. My late husband served in the US Army in Vietnam. I’m 76 and probably won’t get to come see for myself. Love your channel.
Thanks for the information really interesting to me from a South African
70s is just a number....you can do anything, even in moderation.❤
John - I have watched your channel for quite a long period of time and I believe you are quite fair and go out of your way to explain to those who will listen why they are being discourteous. You represent your country with pride.
John, thank you for taking this opportunity to carefully explain why so many, including the guards, have a problem with the behaviour of that group. You are correct in describing the reason for their strange, staring and potentially taunting behaviour as being cultural. But it is their problem and they have been living with it for thousands of years. Thanks for the content John, always good. And the pre-amble strolls are great. Keep please
Just adding my vote to keep doing the walks before you get to the horses - love them!♥️👍
Well said John, you are only telling the truth, and if people can't or refuse to see the abuse from these groups to our armed forces then the problem is theirs. This is the best channel on here.
SHAME HOW THE ENGLISH DESTROYED A SMALL ISLAND IN 60 YEARS MUSLIM HISTORY TOURS WHERE ALL THE TERRORIST ATTACKS TAKE PLACE & MASS WHITE CHILD GROOMINGTHE ENGLISH ARE CONVERTING TO ISLAM & NOW HATE THE JEWISH MUSLIMS BLACKS & INDIANS CAN DO NO WRONG
Everyone is so Afraid of being labeled, wither isl---ma--phobic, or anti-se**te, they REFUSE to say a word or ban them. The world is living in FEAR of speaking hard core truth.
armed forces?
@@genripper-b8q All highly trained serving troopers and highly respected!
Propaganda much !
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No. I love the pre-amble you do before horse guards! So nice to see the sights in London!
I love the walks around London before horse guards to look at all the people and sites
I have only been watching your videos a short while and your comments re those who disrespect are absolutely spot on. I am.a military wife child and grand daughter plus an ex equestrian. I hope one day these guards are protected from the idiots of the world. I totally respect their role as protectors of the royal family and the people of the UK. My own son has recently joined the Airforce reserves as a medical officer at Squadron leader rank. Total respect for all military.
It's so lovely seeing the yard quieter and everyone, especially the horses, relaxed.
John, at this stage of my life, I will probably never get back to England. Your walks to the Guards is one of the best parts of your video. There is always so much going on, and to be able to see, and almost feel like you're taking part in it, is wonderful! Even if you take the same route every time, there is always something new to see. Also, I totally agree with you about the "idiot" tourists. There IS a definite trend of a certain group acting very disrespectfully. There will always be that one, in a crowd, that will act the fool, but when it's a whole group, they do tend to stand out.
Petty xenophobes !
Chinese tourists are still much better than certain Latino and European "tourists" that robs the natives ... pickpockets and robbers !
John I know this will crack you up, but I have to tell you that I have watched so many of your videos of the Horse Guards and Troopers, that I have actually walked towards my own couch across the living room and stopped and stomped my right foot when I stopped. Made myself laugh. Those boots!! Geez. Gives me much greater respect (I already have plenty) for the Princess Royal when she dons the uniform.
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Love watching your channel John, your continual enthusiasm for The Horse Guards is a real pleasure and you make me laugh with the banter. Love knowing the names of the horses and recognising the different guards. Well done xxx
Yes, the dear Duke of Kent is standing down/retiring after so many years of faithful service as a working Royal. Great that Edward, Duke of Edinburgh will be the new Colonel-in-Chief.
Congratulations on 55k. Your knowledge/fun and fair commentary is enjoyable. You are fair and understanding of how the kings guards are run and i for one have learnt so much since i joined 2 months ago so keep up the good work and do not change anything you do.
Also the respect you have from guards/troopers and officers shows how they value you for the work you do.
Thank you xxx❤
I really enjoy your commentary as you show off London walking along and letting us know all about your beautiful city. As I will probably never get a chance to explore your home it is a real treat. Also if anyone was to act childishly in a public space they have a right to be posted in anyone's video!! Thanks again for keeping it real. Cheers!!
