We Bumped Into King Charles On This Bike Ride!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

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  • @McTrailRider
    @McTrailRider  Год назад +19466

    PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING!!
    While there were no guards within sight of the camera, please know that the King very much had plenty of security nearby and numerous vehicles had scouted the route the King was walking before and after him. He had his own space, but still very much protected, as you would expect for a King.

    • @robertl426
      @robertl426 Год назад +817

      Hi, just a polite suggestion to pin this comment of yours to the top. Many people are questioning the security situation and this clears things up for everyone.

    • @McTrailRider
      @McTrailRider  Год назад +889

      @@robertl426I actually thought it was 😬
      My intention was obviously to clear things up.
      Thanks for bring it to my attention.

    • @robertl426
      @robertl426 Год назад +285

      @@McTrailRider You're welcome, and thanks for the video, I enjoyed it very much!

    • @lilyof-the-valley7324
      @lilyof-the-valley7324 Год назад +278

      Thank you so much for sharing this clip. King Charles is an amazingly personable man. I've always held him in high regard and this was simply just beautiful to watch.

    • @thehandleiwantedwasntavailable
      @thehandleiwantedwasntavailable Год назад +369

      Unless the three of you were searched, then it shows the royal security still carry an element of trust. Would not have been the same experience in the US.

  • @davidthomas-ot4cl
    @davidthomas-ot4cl 11 месяцев назад +6849

    I heard the same happened to The Queen and someone said "has anyone ever told you that you look like The Queen?" The Queen then replied "How very reassuring".

    • @motherofone979
      @motherofone979 9 месяцев назад +689

      My favorite is when some Americans met the Queen but didn't realize it. They asked her if she ever meets the Queen and she said that she didn't but her companion (I think he was her body guard) regularly did. They wanted a picture with him after that 😆

    • @BossmodePictures
      @BossmodePictures 9 месяцев назад +214

      @@motherofone979 didn't she tell that story in the David Attenborough interview? As far as I remember, she also took a photo with them and had a good laugh at the thought how they got home just to realize it really WAS her they met 😀

    • @humanforotherhumanst4619
      @humanforotherhumanst4619 7 месяцев назад +20

      ​@@motherofone979"only americans"?

    • @ZHBraden13
      @ZHBraden13 7 месяцев назад

      @@humanforotherhumanst4619 Yea, gotta point that out dont they. Such a stong distaste for those horrible Americans.

    • @Claire11elliott
      @Claire11elliott 7 месяцев назад +6

      😂

  • @MagnusMaximusinWales
    @MagnusMaximusinWales Год назад +26461

    I'm no royalist but your 84 seconds of interaction did more to humanise Charles than anything I've watched on TV over many decades.

    • @Nigelrudyardmusic
      @Nigelrudyardmusic Год назад +544

      I was thinking exactly the same thing.

    • @misterwhite37
      @misterwhite37 Год назад +1366

      for a king the true privilege is to be able to walk alone, meet other walkers on his way and exchange a few words about the weather without feeling the weight of his crown.

    • @embreis2257
      @embreis2257 Год назад +523

      @@misterwhite37 it says a lot about a country if the head of state has security which affords him a feeling of being 'free' and engage in casual chats with strangers without compromising his personal safety. no US president would get away with this mindset. but then again, it all happened on his own private property and he has already done most of his duty by firmly securing the line of succession. it surely is a great pleasure for him to occasionally feel almost 'normal' and not in his formal role of king all day. meeting 'ordinary' people and not always ministers, offcials, foreign dignitaries and somesuch must be a relief he cherishes

    • @TheRfGuy
      @TheRfGuy Год назад +253

      Spot on. I like how the group didn't appear to be big fans of the monarchy but seem to appreciate how he interacted with them like a normal bloke (not sure if I can use that word, as I'm an American).

    • @ThePyrojen
      @ThePyrojen Год назад +129

      ​@@embreis2257we all don't carry guns so that helps

  • @colinsteadland
    @colinsteadland 11 месяцев назад +8624

    “That was our king”
    Criminally underrated line.

    • @highlightedcomment
      @highlightedcomment 10 месяцев назад +35

      He probably caused the death of Princess Diana

    • @Demane69
      @Demane69 10 месяцев назад +373

      @@highlightedcomment Yes, he made the driver speed and lose control with his mental abilities.

    • @monty2005
      @monty2005 9 месяцев назад +145

      @@highlightedcommentdon’t be daft, she was the mother of his children, as if he would do something like that

    • @AW-xc1xc
      @AW-xc1xc 9 месяцев назад +81

      @@monty2005A lot of fathers cause harm to the mothers of their children, that being said there's no way Charles had anything to do with Diana's death

    • @IanGarry170
      @IanGarry170 9 месяцев назад +5

      @@Demane69and the cameras didn’t work either

  • @john26660
    @john26660 9 месяцев назад +2177

    I know nothing about the royals but my guess is, the King takes pleasure in a normal chat, and these fine folks gave him one.

    • @Honey-Sanchez
      @Honey-Sanchez 4 месяца назад +3

      The midges are worse that mosquitos. Millions of them come out in the early evening and bite anything that moves.

    • @markfox1545
      @markfox1545 Месяц назад +3

      I once asked a barmaid for a double entendre. She gave me one.

    • @fakiirification
      @fakiirification Месяц назад +13

      i like to imagine that if i was some celebrity or head of state, i would love to feel like a normal joe every so often and just have a normal interaction not curated by handlers and security.

    • @maaz322
      @maaz322 Месяц назад +2

      they just fanboyed over him being the king, he definitely wasnt alone. Probably told his bodyguards to get out of the camera to keep up this act of humbleness.

    • @nicholasmartin1558
      @nicholasmartin1558 Месяц назад

      And millions in tax funds, but yeah, normal chat

  • @Noelll
    @Noelll Год назад +30886

    This really is a story from medieval times, bumping into a King in the forest, him departing fellow travelers with some wisdom. Story of a lifetime, bravo mate.

    • @jamesbernsen3516
      @jamesbernsen3516 Год назад +811

      Except the king didn't have his attendant banging coconuts together. :)

    • @reactormator
      @reactormator Год назад +175

      @@jamesbernsen3516 True. BUT he didn't have shit all over him. I call that a win!

    • @Shilo-fc3xm
      @Shilo-fc3xm Год назад +76

      Ha. That's funny. I had exactly the same thought. Lionheart came straight to mind. Just randomly crossing paths in the wilderness. Very cool.

    • @tipi5586
      @tipi5586 Год назад +33

      I think you mean "imparting".

    • @HighRule9
      @HighRule9 Год назад +9

      as if. also what wisdom?

  • @pkm5150
    @pkm5150 Год назад +10957

    Whether your a fan of the royal family or not you can't deny that meeting the King in random like that and he was so chill was amazing

    • @Ericstroman100
      @Ericstroman100 Год назад +39

      No Body Guards meanwhile Biden

    • @CrankDatJonasBoi
      @CrankDatJonasBoi Год назад +199

      @@Ericstroman100 Read the pinned comment. There was PLENTY of security

    • @Ericstroman100
      @Ericstroman100 Год назад +22

      @@CrankDatJonasBoi He could of still gone There without Security. No one would do a Thing . Hes human Just Like everyone Else . No one would Harm him

    • @cooltwittertag
      @cooltwittertag Год назад

      @@Ericstroman100American presidents have a history of being assassinated

    • @valeriepark9444
      @valeriepark9444 Год назад +33

      I mean they were on the Balmoral Estate, so more likely to run into royalty there than anywhere else...

  • @The_Jawnski
    @The_Jawnski Год назад +9439

    I have never seen something more British than running into THE KING and talking about WEATHER. Awesome experience. Small world, I guess, haha.

    • @tanner_uncut
      @tanner_uncut Год назад +23

      i wish i had thought of your comment before you did lol

    • @wewenang5167
      @wewenang5167 Год назад +46

      WELL HE DOES OWN THAT LAND THOUGH SO...LOL

    • @nrbmemes2414
      @nrbmemes2414 Год назад +21

      ​@@wewenang5167no he doesn't lmfao. The UK is a constitutional republic by this point. All the king does is be a representative of the government he is not legally allowed to make any decisions in politics.

    • @leightonalster604
      @leightonalster604 Год назад +109

      @@nrbmemes2414 If this was in Windsor, I'd agree with you but the Balmoral estate is privately owned by the family. You are right in saying that the monarch's role is simply ceremonial, though. :D

    • @bloodclaat
      @bloodclaat Год назад +43

      ​@@nrbmemes2414it's not a republic, political power isn't the only thing that makes someone powerful, uk probably likes the king more than parliament anyway

  • @Dragonceratops
    @Dragonceratops 8 месяцев назад +840

    This is honestly really fantastic to see. No bodyguards, no royal clothing, no titles, just a few British blokes talking about the weather.

    • @michaelstratton5223
      @michaelstratton5223 5 месяцев назад

      If this were an American president there'd be a formation of helicopters patroling that field. How ironic that the USA was supposed to do away with the trappings of nobility and yet now the American presidents require more pomp and circumstance than the king of England.

    • @gregedwards1087
      @gregedwards1087 4 месяца назад +41

      They were there but being discrete behind the cameras, there is always someone watching.

    • @octaviochavez8720
      @octaviochavez8720 2 месяца назад +11

      😂 there were definitely at least 3 people with him and others watching from afar.

    • @asinglemaleinuk
      @asinglemaleinuk 2 месяца назад +2

      Its Scotland, everyone is welcome 👍

    • @taylor-t1y
      @taylor-t1y Месяц назад +2

      Are you always this gullible?

