Guarding The Queen Episode 3

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In this final episode, the Guards on ceremonial duty are in London practising for Trooping the Colour alongside their regimental rivals, the Coldstream Guards.

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  • @jimbodyson820
    @jimbodyson8204 жыл бұрын

    In loving memory of those who risked their lives for us. Guardsman, Simon Davison Guardsman, Daniel Probyn Guardsman, Tony Downes Guardsman, Daryl Hickey Guardsman, David Atherton Will always be with the Grenadiers. Once a Grenadier always a Grenadier

  • @christophergyves8877

    @christophergyves8877

    4 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @Trashy_Food

    @Trashy_Food

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @Trashy_Food

    @Trashy_Food

    4 жыл бұрын

    So dad

  • @Trashy_Food

    @Trashy_Food

    4 жыл бұрын

    So sad

  • @hamsterboitu4666

    @hamsterboitu4666

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @Austin8thGenTexan
    @Austin8thGenTexan10 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P. Grenadier Tony Downes - a young life and adventure cut short +

  • @CrusaderGamer

    @CrusaderGamer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Do we know what happened to Steven cooper after this documentary

  • @nathanleblancq4217

    @nathanleblancq4217

    7 жыл бұрын

    Crusader Gamer he was actually hit by a mine, but recovered fully

  • @alfiestanko204

    @alfiestanko204

    7 жыл бұрын

    J Yelvington survived an IED explosion in 2009

  • @CALSW0RLD

    @CALSW0RLD

    6 жыл бұрын

    Alfie Stanko but sadly the guy with him, who was around 18 was killed and was just out of basic training (like Steven in this documentary)

  • @tasty_tomatoeslul1391

    @tasty_tomatoeslul1391

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CrusaderGamer he was driving an armoured vehicle when he drove into an ied and blew up the vehicle but after doing his tour of duty he became a police officer in derby

  • @kevinadamson7571
    @kevinadamson75714 жыл бұрын

    So sad for Tony being filmed six weeks before he died in Afghanistan , and his parents reading his final letter, heartbreaking for any parent to read .

  • @ElweyPhilwest

    @ElweyPhilwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    He did not died

  • @vapaus831

    @vapaus831

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ElweyPhilwest He will never die.

  • @danielhendry8376

    @danielhendry8376

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ElweyPhilwest well he did

  • @patdennison4508

    @patdennison4508

    2 жыл бұрын

    I went through my Training in the 90s. My Mate who I went through Training with died in Northern Ireland. Furthermore, when I was trraining New Recruits at I.T.B. Strensil and then I.T.B. Catterick, I lost a few lads that I trained. I still feel guilty that I didn't Train them good enough!? I know I did this to the best of my abilitiy. Although, I can only, therefore conclude, that it's the luck of the Cards so to speak. Salute to All my Brothers and Sisters. THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! PATRICK through the Ranks: 2503...R.S.M. Infantry, late entry Major, Reserve Royal Signals Rtd.

  • @MarkJMonaghan

    @MarkJMonaghan

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was my cousin

  • @RedboRF
    @RedboRF4 жыл бұрын

    Sergeant Major wearing a Batman suit just made my day.

  • @imperialjapan1580

    @imperialjapan1580

    3 жыл бұрын

    RedboRF Definitely

  • @nathananddianacollins1859
    @nathananddianacollins18592 жыл бұрын

    From my perspective as an American, these series of videos show what true sacrifice is. I have nothing but respect for The Grenadier Guards and what they do. At heart, regardless of what country you are from, we are all in this world together, we all have emotions, families, and we all feel hardship as well as loss. God rest the Guardsman.

  • @liwazamemon918
    @liwazamemon9186 жыл бұрын

    These episodes were great!! I thought they (queen's guards) were just ceremonial guards and their job was nothing to do other than guarding the queen( though i had much respect for them)....but after knowing what each soldier goes through......I'm Speechless!! Massive respect for all soldiers out there serving their country. REST IN PEACE Tony Downes, Simon Davison and all soilders who sacrificed thier lives for thier country. Again much much respect for these soldiers!

  • @russianremixs3027

    @russianremixs3027

    4 жыл бұрын

    For queen and country

  • @olanrewajuihenacho178

    @olanrewajuihenacho178

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s completely normal for ceremonial soldiers in all armies to be combat trained as well. That’s just how it works. Otherwise they’d just be line dancers 👯👯👯👯and dead weight. Similarly, bandsmen can be also infantrymen or medics.

  • @aquilifergroup

    @aquilifergroup

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said.

  • @cponder3300

    @cponder3300

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aquilifergroup 😂🎉

  • @hempmaiden

    @hempmaiden

    Жыл бұрын

    @@olanrewajuihenacho178 are the musicians also serving soldiers?

