Royal Guard Teaches Cheeky Tourist A Lesson
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- The Queen’s guard is no regular job. We showed you in the last video what it takes to be a Queen’s Guard, including how they train and what their duties are. Well, this time we’re going to show you a bit more, such as what they go through at their positions in Buckingham Palace. Don’t even kid yourself into thinking that all that marching, screaming out of commands, and clacking of heels is all an act; they are very serious. If you happen to get in their way, you don’t want to know what happens next. Here’s why you don’t mess with the Queen’s Guard.
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Why would you ever touch another stranger without permission, much less an armed soldier??
My thoughts exactly. Keep your filthy mitts to yourself.
@RoachDoggJunior That your style?
@RoachDoggJunior That's molestation. I don't like criminal perverts such as yourself...
@RoachDoggJunior Pervert alert, Biden kid toucher squad right there.
@RoachDoggJunior Interesting, are you fine with a total stranger touching you without asking for permission first?
I think people who harass and disrespect the guards need to start being fined. It has got ridiculous.
Yes 💯
Definitely!
It has 👍✌️🇭🇲
Find another f job.
Most defiantly.
Highly trained, brutal, blunt instrument of the United Kingdom. When marching with their bands on ceremonial duties, the list of battle honours (victories) are on the flags and drums. They are many. Many. True warriors. You want them on your side. Makes me proud. 🇬🇧
Best job I ever had. Proud to have served. 💂♂️🇬🇧
Thank you😊
We're you allowed to drink or smoke?
I’ve been reading that royal guards are guards for life and you are not allowed to marry or have children. Perhaps I’m wrong. I’m not sure. Can someone correct me. Thanks😊
@@quidam53They're professional soldiers and can have families.
God bless you ❤
Note to tourists: These are professional working soldiers, not actors at Disney land
That's the problem, I don't think anyone realises they are in fact soldiers.
You are SO RIGHT!
I bet more than half the soldiers in the King's guard (as they are now called) have seen service in places like Afghanistan and Iraq - and have probably KILLED people while serving there.
If necessary, as part of their duty in the guard I am 100% sure they would not HESITATE to kill someone if they presented a threat that was REAL, IMMEDIATE and DEADLY.
They are MORONS dressed in pathetic costumes
@@Sheikh_Yerbouti That's always confused me. Surely the automatic weapons they carry give it away? Maybe the bayonet on the end?
I mean, they aren't chocolate rifles....
@@TyphoonVstrom well given how aloof these wankers are, apparently the sharp pointy bit at the end of a rifle doesn't have the impact one would assume.
These men are doing their job, it must be a heavy task to stand and keeping themselves stood still all day. My total Respect for the King's Guard. Five times I went to London I kept regarding them with all my profound respect. God bless, you Guards.
I think that the man who punches the guy at circa 1:42 is a comedian who uploads clips of himself pretending to be a guard.
Not all day, of their full day they do 4hrs on guard, the rest of their day is spent doing other duties.
You should mention these soldiers don't only carry out Royal ceremonial duties they also serve in Afghanistan Northern Ireland and anywhere else the British military serve
Absolutely these are trained professional soldiers who serve their country in conflicts when needed. This is their ceremonial uniform. Tourist please respect our soldiers they are not actors at Disney.
Absolutely!
As a US Army vet of 25 years, I think I would rather do that than stand card... I always hated Blues and class A, put me in the mud...
I just enjoy watching them knock rude people out of the way.
I enjoyed watching the horse that liked to grab women’s ponytails. Maybe men’s too, just didn’t see any.
Get a life
You never see the Citizens knock them out though do you 😂 it happens more than you think
😎👍
@@QIKUGAMES-QIKUstfu no it doesn’t. Liar
Why do people think these are not soldiers who deserve respect? It’s ridiculous
Oh This Is Easy! THE HATS! Traditional Yes, Outdated, Comical. Lose The Hats To Something more serious and it would forever end the teasing,
Thet are teased Because THEY ARE NOT DRESSED FOR THE OCCASION! 🤣 They Look More Like The Rockets At Christmas in NYC!