  • @Johnny-Joseph
    @Johnny-Joseph Год назад +6157

    The fact these riders broke the conversation with "well it was lovely to meet you" is so British I love it. They stayed the perfect amount of time for a walking chat and excused themselves ❤

    • @megofiachra3247
      @megofiachra3247 Год назад +332

      They observed and respected his cue that he was ready to move on. He takes a step away from them down the path before the parting words.

    • @Saki10001
      @Saki10001 Год назад +112

      POV: you meet a human being for the first time ever

    • @Jackilichous
      @Jackilichous Год назад

      ahah@@Saki10001

    • @marknalberta
      @marknalberta Год назад +22

      You royal worshippers are silly

    • @Jackilichous
      @Jackilichous Год назад +43

      womp womp@@marknalberta

  • @Tgolden069
    @Tgolden069 Год назад +6602

    “I didn’t want to care but that was pretty cool” is something I totally understand. Seeing the king up close in public surrounded by guards would be far less noteworthy. Seeing the king randomly out walking that beautiful path, alone, being a human and enjoying himself and his thoughts, THAT is special and he just talked to you as if he were an older man out for a walk. What a truly rare and unique experience. THAT is something I’d hope most people care about.

    • @dontewhaiti3181
      @dontewhaiti3181 Год назад +169

      I love this comment. I've come across a couple of famous people who were out and about doing ordinary stuff and they were so down to earth! No royalty as I live in New Zealand but I did manage to snag a dinner table next to Vigo Mortensen who played Aragorn in the Lord of the rings movie. I got to spend the next 2 hours just yarning away before the restaurant owner closed the place and invited me to stay and have drinks with them. Spending an evening sinking beers with Vigo Mortensen will be one memory I will never forget.

    • @illkissyourightnow
      @illkissyourightnow Год назад +61

      but he is just an older man out for a walk and that's fine too.

    • @crimesforkibble6912
      @crimesforkibble6912 Год назад

      Well the piece of shit killed his wife so I don't know how proud I'd be of meeting the scumbag

    • @CharlotteIssyvoo
      @CharlotteIssyvoo Год назад

      @@dontewhaiti3181 I had an experience like that at a pub in Vancouver, Canada... except I didn't know the guy was famous until about an hour into sitting beside him and chatting. Turns out he was a famous hockey player (whose name I've forgotten again), which, in Canada, is pretty much like being royalty. I realized he was famous when people asked him for his autograph. I was super into fitness, so we compared notes on fitness routines and stuff. He also talked about the younger players who liked to date a lot, and how he couldn't imagine doing that, and how much he loved his wife. He was really nice. At one point, I asked, "Are you offended that I don't know who the f*ck you are?" He said no, no, that was exactly what he was hoping for at that pub.

    • @slavplaysgames
      @slavplaysgames Год назад

      after he rapes kids and hunts abducted homeless people in forests ... you people worshiping or admiring these satanic evil people disgusts me

  • @deano6912
    @deano6912 Год назад +4368

    The King certainly impressed me. Plenty of people won't even acknowledge you when out walking but he was up for a chat. You folks deserve a wrap too for not asking for a bloody selfie. Respect.

    • @RedSampler
      @RedSampler Год назад +160

      this vid is way better than a selfie.

    • @digitalhippie2336
      @digitalhippie2336 Год назад +89

      They already have a video, why would they ask for a selfie ?

    • @deano6912
      @deano6912 Год назад

      @@digitalhippie2336 plenty would to upload to other platforms

    • @howardsun
      @howardsun Год назад +21

      Without his Royal Guards The King had no idea strangers approach him are with any bad intentions , so he played cool and stop talking to them not to provoke any crazy people. The King should be more careful all by himself in the country road like this.

    • @14bqdonk
      @14bqdonk Год назад +15

      who needs selfie when you can record a full conversation lmao

  • @ThisIsJulianC
    @ThisIsJulianC 9 месяцев назад +135

    This video is priceless. The more I see of King Charles recently, the more it dispels the character that the press promoted for years of an uncaring royal. He is clearly accessible and willing to be available for people. What a lovely man, and what a wonderful interaction for you guys. Thanks for sharing. Get well soon KCIII

  • @jacobprice2579
    @jacobprice2579 11 месяцев назад +3212

    I’ve met the king twice, both times when he was still the prince of Wales. The first was at a formal event in Birmingham and the second time I just bumped into him and had a quick chat. On both occasions I thought he was the most polite, mild mannered, pleasant human being one could imagine.

    • @FameOfMaintenance
      @FameOfMaintenance 11 месяцев назад +41

      this is such a parasocial way to view things.. its like saying oh i dont believe michael jackson diddles kids cause he is so nice in interviews.. like a serious question dont you think that most people would be able to play a persona for like 15min? and then be assholes in private?
      didnt alot of people say the same about jimmy saville?

    • @Tyrannosaurus_rex.
      @Tyrannosaurus_rex. 11 месяцев назад +220

      ​@@FameOfMaintenancewho are you to make assumptions?

    • @deskmat9874
      @deskmat9874 11 месяцев назад +171

      @@FameOfMaintenance What the fuck is this comment you've replied with, the guy was just saying about how he talked to someone and he seemed nice

    • @numberonedad
      @numberonedad 10 месяцев назад

      god damn the "king"

    • @bloxxeryt
      @bloxxeryt 10 месяцев назад +8

      @@Tyrannosaurus_rex. hes right, people arent always themselves on social media, its a way of tricking people into thinking hes like that when hes not

  • @mogznwaz
    @mogznwaz Год назад +3087

    Charles is really quite chill, obviously loves the outdoor life

    • @oldhunterundol3243
      @oldhunterundol3243 Год назад +18

      He learned from his time In Australia

    • @TheHighborn
      @TheHighborn Год назад +92

      The 70 SAS operatives pretending to be rocks: yea, he's nice

    • @bangtarights2226
      @bangtarights2226 Год назад +6

      Best mates with jimmy saville

    • @R3troZone
      @R3troZone Год назад +14

      Gotta imagine with what his life is like, getting the chance to just be a regular guy and interact with regular people is a rare treat.

    • @P4GYY
      @P4GYY Год назад +3

      the whole roya family does, just like the rest of us humans :D

  • @React2This
    @React2This Год назад +3708

    How lovely to meet someone important who isn’t busy acting important. Just out for a walk in a place he loves, and happy to chat with people who share his appreciation for the place.

    • @garryellison
      @garryellison Год назад +138

      He is a King he does not need to act he simply is The King , its a very different thing to a political leader who come and go .

    • @Oldsmobile69
      @Oldsmobile69 Год назад +13

      Yeah, really cool! Made me feel good!

    • @drSvensen
      @drSvensen Год назад +72

      @@garryellison I met Norway's health minister on a hike in the mountains during covid times when he was probably the most popular politician in Norway. He was very chill and humble, of course he wasn't the king and Norway is a tiny country, but still.

    • @ChrisHyde537
      @ChrisHyde537 Год назад +13

      @@drSvensenPity it wasn’t Magnus Carlsen but at least you met a government minister who you didn’t despise.

    • @drSvensen
      @drSvensen Год назад +17

      ​@@ChrisHyde537 Haha true if it was Magnus Carlsen I would kneel! I'm not really a huge fan of his party (conservative party) but he and the party did a great job during the pandemic. It was just a really nice encounter and him and his husband were really nice and it felt like I was just meeting two normal people. I also met the prime minister from the same party at a festival in Stavanger once and at two o'clock at night while being fairly drunk she just said "I think it's time I leave" and she just walked by herself with no bodyguards to the hotel. I figured this was only possible in Norway, but watching Charles walking without bodyguards it seems it's also the case for the UK. Our former king once said when asked why he had no bodyguards "I have 4 million bodyguards" referring to every Norwegian being his bodyguard.

  • @joe_87
    @joe_87 6 месяцев назад +34

    His majesty was a gentleman. Very cool experience. Beautiful country. Respect and appreciation from 🇺🇸
    (shame the royals are not portrayed like this more often)

  • @whoanelly8342
    @whoanelly8342 Год назад +5980

    I love the story about how an American couple bumped into the Queen whilst walking/hiking, but they didn't realise who she was & even said to her 'I've heard sometimes the Queen walks around here, have you ever met her? And the Queen just smiled and said that she hadn't. 😂

    • @Kevin-mx1vi
      @Kevin-mx1vi Год назад +556

      The way I heard it was that she gestured to her bodyguard & said "No, but he has".

    • @wanagi006
      @wanagi006 Год назад +197

      That was a funny story... I remember Her Late Majesty recollecting the meeting and about died laughing. Americans abroad are such funny kids....and I'm American and have lived abroad. You can pick out an American in a crowed room I swear.

    • @wanagi006
      @wanagi006 Год назад

      Yes, exactly.@@Kevin-mx1vi

    • @loganstroganoff1284
      @loganstroganoff1284 Год назад +53

      You can pick out any nationality in a room otherwise full of natives.

    • @FredMaverik
      @FredMaverik Год назад +26

      @@loganstroganoff1284 You can also pick the american from any of them, lol.

  • @TempestWolf1
    @TempestWolf1 Год назад +4721

    Can we appreciate how the king actually has a kingly voice?

    • @dftp
      @dftp 11 месяцев назад +28

      Nah

    • @olavwilhelm6843
      @olavwilhelm6843 11 месяцев назад

      he has the average voice of an elderly man !! jeez the stupidity in comments here has no boundaries

    • @peterburry2014
      @peterburry2014 11 месяцев назад +358

      He's ;like something out of a time capsule. People haven't spoken like that since the 1950s

    • @davidbeauvais1364
      @davidbeauvais1364 11 месяцев назад +44

      I would not have addressed him so casually.

    • @theAEDan
      @theAEDan 11 месяцев назад +89

      @@peterburry2014yea, it’s all eubonics in London now.

  • @brawnto
    @brawnto Год назад +2789

    This is incredibly cool to see. As an American I couldn't imagine such a relaxed and open environment surrounding a head of state.