  • @bobsit1945
    @bobsit19458 жыл бұрын

    Actually feel sorry for "Too Tall" after all the hard work and preparation he is not allowed to participate because he is "Too Tall".

  • @yeetomosquito3730

    @yeetomosquito3730

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's all 😪

  • @hutch1111111

    @hutch1111111

    7 жыл бұрын

    He has balls though, trying to sneak his way into the parade? I would be trying to sneak out, hate parades!

  • @Griffguy03

    @Griffguy03

    7 жыл бұрын

    Parades are cool, then your legs start to hurt, then your back, then you just ache. I have never passed out, yet...

  • @combativeThinker

    @combativeThinker

    5 жыл бұрын

    He should call everyone who refers to him by that name "Too Short."

  • @AWESTERNWHITEMAN.BOSH.

    @AWESTERNWHITEMAN.BOSH.

    5 жыл бұрын

    He's to tall. Ya fucktard.

  • @bushidoshogun4964
    @bushidoshogun49648 жыл бұрын

    Big respect to all these young men. Long live the Queen and her government. Once again respect to these young men. Rest in peace the young soldier.

  • @wizardgeff4075

    @wizardgeff4075

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hate the Queen respect the men

  • @euan2516

    @euan2516

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Wizard GEFF NOO love the men and queen

  • @nooneattol6043

    @nooneattol6043

    7 жыл бұрын

    Abs Al rest in peace yeah long live the queen no monarchy is outdated says us Scots up north

  • @jordanelder321

    @jordanelder321

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ludaheracles7201 Play us a tune MC majid you know any Oakzy B or do you know any fuck up yet stupit tim

  • @francom1499

    @francom1499

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wizardgeff4075 god save her majesty

  • @mrcardtricks1000
    @mrcardtricks100010 жыл бұрын

    god i cried for the first time in a long long time when his dad reads the letter

  • @malois5529

    @malois5529

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same..

  • @ljd8520

    @ljd8520

    3 жыл бұрын

    We ask a huge amount from our brave young lads. May they all rest in peace.

  • @mariahernandez-zc6nw
    @mariahernandez-zc6nw8 жыл бұрын

    As a Yank, I just want to express my utmost and sincere gratitude and honor of being able to serve with my British brothers in both Iraq and Afganastan. We shared some good laughs, and some hard tears, but we will always remain friends, even if we don't remember each other's names or faces. I love you lads, may God bring you everlasting happiness and joy. CM2 NMCB-7 Naval Expeditionary Combat hoorah fighting Seabees.

  • @madgeordie4469

    @madgeordie4469

    8 жыл бұрын

    Good for you Maria. God bless America, God save the Queen!

  • @TheRousler

    @TheRousler

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that. We feel the same. Its great to know we watch out for each other..

  • @Lee-wm4rz

    @Lee-wm4rz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Maria. That means a lot. God Bless you.

  • @bigmull

    @bigmull

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for Your Service,from a Limey RN Medical Assistant(Corpsman)

  • @ms_2225
    @ms_22257 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know how much the grenadiers did. My dad was in the grenadiers from 1977 to 1982 and it makes me feel really proud of him

  • @geofffikar3417

    @geofffikar3417

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have every right to be proud! Good for you.

  • @KingDomsKingdom85

    @KingDomsKingdom85

    2 жыл бұрын

    As it should my friend, your dad risked his life for each and every one of us in the free world. If he is still with us then make sure to tell him how proud of him you are. 🙏🇬🇧❤

  • @Yasser229

    @Yasser229

    Жыл бұрын

    If I was you I would make him proud too and be a Grenadier, Respect to you're dad.

  • @FFEMTB08
    @FFEMTB088 жыл бұрын

    Tony, thank you for your service and sacrifice. A grateful American.

  • @jacksonthesyndicalist2771

    @jacksonthesyndicalist2771

    6 жыл бұрын

    FFEMTB08 why are you grateful as an American they’ve done little to nothing for you.

  • @rilijohnmichael

    @rilijohnmichael

    6 жыл бұрын

    F

  • @philbrennaman4572

    @philbrennaman4572

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jacksonthesyndicalist2771 I am an American, and I am also grateful. When we were attacked on 9/11, men like this came forward and helped. True friends that come help and fight when you need them. I will always be grateful for their help.

  • @jacksonthesyndicalist2771

    @jacksonthesyndicalist2771

    5 жыл бұрын

    Phil Brennaman the people who carried out 9/11 were from Saudi Arabia but since they give us our oil we didn’t invade them. Then we made up reasons to invade Afghanistan and Iraq where thousands died. The UK joined us for the right reasons but for the wrong purpose.