I agree
Attire. Not what people are use to when it comes to military. If they were dressed in camo they would appear more threatening. Its all about respect for tradition
Because the world has no respect from any authority these days. Needs to be taught even the hard way
I agree, the idiot public are looking for their minute of fame and most just look stupid when they get yelled or pushed by the guards. The Queen’s/King’s guard are as unique as their headwear, it’s THEIR style. The problem is the idiots on the street, they need to learn respect, and that’s why the worlds in such a lousy state. No respect for anyone, no respect for the planet or each other, just about £ and greed, saddo, losers; a pile of 💩 earns more respect than these saddos.
These guys ARE full military.
Don't be fooled.
Much Respect Gentlemen❤
The guns are loaded.
Indeed. 🫡 Respect the guards. 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇩🇪
Queens Guard is a rotation of UK soldiers, meaning many of them have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq. They are soldiers with real training and combat experience.
Kings Guard
No it doesn't.
@@Nickbaldeagle02 All the real clips in this video were the Queen's Guards.
@@MrPeach18. ??
@@Al.W7263 At the time yes, but they are the King's Guard now. Apart from that moron actor throwing the punch.
I’m an Australian, I have been to Buckingham Palace. Absolute respect!
There seems to be no limit to the stupidity of the tourists. I have tremendous respect for the Guards and their ability to keep their cool in the face of idiots
I agree. That woman who threw the glove at the guard, what an idiot. These are trained soldiers, not guys in costumes for entertainment of tourists.
Agree, King's guard. They professional combat soldiers don't forget that....don't poke the bear
Sure you're so smart, I suspect not
@@Scout-ff6shcould've fooled me
@Scout-ff6sh, The British are continually saying the justification for the monarchy is the tourism it brings in. Don't blame the resultant tourist for thinking it's a monarchy theme park and treating it as such. To the rest of the world your head of state is Disneyland. If you don't like it Perhaps consider abolishing the ridiculous monarchy and getting a serious head of state.
I've see clips of Queens guard where a disabled young man with his father walks up to one of the guards and they keep solid distance, the guard takes a sideways step to get closer to them for the picture, then moves back after. Full on props to that guy.
There's a few clips of this nature. Sometimes the horse lets people pet it.
That's just cool!
❤his name is Peter Ellis, lots of bids if him on youtube..... very handsome young man ❤❤❤
respect show, respect given.
Now i am retired but when i was younger, I was for 5 years "republican guard", guard of the Elysée Palace (those who have recently exchange with Royal Gards). The problem of the invasive tourists was solved by forbidding them access to the sidewalk of the palace. They could only pass on the other side of the road. That way, they could no longer bore the guards.👍 Respect for my brothers in arms, the King's guards.👍
These are full-time professional soldiers on rotation out of combat zones: tourists who make the mistake of thinking they are park wardens or Disney Cast Members are going to get a big shock.
Please respect Park Wardens too, please. They are professionals in the history, natural history, or architecture of the Park or Monument, and some of them do Law Enforcement and Search and Rescue!
@@eric2500 Sure, well understood.
@@Dorenda not sure if you are from these parts but I guess maybe not as you would understand. Countries that are not Monarchy's just don't get it.
@@eric2500 respect yes but these are royal guards not wardens at a park - totally different ball game.
@@Dorenda it's not a charade but if you are not from here then you won't get it :)
As a tourist we must respect the laws and the culture of all the different countries we visit.
unless we live there, LOL
Whenever the Queens Guard smacked that guy right in the face right on his ass that was the best Cheers!
agree
Unless you are random US trash which just stepped of a cruise ship thinking Europe is Disney World...
I agree I only wish immigrants, and asylum seekers would do the same, but they won't to bring there laws and cultures to other people's country and some countries stand for it, when in Rome you do as.
I find it incredible how patient these guards are when dealing with idiots, maximum respect
What people dont know is most of these brave men are Combat Vets !! Thank You for your Service
Very unlikely, England's ground forces haven't seen combat in at least ten years... these guys aren't that old. 🤷
@@outdoorsman7324More correctly stated active service with combat regiments.
@@mludsladiesgentlemen1774 , all combat arms regiments are combat regiments... that's a hell of cry from being a combat vet. 🙄
An entire combat regiment may not contain a single combat veteran.
@@outdoorsman7324 Your original spurious comment sums up your error and your ignorant attitude.
British forces served in Afghanistan until 2021. Active Combat.
British forces served in the first Libyan Civil war. Active Combat.
British forces are still serving in Operation Shadar (Iraq and Syria) Active Combat.
British Forces are serving in Operation Prosperity Guardian - respondinding to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping Active Combat.
Conclusion - you need to think before posting shiiite.