    • @TheNismo777
      @TheNismo777 Год назад +301

      This is how most european leaders are, you can meet em at the public sometimes. Like here in Finland, our president is often walking his dogs, playing hockey at the local field etc casual things and nobody would ever even think causing trouble. Thats how we like it. :)

    • @turkeyman631
      @turkeyman631 Год назад +116

      I couldnt see Biden taking a walk let alone being alone while doing it

    • @DuckiestBoat959
      @DuckiestBoat959 Год назад +21

      Sure we can, thats what snipers are for

    • @hdjono3351
      @hdjono3351 Год назад +27

      @@TheNismo777 very different from here, If a politician went out with the common man I would bet he would be shot

    • @camsland7266
      @camsland7266 Год назад +68

      I mean let's be honest Biden wanders off all of the time 🤣

  • @Naturemannz
    @Naturemannz 9 месяцев назад +160

    I met his dad years ago as a kid in New Zealand, he gave me the time of day and actually was interested in my life in NZ. I Loved your interaction with our King. He is our king too. :)

  • @Stickfigure414
    @Stickfigure414 Год назад +3814

    Admittedly after watching this my respect for the King has grown a bit. I was impressed to see that.

    • @Jeans11234567
      @Jeans11234567 Год назад +125

      Yea the fact he took his time to have a small chat with them was so nice, not everybody does that these days. But i guess he was in his element out there on that day.

    • @sisi5444
      @sisi5444 Год назад

      what do you think he's gonna do tell them to fck off? you're congratulating someone on behaving like a human

    • @stevefilander6401
      @stevefilander6401 Год назад +8

      yes respect a known pedo....well done

    • @rymic72
      @rymic72 Год назад +211

      @@stevefilander6401. You’re confusing Charles with Andrew.

    • @cooltwittertag
      @cooltwittertag Год назад +6

      Hes a billionaire that made his money on the backs of the people and doesnt have an perspective on the life of the people, especially not the cost of living

  • @benjamincottle8500
    @benjamincottle8500 Год назад +624

    I like the fact King Charles is so involved in his estates; talking about renovations and planting trees in precisely that area; He’s not just left it to estates management. There’s something quintessentially British about just bumping into the king on a trail - happy to see it 🙂

    • @AVKnecht
      @AVKnecht Год назад +36

      Don't forget his work in architecture. He really is invested in making the country more beautiful.

    • @amandawilliams7133
      @amandawilliams7133 Год назад +22

      Look up ‘Poundbury, a whole development he was very involved with. I like King Charles.

    • @Snagprophet
      @Snagprophet Год назад +28

      @FITNESSOVER45 There is public permission to hike, cycle and pass through the estate (with certain restrictions of course) but I can understand how confusing it may be to see a head of state go from a heavily protected and secure individual to essentially just another bloke you'd meet down the pub such as in this case.

    • @alexsky88749
      @alexsky88749 Год назад +5

      Somehow I would not imagine bumping into my French President Emmanuel Macron during his jogging ride in the Bois de Boulogne...Security wouldn't let me approach or talk to him.Different culture

    • @angelinaduganNy
      @angelinaduganNy Год назад +5

      @FITNESSOVER45 Not all "Muricans" are uneducated. I am from New York and know exactly where this is. If you immerse yourself in other countries cultures and Geography you would most likely know.

  • @stemid85
    @stemid85 Год назад +724

    This happens in Sweden too, the king sometimes takes his hunting dogs out for a walk in Hagaparken. So you can just randomly run into him. But don't ever think he's unprotected.

    • @prorace_type_r
      @prorace_type_r Год назад +51

      I wonder if you have a trained sniper pointing to your head in that moment. No jokes it would be an intrusive thought I would have xd.

    • @bake4795
      @bake4795 Год назад +21

      @@prorace_type_rtapping the hat means he is ok

    • @christianmcbrearty
      @christianmcbrearty Год назад +13

      ​@@prorace_type_rAbsolutely you would. If not a sniper, there would at least be a team of bodyguards who would gun you down if you tried anything.

    • @fraided88
      @fraided88 Год назад

      Sweden... the most dangerous country in Europe

    • @duckdad_
      @duckdad_ Год назад +10

      en gång träffade jag kronprinsessan victoria och estelle när jag var vid kaknästornet med min familj :)

  • @TheLastArbiter
    @TheLastArbiter 5 месяцев назад +77

    Morning snow gently falling on the beautiful plains as you chat casually with the King of England on a bike trail. Amazing moment to remember forever.

  • @Rekaert
    @Rekaert Год назад +1338

    I have to admit, he went up in my estimation. The fact that he stopped and chatted with you as every other hiker would is fantastic. Seems like a nice guy.

    • @Sx-xy2zi
      @Sx-xy2zi Год назад +61

      He is human, he's just trapped by unbearably heavy responsibility and tradition

    • @Bleed1987
      @Bleed1987 Год назад +13

      i like the fact that he does not even look like a king, hes wearing normal stuff. so natural and close to folks

    • @DimensionDevices
      @DimensionDevices Год назад

      Still protects pedophiles tho

    • @frodomindset
      @frodomindset Год назад +1

      ​@@Sx-xy2zii mean id like to have crown too

    • @M0eLester
      @M0eLester 11 месяцев назад +13

      Well obviously hes wearing normal clothes for a walk, its not some big public event.

  • @Urufu-san
    @Urufu-san Год назад +2413

    I like that you didn’t even try to exploit this meeting into a photo op and just had a nice chat like normal people. Once in a lifetime, good for you, guys!

    • @ninecatsmagee8384
      @ninecatsmagee8384 Год назад +113

      Well they've captured an entire video, which is actually amazing.

    • @WhoThisMonkey
      @WhoThisMonkey Год назад +53

      My sister is a photographer, that's all she does.
      I said to her once, "you know, you spend your entire life trying to capture life, but it is in this endeavor that you lose sight of it."
      It went over her head.

    • @Urufu-san
      @Urufu-san Год назад +6

      @@WhoThisMonkey That’s very reflective indeed. Case of the outsider seeing things the insider is shutting out.

    • @ninecatsmagee8384
      @ninecatsmagee8384 Год назад +5

      I notice this all the time with parents. They're so busy capturing their children on a mobile phone at their school play or dance or even their wedding -- the moment goes by with this barrier between them. The essence escapes them.@@WhoThisMonkey

    • @WhoThisMonkey
      @WhoThisMonkey Год назад

      @@ninecatsmagee8384
      This is the reason why I simply only take pictures as a tool, to record information to upload for example.
      Everything else is recorded in my noggin.

  • @Lorenzozooo
    @Lorenzozooo 9 месяцев назад +4985

    the sniper watching from a mile away: 😀🍷

    • @Vocatus2222
      @Vocatus2222 8 месяцев назад +48

      exactly

    • @michaeldoolan7595
      @michaeldoolan7595 7 месяцев назад +54

      Belive me snipers will be watching him
      Just not the ones you won't.

    • @agherisyoutube1269
      @agherisyoutube1269 7 месяцев назад +187

      ​@@michaeldoolan7595 what?

    • @thegroovetube3247
      @thegroovetube3247 7 месяцев назад +47

      Sniper watching him? 😂 You're obviously not British.

    • @skynetclock4080
      @skynetclock4080 7 месяцев назад +27

      @@agherisyoutube1269 i think he means paparazzi are the ones actually snipe watching him given the amount of British tabloids that live off royal gossip

  • @caseclosed9342
    @caseclosed9342 Год назад +697

    Never even watched this channel before but seeing a vlogger who in a day visits a cabin, sees a king and rides over boulders sure shows the accomplishments of some people. You really should love life.

  • @GaryWayneHill64
    @GaryWayneHill64 Год назад +6726

    Thank god you didn't ask for a selfie, you deserve respect for that alone.

    • @Keekonuts
      @Keekonuts Год назад +54

      Exactly!

    • @muddymaker3721
      @muddymaker3721 Год назад +104

      I bet he's kicking himself that he didn't hahaha

    • @BigKarl519
      @BigKarl519 Год назад +536

      Is it really any less disrespectful since in the end he filmed, published and is now profiting by licensing the whole interaction regardless?

    • @randomuploadsism
      @randomuploadsism Год назад

      I guess that had no affect on the king.@@BigKarl519

    • @Toopa88
      @Toopa88 Год назад +255

      ​@@BigKarl519I know right, the original comment makes zero sense.

  • @kingkeshi1140
    @kingkeshi1140 Год назад +1762

    As a Brit, thank the heavens you treated him with respect, and that you didn't talk to him as if he was a celebrity. You have earned my respect.
    And to the King, just having a chat and departing some wisdom unto these men, that was a very calm thing to do. Just being that knowledgeable guy who is up for a chat. Signs of a good king? Yes.
    The Queen would be proud.

    • @cartesian_doubt6230
      @cartesian_doubt6230 Год назад +8

      But he is a celebrity.

    • @samsignorelli
      @samsignorelli Год назад +49

      I think he rather enjoyed being spoken to like a normal person....all the Majesties (and Highnesses before) must grate on the nerves after awhile.

    • @markseymour8365
      @markseymour8365 Год назад +36

      @@cartesian_doubt6230The term celebrity is usually reserved for those in the entertainment industry or associated industries, not for monarchs.

    • @velvetbees
      @velvetbees Год назад +13

      Being an American, l would be speechless, then curtsey, bow and salute hoping to cover all the bases.

    • @MrMykstone
      @MrMykstone Год назад +7

      Not seeing the beginning of their meeting, let us imagine that the proper greeting protocol for seeing a King on his land while biking took place. What would be the proper protocol? Purely educational question.

