"Just INCREDIBLE" March to Horse Guards Parade: Military Musical Spectacular 2023

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @delvinrodriguez3341
    @delvinrodriguez3341 Год назад +91

    Fantastic video!
    The marches played were,
    1) 4:22-The Guards Chapel
    2) 6:50-Birdcage Walk
    3) 10:01-The March of the King's Men
    4) 12:19-Bond of Friendship
    5) 16:38-The King's Guard

    • @AJKCChannel
      @AJKCChannel  Год назад +14

      Thanks as always for the info. Much appreciated

    • @delvinrodriguez3341
      @delvinrodriguez3341 Год назад +7

      @@AJKCChannel You're most welcome! It's my pleasure!

    • @hazel1605
      @hazel1605 Год назад +2

      Thank you once more! 😆😊

    • @anitapike4592
      @anitapike4592 Год назад +5

      Well done Delvin 👏👏

    • @BestANT832
      @BestANT832 Год назад +5

      Believe me the Birdcage walk is my favorite march if it's being played by the household division or the Royal Marines Massed Bands.

  • @Jossianne19130
    @Jossianne19130 Год назад +90

    From USA, my respect for that incredible performance!!! You all should be very proud of them. Thank you for sharing with the world!!!❤

    • @DE-xt7jv
      @DE-xt7jv Год назад +8

      And they are fighting fit soldier. No one does it better.

    • @roosjes944
      @roosjes944 Год назад

      @@DE-xt7jvin a country to colonialism, they have nothing to do there
      Only landgrab for multinationals
      You are awfull , evil and bad very bad , hell is waiting

    • @kevinheaton9213
      @kevinheaton9213 Год назад +9

      thank you freind for your superb comment on our great armed forces band may our nations for ever be close friends regards kevin 😊

    • @wolfhalupka8992
      @wolfhalupka8992 Год назад +3

      oh we are- and best thing, they are real soldiers, not just fit for ceremonial duties, but ready to kick ass if required.

    • @luilu9233
      @luilu9233 9 месяцев назад

      Guod bless them is a donation base give generously I he they're looked after by accountants.

  • @philwilson
    @philwilson Год назад +24

    Yes, incredible! Thankyou for this great video and music. Pro Patria! Regards from London, Ontario, CANADA

  • @deniserobertson7942
    @deniserobertson7942 Год назад +39

    We are So Very Proud of Them. It is Great to be British. God Bless The King.

    • @roosjes944
      @roosjes944 Год назад +1

      You payed the tax for it
      Enjoy also for your “great”” idol

  • @kevinheaton9213
    @kevinheaton9213 Год назад +31

    Makes me feel so proud of our superb armed forces and our great country, for what we stand for regards, kevin 😊❤

  • @judyc9380
    @judyc9380 Год назад +28

    Wonderful! YOU SHOULD be so proud of your coun9trymen. Skill, rehearsals till perfect, spit and polish. It must be so thrilling to hear them, see them entering the parade grounds. Wish I was there.!

  • @susankromer4430
    @susankromer4430 Год назад +31

    They are absolutely wonderful. God bless every single one of them! They’re the best!

  • @exploreraa983
    @exploreraa983 Год назад +59

    WOW! The precision the music played is astounding. Every note is marked well! Such clean, unmuddied sound for a marching band of that size.

    • @tomcollins2036
      @tomcollins2036 Год назад +3

      I agree fully but they are not really a Marching Band. They march superbly and are a band of great musicians but do so with great style, panache and pride without any gimmicks.
      I couldn't help but use my table as a drum and my arthritic old fingers as drumsticks beating out the time!

    • @tacfoley4443
      @tacfoley4443 11 месяцев назад

      Marching bands are generally a bunch of civilians sauntering around playing a variety of tunes, often at the same time, whilst wearing 'uniforms' more suited to the Ruritanian balloon corps. Mr Collins has the right answer here.

  • @hazel1605
    @hazel1605 Год назад +28

    So glad to be able to see this beautiful parade, thank you 😊

  • @jacquelinebarnett3439
    @jacquelinebarnett3439 Год назад +61

    Wonderful, I am so very proud to be British 🇬🇧

    • @lewissmith3896
      @lewissmith3896 Год назад +8

      Me too Jacqueline.