FYI British ground forces are currently deployed in Ukraine. Behind the frontline.
@@mludsladiesgentlemen1774 , you can pretend they're serving in "active" combat roles all you want... deployment does not equate to combat. 🤷
I have met US marines stationed in England. They spent time with the Queens Guards. They were very impressed with them.
To receive respect or even praise from a special ally is always welcome. To be judged by your professional colleagues from any nation and to be able to impress them is high praise indeed.
By the time this video was posted our wonderful Queen had left us. It's now the King's Guard!
He can pay them a better wage😢😢
@@lawrencenannes4260 They deserve it but it's not in the King's gift to do so, its down to the government. They'd sooner spend the money on illegal criminals that come, here that they put up in 4 star hotels.
Please respect ANY SOLDIER carrying out their sworn duty, no matter the country.
Respect a soldier with a bayonet on their rifle.
Even when they're useful idiots? Just because they're wearing a uniform doesnt mean they deserve respect. If you wanna respect someone in a uniform, look at ent,firefighters or any other first responders. These "soldiers" are hired to protect the rich.....who got rich from YOUR hard work. Try n wrap your head around that.
@@hitekredneck109 another loser with a big mouth.
@@hitekredneck109please use correct English whilst showing such ignorance, it's 'want to' not 'wanna'.
You're welcome
I have NO respect for russian soldiers!!! What those "people" in uniform doing to my country is a crime!!!
These are combat soldiers. Craig Harrison was in the Royal Horse Guards and holds the record for one of the longest sniper shots ever - in Afghanistan. Respect.
That's a Canadian, isn't it?
@@darb4091 iam sure it is a Canadian which holds the longest shot
@@jeffthompson8551 He said ONE of the longest shots ..... Reading is hard ......
Well done for giving his name 🤫🙄
@@paulaldershot7991 his name was all ready out there
These men deserve the utmost respect. When you act stupid as a tourist it's not only a bad reflection on you but also the country you are visiting from.
When travelling abroad you are an ambassador for your country, unfortunately British tourists behave very poorly when abroad too 🤭🇬🇧
I dont think those guards could ever get paid enough and I admire their patience with the rudest of people and the kindness they have shown to veterns and special needs people :)
They are SOLDIERS on duty. NOT tourist attractions.
Yes they are real soldiers but they are also tourist attractions. Their guarding duties are unnecessary in today's world of heavily armed police etc. They are there as a tradition and are a great sight for the tourists, although they should be treated with the respect they deserve.
The 'guard' throwing the punch in this clip is not a guardsman (check the incomplete uniform) he's just a stupid wannabe actor.
Wrong, they are both.
That doesn't make it right what the asshats are doing to the guards.
@@paulm5443🤡🤬
They are soldiers AND tourist attractions!
maybe if they didnt dress them like clowns and make them move like a stupid robot on a programmed line it wouldnt be like this lol.
I personally did this job for over 22 years and that included multiple tours of Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Thats as well as being in over 30 other countries on various exercises, postings and courses.
There are a lot of misconceptions and things that are not actually correct in the video but its a good watch all the same.
Quis Separabit!
These are honorable, disciplined, and courageous men! It takes a special kind of individual to serve as they are on the front line that protects the King. Thank you or your service from an American Air Force retired veteran.
Thank you for your Service.
No, these are fuc|
Sir I have of late been watching many ww2 documentaries showing real film footage of the atrocities of war and I should imagine you have seen your fair share of conflict so to you sir may I take this opportunity to thank you sir for your service.
I have had the honour of Trooping the Queens Colours at Horse Guards, and I can assure you that the training, discipline and dedication that these guys put in to be a Queens/Kings Guard is huge. These guys are first and foremost combat trained professionals and trust me, they will not tolerate the stupidity of tourists.
Absolute nonsense
@@jvtaxi3766 please explain
@@-NemoMeImpuneLacessit I could not agree with you more.
Same with the Tomb guards at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, they have zero tolerance for anyone trespassing beyond the barrier and rails.
An ignorant turon
Just like here in America and the guards we have for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, I have nothing but the Highest Respect for these men!
I like how the King's Guard gives free training in situational awareness, being aware of your surroundings in public places. Very handy and should be easy to remember.
Unfortunately, tourist don't understand, this is only a small part of what we do! We are active serving soldiers and ceremonial duties as they are called is only another part of what our role is. I served in the ColdStream Guards and this is really only a small part of the stupidity of what people do, it can be far worse...believe me.