  • @drestonjclaw2839
    @drestonjclaw2839 10 месяцев назад +147

    You come across the king of Great Britain and you discuss the weather and the accommodations… most British interaction ever oml

  • @rachelleandrichard
    @rachelleandrichard Год назад +1963

    The King seems to be an introvert and enjoys his own company and nature. Must be hard being a public figure. The pressure and constant attention must really get to him. It's nice to see him relaxed and comfortable in his own environment.

    • @Shrek_Has_Covid19
      @Shrek_Has_Covid19 Год назад +22

      sausage fingers

    • @RealJPMcGrath
      @RealJPMcGrath Год назад +62

      Such a hard life lol

    • @bestchannelexisting
      @bestchannelexisting Год назад +18

      this is a first first world problem if i ever saw one

    • @512Squared
      @512Squared Год назад +66

      ​@@RealJPMcGrathlife sentences are hard - where's your compassion?

    • @OTGGame
      @OTGGame Год назад +80

      @@RealJPMcGrathWell, he didn't choose to be. He has it easy, but being a public figure that is as important as the king while being an introvert and an old man...

  • @eleniantoniou534
    @eleniantoniou534 10 месяцев назад +1914

    The end of the interaction with the king, when he says don’t fall off… he knows the path you are taking and probably thinks you are crazy for doing it but admires you all for it too.
    What I really liked about the conversation with the king was the questions. He would be used to being asked some ridiculous things or the same things all the time, but you kept it relevant. Just like asking any land owner if some old building are still in use. He seemed to really enjoy the conversation and appeared to be thinking back to when he was younger as well. Well done.

    • @samcreel
      @samcreel 10 месяцев назад +25

      I think that phrase was mere good old British humour tbh lol

    • @prcknedla
      @prcknedla 10 месяцев назад +6

      You're pushing it way too far :'D

    • @shredwell2326
      @shredwell2326 9 месяцев назад +7

      he said yes with his mother and father not king and queen. His mother was a gem of a lady.

    • @acommentator4452
      @acommentator4452 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@shredwell2326 he said when was v young, with his father and sister

    • @shonazadog
      @shonazadog 3 месяца назад

      Father and sister. ​@@shredwell2326

  • @benprint7615
    @benprint7615 Год назад +1131

    Regardless of political opinion, he seems a nice man. Seems so surreal to see someone so important just out on his own, and so willing to chat because it’s something he enjoys. Really humanises him. I’m glad this moment was captured.

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious Год назад

      You should read some history. It's not great. The most evil people to ever exist are perfectly capable of acting civil for the most part.
      I don't consider crimes against humanity and the freedom of citizen's to be a "political opinion".
      FYI, one of the most public things is the strange evidence surrounding Diana's death. A lot of coincidences such as Diana revealing Charles's affair and growing animosity. Not to mention growing immense wealth while the country sees extreme poverty get worse every year for decades under his watch (however, usual for the royal family). Just the fact that a constitutional monarchy still exists for a superpower country with fission weapons in the modern time is insane. These people should all be put on a rope by the public and elect representatives that are fit for power and executive decisions, with wealth removed from the equation.

    • @trckenergyy7757
      @trckenergyy7757 Год назад +15

      You think he’s on his own? I’m sure they will be snipers in the hills

    • @benprint7615
      @benprint7615 Год назад +70

      @@trckenergyy7757 I meant in his immediate vicinity. Obviously there is the security convoy ahead and behind him as shown in the video.

    • @mtlicq
      @mtlicq Год назад +10

      The Kaiser also had a heart of gold too, favourite descendent of Queen Victoria, and chumming with King Eddy, not realizing the fratricidal loathing Eddy & Eddy's wife had, and the secret-society (Cecil Rhodes, Alfred Milner, Cecil Brett, Rotschild, etc) designs Eddy had participated in, Royally. The German generals were unstoppably eager to play along with the secret-society machinations.

    • @karlkarl93
      @karlkarl93 Год назад +3

      @@trckenergyy7757 Why would there be snipers in the hills?

  • @magicf7076
    @magicf7076 9 месяцев назад +81

    Brilliant! We wish King Charles the best! Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱

  • @jesmtb
    @jesmtb Год назад +2530

    That was unbelievable Andrew, and how amazing that he was genuinely interested and pleasant to talk to. Also, great that he was walking alone without any security bothering him on his walk...Respect!

    • @McTrailRider
      @McTrailRider  Год назад +342

      He seemed genuinely passionate about the local area and the bothy especially

    • @ThunderWindz
      @ThunderWindz Год назад +206

      you don't see the snipers ;)

    • @unaffiliated_razorblade
      @unaffiliated_razorblade Год назад +68

      Learned from his Mother.

    • @Drumnastix26
      @Drumnastix26 Год назад +68

      The security are hiding in those bushes all around him. Sas

    • @IRMacGuyver
      @IRMacGuyver Год назад +95

      I guarantee you a sniper had a visual on them at all times.

  • @Dudewhatno
    @Dudewhatno 10 месяцев назад +2434

    Hahaha chatting about the weather is the most British thing ever,
    the King setting the standard. That’s awesome.

    • @H-Vox
      @H-Vox 9 месяцев назад +48

      Especially saying it's "horrendous" 😂

    • @PolyMathWannaBe62
      @PolyMathWannaBe62 7 месяцев назад +11

      Seems like a cool guy...and he's one of the first conservationists on tv.

    • @miatx6818
      @miatx6818 5 месяцев назад +1

      British???
      Netherlands ofc.
      The people are always beginning and complaining about the weather. Thats literally what we are famous for.

    • @lolalouise9503
      @lolalouise9503 4 месяца назад +4

      @@miatx6818 what do you mean? Do the Dutch like to complain about the weather as much as we do?

    • @abbycat000
      @abbycat000 4 месяца назад +1

      That’s typical small talk everywhere. First thing you talk about in the US.

  • @CozNothingIsForever
    @CozNothingIsForever Год назад +2105

    He's really king of a country. He doesn't care about anything, he's just strolling on his lands. And enjoying the people he found on the road. I respect that.

    • @Archie-e2t
      @Archie-e2t 11 месяцев назад +54

      He's no king
      Just a successor in an evil bloodline

    • @CozNothingIsForever
      @CozNothingIsForever 11 месяцев назад +186

      @@Archie-e2t The reason why someone have a title doesn't deny the title itself. He is a king, you like it or not.

    • @barneycasting8331
      @barneycasting8331 11 месяцев назад

      Idiot! He cares about the taxes.

    • @AdamsOlympia
      @AdamsOlympia 11 месяцев назад +86

      @@Archie-e2t There's no such thing as an "evil bloodline" .. They're just people who didn't choose to be who they are any more than you or I did. Some are good peeps, some indifferent, some not so great , like in any family tree. Charles has always struck me as an alright chap whose only major mistake was letting his family pressure him into a relationship he wasn't suited for, and away from the woman he was always meant for.

    • @Bbhamadama888
      @Bbhamadama888 11 месяцев назад +13

      @@Archie-e2twell if you hate him so much, why don’t you try to overthrow him? Let’s see you try😂

  • @FelmarRoelRapSingco
    @FelmarRoelRapSingco 3 месяца назад +11

    I have always wondered why the UK is the noblest nation and why the British Empire is the noblest empire. This beauty full video gives one of the answers. The precious icing on the cake was when HM the King gave a parting counsel to the bikers, "Don't fall off". Amazing interaction of paternal care and kindness showed by a King to his subjects and citizens. Cool! 🇵🇭❤️🇬🇧

  • @cmbtking
    @cmbtking Год назад +383

    I'm an American. This popped up on my homepage so I clicked. What an awesome moment. The fact that he's just walking alone, in the rain, is wild to me. So cool.

    • @ot7stan207
      @ot7stan207 Год назад +10

      President Biden is in my city right now... so many cars

    • @cmbtking
      @cmbtking Год назад +6

      @@ot7stan207 I live close by to his beach home in delaware so it's a nightmare when he comes here, I get it.

    • @JMark-zk5pj
      @JMark-zk5pj Год назад

      I will take my freedom than be a subject.@@johnsamson9680

    • @u4riahsc
      @u4riahsc Год назад

      Huge difference in attitudes between Brits and Americans. Brits are polite and civilized, Americans are a horde of lunatics. (I’m an American).

    • @RavWay
      @RavWay Год назад

      buddy thinks Americans have aks you silly boy@@johnsamson9680

  • @ruthmcilmoyle4941
    @ruthmcilmoyle4941 Год назад +639

    This is going to be one of my favourite recordings of a royal, because it is so unstated and spontaneous. What a unique experience!

    • @RainCity3rd
      @RainCity3rd Год назад +32

      I read somewhere a few years ago the queen out on her own walk ran into a couple of American tourists, stopped and chatted but they didn't recognize her. Being a bit cheeky she never let on and took a few photos for them but then one with her self in it in the hopes they would only later when showing friends catch on.

    • @craigchristian344
      @craigchristian344 Год назад +1

      What's your second favourite?

    • @The_MostHigh
      @The_MostHigh Год назад

      It is set-up, for a PR exercise

    • @lilpain1997
      @lilpain1997 Год назад +2

      its truly amazing!!! He met another person!!! Do people really care that much this shit? Never understood those that find meeting someone famous is great.... They are just people.

    • @RainCity3rd
      @RainCity3rd Год назад +13

      @@lilpain1997 I've never understood someone like yourself that so not find it notable.

  • @BCpov
    @BCpov Год назад +3679

    Over here in Canada seeing a bear, a cougar is pretty exciting. But, meeting a king takes the cake!

    • @McTrailRider
      @McTrailRider  Год назад +273

      Meeting wild animals that can kill you is definitely more “exciting”🙈
      The king is rarer though, so I’ll take it.