  • @philbrennaman4572

    @philbrennaman4572

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jacksonthesyndicalist2771 it was not the government of Saudi Arabia that attacked us. It was planned out of Afghanistan. Just because some of their citizens We're responsible you don't take down the government of the country they grew up in.

  • @Gunshy55
    @Gunshy558 жыл бұрын

    Sensational! You can't beat the good old British Army....(from an Aussie)...well done. God save our Queen..

  • @semiedgv

    @semiedgv

    8 жыл бұрын

    Dick sauce (From a planet)

  • @eliteapfelhd6014

    @eliteapfelhd6014

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Biased Sherman xD

  • @kai-ht3qs

    @kai-ht3qs

    8 жыл бұрын

    Bet you know the taste son.

  • @livewire1129

    @livewire1129

    8 жыл бұрын

    From an Aussie to an Aussie. Fuck the queen.

  • @germanshepherdmaster4126

    @germanshepherdmaster4126

    7 жыл бұрын

    agreed. Long live the Queen.

  • @lisa_vxng
    @lisa_vxng3 жыл бұрын

    take a shot for every ceremonial practise where the narrator starts with "sgt major steve monroe is training them and it's not going well"

  • @paulokello5981

    @paulokello5981

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @teamchicken7355

    @teamchicken7355

    2 жыл бұрын

    ntjbrfsifnharuj aodaoikda opika i aam a

  • @andezong9565
    @andezong95659 жыл бұрын

    RIP all, and every Grenadier and soldier/sailor/marine/airman/coastie who for the safety of his/her nation. You served your country well with honor. I thank you for your bravery and courage. Sincerely, From a fellow patriotic teenage American, who loves his country, and his country's allies

  • @phantompizza

    @phantompizza

    8 жыл бұрын

    From a fellow patron American? FELLO AMERICAN? There British you idiot

  • @alexgrantconnell6975

    @alexgrantconnell6975

    8 жыл бұрын

    +JohnLarry he said patriotic dumbfuck

  • @phantompizza

    @phantompizza

    8 жыл бұрын

    +AlexGrant Connell Yeah but he said fellow American when there British also ever heard of autocorrect?

  • @alexgrantconnell6975

    @alexgrantconnell6975

    8 жыл бұрын

    who cares he said stay safe fuck off

  • @phantompizza

    @phantompizza

    8 жыл бұрын

    +AlexGrant Connell He didn't say stay safe though

  • @yomanry1
    @yomanry111 жыл бұрын

    I was reduced to tears when the fifer played the grenadier's return as they carried the coffin into the herc. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. God bless the grenadiers, the british army and rest of the services (RN, RAF, MN)

  • @adelarsen9776
    @adelarsen97769 жыл бұрын

    Long Live Her Majesty, Long May She Reign. Long Live Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The Commonwealth and Her overseas protectorates, dominions and territories. God Save Our Queen.

  • @yamiatemyugi
    @yamiatemyugi8 жыл бұрын

    When the letter was read out I cracked - whips tears from face and sniffs- It's impossible not to cry when they start reading out the letter that Tony sent to his parents.

  • @milliemartin2285
    @milliemartin22857 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P the 5 fallen grenadiers, you served the queen and her country well

  • @MayimHastings
    @MayimHastings3 жыл бұрын

    What a crazy roller coaster of humor, pride and utter heartbreak. Any tourist who causes trouble with these amazing heroes should be forced to watch this series and apologize, or be locked up! Good on the Queen for looking each guardsman in the eye. 💂‍♂️ 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

  • @jbcf4490
    @jbcf44905 жыл бұрын

    Shortly after this guardsmen steven Cooper`s vehicle was blown up by an ied in Afghanistan but thankfully everyone survived

  • @eliselawless3246

    @eliselawless3246

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where do you get the information after the documentary’s

  • @jbcf4490

    @jbcf4490

    4 жыл бұрын

    Elise Lawless I googled him because i wanted to know if he made it home

  • @ggdebv344

    @ggdebv344

    3 жыл бұрын

    Elise Lawless news.bbc.co.uk/local/derby/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8352000/8352723.stm

  • @yeoldeyoungin9745

    @yeoldeyoungin9745

    3 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap! Thank god he’s ok! (And the others too)

  • @ethanhing4888
    @ethanhing48884 жыл бұрын

    RIP to all the soldiers that have died trying to protect other people’s lives by putting there’s in front

  • @dhanhyaa
    @dhanhyaa8 жыл бұрын

    Perhaps the tourists should learn about the Grenadier Guards before messing with them.

  • @sullyyyCS

    @sullyyyCS

    7 жыл бұрын

    and all the other Guard regiments Coldstream Welsh Scots Irish

  • @dhanhyaa

    @dhanhyaa

    7 жыл бұрын

    TheGreatGuanaco Indeed

  • @meowcula

    @meowcula

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's actually how I found this series, ran across a random video of an idiot tourist messing with them. Seriously disrespectful. They should be made to watch this series.