I still remember from a Blue Peter annual back in t'olden days how to identify each Regiment from the buttons. Although I do still get them mixed up.
Did you ever punch any in the nose?
You guys should have some bouncers or someone to arrest or just punch in the nose when they mess with you.
From one veteran to another, Much respect!!
Good work man. I suppose that it's better to have real soldiers than performers. I say change the law so people can be hit for fucking with the public face of the British military. Must stay strong.
@@KravKernowit’s about the button spacing and a couple of other insignia. The buttons are spaced in order of seniority - so the Grenadiers are spaced individually and the Welsh Guards have buttons on groups of five, with the others in between.
I wish they start arresting those rude people
Respect the army, the Flag …our country 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🖐
Exactly. Or don't come to the UK. They can easily do without you.
That starts at home mate.
Agreed, I respect all flags and cultures/beliefs except China and N. Korea.
No I do not respect tyrants
Get out of Ireland then tyrant
Great British soldiers keeping up a great British tradition, which (I hope) will never come to an end. God Bless Great Britain!
It never will come to an end.
Think so?
Yup.. in a couple of generations people will realise we don’t need them.. lying, cheating and law changing to name a few benefits they make for themselves
@@ordwayalark9080 Hmmm . . . I hope you’re right, but I fear one day that someone who has yet to arrive on our shores may find their existence offensive. Could be a different story then. But I so hope you are right.
I loved that little boy dressed as a King's Guard. He's so cute. I can guess what he wants to be when he grows up.
he's already a member as is his father - he's starting his training early
You KNOW when they get a chance to put someone in their place it’s fueled with hundreds of hours of thinking about it.
You'd be pretty angry too if you had to wear that ridiculous hat all the time.
Standing in place gives one plenty of time to plan their next action. "Who should I knock down next?"
And millions of tons of frustration
@@squirrelattackspidy You dont get it. They are PROUD SERVICEMEN who take a huge amount of pride and HONOUR from what they do - something you clearly don't understand.
@@rafezetter8003 They also take a huge amount of shit as well from the public due to the poor uniform choice. They were probably all excited to get that post, only to find out they have to dress up like a Winkie Guard from the Wizard of Oz.
That man who appears to attack a tourist and lost his hat in doing so is NOT a member of the army, never mind the Queens/King guard.
Of course, since the idiot's a black man you really feel the need to deny it, don't you. Black yourself, I bet.
Sheila, we suspected that edit was a bit fishy.
It's like imitating a Policeman. And as that's an offence - so this should be, too. It's trying to set them up as behaving badly, in a false way to add sensationalism to make the video more dramatic.
It's from a channel called Trollstation
It looked phony to me.
Hats off to the Queens Guards 💂♀️, great job guys
They haven't been the Queens guards for a while now. The day our queen died they became the Kings guards because they protect the reigning monarch.
My uncle was a Queen’s guard back when people had respect.
...and then the chinese tourist invasion started. Zero respect from these assholes.
Shame that respect is so rare these days
@@Spiritbro77how can you have a peace sign as your photo whilst demanding respect for the army?
@@seanclayton8194 The two are not mutually exclusive. While I believe in peace I also believe in self defense. The Queens guard are doing just that. Guarding the Queen. They aren't overseas fighting.
@@Spiritbro77 fair enough
I wish tourists would understand these guards have a real job to do, which is to protect their monarch. They aren't just there for photo ops. Enjoy the pageantry without being stupid and disrespectful.
The stupid and disrespectful don't care.
Well said. I've only seen the Guards at Buckingham Palace once while on Liberty to London too many years ago. They were very impressive needless to say.
And what exactly does the monarch do besides oppress society and hang out on epsteines island?
Was your stupid monarchy under threat here? Did anybody here try to harm your monarch? The actions of those "guards are way over the top. What a way to lure tourists to visit your country!!!
For real, if the guards wears normal tactical or camouflage combat uniforms no tourist would be interested for them.
Being a tourist does not give you the right to act like an arse.