    • @wendylinton453
      @wendylinton453 Год назад +3

      ​@@lewissmith3896Me too👍🇬🇧

    • @jajoh6473
      @jajoh6473 Год назад +4

      Wish I could say that!!

    • @mariannelindstrom5418
      @mariannelindstrom5418 Год назад +6

      I am SOOOO PROUD for ALL you Brits!!!! MY COUNTRY used to be SOOO proud ALSO, to be..... Americans..May God give us the grace and wisdom to WAKE UP!!! Thank you England!!;!;

    • @robbymitchell805
      @robbymitchell805 Год назад +6

      @jacquelinebarnett I'm not surprised, no-one does pomp and ceremony like the Brits. The marching musicians (how do they do that?) the history and the magical horses. As an Aussie I love every minute of it. Just beautiful. ❤🇬🇧🇦🇺

  • @josemoreno3334
    @josemoreno3334 Год назад +13

    Outstanding video, Great sound.😄🎶. Hello from Buckeye, Arizona, USA.

  • @luilu9233
    @luilu9233 9 месяцев назад +3

    Love love love feell like skipping and dancing down the srreet like i was in a musical movie oh may they never stop

  • @jajoh6473
    @jajoh6473 Год назад +10

    This is really amazing ! Typical English!! BRAVO !!! Loved it!!

  • @klewis5801AZ
    @klewis5801AZ Год назад +12

    thank you Roy for your response.... I learned something ... your message is a "keeper" thanks again for your effort. klewis AZ USA always learning

    • @roywiddowson9337
      @roywiddowson9337 Год назад +3

      You're welcome.Another way to identify Guards regiments if not wearing bearskins is the button groupings.Grenadiers;single buttons,Coldstream;buttons in twos,Scots;threes,Irish;in fours,Welsh;in fives.

    • @klewis5801AZ
      @klewis5801AZ Год назад

      @@roywiddowson9337 I 'lost' the previous explanations of the different colors on the bearskins.. sorry could you please repeat?

    • @roywiddowson9337
      @roywiddowson9337 Год назад +1

      @@klewis5801AZ Grenadier Guards;white plume,Coldstream Guards;red plume,Scots Guards;no plume,Irish Guards;blue plume,Welsh Guards;white and green plume.

  • @pjmn55
    @pjmn55 Год назад +18

    I watched them march from outside the barracks to Horse Guards Parade and then took my seat for the show. No better evening to be had in London in the summer for the 3 nights it is on.

  • @nigelmorgan3449
    @nigelmorgan3449 Год назад +12

    My grandparents were both Londoners and they loved the pipes and bands when they migrated to WA they lived in the hills above Perth and this is what they played on the stereo turned up loud I could here it in the orchard

  • @AnnofWales21
    @AnnofWales21 9 месяцев назад +4

    Fantastic video, good clear focus and amazing sound quality makes it thoroughly enjoyable. Of course the subject matter has much to with that but without the video we from afar would miss it all so thank you very much for posting it🥰

  • @taffyupnorth
    @taffyupnorth Год назад +28

    British Army Bands, best in the World. Was proud to march behind them.

    • @user-gr2uv7vd8e
      @user-gr2uv7vd8e 7 месяцев назад

      Nah mate....Royal Marines Band are the best....by a long ,long, long way.

  • @marthafranklin3317
    @marthafranklin3317 Год назад +22

    Great video. Fantastic job by the band!

  • @luilu9233
    @luilu9233 9 месяцев назад +3

    I m born in Australia of welsh parts and my spirit soars and i cry my eyes out to bagpipes never let this sound go out of your my country

  • @markescartin1915
    @markescartin1915 Год назад +26

    This is an incredibly important exercise to remind ALL Brits That Great Britan is a nation founded on tradition, espirit de corps AND discipline!

    • @ericlackford6718
      @ericlackford6718 Год назад +2

      Yes, and not to be divided by politicians for their own greedy purposes or given away to those who would destroy us!

  • @senianns9522
    @senianns9522 Год назад +9

    Wow! All together at the first off! All on cue--simply brilliant! Greetings from Thailand.