  • @dhanhyaa

    @dhanhyaa

    7 жыл бұрын

    ***** Haha I found this series the same way you did too. Tourists can be really ignorant to the point of disrespect when they're in another man's country. I think it should be mandatory for people to educate themselves with some must-know facts about a country before they visit it.

  • @meowcula

    @meowcula

    7 жыл бұрын

    I wholeheartedly agree! The whole point of visiting another country is to learn about their culture and way of life, and key to that is respect of their traditions and etiquette.

  • @stephenglass2011
    @stephenglass20113 жыл бұрын

    As a US Army Veteran I have a great deal of respect for the Grenadier Guards . They are definitely experts in their craft . They look sharp !

  • @paulanthonygreen8048

    @paulanthonygreen8048

    Жыл бұрын

    And sharp on the battlefiield.

  • @stephenglass2011

    @stephenglass2011

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulanthonygreen8048 I agree !

  • @Jimmytwogunz
    @Jimmytwogunz6 жыл бұрын

    Joined in 98 and left in 2002! it's been 16 years and i still remember every beasting i got served and all the good mates i found and also lost in service. I wouldn't change it for anything. Proud to have served my Queen and country.

  • @lordvader3808

    @lordvader3808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Jimmy, how could I join the Royal Guards?

  • @ElweyPhilwest

    @ElweyPhilwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lordvader3808 So basically if you wanna Join the British Army you must go to British website sign up and then if you come from any other country you must do commonwealth

  • @lordvader3808

    @lordvader3808

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ElweyPhilwest does my country have to be a commonwealth?

  • @ElweyPhilwest

    @ElweyPhilwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lordvader3808 of course but if you are from England you can still join

  • @ElweyPhilwest

    @ElweyPhilwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    And you must learn how to speak British Accent for my opinion because I also joined it when I was 16 years old but I left in 39 years old so must learn how to speak British Mate

  • @JordanGuitar11
    @JordanGuitar1112 жыл бұрын

    Im from Australia, and this makes me proud of our British heritage. Brothers in arms forever.

  • @paulanthonygreen8048

    @paulanthonygreen8048

    Жыл бұрын

    You Australians are formidible soldiers too

  • @thomasm7108
    @thomasm71083 жыл бұрын

    RIP Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh and thank you for your service to this country.

  • @bruceperkins7253

    @bruceperkins7253

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here here RIP PRINCE PHILIP GOD SPEED

  • @BennettIsAmazing
    @BennettIsAmazing5 жыл бұрын

    My great grandad (my Dad's Dad's Dad) was with the Grenadiers from the 2nd Boer War until his death in the Spanish Flu of 1918. He became the RSM before his death. He will always have a special place in our family history, and the Guards will too.

  • @Bruh-bp6nn
    @Bruh-bp6nn7 жыл бұрын

    Poor soldiers, poor, poor soldiers. 5 lives not may be a big number but it does have a big impact on the rest of the unit, army and families.

  • @morosso1968
    @morosso19689 жыл бұрын

    what i knew is just those iconic "guards" standing still at the palace facade. the famous changing of the guards and trooping of the colour nothing else. but i was really amazed what is all about, everything behind how these magnificent soldiers are made of. my respect and honor to the British Grenadiers. on a side note; that Sgt. Maj Steve Monroe... tough yet seems have a soft spot in his heart though, with a funny side in his pocket to spare with :) if i could turn back the time...i were a British, i would be a Grenadier. go Grenadiers!

  • @jordanelder321
    @jordanelder3214 жыл бұрын

    Long Live Her Majesty. Long May She Reign. Guardsman Rigby. Lest We Forget.

  • @bruceohandley2024

    @bruceohandley2024

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lee was a Fusilier

  • @jordanelder321

    @jordanelder321

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bruce O'Handley Sorry, I was not referring to Lee rigby who was killed in London, I was referring to a guardsman rigby from the grenadiers. Apologies

  • @bruceohandley2024

    @bruceohandley2024

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jordanelder321 Cheers

  • @Hellcat1960
    @Hellcat19608 жыл бұрын

    Respect. Regards: Former U.S. Army M1A1 Tank Commander.

  • @barkyvonschnauzer2188
    @barkyvonschnauzer21889 жыл бұрын

    God Bless, Simon, Daniel, Tony, Daryl & David. Your commitment to your country and the crown will not be forgotten. THANK YOU xoxo, God speed!!

  • @abbamanic
    @abbamanic7 жыл бұрын

    It's a beautiful sight, those wonderful ranks of red tunics. And the losses break your heart. Such young guys, theyre better than I could ever be. I have unending respect for them.