I have tremendous respect for the Guards. Tourists can be really ignorant.
i dont have respect for someone that thinks they can kock someone to the floor for being in their way... i dont have respect for someone that pulls a gun on a tourist for touching his sholder. Monarcy needs to go and these muppets with it
Tourists can be unthinking or unaware, but they are an important to our economiy so stuff your bile up your a***
@@gusreynolds61Then kindly sod off somewhere else then! Said tourist touching his shoulder, he doesn't know if he has a knife palmed in his hand wishing to cause him harm or not. As for tourists obstructing their duties, they're given plenty of warning, & yet again, they do not know wether that innocent looking tourist has an IED in their bag or not. I take it you've never served, otherwise these issues would be bloody obvious to you!
@@markmaher4548. Well said..
The MoD did look for a synthetic alternative to the bear skins. They quickly became waterlogged in bad weather and were unusable. Some of the skins are passed down and can be used for up to 100 years. These are prised and honoured items among The King's Guard. The MoD purchases around 200 skins per year which are largely taken from the annual cull in Canada of some 20,000 bears. A fitting use rather than something PETA should complain about.
@@soda_coir7595 🙄
so just how maney bears end up dead
@@georgestokes5116 Depends on how many licences the Canadian government issues
@@georgestokes5116 Read the full comment
I have the greatest respect for the Queen's guard. Hi from Texas
The clip of the one guard punching a tourist, never happened. That was a skit recorded for a show. The uniform is completely wrong.
I wish they would stop dragging it out of mothballs
Trollstation
We need to bring back respect.
Respect is earned not just given primate
@@matimus100 Not the best way to earn respect for yourself there.
It's never coming back....mobile phones, Facebook, twitter etc, have all seen to that.
Why should we respect the queen’s guard?
@@atticustay1well judging by the twats we see on here they don't have respect for anyone.
When I first began watching the English royal guards, I didn’t know much about them. They looked clownish and the whole thing appeared more like a day at the amusement park. At least that’s how I observed most tourists treated the events. HOWEVER, I have been reading a lot about the Royal Guards and their history and function. I’ve studied about their duties, the different uniforms, the day to day expectations, their jobs……. I now have a whole new perspective of the English Royal Guards. I have a whole new profound respect and admiration for them! I believe that most people don’t take the regiment seriously enough and many people are downright rude, badly behaved, and disrespectful. I truly believe that the guards should not be aloud to be photographed or approached within at least 20 feet. And the horses should never be allowed to be touched. Before entering the royal grounds, people need to be given fair warning of rules and bad behavior. I’m glad I pursued learning about the English traditions.
English Guards?, there are several regiments of Foot Guards including the Welsh, Irish and Scots Guards as well as the Coldstream Guards (Coldstream is in Scotland).
Ok
@@EddieRoberts-p4z Show a little more respect to foreigners who express their admiration and respect for your country.
@@annatanneberger-bs2xx Please ask those foreigners to do us the courtesy of getting the name of our country right
@@TheGarryq Here in Africa I grew up with pink English immigrant kids talking about England. Their parents referred to it as "home." At school I was taught that this is wrong. It is the United Kingdom or Britain (no longer great). Also at school there were fights when we, the unwashed ignorant, referred to any English-speaking kid as "English" when it turned out he was Scottish or Irish.
In the mean time we tolerate that you foreigners visiting our country think that dark-skinned people are all one nation, speak one language, have the same habits and values and customs and traditions and beliefs and attitudes. Like one vast dark-skinned England.
I was in England in 1977. I think I was at Windsor Castle and we were warned by someone that these Guards were feeling a bit cocky because they had just returned from a tour of duty in Northern Ireland. We all definitely stayed out of their way.
Discipline and dedication. Magnificent.
As a Canadian soldier we did a joint training exercise with the Grenadier Guards, their level of discipline is amazing.
The ‘soldier’ who punched a member of public is not a real soldier. There’s no chinstrap on his bearskin cap and he’s not wearing the white leather buff belt. A soldier dressed like that would be on a charge for being improperly dressed on duty.
Still that was a cracking good punch though... real or not.
Exactly. He is not a Welsh Guard!
There are numerous videos featuring men in military uniform who are clearly not military and yet people still believe what they see.... I recall the Mirror story from years ago which was ripped apart by former military including an item on the uniform not being fastened, which apparently was something no soldier would do. Improper salutes are also a giveaway.
@@ggarlick46 They are both out of work actors and seen around London doing other stuff.
No dirt on your mess tins fella
These guards do a great job!
It’s simple, stay out of their way!
Admire them from afar.
But they are part of the tourist industry....it's like asking people to keep away from Mikey Mouse in Disneyland.
