The Grenadiers are the senior 'foot regiment' of the British Army. My late Uncle was in their 5th Battalion during WW2, and part of his training was Royal Guard duty at Windsor Castle where the Royal family spent most of the war, as it was safer there. He recalled that the princesses Elizabeth and Margaret would deliberately walk close by the soldiers to get a salute from them each time. It was seen by them as fun, and soldiers didn't mind.
@@idk_bruhlol that just isn’t true. The grenadiers do go out of the country on deployment. They been involved in every major conflict since it’s inception. U might be referring to the incremental Nijmegen company, Who are there for ceremonial
Excellent; and well within their rights to do that, too! "MAKE WAY THE GATE!" and the people obeyed quickly; there weren't any incidents. Professional.
I know the procedures since I was a British military fan 1. lcpl commands "OUTSIDE OF THE NEXT RELIEF". 1. gets new sentry from the new guardsman/men. 2. while marching, the old guard standing on the sentry box must be stand to attention and slope arms whilst they marching forward. 3. lcpl, using the "HALT" command to stop the new guardsman/men. 4. new guard will beside the old guard. 5. lcpl gets clipboard from sentry box, about sentry duties and rules. 6. lcpl reads the sentry duties and rules on the clipboard. 7. lcpl gets clipboard back into the sentry box. 8. by using the "SENTRIES, PAST" command by lcpl, the old guard marches out of the sentry box, then the new guard slides onto the sentry box. 9. when guardsmen is involved (up to 3 guardsmen), the lcpl will automatically change further that the old guards timed out. 10. after further changing out, at the near of the guardroom, lcpl commands "HIGHPORT" whilst entering their guardroom. the time is done by the shift manager (must be senior non commissioned officer rank) using multiple stopwatches with their names of the guardsmen. when the shift manager spotted it's two hours, the lcpl will command a new guardsman/men to change the sentry relief. the lcpl must be uniformed for the next mount sentry box.
Nijmegan company are part of the 1st Battalion but carry the 2nd Battalion colours and customs if I'm correct. They are not depicted by the rifle they carry. That rifle is now used throughout the Grenadier Guards
Its regimental custom after the Battle of Inkerman. After losing so many men, instead of calling their names off the roll, they walked the ranks and hade them state rank and name. Its continued on whenever they are inspected but sometimes its not said
The governor or ex governor lives at Windsor castle hense the reason for the eyes left/right and two stripes is the rank of a corporal. And single stripe is a lance corporal. 👍
@@AlexBrown23192 I know the ranks, being an old lance bombardier. Just not the significance of the eyes order, you could see on the way back they were doing it to the building or occupants. Obviously not a royal residence with the public there.
Traditionally to the right there was their commanding officers residence, and so they would look right as a mark of respect for their commanding officer. Now, it is purely ceremonial.
the guards themselves could be commanded by an officer or Lance Corporal. the said "arms", presumably the "SLOPE ARMS" command. when the guards are not too far away and commanded by Lcpl, they only use the non loud part which is "slope" then shout "ARMS!". this is because when the guards on duty during mounting a sentry, they tend to damage ears or hearing loss. traditionally, the Lcpl must be aware that shouting is not used in short distances like the guards at 590 centimeters away to avoid hurting the guards. if they command in long distance such as the Trooping The Colour, they shout because verbal commands in combat couldn't hear over a distance away because of their weapons too noisy to command and ignore the command from whatever snco or co. this tradition lasts to this day because it shows discipline, honor and strength.
im always wondering why they bag the scopes instead of just removing them though I have never been but always see it that way in videos its not like they need them if it would ever be up front shit
Being a ex grenadier guarding windsor and buckingham palace and tower of london is absolute pointless just there for people to take pictures weopons not loaded so you are useless if the situation changes
They are not called RGG as that stands for Royal Grenaider Guards and there is nothing royal about them lol they are simpley addressed by the regiment and company eg: 1st bn Grenaider Guards not Royal Grenaider Guards, please get your facts right and adresss them correctly you mug
Yeah same, but they do drill on the daily. Even when they’re in parades not to mention they basically have to make drill their best friend, and it is important during ceremonial events, so it’s basically a every day thing.
The Grenadiers are the senior 'foot regiment' of the British Army. My late Uncle was in their 5th Battalion during WW2, and part of his training was Royal Guard duty at Windsor Castle where the Royal family spent most of the war, as it was safer there. He recalled that the princesses Elizabeth and Margaret would deliberately walk close by the soldiers to get a salute from them each time. It was seen by them as fun, and soldiers didn't mind.
Visitors should remember, these men are serving soldiers,, next month they could be anywhere in the world fighting in a war !!
The Royal Gurkha Rifles is the main infantry regiment, Royal Grenadier Guards is well for guarding, they rarely go out the country.
@@idk_bruhlol And the SAS are the best fighting force in the british army, Well, One of the best.
@@idk_bruhlol that just isn’t true. The grenadiers do go out of the country on deployment. They been involved in every major conflict since it’s inception. U might be referring to the incremental Nijmegen company, Who are there for ceremonial
@@That1Eagle That is true specially because UK is part of NATO, they yes do deployments.
@@idk_bruhlol Remember the afghsnistan around 2009 or 2010?
Excellent; and well within their rights to do that, too! "MAKE WAY THE GATE!" and the people obeyed quickly; there weren't any incidents. Professional.
MAKE WAY FOR THE QUEENS GUARD
Always great for a very very long time! Bless them all.
Amazing video. The Royal Guards are awesome.
I know the procedures since I was a British military fan
1. lcpl commands "OUTSIDE OF THE NEXT RELIEF".
1. gets new sentry from the new guardsman/men.
2. while marching, the old guard standing on the sentry box must be stand to attention and slope arms whilst they marching forward.