  • @gooner72
    @gooner723 жыл бұрын

    The CSM of Nijmegen Company was brilliant, his duty of care to his men is exceptional...... from teaching them about their ceremonial duties and Trooping of the Colour to preparing the fallen soldiers' friends for his funeral. A true father figure to the lads.🇬🇧🇬🇧✌✌

  • @kevinadamson5768

    @kevinadamson5768

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a brilliant company sergeant major, wonder if he made RSM.

  • @1968Heinrich
    @1968Heinrich4 жыл бұрын

    Respect. Regards: Former soldier of the German Air Force

  • @plasma6845
    @plasma68458 жыл бұрын

    RIP fallen royal guards, and thank you for your heroism, sincerely from the United States. To the guards that are still with us, good job for doing what you do, total respect.

  • @LamentedSun
    @LamentedSun12 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who laughs when they go "LEFT TURN! GET OUT!" ???

  • @JustinSane50

    @JustinSane50

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes you’re the only one, it wasn’t funny at all...

  • @linabasilisk1955

    @linabasilisk1955

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, you're not the only one. I laughed too. One of them left turned, the others right turned...priceless. Brings back memories of learning to march.

  • @redmenacereels

    @redmenacereels

    3 жыл бұрын

    No

  • @briankent6451
    @briankent64512 жыл бұрын

    IT is such a waste that the sacrifice that these men is now in 2021 being ignored as the Afghan people are being abandoned at this point !! Long Live The Queen ; from Canada

  • @trueeyesrealisetruelies.8793
    @trueeyesrealisetruelies.87936 жыл бұрын

    How weird will it be that when our queen dies. We will have to sing" God save our King"😰

  • @solatiumz

    @solatiumz

    3 жыл бұрын

    At least the Queen will be spared the title "King Mother"............

  • @trak7355
    @trak73557 жыл бұрын

    "We have to stop baddies from hurting other little boys and girls"

  • @shyryTsr2k
    @shyryTsr2k4 жыл бұрын

    I'm American and I have much respect for the grenadier guards, and the UK Army in general. It was such a pleasure to see the Queen Elizabeth arrive to our shores in the US. 💪

  • @hallets1956
    @hallets19568 жыл бұрын

    Excellent series. Thank you uploader.

  • @oliverlee669
    @oliverlee6696 жыл бұрын

    Nothing can take away the relationship of a mother and father to their child, not even death

  • @samwestgate8814
    @samwestgate881410 жыл бұрын

    RIP Tony Downes

  • @andrewmcgregor6557
    @andrewmcgregor65578 жыл бұрын

    With all my respect my fellow servicemen.. Your sacrifice will never leave our hearts.. God bless you all. Guardsmen of honour... Simon Davison, Tony Downes, David Atherton, Daniel Probyn, Daryl Hickey. We will remember you!!! RIP.

  • @RL82-hr5tu
    @RL82-hr5tu13 күн бұрын

    My uncle was Simon Never got to see him 😭😭😭😭😭 love you mate

  • @slothpastry1614
    @slothpastry16147 жыл бұрын

    I wish they had done a full series on the Guards, these three episodes were very well produced! Quite informative as well! I really enjoyed the perspectives of all the individuals they had featured.

  • @deusvult6920

    @deusvult6920

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course it was well produced it was produced by the Royals during the height of the wars in the middle east. It was basically a recruitment commenlrcial.

  • @tylerdiffendal5523
    @tylerdiffendal552310 жыл бұрын

    RIP all of them they were brave soldiers who fought for the country I don't live in UK I live in USA

  • @ludaheracles7201

    @ludaheracles7201

    4 жыл бұрын

    Unlucky you moron

  • @fredwashington7001
    @fredwashington70018 жыл бұрын

    Respect from the US.

  • @wizardgeff4075

    @wizardgeff4075

    8 жыл бұрын

    No respect for the USA from the USA the UK is where I wanna be

  • @wizardgeff4075

    @wizardgeff4075

    8 жыл бұрын

    Poptart Ninja true but you can do what I do Laugh at how stupid everyone is around you because people actually think in the UK a lot more then the US!

  • @wizardgeff4075

    @wizardgeff4075

    8 жыл бұрын

    Poptart Ninja well good luck once your in you don't feel like it was the best choice

  • @peeweegaming5778

    @peeweegaming5778

    7 жыл бұрын

    Are you aware that the national religion of Britain is Christianity, Pretty sure you being American is going to be the problem rather than your religion.

  • @wizardgeff4075

    @wizardgeff4075

    7 жыл бұрын

    OceanBlue I donna speech engrish

  • @MultiSciGeek
    @MultiSciGeek9 жыл бұрын

    Now in the end of the series you realize that Steve is not such a bad guy... i think he trained them well.