I’m not a Brit. I’m American. I’ve just started watching your vlogs if that’s what you call this. It all is interesting. Humanity that shows up on here is a lot of what I see and do very much appreciate the history. I even looked up King Charles I after you mentioned the clock. Thank you.
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Thank you for the complement of Canadians. We love our close ties to Britain.
John just insulted the woman that was bitten by the horse recently. She was Canadian.
You state that you have no bias on your channel. That is not totally true, you are biased (as am II) toward rational people that show respect. Those that understand that the troopers are serving military professionals and treat them as such. I enjoy your videos. It gives me a great visit to the horse gardens even here in the US.
Is that really a bias? Or just a self preservation mechanism?😂
Keep everything as it is ❤you are great and people get to see what’s happening in London
As an online tourist I enjoy the approach - it provides new info each time and puts things further in perspective. Than you
My feelings are that tourists should be fenced off from getting anywhere close to the guards and horses. People’s behavior is totally unacceptable!
My personal opinion is that would be tantamount to admitting 'defeat'. After 200+ years of a King's Life Guard at Horse Guards, why should the dreadful behaviour of an uncivilised few spoil it for the 99.9% of lovely visitors, tourists and guests who enjoy this glorious city.
@@LondonCityWalks 200, 100 and 50 years ago there were not the vast numbers of people now milling around. London is now like Venice or Amsterdam or Barcelona in parts, with a polyglot and largely unaware of anything but their own interests agglomeration of people. Fine for the other people who are willing to endure it. Not so good to expect animals to. As a horse person I would say you can train a horse from here to kingdom come, but it will still be a horse, feel like a horse, respond like a horse, and like people they differ widely in temperament. Some can tolerate the hordes - some very clearly can't. Ormonde is a case in point. While it might be 'amusing' to see him pushing and biting, it's a sign of anxiety and distress because he can't get away from it.
The Troopers and horses in the box are on a public footpath in Whitehall under Westminster council not MOD , plus fencing them in is potentially dangerous to horse and Trooper if the horse has a " meltdown " and runs forward as we have seen happen !
Aside from temperament differences, there probably does just Ned to be more training. Traditionally, cavalry horses were trained to be calm and cool, and the UK cavalry training methods were humane, sensible, and super-thorough. They were guven experience around dead bodies, gunshots and loud noises were used as their dinner bell, and basically they got used to humans doing every kind of weird thing, all day and every day. So that they were bored by stuff they should not react to, and interested in things that should cause a reaction.
Obviously weird tourist training is currently needed more than exposure to battlefield sights and sounds, but it could be done.
Oh, and fencing the tourists would stop there being quick guard response to a threat in the crowd.
You asked…. I absolutely LOVE when you do a quick walk before Horse Guards. I’m not sure I’ll ever get to London, though it’s on my bucket list. I’ve said before, I’m in New Hampshire, and on a fixed income, like your “pensioners”. It gives me an almost live view of the amazing architecture and history of the city. I was fortunate to grow up outside Boston, so I had the history near me! AND THAT LADY AT 50 minutes is probably from a suburb of Boston…we always say “Boston” even if it’s 50 miles away! 😂
Well done for your comment's sir keep up the good work and thankyou for keeping the armed forces in focus
Your walking around the central areas of London are so informative and fun to watch. Keep it up John.
I do agree some groups do behave in a disrespectful way and do not like to be put on blast for their behavior , then don't be disrespectful in public of other peoples country and culture , stay in your own land full stop.
I personally deplore the behaviour of certain groups of British tourists in Spain and Portugal, so 100% folks should always behave when in other countries. It's a simple matter of respect and appreciation for the host country.
@@LondonCityWalks
... uncivilized then ?
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Hilarious .
I thought the Chinese tourist did something bad or immoral, or committed a crime .