Tourist should use some common sense !
I think King's guards are super humans ❤
I'm just a simple low end gal but I truly respect what all of you life guards do for king as well as those beautiful horses ❤❤ continue to let those know who is important
Life guards??? lol They're professional soldiers, ma'am!
They are now the Kings Guard.
Are they? Shit thanks for that. Saying that. Nowadays we better check if he has the right 'credentials'! Bless
That's right
I wonder what the pay differential looks like on that switch?
It made me laugh when he said they have to stand around for hours in the sun.
We're in England, mate. I think they're more annoyed about standing around in the pissing down rain.
Not true, we had a hot day a couple of months ago 😂
@@emmajanewatts4388 Ahh, yes. You're right.
Everyone was moaning about it!
Then it pissed down again, and everyone was moaning about it 🤣
@@_Rustodian We're Brits - it's what we do !
@@gdj6298 I love a good moan 😁👍
@@_Rustodian Moaning - gets the brain cranking, gets the oxygen flowing, gets the blood pumping, what`s not to like ?
Oh, yeah, BLOODY EVERYTHING !!
No, I absolutely could NOT do the job of Queens Guard. My respect to each and every one of them.
As is often the case with this type of clip there is no mention that these men and women are trained combat soldiers who can be and are deployed overseas on active service. So, yes, a bit of respect is due to them.
True,the Horse Guards are a tank/armoured vehicle regiment. When horses and cavalry became obsolete, they 'rode ' tanks instead.
There are 100 comments on this video that say exactly that.
what women?
@@lobserve1and every single one of them is correct.
UK forces are an integt
You forgot to mention that the Guards regiments are not just ceremonial soldiers but combat units as well . My brother was in the Coldstream Guards for 24 years and had many operational tours including Afghanistan , Iraq , Bosnia , Northern Ireland etc .
The uploader doesn't even know.🤦
But here they are tourist attractions and sometimes are treated like Disney characters as people take selfies.
My dad was a coldstream guard back in the late 50's to the early 60's, he saw action in Cyprus and south Africa during their unrest's, respect to the guards regiments
I have nothing but respect for these men, as anyone who has served in the Military can tell you, “Guard Duty” is not something you volunteer for, because it’s long and tedious. 2 hours can seem like 6, yet these men do it willingly day after day…my hat’s off to them.
Step in their way you deserve everything that comes your way.
😂🤣😂 I’ve actually done static guard work in security and the answer to your question is no I couldn’t. I’m to bad tempered with a very low tolerance of stupidity.
I like them best when they interact with respectful kids. Makes their day.
Harsh punishment should be meted out to these tourist slugs.
A judicial beating, huge fine and deportation as a minimum.
You neglected to mention the stiff punishment guards face if they break discipline. They are required only react under specific conditions and in specific ways. That is why their discipline is so good.
Yes if they laugh, smile or talk etc they get fined quite heavily.
Even when the British are yelling “get back”, they sound so polite😂
I’m American but I support the harsh reactions of the queen’s guard.
Their outfits, uniforms, look like antiquated costumes to most people but the guard is dead-serious soldiers.
Yes rather like those well trained American soldiers who guard the tomb of the unknown warrior. Do NOT mess with them and give them the respect they have earned.
Thank-you for your maturity and respect..
Respect is also for their uniforms that are steeped in a long long history. The American sailor has 13 buttons on their uniforms pants for our original 13 colonies. So don’t judge until you educate yourselves on the history!
The uniforms are traditional uniforms that they would have worn in the past at the Battle of Waterloo for example. The weapons are modern.
I also am an American and hang my head for your disgraceful and disgusting statement about the Queen’s Guard’s uniforms. Shameful and extremely arrogant of your statement. No wonder most of the world dislikes Americans, it’s pieces of “I’m better than you attitude”. Learn how to be respectful of other people and their cultural history!
All praise to the King's Guard. They have what it takes.
Killing bears
@@matimus100 The bears, are culled, not killed specifically for the bearskin-- and the soldiers don't kill them. It's better to make use of the fur rather than let it rot.
Yes! I have the same disposition when I go grocery shopping! MAKE WAY!!
So disgusted by lots of the tourists, who are just as nice as mosquitos
What this video seems to have forgotten is that all of the "Queens Guard - now the Kings Guard" are all serving, active soldiers which means that they have seen active duty in places such as Afghanistan and Iraq with the British Army. Apart from a few rogue clips of imposters, it is fairly accurate.