  • @garethhelliwell9736
    @garethhelliwell97369 жыл бұрын

    God bless all who have the bravey to go and fight for queen and country, these young lads are braver than I was at their age. Top respect to all and rest in peace all those (past and present) that laid down their lives for what they believed in and what they wanted to do. Great series.

  • @IronheadOfScroteus
    @IronheadOfScroteus11 жыл бұрын

    This was an eye opener. Everyone knows that uniform, but relatively little is known about the guys in the big hats over here in the US. That was a great doc and I have a lot of respect for those soldiers.

  • @megsmith6758
    @megsmith67583 жыл бұрын

    This was in 2007. Think how old some of these men would be now. Thank you for your service.

  • @ankhi3585
    @ankhi35857 жыл бұрын

    Too tall is a bit ironic considering how grenadiers were originally selected.

  • @SR-ol6xm

    @SR-ol6xm

    6 жыл бұрын

    ankhi3 well they still are selected ..

  • @audaxhistoricus7467

    @audaxhistoricus7467

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SR-ol6xm They used to select the tallest people for the job because they were more intimidating.

  • @hamiltonhattie

    @hamiltonhattie

    3 жыл бұрын

    My father was in the Coldstream Guards and he was surprised to learn that the requirement of 6ft and over had changed. He himself was 6' 2" when he joined, before and during WW2. He was injured in France. Loved the Regiment and proud of serving under King George. Taught his family what duty, loyalty and service meant. "Second to None".

  • @phoebecarter8269
    @phoebecarter826910 жыл бұрын

    This is so interesting. I'm not really patriotic; the weather in this country does my head in. But these guys really are amazing.

  • @chelseale4262
    @chelseale42627 жыл бұрын

    I love out British Allies Respect from America guys

  • @atomfusion231

    @atomfusion231

    7 жыл бұрын

    Chris Le thanks :)

  • @iglesiasbyron6531

    @iglesiasbyron6531

    5 жыл бұрын

    They dont respect us so stop

  • @kevinadamson5768
    @kevinadamson57682 жыл бұрын

    Before this there was a fly on the wall documentary about the Welsh guards and more recently one for the Coldstreamers, would love to see one about my old regiment the Scots guards.

  • @llew777
    @llew77712 жыл бұрын

    To watch this series it must make people from the UK proud. thank you for this series and please do not forget the many who have made the greatest sacrifice, Summa Cum Laude to the Guard. Rob From Canada

  • @ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13

    @ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13

    Жыл бұрын

    Not really no we went to a country that we no right to be in and we killed women & children and old men.The TALIBAN was only defending there honour and çountry against some alien foreigners?? Wouldn't we do the exact same thing if they invaded the UK & CANADA?? And we are tellingthems where to go and what to do and when to do it??? While arresting your Father,Son,Brother on trumped up terrorism chargers and sent to GUANTANAMO where they all got tortured and some died..And we lost a lot of bloody good lads well young kids actually same with CANADA you lost some absolutely great soldiers as well RIP and all for what exacly??? Only for BIDEN to strike a deal with the TALIBAN then runaway like a f**king coward leaving our "enemy" with $85 BILLION DOLLARS of MILITARY HARDWARE where is the sense in that??? Absolutely bonkers..SMH

  • @maxnll
    @maxnll9 жыл бұрын

    To those young men mentioned, bless them all!

  • @lib.777
    @lib.7774 жыл бұрын

    Heart breaking to see Tony's dad read the letter...

  • @paddygriffin3181
    @paddygriffin31818 жыл бұрын

    God rest their souls. Respect.

  • @thestick52
    @thestick5211 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, this is what I call HERITAGE, my friends. We all have so much to learn from the British... Greetings from sunny Florianópolis, Brazil.

  • @keptheart25
    @keptheart255 жыл бұрын

    I'm really glad that I watched the series. I had no idea that the guards did all of that. It's always heartbreaking when a young man or woman dies for their country and for freedom. Thank you for putting this on.

  • @dannyblackwell2426
    @dannyblackwell24266 жыл бұрын

    amazing documentary no other has had me laughing, crying, and feeling proud of be british at these have. totaly respect to our brave troops and our allies.

  • @jackmorrison7379
    @jackmorrison73794 жыл бұрын

    Soldier humor 9:52 after seeing the fortified outpost: "Rorke's Drift, init?". References a battle in the Zulu war and a popular film with a young Michael Caine, and a lot of Zulu warriors.