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It’s amazing how quiet it is with the back gates closed……and THERES my boy Monty!!😄He’s a gorgeous horse. NO idea why everyone is so cautious around him cos he’s a sweetheart. And George the police horse was sweet too. They don’t have many pie or skewbalds in the ranks of the police horses. Gatesman was obviously using that portal to Narnia that the military has hidden behind the souvenir stand🙄🤣. I like starting with the walk…..cos it’s always nice to see what’s up, and get a feel of what’s going on for that day.
The nice thing about people being cautious around Monty is that he got to have a couple of naps 😴
You mean there's a wardrobe behind the shop into Narnia ? Now if Aslan came bounding out the tiltyard would quickly empty 😂😂😂😂.
@@kathellison8084 you KNOW they’d probably surround him to take photos🙄🤣
@@paulinemegson8519 And rub his nose and stick their fingers in his mouth 😂😂😂.
I don't mind your little tours beforehand. I very much enjoyed your walk through Chinatown and Trafalgar Square in particular.
I agree with John. It’s only a certain group who stand and stare. FACT.
You sound like Wordsworth and his daffodils etc. 😅
Exactly !!
@@patriciaceja6112 Hasidic Jewish Group.
@@patriciaceja6112 Since John is an anti-Semite, that would be Jewish people.
SHAME HOW THE ENGLISH DESTROYED A SMALL ISLAND IN 60 YEARS MUSLIM HISTORY TOURS WHERE ALL THE TERRORIST ATTACKS TAKE PLACE & MASS WHITE CHILD GROOMINGTHE ENGLISH ARE CONVERTING TO ISLAM & NOW HATE THE JEWISH MUSLIMS BLACKS & INDIANS CAN DO NO WRONG
I love the strolls around, on the way to Horse Guards. Everything is so interesting! Congrats on the increase. ❤😊
The dreadful damage on the MOD building which the Palestinian protesters along with Stop Oil did is disgraceful! What I am shocked about I only knew about it from Buska’s video nothing on the news channels or in the newspapers. I am fed up with these protesters every Saturday for months now. I know this country allows protesters but I think it needs to be restricted to 3 Saturdays only.
Same. Saw it on RUclips in the early evening and made a point of watching BBC news at 10 to see if they’d do a report on it: crickets!
Couldn't agree more 👏🏾
the only news channel that reported the attack was Tousi TV
I took watched for it on the news here in USA ..... NOTHING. Perhaps the news agencies were afraid reporting it would encourage others to do similar acts or worse. I was horrified at their actions.
I live just outside of Washington DC. Protests?!?! Tell me about your protests.
Yours is the only channel featuring Kings Guards that I regularly watch and subscribe to. I like the way you do your videos. I love your comments. I can always FF if there’s something I’m not too interested in.
It’s good that you call out particularly disagreeable tourist. For groups with a tour guides who watch your channel the guides can tell them before hand ‘this behavior is considered offensive’, ‘this behavior won’t be tolerated’ an so forth. Also, ‘act a fool and you’ll probably be on RUclips’. That might keep some people from acting stupidly.
Great job in explaining where entry is and is not allowed. It does also strengthen the case for placing a sign near the suvonyier stand saying “No Entry” into the arch. Nice ending with the gates opening. Another great video, John; Thank You.
The guy barely spoke English. I very much doubt he reads it.
As someone watching from the USA I really enjoyed seeing the walk about , it was so interesting.
John , I like your stroll before arriving here. I am from Texas and will never see London so you give a view of London like I was there in person. Thanks!
Very well explained John, you said it correctly, they are the only group that show such disrespect, I can't watch them as it infuriates me beyond reasoning. Lovely video, magnificent horses and guards in the sunshine. It is rather nic to see London life as well as the horses, you show us a good mix, thank you.
They are disrespectful at home here in the USA too. They were brought up to think they are better than everyone else & can do whatever they want whenever they want. They have their own town about 10 miles south of where I live & no one outside of their community associates with them & vice versa. They are not liked here at all.
@@madgesadowski7980
Pathetic closet bigots .
Any evidence of them being disrespectful to you White folks ?
Bigotry much !🙄
I don't hear your right-wing politicians/media personalities talking about restricting or barring Chinese tourists .