    • @V8_screw_electric_cars
      @V8_screw_electric_cars Год назад +79

      Depends what kind of cougar

    • @simonbird1973
      @simonbird1973 Год назад +8

      @@V8_screw_electric_carsAva Devine 🥵

    • @Captain.Crispy
      @Captain.Crispy Год назад +19

      Biscuit…takes the biscuit.

    • @MikeGlorfindel
      @MikeGlorfindel Год назад +7

      @@Captain.Crispy cake is also an acceptable end to that saying and I have heard it used in the UK. 🤪

  • @JCVC1986454
    @JCVC1986454 5 месяцев назад +14

    This one video has gotten me to see the King as a human being, still a King but actually him as a person. Just strolling through his Kingdom alone with his thoughts and having a nice chat with the younger generation. Media has painted such a different picture of the man, and I can say I truly think the King is a kind person going on by what I just saw.

  • @globalautobahn1132
    @globalautobahn1132 Год назад +737

    I swear to god if this was not on video, I don’t think anyone would’ve believed you when you got home. Especially with how casual and relaxed the encounter was 😅

    • @randybaumery-u5r
      @randybaumery-u5r Год назад +1

      I would've believed it. He is a person just like me. Big deal. Just richer and more well known is all.

    • @globalautobahn1132
      @globalautobahn1132 4 месяца назад +1

      @@randybaumery-u5r Lol imagine walking into the local pub trying to sell this story without the video... 😅

  • @pipoo1
    @pipoo1 Год назад +356

    The reason the Royals genuinely love Balmoral as it’s one of the few places where they can be free to live a “normal” life. This is one of the reasons the Queen wanted her life to end there. One of my friends has also met Charles there, it’s not at all uncommon for walkers/cyclists to bump into them when they are at the estate.

    • @jedfra9172
      @jedfra9172 Год назад

      Aww poor royals not getting to live a normal life.
      I Imagine they would love to be worrying about food prices rocketing, heating their small flat, getting a GP or dentist appointment, their home being repossessed because of out of control inflation, not being able to afford rent, their services being cut etc.
      The list of things that they must really be so sad they miss out on because of their vast wealth and privilege goes on and on and must cause them untold agony.
      You and your ilk are so brainwashed it beggars belief.

    • @shogun2215
      @shogun2215 Год назад +21

      If they wanted to live a normal life that badly, they could abdicate, but nooo can't give away all that unearned wealth and a lavish lifestyle because 'God wills it' can we?

    • @brucemacallan6831
      @brucemacallan6831 Год назад

      The Balmoral estate, - Yes, Stolen from a Scots family of Farquarsons, by the English Crown (Not Scots Crown) after Culloden. Passed about a few times after, then sold to Victoria & Albert, who immediately tore down the original Family Castle of the Farquarsons and built the bogus buildings you see today.

    • @lambbosbread123
      @lambbosbread123 Год назад +93

      @@shogun2215 Dont be a child

    • @Mercer18472
      @Mercer18472 Год назад +39

      @@shogun2215 someone's salty

  • @duncanmcewan1049
    @duncanmcewan1049 Год назад +413

    The Royals genuinely love Balmoral as it is the closest they get to being normal - they can walk, her late Majesty used to drive herself around... so it was lovely that Charles took time to talk with folk similarly enjoying the fresh air.

    • @brmam1385
      @brmam1385 Год назад +4

      Exactly! 👍

    • @unicorescannacorner6999
      @unicorescannacorner6999 Год назад +3

      Thanks. I wanted to repeat it like all the comments but you explained it to me why they can be like that in this place.
      He seems to really enjoy it, too!
      When he heard you were using the Hut wich they just renovated for travelers.
      Wich also gives me this England Vibe. We were a few times visiting Uk and always got some really really really nice Cottage for a decent price for a Week. 🥰

  • @tibchy144
    @tibchy144 5 месяцев назад +30

    King Charles has a perfect voice for an audiobook. I could listen to him for hours.

    • @Octopusgivesyouahundo
      @Octopusgivesyouahundo Месяц назад

      I never thought of it that way but ur acc right now I really want it

    • @tibchy144
      @tibchy144 Месяц назад

      @@Octopusgivesyouahundo I can imagine him reading a Christmas tale at a snowy cottage.

  • @jhagestad
    @jhagestad Год назад +560

    Videos like this just go to show that underneath all the pomp and ceremony lies another human being who shares the same passion for being outdoors as any one of us. It’s remarkable that the he’s even afforded the opportunity to walk alone between security details. What a thrill to share that brief encounter though. It’s truly something you’ll never forget! Thank you for sharing!

    • @pippo-1073
      @pippo-1073 Год назад

      A human being that is plotting with evil people to take away our freedoms and make us live under one communist world state.

    • @bliblablubb0712
      @bliblablubb0712 Год назад +13

      I think it‘s quiet different to ordinary leaders because none of the royals choosed to be leaders. They somehow need to deal with it, while the ordinary ones are of a certain character to begin with.

    • @greenhat7618
      @greenhat7618 Год назад +11

      The 4 MI5 agents crawling along in the bushes 👁️👄👁️

    • @brachiator1
      @brachiator1 Год назад +1

      Wasn't this Balmoral? It is a large estate belonging to the monarch with areas deliberately designed to allow long walks. And the security is discreetly deployed. I was surprised to see that ordinary people would be allowed anywhere near the King while he is at the property. It was cool to see the pleasant interaction with the biking group.

  • @sholehan
    @sholehan Год назад +248

    Incredible that! Monarchy fan or not - that little interaction just shows that he is a bloke who cares about the outdoors, the environment, adventures and sport etc and was genuinely interested in what you were doing, and how you found the bothy. Bet that will be a tale to tell for years to come!

    • @Gallywomack
      @Gallywomack Год назад +32

      Yep, he'll be regaling the other royals about how he met the famous McTrail Rider!

    • @McTrailRider
      @McTrailRider  Год назад +49

      You get it! We’re all human at the end of the day.

    • @douglasalexander4348
      @douglasalexander4348 Год назад +5

      @@Gallywomack I bet he bugged them for a selfie. Here’s me and me mates out mountain biking….

    • @letni9506
      @letni9506 Год назад +20

      He can have anything but he enjoys the things that don't cost money the most.
      That makes him a good man in my book. A better one than me most likely.

    • @maboelnreads
      @maboelnreads Год назад +8

      @@letni9506old money is like that. They prefer not to spend, which is how they stay ‘wealthy’.

  • @annaelisavettavonnedozza9607
    @annaelisavettavonnedozza9607 10 месяцев назад +2561

    The fact he said “don’t fall off” 😂😂😂

    • @TheLisaGate
      @TheLisaGate 8 месяцев назад +10

      My favorite part.

    • @robolover
      @robolover 6 месяцев назад +7

      Hey, can't have the Brits being like Joe biden,

    • @Lumegrin
      @Lumegrin 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@robolover Hey, can't have the Brits being like Joe biden,

    • @robolover
      @robolover 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@Lumegrin ? You just repeated what I said.

    • @Lumegrin
      @Lumegrin 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@robolover Hey, can't have the Brits being like Joe biden,

  • @heyyywhynot
    @heyyywhynot 5 месяцев назад +23

    There’s something so cool not just the king being down to Earth and not taking issue with being called “sir”, but also with your lady friend fanning away some tears when she rode off to even her surprise because meeting the King of England was an overwhelming experience, even in the smallest interaction.

    • @sarahwhyld5596
      @sarahwhyld5596 2 месяца назад

      King of the United Kingdom. Please don’t forget our Welsh, Irish and Scottish neighbours ❤ and the commonwealth.

  • @krisbacks
    @krisbacks Год назад +396

    Clicked to see the King, stayed for the ride. Impressive stuff! The rocky descent was amazing. I’m from Canada and its a great enjoyment to see our King in such a casual manner. Indeed I’ve seen clips of Queen Elizabeth out by herself on the grounds of Balmoral having a very similar walk.

    • @at_brunch3852
      @at_brunch3852 Год назад +1

      At 12:31 I couldn’t watch any more. Good golly!! How do they do that? 😬

    • @krisbacks
      @krisbacks Год назад

      @@at_brunch3852 I was actually afraid for my own safety

    • @DJKSB58
      @DJKSB58 28 дней назад

      Likewise!
      The skill, focus, concentration this takes: awesome!

  • @jesselduque2858
    @jesselduque2858 Год назад +130

    That quip at around 05:44 "Don't fall off" was quite cheeky. He seems like a nice guy. As a non-UK person, I was under the impression that meeting a royal, especially *the* top royal would require getting off your bikes and curtsying or whatever, but instead we got a nice chat. I liked that he was very specific too about where he wanted to plant more trees. And that descent down the rocks was quite awesome! My heart was in my throat and only let out a breath once you came back to the clearing.

    • @runswithphantoms
      @runswithphantoms Год назад +6

      Heh, I was thinking the same thing. "His Majesty just going out for casual strolls makes time for subtly roasting his subjects!👑😆"

    • @latch9781
      @latch9781 Год назад +2

      Yeah, that was very Prince Phillip

  • @Minisynapse
    @Minisynapse Год назад +472

    The king seemed friendly and down-to-earth. Respect for both him and you guys, that was a model interaction!

    • @numberonedad
      @numberonedad 10 месяцев назад

      god damn the "king"

    • @Minisynapse
      @Minisynapse 10 месяцев назад

      I see what you did there @@numberonedad

    • @barreloffun10
      @barreloffun10 10 месяцев назад

      @@numberonedadTry not to be a twat.

    • @numberonedad
      @numberonedad 10 месяцев назад

      @@barreloffun10 it's a family of bloody murderers and shameless thieves

    • @Bobspineable
      @Bobspineable 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@numberonedadthe king has no power, so it doesn’t matter.

  • @RwP223
    @RwP223 Месяц назад +13

    If you look closely in the background around the 5:00 mark, you can see a Beefeater in a ghillie suit, about 8 yards away I reckon.