  • @beateengelhardt8064
    @beateengelhardt8064 Год назад +14

    Wonderful 😊 Ausgeglichenheit, Disziplin, Ruhe, Sicherheit und Selbstsicherheit strahlt dieses Bild aus ohne dass es überheblich wirkt. Das + Freundlichkeit habe ich bei meiner Reise nach GB auch bei allen Briten gespürt und erfahren. Davon könnten wir uns alle eine Scheibe abgucken und lernen. Großartig. Ich liebe euch Briten❤😊

  • @frankneeri8315
    @frankneeri8315 Год назад +14

    You define pageantry. Thank you.

  • @1912fld
    @1912fld Год назад +8

    There is nothing better than a massed band playing march after march. I could listen all day to this massed band. They played two of my favorites: Birdcage Walk and Bond of Friendship. Thanks for the wonderful footage.

  • @Boogledigs
    @Boogledigs Год назад +14

    A magnificent performance. They play instruments beautifully, mark time, march, and one even does this wearing a sword on his belt! Incredible.

  • @pamelawhite3709
    @pamelawhite3709 Год назад +7

    Fantastic video makes me so very proud to be British I just love the music well done we are so proud of you ❤❤😊xxx

  • @ken-u3n
    @ken-u3n Год назад +17

    Nicely filmed, m8. Well done. 👍

  • @gerardyoung8982
    @gerardyoung8982 Год назад +52

    The only thing that works still in the UK / the military despite being too small and underfunded and run by accountants not by real men of the military - bloody marvelous show by the bandsmen but a bloody shame that the military doesn’t get what it needs and deserves

    • @v.britton4445
      @v.britton4445 Год назад +2

      The ballet is equally fantastic.
      They have a lot in common.
      Perfection and self sacrifice , beauty and spectacle to stir the soul...and music.

    • @gavinpatience8897
      @gavinpatience8897 Год назад

      @@v.britton4445😅

    • @a-totally-random-person
      @a-totally-random-person 9 месяцев назад

      You should move to America. Here, the military doesn't care about accounting. They want something, they get it, and we pay for it.

    • @grahamfrear9270
      @grahamfrear9270 6 месяцев назад +1

      Just stop pulling your country down and be thankful you live in such a wonderful country like this 🇬🇧💯

  • @luilu9233
    @luilu9233 9 месяцев назад +4

    BRilliant musicians and soldiers

  • @rosaliegolding5549
    @rosaliegolding5549 Год назад +10

    All the beautiful white stone buildings are made of Portland Stone from the Isle of Portland in the county of Dorset South West Coast of England 5 miles from the seaside Town of Weymouth sandy beaches , donkey rides ,afternoon with Punch and his wife ,and a great Promenade for walks with a Pier and is a Spa town with a Fort 10 min walk from centre of the town . Wonderful day for Marching 👏👍🤷‍♀️

  • @georgemitchell2778
    @georgemitchell2778 Год назад +20

    I’m a Scot who is proud to be British

  • @FredSmith-s5t
    @FredSmith-s5t 6 месяцев назад +4

    Incredible music! I love the precision of the marching combined with the music. Especially the Birdcage Walk march.

  • @chriskelly4894
    @chriskelly4894 Год назад +15

    To paraphrase a famous song ‘Nobody does it better!’

    • @BestANT832
      @BestANT832 Год назад

      *HM Royal Marines Massed bands joined the chat*
      *Russia joins the chat*
      *China joins the chat*
      *Denmark joins the chat*
      Too bad Chris, not anymore

  • @Paulchen7223
    @Paulchen7223 Год назад +7

    ICH ZOLLE EUCH STREITKRÄFTEN und EUREN LIEBEN TIERSEELEN MEINEN. ALLERHÖCHSTEN. RESPEKT❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS ALL SOLDIERS AND ANIMALS, AMEN 😢😢😢👋👋👋👋🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

  • @williamcanfield2889
    @williamcanfield2889 Год назад +7

    May there always be an England!

  • @iancockburn9918
    @iancockburn9918 6 месяцев назад +7

    British military have to be the best in the world. Brilliant.

  • @shafur3
    @shafur3 Год назад +6

    This is Great❣️

  • @danielmendez6085
    @danielmendez6085 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much 💓

  • @keithbuckley3220
    @keithbuckley3220 Год назад +24

    After a bit of farting about and the police horse showing its approval / disapproval they got themselves into the mood and showed us why they are such an EXCEPTIONAL GROUP OF PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS, who can do it all at any time, any day, and on the move when required. They are totally fixed on producing only the best for anyone who want's to stop and listen. Well done all!