Not too long ago. They (chinese tourists) were required to attend classes on How to act. Don't think it made much difference.
@@sps244
Funny false narrative by misinformed and misguided folks ... also by closet bigots.
You just asked whether we like the videos where you comment about what is around you as you’re walking towards Horse Guards. Personally, I love it! Please continue doing it. You’re giving such an excellent guided tour of your beautiful city, and what a gem she is! I’m not likely to be able to go to London, so this shows me a bit of what is here. I love the architecture, and I’m a history buff , so learning what is there is fascinating for me. I’ve even bought a couple of maps of London so I can locate where things you talk about are in the city. Where horse guard barracks is, the route the guards take when to or from horse guards, all of this. So, bottom line, please continue with these walking tours.
The lady cop speaks and understands horsie language.
I love her, she is in tune with the horses...
I’m pretty sure that several of them either have or have had horses because some of them really know how to approach a horse. I know for a fact that at least one does because he’s said so.
They are all beautiful horses but the brown and white one and the dapple grey’s are stunning .
I love the condition of them coats are glowing tails look well cared for lovely to see.
I love it when you do walkabouts prior to arriving at the yard, making the video really interesting, and giving it more context.
I love when you walk around London, you show me things/places I haven’t seen and may never get to see. I love the Horse Guards but I greatly enjoy the walks too!
I am 77 and will never get to London either. Wish now when I was younger, I would have saved for a trip. I never desired to travel abroad, but seeing this has really wetted my appetite and now it’s too late, so I am enjoying my visits sitting on the sofa with my personal tour guide, John! 😊
Its nice to see the troopers back in summer uniform
Good morning John Don’t look as busy this morning like it usually is I loved those police horses they were beautiful Love your video as usual You talk and tell us what’s going on I just love everything about London Very beautiful place Hope you have a good day and Thank you so much from USA
I came across your channel by chance 😊 I like the way you explain the events and speak in calm manner…well done 😊👍🏻
Welcome to the Channel! ❤️
The only label I have heard is rude and disrespectful.
I think we also need to declare this Ormonde Friendly Zone, Or The Ormonde Appreciation Society
John I love that you blushed when the man complemented your channel. Please stay that way.
Love the walks for those of us that can't travel it always makes my day.
Yes love the walk about first, but seriously tourists really should respect our culture and traditions as we do when we go abroad. Keep up the good work👍
Avery tourist should respect the conventions of the countries they visit. If you cannot you should simply avoid that country. This has the side benefit of ensuring that one learns at least a little about other peoples.
Do people not realise that you only comment on what the camera actually sees,you cannot be biased on true visual happenings keep going with what you do it brings great pleasure to a lot of us people who for what ever reason cannot be there ,it is our window to the world.
Well said. It really doesn’t matter where tourists are from as I’ve watched most days & seen French, Greek etc being rude. However, it’s a fact that the certain group mentioned are damn rude & disrespectful & do go out of their way to stare out the guards.
It’s a fact. Doesn’t make anyone anti semitic. Rudeness & ignorance are in all cultures.
You forgot the young British !
@@Kate-qq3ez no I haven’t. I said there’s rudeness & ignorance in all cultures. We were referring to tourists.
I love that you give us the history of the places you walk by. The girls in the phone box was so fun!