    • @Dorkus_
      @Dorkus_ 27 дней назад +3

      I think you are seeing things mate

  • @stupeters8409
    @stupeters8409 10 месяцев назад +143

    My Dad was his Army escort on a tour of Australia and he said he was a really nice and gentle man who showed genuine interest in all around him
    I met Prince Edward once and he was great.

  • @Willemmoseley
    @Willemmoseley Год назад +147

    I've worked with the Royals on a few occasions as part of the Military and bumped into Anne on a walk. I've never had a negative experience with any of them. Politics aside, they're genuinely lovely people who have a love their countrymen.

    • @Spookieham
      @Spookieham Год назад +32

      Anne particularly seems to be very highly respected in the Forces especially the Royal Navy.

    • @Hiforest
      @Hiforest Год назад +12

      Anne is lovely. I've never met anyone who's met her and not thought that.

    • @Annodsenrab
      @Annodsenrab Год назад +9

      Our son met Princess Anne when he was in the army and said she was so lovely and down to earth . Tbh I think the majority of us Brits have a lot in common with the Royals . Outdoors , family values and manners , just to name a few .

    • @Lemingtona-x5g
      @Lemingtona-x5g Год назад

      youd be lovely too if you were given billions by the people

  • @Rzarecteh
    @Rzarecteh Год назад +576

    Also this interaction must be so unique, most times people meet or interact with a king / queen it’ll be a formal setting with twenty people watching. Just to bump into him is hilarious.

    • @geoffpoole483
      @geoffpoole483 Год назад +35

      The settings are nearly always formal and "sanitised", and the people the royals are introduced to are usually cherry-picked. This was great, a chat with a random stranger who happens to be our head of state.

    • @patrickmurphy5842
      @patrickmurphy5842 Год назад +45

      @@geoffpoole483 I think he is far more comfortable on occasions like this than formal state stuff. And at least he didn't have to find a pen.

    • @charlieparkeris
      @charlieparkeris Год назад +33

      There was a story told by an associate of the late Queen, he was out walking with her, in a similar scenario to this, and they bumped into some American tourists. They didn't recognise the Queen, but they mentioned that they heard the Royals go walking here and how fantastic it would be to meet one. The Queen pointed to the person she was with and said, "he knows the Royals, in fact he's good friends with the Queen", so the tourists wanted to have a photo with the friend, after they took it, the Queens friend suggested a photo with everyone in it.
      And then they parted ways. They had no idea they just met the Queen, maybe one day someone else saw the photo and pointed it out to them.

    • @TheMule71
      @TheMule71 Год назад +9

      @@charlieparkeris I heard of the story too, it's literally a Royal prank! It's of course making a bit of fun of the tourists knowing about the Queen but not recognizing her, at the same time, it made the encounter mostly unique for them. The story goes that they made the Queen take a picture of them with him. Then he insisted they should include his "friend" in the next picture. So as far they knew, that was a picture of them with a friend of the Queen, plus the friend of the friend of the Queen. None of which is technically false.

    • @jonnylumberjack6223
      @jonnylumberjack6223 Год назад +20

      Queenie used to meet folks out and about on the same estate over the years, although latterly she always had someone with her. Family friends of mine met her there, they did recognise her and they had a nice wee chat. The locals at Balmoral are very protective of the family apparently, and they really can just wander about, go into the local shops etc, and folks are pleased to see them but never bothersome. Must be nice to have somewhere they can enjoy that kind of freedom.

  • @acerniss
    @acerniss 7 месяцев назад +13

    Thought this was clickbait… but nope he just takes casual walks. That seemed like a lovely meeting!

  • @queenslanddiva
    @queenslanddiva Год назад +218

    from what I know of the King, I was totally unsurprised that he stopped and chatted with the riders.

  • @TheFaxMachine69
    @TheFaxMachine69 Год назад +309

    i cant imagine going out on a gloomy, rainy day in the middle of what seems like nowhere, and just casually meets the king like its any other day. Mustve been quite the experience!

  • @dngrouscrgo
    @dngrouscrgo Год назад +772

    Imagine going to somewhere as dark, damp and grey as that and seeing the literal king just casually strolling like that...

    • @sqlevolicious
      @sqlevolicious Год назад +24

      Is this supposed to be unusual for the UK or something? lol.

    • @dngrouscrgo
      @dngrouscrgo Год назад +42

      @@sqlevolicious I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve never just ran into a royal while out in public like that

    • @Nathan-jt8zt
      @Nathan-jt8zt Год назад +15

      @@sqlevoliciousobviously you donut

    • @dbz9393
      @dbz9393 Год назад +5

      seems odd he has like no security around him, those guys could done anything to him

    • @soloperformer5598
      @soloperformer5598 Год назад +5

      It's just another person.

  • @CynthiaBerry713
    @CynthiaBerry713 2 месяца назад +2

    This popped up on my feed again, and after rewatching it, I realized even more just how chill the King can be. And again, that trail is wicked!!

  • @alexwyler4570
    @alexwyler4570 Год назад +56

    The Royals are there to serve the UK. Wherever they go, they bring a huge spotlight that shines on ordinary citizens doing great things. Yes, it could be as simple as making a great whisky. Or as big as promoting a movie made in the UK. James Bond, Mission Impossible...Also, the Royals shine the light on things that need a little oomph to improve the UK. Royals are not celebrities. Celebrities shine the spotlight on themselves, Royals use their notoriety to serve the UK and its subjects, just like firemen, nurses, road builders, teachers, farmers, bus drivers and many others serve the UK. Princess Kate mostly dresses in clothes designed and made in the UK.

    • @AndyWardle
      @AndyWardle Год назад +9

      Good point well made that. 👏🏻 👏🏻

    • @anotherdayiii2089
      @anotherdayiii2089 Год назад +3

      Exactly. Mctrail rider finally got international exposure for his boring bootube channel thanks to King Charles. Reading some of these mean spirted posts though…

    • @eirenmist12
      @eirenmist12 Год назад +7

      Very insightful comment about the difference between celebrities and true public servants. At the end of the day, that's indeed what the RF are, public servants in spite of their titles and their personal wealth, and they work hard for their country and its people, serving with dignity, grace, and genuine concern for the land and the state and that the UK endures.

    • @-______-______-
      @-______-______- Год назад

      Whilst loving a life of unparalleled luxury.

    • @takata98
      @takata98 2 месяца назад +1

      My sister was special needs her whole life, and the loves in her life were her teddy bears. When the Queen did the video with Paddington Bear it was all she wanted to talk about with her own bear and her carers. Just that one short video brought immeasurable joy to some one the queen never met.

  • @michaelrmcornejo
    @michaelrmcornejo Год назад +602

    MY JAW IS DROPPED RIGHT NOW. what a humble man of a ‘king.’ This is amazing. Nothing can top this.

    • @TobbytheAustralianShepherd
      @TobbytheAustralianShepherd Год назад +33

      Just a normal guy in perfectly normal clothes, taking a walk. One can appreciate such public figures way more if we see them off cameras.

    • @m0onm0th
      @m0onm0th Год назад +12

      Don't think he acted that humble with Diana 💀

    • @IAmTheStig32
      @IAmTheStig32 Год назад +11

      He's much like King George VI, who was by all accounts a very humble and modest man also.

    • @edwardjohn5
      @edwardjohn5 Год назад +28

      ​@@m0onm0thhe's way, way older. I believe he learned a thing or two over the years that's passed. He's most certainly wiser. People can change you know

    • @tanyuxuann7472
      @tanyuxuann7472 Год назад

      Bro u are being VERY risky. You might get a lot of hate for that comment

  • @barbaraaldam204
    @barbaraaldam204 11 месяцев назад +273

    I liked that you just chatted in the same way you would have if it had been just anyone else,didn't spoil it by asking for a selfie.I think the King probably enjoyed the encounter as well,it will have brought some normality into his life. You can dine out on this story for the rest of your life

  • @goldinkiwi
    @goldinkiwi 9 месяцев назад +14

    That was so awesome! I loved the fact His Majesty just stops like passerbys do and chat.

  • @MJKobernus
    @MJKobernus Год назад +411

    It is heartening to see that Charles has such a keen interest in the environment. And also that he is a bit funny and has a real sense of noblesse oblige.

    •  Год назад +28

      He was always interested in that kind of stuff. To be honest, he's a bit of a 'hippie' in that regard.

    • @christopherstein2024
      @christopherstein2024 Год назад +2

      @ And he also did comedy.

    • @lucasgregory6375
      @lucasgregory6375 Год назад +18

      Charles has always been an amazing advocate for the environment and humanity in general. A lot of fuss was always made about Diana's charity work but Charles has always done the same thing.

    • @coloneljackmustard
      @coloneljackmustard Год назад

      Although certainly not in his speech or attire.@

    • @SuperCaliforniaBarbi
      @SuperCaliforniaBarbi Год назад

      He works hard to combat climate change

  • @heathermetz6576
    @heathermetz6576 Год назад +184

    That was pretty cool. He was genuinely interested in the area and keeping the trees planted for people to enjoy.

    • @Secretagent71114
      @Secretagent71114 Год назад +24

      And those shelters they were staying in, he said "we renovated them" which was an interesting detail after they had already been declared a nice set up earlier in the video. It's nice to think of His Majesty as being a good host and wanting them to be available and usable for those exploring the area.

    • @wewenang5167
      @wewenang5167 Год назад +4

      WELL IT IS HIS LAND AFTER ALL...YES ALMOST THE WHOLE LAND AROUND BALMORAL ARE OWNED BY THE CROWN BUT MANY PART OF IT ARE OPEN TO PUBLIC.