    • @DE-xt7jv
      @DE-xt7jv Год назад +3

      Do you mean waiting for all to file out of the barracks and get their instruments ready

    • @ken-u3n
      @ken-u3n Год назад +3

      ​@@DE-xt7jvThis video shows the march to HorseGuards Parade from Wellington Barracks. They form up on the road outside the barracks as is traditional. It's not part of the official ceremony on Horse Guards Parade , it's just a handy way of getting the bands from A to B whilst providing some music for anyone who happens to be watching on the route to the ceremony.

    • @rachaelstanton5789
      @rachaelstanton5789 Год назад +3

      That farting about as you put it was them coming down from the barracks to muster ready for the March! How else do you think they'd manage it ? By teleportation,? until you can do the same excellent job please keep your observations to yourself, and just enjoy this marvellous achievement, I'm an army brat, daughter of a Regimental Sergeant Major , this thrills me to the core, these young people are keeping up an old tradition that has served us well for centuries, long may this great country survive, GOD BLESS ALL WHO SERVE.

    • @ken-u3n
      @ken-u3n Год назад +2

      @@rachaelstanton5789 Well said. 👍

    • @rachaelstanton5789
      @rachaelstanton5789 Год назад +3

      @@ken-u3n thank you Sir, my father was 8th army RAMC, he served with pride, In the second world war he was in north Africa at Tripoli, Benghazi and El Alamein, then into Italy to Monte Casino, he's gone now many years ago, but he'll always be my hero.

  • @danielmendez6085
    @danielmendez6085 Год назад +1

    Thanks a lot

  • @welshwizard55
    @welshwizard55 Год назад +10

    Still gives me goose bumps listening to this marching music as a veteran

  • @christinadooley344
    @christinadooley344 Год назад +3

    Brilliant 👍🏼👌🏼🇬🇧

  • @1chish
    @1chish Год назад +9

    Superb musicians and excellent drill especially during the Beating Retreat pieces. Well done the Guards.
    But anyone else notice a lady on the opposite pavement in line with the Drum Majors from about 06.50 when the first change of tune took place. She had a burgundy cloak thing on and was stepping out in perfect time. I wonder if she was ex military as she did a check step to get in step and just got caught up in the moment.
    I hope so and hope she has great memories if she did serve.

    • @rachaelstanton5789
      @rachaelstanton5789 Год назад +1

      I saw this lady also, she was stepping out with military precision, I think you were right in your supposition that she had served herself !!

  • @peterberry5442
    @peterberry5442 Год назад +8

    Superb

  • @deborahfulbright166
    @deborahfulbright166 7 месяцев назад +4

    Excellent video

  • @PeterWatson-z1m
    @PeterWatson-z1m Год назад +2

    Having served in a combat unit for 12 years,it that discipline ,that our society lacks,everything has to be excellent if a.job needs doing in our armed forces,or its not acceptable.well.done lads,great performance.

  • @valliemackrell1228
    @valliemackrell1228 4 месяца назад +2

    I am as American as they come, but this makes me feel so proud of my English heritage

    • @kevinheaton9213
      @kevinheaton9213 4 месяца назад +2

      Thank you for your superb comment on our country and may both our nations be always close freinds regards kevin😊

  • @CplCaptGenlWhiskers
    @CplCaptGenlWhiskers Год назад +2

    i love this view of a bunch of ordinary guys and gals forming up for a parade. Real life.

  • @ObelixBarbatus
    @ObelixBarbatus Год назад +1

    Love this! The music, the discipline. Fantastic!

  • @barryherbaut286
    @barryherbaut286 Год назад +5

    Been there, joined up 1958 3rd Battalion Cold Stream Guards. 3rd Battalion disbanded circa 1959/60. Now in my mid 80's. The Army has never left me.

  • @sergiobortolotti8870
    @sergiobortolotti8870 Год назад +3

    Civilizacion y Cultura, Fabuloso! Excelente!

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 Год назад +11

    The foot guards regiments bands fall in

  • @janeanderson8902
    @janeanderson8902 Год назад +3

    Wonderful.❤

  • @stephenbatchelor6217
    @stephenbatchelor6217 7 месяцев назад +2

    Outstanding display.