Hi John, Love seeing your jaunts on the way to Horse Guards - they are aiding me with the planning of our trip to London July 2025. Regards, Kathy from Myponga, South Australia🦘🐎
Please keep including your walks to horse guards - love the fact you spot interesting things happening at random
Hi John, loved the Muslim tour group and guide. He was very informative and I liked how they had their photos taken without mauling the horse and made room for the next group member to get their photo. I prefer your small amble on the way to horseguards as the architecture around there is just wonderful..All the best Graham
There's no sign that says you can go into Buckingham palace and have tea with the King......I spit coffee everywhere. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Strolling round is great , that autumn day approaching from the other side was great the info you gave out about the London gents clubs 😊
Might try to do an 'undercover tour' of my own Club. Only worried is being thrown out if caught : )
@@LondonCityWalks you know we'll all protest in your defense if they even thought about that! 😁
You have a lovely voice to listen to , I realise that you are not about being in front of the camera but I think you could still grow the channel with walks and talks about history and general info , I am always looking forward to your vlogs as it takes me back to when I lived in Russell Square for 25 years , moved to north east now and I am not well enough to visit . I still remember the early days of living in London and exploring I often walked along Whitehall , green park and Westminster my favourite thing was to take the river boat up to Kew , looking forward to see your adventures x
I actually enjoy when you walk in and you show us Trafalgar Square or the phone boxes it’s not just staring at the horses in the guards the whole hour it’s a little bit of everything and your channel does say London city walks, so that’s perfect. I enjoy it all. I’m getting to see something other than the United States and how life is overseas.
If the gates to the back were closed permanently, how would people access the museum without a massive detour?
Hey there John! I have noticed that London Police horse “George” before. Thanks for getting his name. Being from Texas, a paint horse is my favorite!
There are two Police horses named 'George' now! Other one is a giant fluffy Clydesdale, so it was a surprise to hear that City of London Police have their own 'George'.
They are known as skewbald , brown and white or piebald black and white in the UK . He's gorgeous isn't he , I love the circle round his tail 😁
@@kathellison8084; @LondonCityWalks. Oh, that is wonderful to know. I will look into the breed, and YES, the circle around his tail makes me smile.
I for one truly appreciate your videos and how they are done. I love the time you spend with the troopers and their beloved horses but I also love when you are out and about in beautiful London. I have recently been house bound due to medical reasons so seeing you walk about is such a blessing and so much fun for me, it is as if I was there myself. I also appreciate your honesty in what you present. Thank you for everything you put into what you do and your art form, it is greatly appreciated here in North Carolina. U.S.A.
Thank you for pointing out why some groups are jerks and why some are so respectful! I am glad you said something. I did notice what you pointed out and you are right on about who is just out of line . I so very much enjoy hearing you and seeing your coverage!!!!!!!
One of the reasons I enjoy your channel John is because you go off on political/religious rants. No Liberal/Conservative bashing, no religious preferences, race preferences, just quiet chatter, a few laughs now and then. It's nice to not have to be watching all the drama. Sometimes watching tourists get yelled at is all the drama I can handle.
I enjoy your videos just the way you present them. I know the minutes matter, so sometimes if I don't have time to sit through the whole video, I just let it play in the background while I do other things. Much like the tv running while doing housework.
I enjoy your channel very much! I watch parts 1 & 2 every day that they are on. I like the walking, personally, mainly because I’ll never visit there and I love seeing everything. I’ve learned a lot from watching your channel, and your sense of humor is great! 😂
Thank you for your continued wonderful video, laughter, beauty, information etc that you provide. I love your pre arrival walks and information, for us people who now live away from out beloved London it brings joy to our hearts and a reminder of the beauty and history of London. Please keep the same format. Unl8ke dome you make and provide a fair and level playing field. I pass on the my mother who is 96 and like the rest of my family still live near London the snipers I lezrn some of which even surprise her who has lived and worked in and around London all her life. Thank you do much and yes we miss our favourite horse with the dappled face. Also love the police horses and the really kind police forces.
Way to go John! Tourists from around the world come to see you and thank you for your work. We are planning to do the same and pass by the Royal guards and horses and say hello to you.
Thanks John. Personally, I love your walk arounds and I've learned how to get to Horseguards on foot from Waterloo when I get the chance to come up to London. 😉
Hi John, I personally like the stroll around the area and a bit of history or the description of what we are looking at is fascinating. One of the many reasons I tune in to your channel. Your commentary by far top notch. You missed your calling not being a broadcaster who would be honest and respectful. All the best from the USA. Sue
Hi John, I left England in 1966 as a young child. I never got to see the guards so I love your videos of these amazing guards and the horses. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Good man John! Thanks for sticking up for the guards. Never knew a piebald or chestnut would be in the police patrols. Good catch there! Loving this video today. The sunshine really helps. Didn't know there was a new rule about sharing news and videos either. Boy, getting tough. History lessons are getting me hooked now. Brilliant altogether.