I assumed that they were regular people. I was wondering what they would do with the illegals ruining the country should they come in contact with each other.
25 years ago - friends and I were visiting Windsor Castle. It was in January and I think there were only a few tourists there. A friend and I were just chatting and NOT paying attention to our surroundings. Our husbands yelled at us to get out of the way. THAT’S when we hear - “MAKE WAY FOR THE QUEEN’S GUARD!” We definitely would have been mowed down if we hadn’t jumped out of the way. Before that day, I hadn’t even known there WAS a Queen’s Guard! 💂♂️ It was one of my favorite moments of our trip.
We went to London on our honeymoon and we saw the Queens Guard in the normal course of their duties. We had the good sense to stay out of the way, but some insisted on being jerks and were taught a lesson as a result. No one feels sorry for them.
Thank you very much for enlightening an American to this highly prestigious position...They are the American version of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in our Nations Capital.
Just watched a couple of those Tomb of The Unknown Soldier videos today. Me as a limey, you are exactly right.
It really bothers me that most younger people cannot understand the sacrifice that people made when they thought that they were doing what was best for their country. Many people today would laugh and mock anyone joining the military, even though the regimen and discipline is what gives you a better life. I should have joined when I was younger as I was a good marksman at 10, even better at 12, and excelled at 14, but friends and stupidity took me down another path as I grew into a teenager.
What does a country do when it knows a majority of it's younger people would identify as the opposite sex to avoid a draft? Having said that, with the knowledge we have about governmental warmongering and profiteering and those that love to do it, I don't blame them.
Very best wishes from England. Yes, the Guardsmen are an important part of the ceremonial traditions of our country and it isn't an easy job putting up with high-spirited tourists. The Guards regiments are highly trained soldiers who have served in many conflicts, including Iraq and Afghanistan. I have huge respect for the US military and value the special relationship between our two countries. I have watched the sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington and understand how much that memorial means to the American people. I share that respect and the emotions it brings to mind...
@@petehall889 Thank you Pete very well said and some additional facts I did not know?
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Loved the punch! Wish more would do this. I don’t understand why some people disrespect them. So different from the WWI and WWII generation. I love the Royal Guards. ❤
You fail to point out that these ‘Guards’ are regular, highly trained, Infantry soldiers. These Royal duties are just a small part of what they do. When the various Regiments aren’t taking their turn in carrying out these ceremonial duties, they are carrying out their normal duties as combat ready soldiers. They have been deployed previously into Iraq, Afghanistan, The Falklands etc etc.
Someone did mention it earlier. We are only too aware of what these poor souls have to put up with from idiot tourists.
The majority of the public is more or less ok but there is always a knucklehead or two in any crowd. I’ve worked with the public and 90% of the rules are because of 5% of the people. I’m pleased that these guys have the latitude to deal with the “problems” as they do. It’s rewarding to watch actually.
He leveled that gun on the spot.
I lived in London England for 2 years. While making a movie in the area I noticed a guard was looking over heated. I offered a unopened bottle of water. A nod as I walked away.
I have alot of respect for them. They are very dedicated. 💖💙
Respect for others, no matter who they are, nuff said.
Yes, I can , and I did for 16 years in the COLDSTREAM GUARDS.
Thank you for your service
RESPECT
Respect and gratitude for your service in the Coldstream Guards. 🌹
Very good at polishing boots then eh?
Respect > Ex-Royal Engineer
These queens guards should be given the central government wages as these guys really do an excellent job all round no matter where they are it's nice to watch them changing the guards at the gates
They are regular soldiers in the UK army and belong to one of the five regiments of footguards. They spend part of their time on ceremonial duties in London and Windsor and part of their time serving as a light infantry regiment. They are paid through exactly the same mechanisms as all the other soldiers in the UK army.
@hb1338 correct except they are not light infantry.
The correct term is British Army.
I'm an American, but unlike others who act like entitled morons, I would never, ever disrespect the Queen's guards. I've had family members who served in the military of the United States, and showing respect to military people is not something that I take lightly.
The royal family don’t provide bearskins and meals….these guys are soldiers - the Army provides everything
The army gets its money from the tax payers so the tax payers provide every thing just like the tax payers provide the police uniforms and police cars. So the tax payers pay for soldiers to protect the royals and also the police to protect the royals, do we need both, or can the police spend more time protecting the commoners please.