    • @kanaric
      @kanaric Год назад +8

      Ya he's always been an environmentalist and conservationist so it's on par pretty much

  • @heatherhaitch2760
    @heatherhaitch2760 Год назад +210

    How awesome that he just chatted like a normal person... and walking is so good for you .... and clears the mind and reduces stress.... What a nice man

    • @RealKingChief
      @RealKingChief Год назад +2

      what a nice young man

    • @anthonywilliams9852
      @anthonywilliams9852 Год назад +1

      ​@@RealKingChiefI wouldn't say young!!

    • @alexsky88749
      @alexsky88749 Год назад +2

      @@anthonywilliams9852 He probably meant "Young" in his head...When you are natural and dow to earth and respect others you feel younger, even though your age is advanced...Positive thinking keeps healthy.

    • @Jaxxon123
      @Jaxxon123 Год назад

      It sure does. I walk every morning. I listen to music or podcasts on the trail. Early morning, so I'm not annoyed by other humans...Lol
      Meeting the King would be so awesome, though!

  • @elizabethmckenna5397
    @elizabethmckenna5397 5 месяцев назад +9

    Just people having a quick chat. Lovely to see. We are just human beings in the scheme of things.

    • @MW-tk5nf
      @MW-tk5nf 4 месяца назад

      "'I think the King is but a
      man as I am. The violet smells to him as it doth to
      me. The element shows to him as it doth to me.'" Wm. Shakespeare :)

  • @universityofnowhere
    @universityofnowhere Год назад +264

    This reinforces my view of Charles. I think he mellowed greatly from the 80s until now and Camilla probably helped with that process. She is naturally warm, funny and open. The year the Duke of Edinburgh died, I felt compelled to send the Queen a card and received a beautiful card in response. That year I sent a Christmas card as well, which ended up being her final Christmas and received a very warm, handwritten card from one of her ladies in waiting. So happy, I made the effort.

    • @Hiforest
      @Hiforest Год назад +13

      My daughter sent a rather silly letter when she was 8 or 9 and we got a response- I was shocked . She was going through a brief shoe maker stage, her dream job and she thought Queen Elizabeth might appreciate her shoe designs and needed her shoe size. The Queen's shoes were handmade, the reply let her know lol

    • @MrZoomah
      @MrZoomah Год назад +9

      To be fair, my dad met him in the 80s when he visited Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. He said he was really easy to talk to, just chatted like a normal bloke with a posh accent. Had a beer with them and then headed off.

    • @beryanbeyaan8047
      @beryanbeyaan8047 Год назад

      @rselicker...

    • @universityofnowhere
      @universityofnowhere Год назад +10

      @@beryanbeyaan8047 Your comment says a hell of a lot more about you than me

    • @universityofnowhere
      @universityofnowhere Год назад

      @@MrZoomah Yes, they became more relaxed during the late 90s & 2000s and started giving interviews, so we could see their personalities. I remember a tour when they came to NZ & AU in the 80s with William. Might have been the same one he went to WA

  • @johnmunro4952
    @johnmunro4952 Год назад +45

    You met him in his element ( his mother's too) you will always see people are their happiest, most relaxed and genuine at those times. I'm sure he enjoyed the interaction as much as you did.

  • @holhant
    @holhant 6 месяцев назад +11

    «That was a king” - it’s like one of a lifetime comment:)))

    • @FelmarRoelRapSingco
      @FelmarRoelRapSingco 3 месяца назад +1

      "That was OUR King" actually. 🇵🇭✝️🇬🇧

  • @jonathanspackman9290
    @jonathanspackman9290 Год назад +387

    That is amazing. Such an honour and such a different side to the King that you don't see in the media. Loved that he said "don't fall off" in the most poshest of ways!

    • @McTrailRider
      @McTrailRider  Год назад +89

      The only eyes that you can really judge people through, are your own👍

    • @calliopec6903
      @calliopec6903 Год назад +1

      ​@@McTrailRiderin my land is sentence: 'own eye is a King!'
      😁

    • @mh53j
      @mh53j Год назад +3

      Should have told that to Biden - falls over on a stationary bike.

    • @Diovanlestat
      @Diovanlestat Год назад +9

      ​@@mh53jHe likes Biden, and as you can see from the video, he likes people. I bet he won't judge or care as much as you.

    • @alastairgreen2077
      @alastairgreen2077 Год назад

      poshest or most posh.

  • @LGranthamsHeir
    @LGranthamsHeir Год назад +244

    4:24 - 5:49 The big moment when the King made a guest appearance 😉
    When QEII was alive, there were many stories of tourists running accidentally with the Queen on random trails similar to this during the time she was staying at Balmoral. Good to see Charles is continuing the family tradition.

  • @swvastories3498
    @swvastories3498 Год назад +706

    As as American, I love this! So nice to see the King talking to people about everyday things.

    • @youdonegoofed
      @youdonegoofed Год назад +11

      *US citizen

    • @adonisdavid7623
      @adonisdavid7623 Год назад +4

      Lol the king ,, those people are evil

    • @vivd3840
      @vivd3840 Год назад +10

      @@adonisdavid7623 what was that suppose to mean?

    • @toemblem
      @toemblem Год назад

      Correction: I misplaced this comment. This is meant as a rebuke to @youdonegoofed for trying to correct an American with bad information.
      @@vivd3840 He/she is one of the 10 people in the world that want anyone that resides in the Americas to be called American. Nobody does that. If they wanted to denote the continent they could say North American or South American. Everybody knows that American means from the United States of America. @youdonegoofed is just being goofy.

    • @BenWinder108
      @BenWinder108 Год назад +1

      Exactly. I think that would of been a shocking moment.

  • @MB-xl8nx
    @MB-xl8nx 4 месяца назад +3

    American friend here. That was amazing! Wow really just loved seeing that.

  • @AllanSitte
    @AllanSitte Год назад +106

    I think what is most heartwarming to me is that he gets time to be alone out there.
    A person in his position probably relishes moments away from the trappings of security, assistants, and caretakers.
    A brief time away from the gilded cage.
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

    • @booboo8577
      @booboo8577 Год назад +5

      He won't anymore unfortunately. Now the world knows about it thanks to these.

  • @Nines_Rodriguez
    @Nines_Rodriguez 10 месяцев назад +509

    It's like bumping on King Arthur during (mythical) pre-Middle Ages, while it's cold and it has heavy cloudy weather.
    The closest of real life to table-top RPGs.

    • @BJumpscare
      @BJumpscare 6 месяцев назад +2

      As a GCSE historian revising (Although i took the first GCSE thr other day) It makes me uncomfortable people thinking he is real as the only evidence of of his existence is weak but the myth is he was conceived at Tintagel through some magical rape. Look it up it's very interesting.

    • @Nines_Rodriguez
      @Nines_Rodriguez 6 месяцев назад +9

      @@BJumpscare Do not destroy our Arthurian Mythology in our minds. We all know he was just a Roman military officer called Arctur/Arktur (Bear).

    • @murderdoggg
      @murderdoggg 6 месяцев назад +2

      New table-top game. Let's 3D print King Charles and them on their bikes.

    • @alora_dsatalin6517
      @alora_dsatalin6517 Месяц назад +1

      Side note. Love the Camarilla pfp

    • @Nines_Rodriguez
      @Nines_Rodriguez Месяц назад

      @@alora_dsatalin6517 Anarchs approve your message...

  • @newmoon984331
    @newmoon984331 Год назад +159

    asking for a selfie wouldve ruined this pleasant interaction. the king had the same pleasant thoughts about the 3 of you after you parted ways, but asking for a selfie wouldve definitely taken from the experience. he just wants to have a normal chat with normal people and not be bothered by cameras and all of the other crap. you handled this situation perfectly.

    • @Killswitch73
      @Killswitch73 Год назад +6

      MI5 will be knocking on Andrews door for this footage lol. I served Under the queen being in the Paras many moons ago. I'm not a fan of the royals.I would not of asked for a selfie either. in fact i wouldn't be putting this video up for anyone to see as its also now not a private walk for the king, but i don't have a you tube channel.Saying all that my outlook on the king has changed and took the time to talk, but a little part of me thinks Andrew knew 😁.

    • @nathanschroeder4871
      @nathanschroeder4871 Год назад +4

      @@Killswitch73 A cut of this video is on the official Royal channel so I doubt the palace cares much

    • @tajasnothere
      @tajasnothere Год назад

      I was thinking the same thing when she said that. its just not worth it.

  • @oxleellego6992
    @oxleellego6992 4 месяца назад +6

    Thanks for sharing your experience, I am smiling while watching your interaction with The King, He is such a kind and lovely King. Greetings from the 🇵🇭.

  • @ABCampingTony
    @ABCampingTony Год назад +85

    Just a bloke going for a walk in the country. Love it.

    • @a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23
      @a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23 Год назад

      There is NOTHING "ordinary Bloke" about him.
      He is an inbred dinosaur, a throwback completely out of his time.
      .

    • @Sillysillylittleman
      @Sillysillylittleman Год назад +1

      If you think about it properly that's all it really is.

    • @a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23
      @a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23 Год назад

      @@Sillysillylittleman
      How many 'Ordinary Bloke's' casual Country walks are accompanied by their Gun wielding Gangs and get a YT feature ?
      I bet some said the same about Adolph.
      He is a INSULT to Equality.
      .

  • @gilliantracy7991
    @gilliantracy7991 Год назад +529

    This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. To "bump" into his majesty on the trail must have been amazing! He seemed quite humble, like his Mom!

    • @fokkerfilms560
      @fokkerfilms560 Год назад +10

      You need to get out more. 😄
      You also need to wise up about the royal extortion gang.

    • @spyder027
      @spyder027 Год назад +5

      Why call him his majesty? Hes a guy just like you and me. Call him by his title the king or by his name

    • @Jaxxon123
      @Jaxxon123 Год назад +20

      @@spyder027 Because that's his title. I like the monarchy, and think it's pretty neat. It could be because I'm American, though.