Hi John, I really like your video’s! Please do stroll around a bit before going to Horseguards, like you already do. It’s fun to see a bit of London this way. Congratulations with reaching 55K!!!
Nice to see my favourite Police Officer with the commanding voice back, I would follow that voice anywhere.🤣😍 I like your little tours before you get to Horseguards keep them up. Thanks 😘 🇨🇦
I love it when you hive us small tours of London. For those of us who have never had the privilege of visiting your wonderful country, thank you for the thoughtful pleasure of even a small glimpse of your walk to the horse guards
Thank you for some more knowledge John. I did not know the black mark on the clock at number 2 was the time Charles 1 was executed there in the yard! Such a long History of this nation.
Thank you for being so Honest about time that we called a spade a spade
What huge, magnificent beasts these Calvary horses are! So beautiful and yet their size gives the illusion that the Trooper is big as well! Living history at it’s finest ❤️🐴 Fantastic video 👍
As for that group that misbehaves more often than not, I ponder the question: “How. . . How, can they pretend to be so religious; and yet, ‘clearly’ exhibit such evil?” #SMH
I love seeing you walk around the city before getting to the hoarse guards
I enjoy your morning walk to horse guards. I think it's because most of the scenery is an older side of London. The buildings are beautiful and the architecture is beautiful. I often wonder how they made them so long ago, I'm speaking of the decorations, I can't think of a better word off hand, instead of just being flat walls and boring. They had to make molds and pour it, then lift it to put together without breaking it. No lifts or craines or hydrolics. That would be pure horse power I'm assuming. I love old stuff. The buildings have stood a really long time, alot of new buildings don't last half as long
Ummm no…..most of the ornate buildings you’re admiring have the decorative details CARVED, not moulded.
@@paulinemegson8519 that's even better!! ❤️
In the US, a lot of early 1900's buildings have terra cotta moulding details, or ceramic details in other colors (green, black, etc.) But carved blocks, statues, etc. also appear on old buildings, generally to give them a fancy or a European look.
@@suburbanbanshee I'm from the United States. Lol! I'm bad about not remembering how they did it. Makes you really appreciate the time they spent on carving that stuff, huh? Amazing really
Your channel is absolutely great, like it is.
Don't fix that .... That isn't broken.😍
I'm from USA. NC. I watch your character everyday. I think I'm addicted to it. 💂🐴
Watching from Calgary Alberta, every night. Love when you take a "London City Walk"!
Your channel is like an addiction! Good man keep up the great work John!
How calm and peaceful everything is. I saw the ceremony at the back via Buska with The Duke. I remember when he and Katherine used to do Wimbledon. Take care John. kiwi 😀
I have watched quite a few of these videos, but I find yours the best! You explain things that are happening. keep up the good work!
I love when they thank the guards. It just is so nice and polite and I'm sure the guards appreciate it too. I know I would
It's looking nice and quiet there today with the back gates closed and not many tourists in the front and yard at least the guards and horses seem relaxed they can have a nap if they need to
John, i love watching your channel. Ive learned so much much about the kings guards, as well as other history. As im from the US, my ancestory has been traced back to Wales. ❤
I do have what might sound like a silly question? Do the guards always ride the same horse? And do they have other duties when they're not in the box?
Thank you for all your time and dedication to these education videos.
No they have to be able to ride any horse , though I'm sure they all have their favourites 😀. When not on ceremonial duty as boxmen , gatesman or chitsman there are another 10 horses to be looked after , mucked out , fed , tack checked and kept clean , kit brought with them packed or unpacked . General workings of a stable . Keeping an eye on the time for opening the boxes , cctv and the call button monitored .
@kathellison8084 thank you for answering my question so quick. One day I hope to visit and see them up close.