3. lcpl, using the "HALT" command to stop the new guardsman/men.
4. new guard will beside the old guard.
5. lcpl gets clipboard from sentry box, about sentry duties and rules.
6. lcpl reads the sentry duties and rules on the clipboard.
7. lcpl gets clipboard back into the sentry box.
8. by using the "SENTRIES, PAST" command by lcpl, the old guard marches out of the sentry box, then the new guard slides onto the sentry box.
9. when guardsmen is involved (up to 3 guardsmen), the lcpl will automatically change further that the old guards timed out.
10. after further changing out, at the near of the guardroom, lcpl commands "HIGHPORT" whilst entering their guardroom.
the time is done by the shift manager (must be senior non commissioned officer rank) using multiple stopwatches with their names of the guardsmen. when the shift manager spotted it's two hours, the lcpl will command a new guardsman/men to change the sentry relief.
the lcpl must be uniformed for the next mount sentry box.
Loved this
It still amazes me why people always stand in the way of the guards
to get a reaction out of them since they're bored of what is always just "stoic military marching"
So good to see the Guards out and about again! Thank you @Military Events
My favorite regiment
I feel like maybe this is my spirit job. I love yelling at strangers.
So great everything clean and shiny. I hope my friend is doing ok haven’t seen her since July miss her maybe she has gone somewhere
Saludos desde Bolivia 🇧🇴
Obrigada pelo vídeo. Gostei.
2:25 That guy has a pretty deep voice!
He sure does.
8:37 - Make Way for the gates
I wonder to whom do they gave "Eyes right"? I heard thanks in response, suggesting it was a civilian ...
I think it was the ‘Governor Of The Knights’?
A senior retired officer in the rank of general or above that lives in windsor.
Nice
Thank you 😊
This is 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, not Nijmegen Company.
How do you know?
@@militaryevents107 They are carrying L85A3 rifles.
@@Hon.N.Q.C.G. Ok!
Nijmegan company are part of the 1st Battalion but carry the 2nd Battalion colours and customs if I'm correct. They are not depicted by the rifle they carry. That rifle is now used throughout the Grenadier Guards
@@eastyscorner Nijmegen Company are an independent incremental company and are not a part of the 1st Bn. They also still use the L85A2.
What does the first-class soldier say to each of them with a loud cry when he receives and inspects them? thanks and regards
It seems to be "Guardsman (name), Lance Corporal."
Its regimental custom after the Battle of Inkerman. After losing so many men, instead of calling their names off the roll, they walked the ranks and hade them state rank and name. Its continued on whenever they are inspected but sometimes its not said
@@pimhls yep that right but theres 1 mistake it should be like "Guardsman (Name), Corporal."
What is the significance of the building when they eyes right, then eyes left on the way to and from relief?
Not so much the building but the person. Must be an officer, VVIP or something.
The governor or ex governor lives at Windsor castle hense the reason for the eyes left/right and two stripes is the rank of a corporal. And single stripe is a lance corporal. 👍
@@AlexBrown23192 I know the ranks, being an old lance bombardier. Just not the significance of the eyes order, you could see on the way back they were doing it to the building or occupants. Obviously not a royal residence with the public there.
@@AlexBrown23192 Two stripes in the guards is LCpl, one stripe doesn't exist in the guards
❤Thx
4:20 Who did they salute to the right?
Traditionally to the right there was their commanding officers residence, and so they would look right as a mark of respect for their commanding officer. Now, it is purely ceremonial.
The pomp!... Notice the belly on the right?
Meusmanos😮😮😮😮😮😮
It rarely happens but they actually said arms
the guards themselves could be commanded by an officer or Lance Corporal. the said "arms", presumably the "SLOPE ARMS" command.
when the guards are not too far away and commanded by Lcpl, they only use the non loud part which is "slope" then shout "ARMS!". this is because when the guards on duty during mounting a sentry, they tend to damage ears or hearing loss. traditionally, the Lcpl must be aware that shouting is not used in short distances like the guards at 590 centimeters away to avoid hurting the guards.
if they command in long distance such as the Trooping The Colour, they shout because verbal commands in combat couldn't hear over a distance away because of their weapons too noisy to command and ignore the command from whatever snco or co. this tradition lasts to this day because it shows discipline, honor and strength.
Well Done!
im always wondering why they bag the scopes instead of just removing them though I have never been but always see it that way in videos its not like they need them if it would ever be up front shit
I's not like the rifles are loaded anyway.
Why do they look aside ?
MY brothers when its time to eat 1:51
Make way
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Deve ser legal usar essa calça grossa dizem q é quente né?
The tummies... Swarvel ratz standards
What they say here? 3:05
Outward Turn
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Being a ex grenadier guarding windsor and buckingham palace and tower of london is absolute pointless just there for people to take pictures weopons not loaded so you are useless if the situation changes
there overweight for rgg its hard to beleive
Hard to believe you can't spell or punctuate, yet still have the nerve to post.
They are not called RGG as that stands for Royal Grenaider Guards and there is nothing royal about them lol they are simpley addressed by the regiment and company eg: 1st bn Grenaider Guards not Royal Grenaider Guards, please get your facts right and adresss them correctly you mug
To much drill for my liking and glad I didn’t join them. Hated drill preferred being in green permanently.
Yeah same, but they do drill on the daily. Even when they’re in parades not to mention they basically have to make drill their best friend, and it is important during ceremonial events, so it’s basically a every day thing.
Some horrible drill again from the guards as per
What
@@corywheeldon1538 the guards are guff at drill
Not a straight arm in sight
@@WembleyGaming where do you come from may I ask
@@corywheeldon1538 Britain
I am in the forces myself
@@WembleyGaming fair enough then, just wanted to make sure you wasn't one of those Americans that think their drill is the best.