The royal family don't provide anything. Taxpayers do. Bless you and takecare
As a former guardsman with almost 10 years service in the Irish Guards the salary wasn’t anywhere near 32k when I was in. A young guardsman say 18 or 19 in F Company Scots Guards or nijmegen company grenadier guards just out of the depot will be on guard duties in London and their pay will be just over 18K a year. Just for context it really annoys me these videos don’t mention all guardsmen are trained killers all guardsmen are infantry soldiers first and foremost who have been deployed to every conflict the British military have been involved in throughout British military history. So anyone reading this should understand guardsmen have fought and died in lands like Iraq Afghanistan Kosovo the falklands and all over the world in world war 2. David Sterling the founder of the SAS was a guardsman. G squadron in the SAS was primarily all guardsmen taken from the independent guards Para company even to this day most commissioned officers in G squadron are former Guards officers. My old company commander who took over support company my old company came directly from a 2 year command posting in the SAS. So please make sure you tourists don’t get things twisted guardsmen are not toy soldiers they are the real deal. Quis Separabit.
Don’t forget little “Sergeant Frank”!
My 6'2" brother-in-law was a Queen's Guard officer for three years; in which he had only one 'dustup'. A female French tourist grabbed his ass - and got knocked on hers! FYI: Upon leaving the unit, guards are permitted to keep their uniforms and bearskin hats. 🇬🇧
No they are not allowed to keep their Bearskin Caps or their Tunics.. the officers who are very wealthy mayhap privately bought their uniform may , but a soldier could never afford it .
@AlQuinn-im5sk He kept the bearskin, but I never saw a tunic.
@@AlQuinn-im5sk As a former officer, I can advise you that officers have to pay for ALL their uniforms.
1. Officers do not undertake guard duty. 2. All non-commissioned ranks must return all items of dress uniform to the QM on leaving the Army, especially ceremonial dress.
I noticed a few mistakes here, firstly, they are currently the KING's Guard, the soldier who punches a member of the public is an actor, 1:43 and not a Guardsman, and the Guards do ordinary soldiers duties as well as guard duties, you will find them doing the same tours of duty as any other regiments in the army.
This was made before Charles was King.
The video predated the Queen's death. She is featured in the video.
You can have your jollies, but this is a tough job.
Yes. Those bayonets are real, sharp and the soldiers are willing to use this weapon if needed. Tourists are so stooopid.
go ahead and try to use ....tourists? must be a joke toy soldier
@@nanalcd5628 For you I mean tortoise or tortillas.
@@nanalcd5628 ANAL CD GO AHEAD AND USE .....TOURISTS WHAT DOES THAT MEAN ? USE THEM FOR WHAT TARGET PRACTICE ? TOY SOLDIERS ? WHAT LIKE THOSE VIETNAMESE SOLDIERS WHO WHIPPED THE YANKS ARSES.
2:10 the guard needed to take action because it could have been possible that the man was reaching for the rifle so that is exactly what the guard thought. (Note never touch a kings guard and especially near their loaded weapon)
I like the funny king guards. Especially the shops nearby sell the kids king guards uniforms to encourage the people to make fun of them.
I could not do the job that these wonderful young men perform each day. I truly admire them for their hard work.
And women!
I knew that they had to deal with tourists photographing them all the time, but I had no idea just how dumb some of them are.
They are humans, persons, who deserve to be treated with respect, especially when they are serving their country. Yes, they all chose to become a guard, that doesn't mean they are suddenly toys for tourists to play with.
Some people really have no shame.
Calling them dumb is no way to show respect for the dead Queens guard. Do tourist get to buy little wind up toys to fund this nonsense?
@opinion, Don't seriously think you would want to try that.
The Queen's guard is now the King's guard
RESPECT for these fine soldiers.
Cruelty to animals Disgraceful comment respect nature
@@matimus100Never Respect anyone who is cruel to animals
I've only seen the Guards at Buckingham Palace once while on Liberty to London too many years ago. They were very impressive needless to say.
Also, they are no longer the "Queen's Guard" of course. I hope Charles appreciates fully the dedication of the troops protecting him and his family.
They're now the King's Guard.
Plain and simple: Respect the Queen’s Guard.
"God save the Queen, man." Creepy Uncle Joe
King's guard, we lost HMTQ over a year ago.