You are very popular john one reason is you are so informative
I like it when you take us to other sites before going to horse guards. It lets us see a little more of London. With the hike in the economy and the fact that I'm almost 64, I'll never get to see London unless one of my kids pays for me to go. Love your videos, by the way ❤❤❤
I like seeing you walk to horse guards. Only way I'll ever see London.
Whoever you are narrating this, I love your cheery banter.👍 Makes it much more interesting. Cheers from Canada☃
Hello from South Ga!🇺🇸🤓🦋. Great video today. Thank you John!
Hello from Las Vegas, Nevada. It was nice seeing what happened at Horse Guards on my 42nd birthday on April 14th. I’ve been trying to catch up on all your videos. I hadn’t been able to get to your videos for all of March and April. However, I am almost caught up. John, I just have to say, I really enjoy your Horse Guards videos. I love your narration. You provide me with lots of laughter. I got out the hospital 3 weeks ago with really bad pneumonia. I am still on an oxygen concentrator because my lungs are still healing from the pneumonia that I had. Your videos bring me fun and laughter.
I live London. I have been there once when I was about 10/11 years old. I would love to go back someday thank you for all that you do John to teach all of us about Horse Guards. You are awesome John. Please keep up the good work. Goodbye from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Standing in the tunnel when the doors opened………it looked like a quiet painting. Beautiful
Love your walks on the way to the Horse Guard. Adore the horses. Ideal format for me - and with your commentary - we get the best of everything!
Some people take offence at everything .Keep up the good work ,sensible people can see what is going on .
This is a great choice for people to watch
I love a bit of strolling before the horses come next.its super to see a little bit of London as well as the beautiful horses.
congrats on your growing subscribers, you deserve this. You do get work and I so enjoy watching your videos
You requested thoughts --- adding facts builds interest and context. The age of the buildings, why built? Reasons for the uniform, when first worn , what happened. Light and heavy! Why, is the harness designed as it is. Historic answers. Patrick. Thank you. Oh your conversations with tourist is good.
HorseGuards parade the building was built in the mid 18th century Palladian style specifically for the use of the HouseHold Cavalry as a barracks and stables. The building originally formed the official entry to St James palace, and as such had guards mounted to defend it. It still acts as an access way to the Mall and St James and Buckingham Palaces and Clarence House(formerly the home of the Queen mother and then the Prince of Wales(now HRH Charles III). The uniforms, whist looking very ornate today are actually pretty much standard heavy dragoons dress from around the early 19th century. In fact I know I’ve seen a Victorian postcard from early 18something 😂 (yes I know my dates are precise)showing a trooper in pretty much the same uniform as today. Ofc uniforms were changed by degrees over the years….these regiments WERE founded in the 1600s but the basis of the ceremonial uniform is from the 1800s, with the cuirass, helmet and boots(jackboots of the same type were standard dress for dragoons). It consists of the woolen tunic in regimental colours(either scarlet or navy), white breeches(called buckskins), white cross belts which hold the “cartouche” on the back which was originally an ammo store(yes on the back….the idea was to keep the front of the body clear and besides a cavalry unit operated as a team. You can always ask the guy next to you to access it), a sword and scabbard, the jackboots and spurs(dummy spurs today), a short cuirass front and back, white gauntlets and the helmet with either a red or white plume depending on the regiment. The horses wear what is basically a halter or headcollar fitted with a double bridle bit set up(bit and curb chain). This way instead of having to remove the whole thing and then put on a headcollar, not to mention not having to carry a headcollar, they could simply remove the bit and tether the horse using the bright chain. The headpiece(behind the ears) is covered in metal decorative work which was supposedly originally to ward off sabre slashes. The browband on a trooper mount is white, metal on an officers charger. The horses also wear a “ bright chain”. This is a light chain that is attached to the bridle and looped around the neck. In the times when horses were used in campaigns, they were picketed before actions. There’s the story that it’s metal because a starving horse would eat leather, but I suspect that’s apocryphal, since a starving horse isn’t going to be much use in a charge, but metal is stronger than leather or rope.