    • @spyder027
      @spyder027 Год назад +4

      @@Jaxxon123 I’m also American and I dont like monarchies. I think inheriting the rule of a country is complete bs and shouldnt ever happen.

    • @Jaxxon123
      @Jaxxon123 Год назад +2

      @@spyder027 I understand your view.

  • @robertlazar
    @robertlazar 10 месяцев назад +322

    Lucky you! Me and my girlfriend also met him a few years ago, in Valea Zalanului village in Romania. We were taking some photos at a charcoal producing pit near the village when we saw a bunch of Range Rovers passing by. One of the cars stopped and we realized it was him, waving cheerfully to us. What an honest smile! We Romanians are grateful for everything he has done to our country. Thanks to him, many local communities have developed impressive tourism facilities. I wish I could shake his hand sometimes to thank him personally. UK must be so proud of him!

    • @wardenblack9734
      @wardenblack9734 8 месяцев назад +10

      Thank you for your lovely message! Yes indeed, we just could not be more proud of the King!

    • @TankManHeavy
      @TankManHeavy 6 месяцев назад +7

      Unfortunately the population is divided on the royalty in this current age, some people scorn him for existing & believe the royalty is the root of all their problems.

    • @ChrisSmith-rd6dm
      @ChrisSmith-rd6dm 6 месяцев назад +2

      A lot of the uk think they are not needed or wanted

    • @cloverite
      @cloverite 4 месяца назад

      @@ChrisSmith-rd6dmThese are usually the same people who welcome undocumented migrants.

  • @jonathanfulford6655
    @jonathanfulford6655 9 месяцев назад +20

    What a lovely encounter, thanks for sharing!

    • @1977ajax
      @1977ajax 9 месяцев назад

      Yes what a nice man! He just did us the favour of signing into being yet another gutless and totalitarian restriction on our free expression, and is tight in bed with the bastard WEF. How lucky we are to have him working so hard 'for' us. I love how he so humbly works for the continuation of the monarchy and does not ever let the well-being of the people of these islands get in the way of this priority. JEEZ will you folk get a grip!

  • @mchandler15
    @mchandler15 Год назад +242

    That is pretty cool to randomly bump into the king and what a genuinely decent bloke he is. Even cracked a little joke at the end telling you not to fall off.

    • @peterfitzpatrick7032
      @peterfitzpatrick7032 Год назад +6

      Give me a break...😂
      Everyone chooses to forgwt about Old Sausage Fingers and his mate Jimmy Savile... sickening hypocracy..

    • @jasoncummings853
      @jasoncummings853 Год назад

      ​@@peterfitzpatrick7032good on you pal i wouldn't piss on them if they was on fire we don't need the royal family can't stand them

    • @FallenAngel9979
      @FallenAngel9979 Год назад +12

      @@peterfitzpatrick7032Give me a break- 😂MANY people were friends with Saville and had no idea what he was- so shut your trap on that one.

    • @mchandler15
      @mchandler15 Год назад +2

      @peterfitzpatrick7032 thanks for your input 👍🏻

    • @caseclosed9342
      @caseclosed9342 Год назад

      Don’t know why but as an American it made me think how the king should have told our president that…

  • @markjlewis
    @markjlewis Год назад +476

    I'm not a great fan of the Royals but the fact that you could have a fairly normal conversation with the King while out on a bike ride is pretty special. You were all out enjoying the Scottish countryside enjoying the simple pleasure at the same (almost) level.

    • @garymitchell5899
      @garymitchell5899 Год назад +14

      I would have thought it was fairly obvious they might see the King on his land. And same for him stopping and talking. I live near Chatsworth and the previous Duke and Duchess always stopped and spoke.

    • @anotherdayiii2089
      @anotherdayiii2089 Год назад

      Opps, excuse me, that was meant for Markjewis lol.

    • @artful1967
      @artful1967 Год назад

      @crusher7506 yeah ok you loony

    • @callumkent7155
      @callumkent7155 Год назад +9

      Same not a royalist but also don’t dislike them. But this proves he doesn’t think he is anything special. Charles was just acting like a normal ordinarily bloke

    • @bigpauliep6992
      @bigpauliep6992 Год назад +2

      ​@@callumkent7155Completely at ease.
      Which probably means there was an SAS team operating nearby.
      You'll be fine as long as you remember : no sudden movements.

  • @Dr.Gunsmith
    @Dr.Gunsmith Год назад +243

    Absolutely amazing our king just wandering alone, and actually bumping into him this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not many can just chat to him on his own especially in the middle of nowhere.

    • @mattoniy2840
      @mattoniy2840 Год назад +6

      I worry somebody will see this and go for him, bet you they had snipers on them 😂

    • @andyjackson3663
      @andyjackson3663 Год назад +20

      Oh you can bet he wasn't alone... just because you can't see security doesn't mean it isn't there

    • @victorbryan5482
      @victorbryan5482 Год назад +7

      I very much doubt he was alone. I'm pretty sure the security detail had at least one sniper watching the interaction

    • @Chris-dz3rs
      @Chris-dz3rs Год назад +3

      He's an experienced royal. SAS were nearby and probably listening in. Reasonable paranoia . Reasonable to assume he was probably armed as well.
      Part of his title ,life and job .

    • @Creamagination
      @Creamagination Год назад +2

      If the British special forces weren't listening and monitoring him, they seriously need to reconsider their security detail.

  • @volvof12able
    @volvof12able 6 месяцев назад +4

    Incredible.
    I had a similar experience with Princess Ann in Gloucestershire she was accompanied by a protection officer, though.

  • @gridlock2958
    @gridlock2958 Год назад +1060

    I've never heard the king speak before because I'm American and not British. But holy shit... I've never heard a human speak the english language so eloquently and pristine. So that's what it means to sound like royalty.

    • @thetreelander7378
      @thetreelander7378 Год назад +149

      they (royal family) in fact have a unique accent and way of speaking due to family history, teachers and environment in general.

    • @noelht1
      @noelht1 Год назад +96

      Hence the phrase “the King’s‘s English“

    • @provisionalhypothesis
      @provisionalhypothesis Год назад

      Unlike these bloody Scots yeah

    • @face_thereality
      @face_thereality Год назад +41

      Listen to his tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II, his voice is truly powerful

    • @kuriankeralaIndia
      @kuriankeralaIndia Год назад +6

      @@thetreelander7378 Bruh they are of German descent so that explain.

  • @trishtestrow3366
    @trishtestrow3366 Год назад +162

    Wow, how very special to have the unexpected opportunity to chat with the King. He seemed very relaxed and genuine with his conversation and interest in this group of adventurers. Also how nice that there is the opportunity to explore and stay this beautiful estate. An experience I am sure they will remember forever. Very happy to see a relaxed and genuine side of our King. Lucky people.

    • @satyris410
      @satyris410 Год назад +4

      Must also be reassuring to know his security detail have already assessed the bikers pose no threat, nor appear to have any prior knowledge of his whereabouts.

    • @Neilukuk
      @Neilukuk Год назад +4

      @@satyris410 They would never think that random people are zero risk. I bet they would have snipers and people with binoculars watching out for him. I think he's stubborn and doesn't like security near him so wouldn't be shocked if no one was watching him. I just think they would as it would be a massive security hole if people could just come up to him without snipers or something watching over him.

    • @JohnTalbot84
      @JohnTalbot84 Год назад

      He's not king, his mother was illegitimate

    • @grahamstretch6863
      @grahamstretch6863 Год назад +2

      Forget the King, that downhill was awesome, rider and bike took some punishment going down there! I couldn’t have done that at 1/4 the speed and if I did I’d probably have hit every one of those large boulders, well at least the first and maybe the second one! 🤣
      Ok, meeting the king was pretty cool too!

  • @terrymccormack262
    @terrymccormack262 Год назад +83

    Its not everyday you head out into the mountains and casually bump into "The King". And to have a conversation with him. Top class. Another cracking video!

  • @BluePlanet321
    @BluePlanet321 2 месяца назад +3

    My dad met the queen once when working on Windsor castle grounds sorting a refuse collection issue out. It was raining and he was having a crappy day.
    This lady walks past behind him and says good morning, and without looking, he replies, "is it, doesn't look so good to me".
    Apparently she found it rather amusing and giggled, which made him look up and notice who it was and suddenly got all flustered and apologetic.
    She was supposedly very down to earth and told him not to worry, and she hoped his day got better. Another worker was asked to bring him a cup of tea a few minutes later 🙂.

  • @trealexander5271
    @trealexander5271 Год назад +171

    Obviously there was significant security presence patrolling the road but I'm still quite impressed you were able to be that close without being searched

    • @adamleblanc5294
      @adamleblanc5294 Месяц назад

      Security probably had eyes on them from the moment they showed up and knew they weren't any kind of threat.

  • @marcusoutdoors4999
    @marcusoutdoors4999 Год назад +57

    King Charles couldn’t have bumped into a nicer set of mountain bikers. Great video, extremely tough bike and hike.

  • @BlueKnows
    @BlueKnows Год назад +43

    If that wasn't filmed nobody would believe it. Walking along along a Land rover track like a regular Joe blogs. Can totally understand why the royals love Scotland so much. That could never happen down the road

  • @SherryMacoy-dk4zh
    @SherryMacoy-dk4zh 7 месяцев назад +7

    What a wonderful connection! I love that for that moment he was treated like a normal person having good conversation with friendly strangers or a beautiful adventure

  • @grantswheelstohills
    @grantswheelstohills Год назад +334

    An ordinary person born into an extraordinarily unusual role. Then to be able to speak and relate to everyone is a real gift. I bet your dine out on that for a while! What an honour to meet such a gentleman !