  • @MyrtleChisholm-x7z
    @MyrtleChisholm-x7z Год назад +2

    Always wonderful to watch.

  • @luilu9233
    @luilu9233 9 месяцев назад +1

    My heart has swolld

  • @ChristianMetalHorde
    @ChristianMetalHorde Год назад +4

    Wonderful, greetings from the Netherlands

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 Год назад +13

    With pipes and drums Irish guards London Scottish army cadets force

  • @nikt.7943
    @nikt.7943 Год назад +2

    e
    Einfach nur Großartig, Danke. 🙂

  • @ralphrife9235
    @ralphrife9235 Год назад +4

    Terrific!!

  • @sarahbass6116
    @sarahbass6116 Год назад +3

    No body does it better.

  • @neilwillis9113
    @neilwillis9113 Год назад +2

    Hell of alittle stroll to work😊❤

  • @ShrekLorrain
    @ShrekLorrain Год назад +10

    British the best. Just superb and perfect.

  • @user-ku9bp9bl8o
    @user-ku9bp9bl8o Год назад +22

    Viv La difference from the rest of the world. A nation to be proud of 🇬🇧

  • @mariajosemedina1026
    @mariajosemedina1026 Год назад +2

    Desde España enhorabuena por tan magnífico desfile 😊😊😊

  • @robertomarinhorondinorondi7672
    @robertomarinhorondinorondi7672 2 месяца назад

    English traditions,beautiful!!😊

  • @Kloostertenk
    @Kloostertenk Год назад +2

    Mooie parade en met mooie muziek

  • @simon-oy6um
    @simon-oy6um Год назад +3

    That police horse just showed its apreciation 😂❤

  • @melroz20102011
    @melroz20102011 Год назад +2

    Beautiful horse

  • @roseogrady8785
    @roseogrady8785 Год назад +3

    That's a WOW.

  • @marianadimen7332
    @marianadimen7332 Год назад +3

    EXCEPTIONAL!!!MINUNATA MUZICA SE FANFARA!!!

  • @blancahumphrey532
    @blancahumphrey532 Год назад +2

    Wish I was there.🌺

  • @Dutchman536
    @Dutchman536 Год назад +1

    It's magic

  • @marinakreplik9712
    @marinakreplik9712 Год назад +3

    Это просто сказка ! Как красиво идут ! Музыка обалденная !😊😅❤

  • @malcolmpym507
    @malcolmpym507 Год назад +3

    PROUD TO BE BRITISH who can match that. spectacle ??????

  • @b.montjotin4056
    @b.montjotin4056 3 месяца назад

    Vu depuis la France : quelle GRANDE CLASSE !!! BRAVO !!! Nous apprécions pleinement leur tenue, leur rythme et leur musique ! C’est incomparable ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @leonmatthewgarciapatchett9672
    @leonmatthewgarciapatchett9672 Месяц назад

    Extraordinary

  • @jacobkeppler1984
    @jacobkeppler1984 Год назад +7

    Drum majors in state dress

  • @timkellyD2R
    @timkellyD2R Год назад

    You must be a stud to play the tuba with this kind of mobility!

  • @klewis5801AZ
    @klewis5801AZ Год назад +8

    great video .. good to see the start -- the prearations.... what are the meanings of the different colors in the bearskin caps?

    • @stewartbristow846
      @stewartbristow846 Год назад +3

      Different regiments.

    • @roywiddowson9337
      @roywiddowson9337 Год назад +4

      White plumes;Grenadier Guards,red plumes;Coldstream Guards,blue plumes;Irish Guards,green and white;Welsh Guards.The Scots Guards don't have plumes but can be identified by buttons in groups of threes.

  • @dioshif
    @dioshif Год назад +3

    Watching lods

  • @Rumbletummy117
    @Rumbletummy117 Год назад +5

    Is this still the Orb & the Sceptre? I thought that was at 7.30 in the evening.

  • @paulinedixon3490
    @paulinedixon3490 Год назад +2

    Fantastic parade. ❤

  • @fmcb269
    @fmcb269 Год назад +2

    Excellent shot of the police horse taking a dump, but why leave it in the final edit? !!

  • @jimmyhillschin9987
    @jimmyhillschin9987 Год назад +3

    This sounds a lot more musical than I'm used to hearing from British military bands: not better, but freer in terms of how they're approaching the music. It's refreshing certainly. I wonder if this has something to do with Charles III and his interest in music which QEII didn't have so much.