  • @SuperBenblake
    @SuperBenblake10 жыл бұрын

    Rest In Peace Simon (?) And Tony may there be a place for you in Heaven. It breaks my heart when soldiers die. It's the worst thing in the world together with when a friend of yours or hero to you has died. Quite a few friends I knew have died and my biggest hero died 3 years ago. I found out he was dead 2 years ago and will never get over it. I've tried to put him in the back of my mind, but when your major inspiration dies you can't. You have to remember those you have lost.

  • @prepperjonpnw6482

    @prepperjonpnw6482

    5 жыл бұрын

    The only thing worse than your hero/mentor dying is when your child dies. Especially when your child is an adult. I thought it would be worse if you lost a child when they were still a kid but I was wrong. It’s way worse when you lose your adult child. Maybe because they’ve been a part of your life for more years I don’t know. And when you lose them in a stupid war it’s even worse. In WWII and even Vietnam and Korea we at least knew WHY we were fighting but Iraq? Afghanistan? What the hell is my son fighting for? Not democracy. Not against evil like the Nazi’s. Not against communist aggression. Not for our freedom. Not for our way of life. We have more reason to fight in Crimea than we do in Afghanistan. Don’t get me wrong I’m not anti military or anti serve your country. Im just anti stupid fricken waste of lives, resources and money. My family has had at least one member from every generation serve his/her country for well over 1,000 years. I pray my grandson skips the military and goes straight to college. I think our family has served enough. Time for others to step up and take our place.

  • @smarkl54bbin
    @smarkl54bbin9 жыл бұрын

    I am grateful for the sacrifice that these young men made & for that which has been made by any of both the British & Americans who are truly selfless in serving their countries & the Afghanistan from the Taliban. These young men have given their lives for the freedom of those who are oppressed. Their families may miss them, but can be proud of the sacrifice made by their sons & brothers.

  • @sammyjohn.production4783
    @sammyjohn.production47838 жыл бұрын

    Big respect to Gurkha who have sacrificed a lot since world war 1

  • @prissy499
    @prissy49912 жыл бұрын

    brilliant, thanks for uploading. My dad used to say there are two kinds of people in the world . Those that are British and those that want to be British. Now I finally get it. RULE BRITANNIA

  • @1970swimmer
    @1970swimmer3 жыл бұрын

    As a Canadian infantry soldier I served in Kandahar in 2007, from time to time I worked around the brits and they were decent to be around. Safe future tours troops.

  • @charlie29943
    @charlie299438 жыл бұрын

    IM a Red White and Blue Yank .. I would die for Her Majesty.

  • @livewire1129

    @livewire1129

    8 жыл бұрын

    Good. Go do it please. Save us.

  • @rawpotatofella9654

    @rawpotatofella9654

    7 жыл бұрын

    OceanBlue there were Americans allied to the crown. They are called Loyalists.

  • @aaronlopez6095

    @aaronlopez6095

    7 жыл бұрын

    OceanBlue where's Charles's lee

  • @MrEvanfriend

    @MrEvanfriend

    7 жыл бұрын

    Charles Barnett A good many Americans died to throw the Crown out. I'd fight alongside the British any day, but as an American I would not give my life for the Crown my countrymen died to reject.

  • @trueeyesrealisetruelies.8793

    @trueeyesrealisetruelies.8793

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm British......and you have to look after your own country 1st.....but then we will protect each other.

  • @ldiaznew42
    @ldiaznew428 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this documentary. God Bless the soldiers

  • @FreedomWriter3
    @FreedomWriter35 жыл бұрын

    RIP Tony and Simon. Gone but not forgotten.❤️

  • @samwestgate8814
    @samwestgate881410 жыл бұрын

    RIP Simon Davison

  • @datcubanguy4517
    @datcubanguy45177 жыл бұрын

    I was so lucky I served with them in Afghanistan in 2010 in Camp Bastion,near Camp Leatherneck!!...and I even drove with them Brits Boys to a OutPost that took us 30 hours from Camp Bastion!

  • @yeetomosquito3730

    @yeetomosquito3730

    7 жыл бұрын

    datCubanGuy what unit I'm joining the Australian army as an officer

  • @datcubanguy4517

    @datcubanguy4517

    7 жыл бұрын

    Julian Pomeroy I don't remember the specific unit,this was in 2010 and I was stationed in Camp Leatherneck and the Brits emptied out an Outpost and they had to move out all their equiptment,I was part of the Convoy escort.

  • @yeetomosquito3730

    @yeetomosquito3730

    7 жыл бұрын

    datCubanGuy ok cool

  • @johnemorton7439
    @johnemorton74393 жыл бұрын

    Man, I love Britain and am glad you're our allies...

  • @foxy001ful
    @foxy001ful10 жыл бұрын

    British&Proud! ;)

  • @naomiphilippaheredia9038
    @naomiphilippaheredia90384 жыл бұрын

    Immensely moving...a prayer of thanksgiving for these brave guardsmen and many more that they stay safe wherever they are on duty...❤️❤️

  • @llew777
    @llew77712 жыл бұрын

    Tradition, history, Love of country, Not to mention the BBC, Thank you Great Britain, Rob from Canada

  • @nayanpatel8106
    @nayanpatel81063 жыл бұрын

    When that Guardsman described his cap badge, that was pure unfiltered regimental pride right there. "It's not some weed, or a flower, it's a weapon.... and it's ours."

  • @marcustrevor1883
    @marcustrevor18837 жыл бұрын

    Jeez some tourists just piss me off.

  • @datcubanguy4517

    @datcubanguy4517

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hermeez me too mate!

  • @dmarti11235

    @dmarti11235

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you said 'some'. I went on R&R to the UK, and visited places, took some pictures, enjoyed some food.... Actual tourist stuff, rather than stereotypical American tourist stuff, and never ran into any problems. Proof you can be a tourist without pissing off the local population.

  • @urnddmjhdj3428

    @urnddmjhdj3428

    6 жыл бұрын

    Marcus Trevor me to. “ I think it’s really cool to have LIKE a king and queen and stuff.” P off 😂

  • @arch_valient2537

    @arch_valient2537

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well same here they just some tourists mock them and disrespect them.That makes me wanna give em a black eye.

  • @robnewman6101
    @robnewman61012 жыл бұрын

    Happy Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen.

  • @aquilesduartedesouza4116
    @aquilesduartedesouza41166 жыл бұрын

    Splendid. So Amazing. the story of Noble Heroes. Gorgeous to see. God bless you all

  • @thatkoalabear
    @thatkoalabear12 жыл бұрын

    wow! i've just finished all 3 episodes here. absolutely brilliant! i enjoyed watching the royal grenadiers in action! -Singapore

  • @Nathan.150

    @Nathan.150

    2 жыл бұрын

    british grenadiers not royal

  • @ElweyPhilwest

    @ElweyPhilwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @g2macs
    @g2macs6 жыл бұрын

    They sent you to war in stripped down landrovers with bugger all armour. The politicians and senior staff that let that happen should have been strung up.

  • @ElweyPhilwest
    @ElweyPhilwest2 жыл бұрын

    God bless all of these fellow mates in the army I use to be in it when I was 16 and left during my 39 years old lost some 2 mates back in Afghanistan “Grenadier always a Grenadier.

  • @nathanaelgodson3994
    @nathanaelgodson39944 жыл бұрын

    ive seen tons of vids about the us army, and tons of vids about the airforce. but this, this is something special in of itself. i have much, much more resprect for the british military now. thanks for the awesome work of putting this dokumentation together.

  • @IRELANDISMYCOUNTRY
    @IRELANDISMYCOUNTRY12 жыл бұрын

    Watching all three episodes was very informative as I am joining the IRISH GUARDS on the 22nd of January! Very interesting!

  • @hwatson069
    @hwatson0695 жыл бұрын

    Poor Tony, he was just a kid! R.I.P. Tony!

  • @Spurr_ovo
    @Spurr_ovo3 жыл бұрын

    It’s nice to see Prince Phillip by the Queens side. R.I.P Prince Phillip and all the brave soldiers that gave their lives.

  • @barnstar2077
    @barnstar207713 жыл бұрын

    A great series, an informative and touching insight into the characters and history of the Guards.

  • @MEZNAY
    @MEZNAY10 жыл бұрын

    5:23 gutted for the guy that ended up in the puddle.

  • @arnavbatra7529

    @arnavbatra7529

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha I noticed that too! 😂😂. may his clean, dry socks rest in peace

  • @uwotm8uphaggot

    @uwotm8uphaggot

    4 жыл бұрын

    Above-Average Nerd not the socks his parade shoes mate 😂

  • @MayimHastings

    @MayimHastings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lmao! I didn’t see that! Poor soggy tootsies!

  • @iluvthekjv1611
    @iluvthekjv161110 жыл бұрын

    Interesting series;thanks for posting it.

  • @gazza2933
    @gazza29333 жыл бұрын

    "Blessed Are The Peacemakers........ A brilliant series!

  • @richardkirk5098
    @richardkirk50985 жыл бұрын

    What fine young men. God bless them from Texas.

  • @Fubar343
    @Fubar34310 жыл бұрын

    I love the traditions of the U.K. .

  • @streetspitzley5854
    @streetspitzley58546 жыл бұрын

    R.I.P Simon! God save the Grenadier guard

  • @BlacktulipSF
    @BlacktulipSF2 жыл бұрын

    I salute you for your wonderful dedication CSM Steve

  • @richardmiranda640
    @richardmiranda6402 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful episode.

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