    • @rachaelstanton5789
      @rachaelstanton5789 Год назад +2

      I don't know which military bands you've been listening to but military marches are always tuneful , unless it is a solemn occasion as at a Royal funeral or commemoration of our forces losses, they are all spectacular and they make this nation proud, I'm 77, was born a military brat as the saying goes daughter of a regimental sergeant major 8th army RAMC and so very proud to be so , God Bless all who serve 🙏

    • @jimmyhillschin9987
      @jimmyhillschin9987 Год назад

      You've missed my point.@@rachaelstanton5789

  • @rhh3582
    @rhh3582 Год назад +3

    loved the music but I was fascinated by the elderly white hair woman dressed in dark red and pink outfit on the sidewalk side of the street who kept in step with the band members until they made the turn at the intersection of the street - fascinating and humorous.

  • @SueMcdermott-p5f
    @SueMcdermott-p5f 10 месяцев назад +1

    People take the piss out of brits for adhering to tradition but nobody boes it better than us snd its because we train train and train some moe and adhere to tradition and this is whst you achieve so very proud and fortunate to be a brit

  • @johnveenendaal1748
    @johnveenendaal1748 Год назад +4

    Nice video. Is it normal dat a drum major hold his baton down on the crown?

  • @markanthony3479
    @markanthony3479 11 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely wonderful 🇬🇧 such a shame our country is being destroyed by the traitor politicians! 😢🤬

  • @welshpete12
    @welshpete12 Год назад

    Notice the medal ribbands ? These are real soldiers who have fought real wars .

  • @bernardprice8551
    @bernardprice8551 Год назад +2

    They are nearly as good as the Royal Marines Band..😂

  • @Robinmuk
    @Robinmuk 5 месяцев назад

    You need a proper fluffy 'mole' or mic shield on your microphone against the wind, or it'll cut all the bass out. Great video, really enjoyed it, need the SOUND :-)

  • @mipamat5804
    @mipamat5804 Год назад +1

    Anybody notice, in the opening six seconds, the two Directors Of Music (DoM's) for the Welsh and Grenadier Guards stepping off on their way to the parade, where they would conduct the bands during the Band static presentations.

  • @klewis5801AZ
    @klewis5801AZ Год назад

    thank you -- info now a "keeper" for future reference. I take it your were in service? be safe

  • @mikebarnes7734
    @mikebarnes7734 Год назад +1

    Sic transit gloria mundi

  • @jamespoppinga8154
    @jamespoppinga8154 Год назад +1

    They need a mummers out front.

  • @peterjones3557
    @peterjones3557 Год назад +3

    Why has one of the leading trombonists got a sword?

    • @Glenn-ub5vs
      @Glenn-ub5vs Год назад +3

      He is a Band Sergeant Major and his appointment entitles him to wear a sword in this order of dress.

    • @mipamat5804
      @mipamat5804 Год назад +3

      He is a Warrant Officer, and all Warrant Officers were swords, except those marching with Rifles or Pace Sticks (or the GSM who has both!!)

  • @yvettedelaharpe9170
    @yvettedelaharpe9170 Год назад

    How Many soldiers were mar ching in this fantastic band.?

  • @NeilGroepes
    @NeilGroepes Год назад

    Why did the Drum Major salute at the beginning of the march?

    • @e.chambers2973
      @e.chambers2973 Год назад +1

      Most likely, Gareth Chambers, senior drum major and member of the Irish Guards, was acknowledging one of Britain's and his regiment's towering military figures, Harold Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis, for whom there is a memorial, visible from Birdcage Walk and located next to the entry to the Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks. Alexander was an outstanding British field commander and a top allied general of WWII who also served with distinction in WWI. He was Colonel of the Irish Guards (1946-49) and was commissioned into the regiment in 1911 from Sandhurst. Next to Alexander's statue, there is also a Belgian architect-designed Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, a gift from Flanders that incorporates soil from many military cemeteries and battlefields. Dedicated to the participants in the Great War, the memorial was opened in 2014 by Queen Elizabeth II and King Philippe of the Belgians. Possibly the salute also acknowledged this memorial.

    • @NeilGroepes
      @NeilGroepes 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@e.chambers2973 Thank you for that.