I never understand why tourists in London don’t understand that the guards are active duty military conducting their normal work day. They are not a tourist attraction.

@dmoney9920

2 жыл бұрын

Are the rifles fakes or real ? Real question

@masterpain8526

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmoney9920 real

@masterpain8526

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmoney9920 I think

@vixkal

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmoney9920 Yes, they’re real. They’re active soldiers guarding Royal palaces.

@ariyotheapbtservicedogintr6227

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmoney9920 definitely real and they *will* use lethal force if absolutely needed to; people really have got to stop disrespecting them.

"They're not here for the public... he's a soldier and he serves his country" is probably one the best responses

@Dablkwid0w2008

2 жыл бұрын

Hard for folks to understand for some reason...go stand where the tourists are...da fug

@tfinde

2 жыл бұрын

I agree it was disrespectful but they are definitely there for the public haha just not to be made fun of

@chris-cole

2 жыл бұрын

Disgusting attitude shown to a soldier and guard. I'm sure they would appreciate some respect shown to them because of who they are. So show the same respect back! As if he was going to stop guarding duty to pick up her glove?!?! Ignorant arsehole!

@benjamingerard830

2 жыл бұрын

Does nothing to help make us Jews look good

@habattac

2 жыл бұрын

He serves the unknown soldier.

Not everyone speaks the Same language, but “chk chk” is universally understood.

@Totally_unver1fi3d

8 күн бұрын

Why did I laugh at this?

@heathermetz6576

5 күн бұрын

Absolutely

It amazes me how disrespectful people can be! It’s truly shameful! I’m so very sorry to all the guards that protect. You are doing an amazing job and all I can say is thank you! Jody

@calebmurdock2028

Ай бұрын

One has to wonder how you know they are doing an amazing job.

@DebNKY

17 күн бұрын

Who raises these people? It is not a place for a joke. Very somber, very sacred.

How can you come into someone's country and literally mock their culture. Ignorance at it's best.

@paulawade1446

2 жыл бұрын

especially the Hasidic culture, they are the ones to be mocked.

@badcornflakes6374

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine a country that worships their glorious and all powerful leader... North Korea

@refiloemahlatji7359

2 жыл бұрын

Lol wow.. How ironic

@johnshepard7630

2 жыл бұрын

It happens all the time in America, why do you think English is a declining language in many communities lol

@a-a-rondavis9438

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnshepard7630 lmao what? English is a still growing language in foreign countries. It has a bigger demand every year.

It’s hard for people to understand this level of honor and respect when they have none.

@william.f.phillips.jr.501

3 жыл бұрын

Go for the guards !! They are only doing their job .

@emmajohnston1794

3 жыл бұрын

I know right. They are so immature and rude!

@lucylee4366

2 жыл бұрын

Ughh yeah, like oh my God

@zagorith14

2 жыл бұрын

They're idiots incapable of rational thought to begin with. It's not a matter of honor or respect but a matter or comprehension of their actions.

@thesonofcosmos

2 жыл бұрын

This level of stupidity to give your life to false idols

They really walk and act like robots. That amount of discipline is something that deserves respect from all.

@sufyanlowel4631

Ай бұрын

Ok, this is stupid and pointless, for show only.

@robertungsod691

Ай бұрын

​@@sufyanlowel4631 bruh you don't understand what military discipline is did your parent or school ever taught you discipline.

@sufyanlowel4631

Ай бұрын

@@robertungsod691 bruh this show off military 'discipline' so outdated. Also you parents didn't teach you good manners obviously. You are nobody to talk me about my parents. And my parents is best. They love me and support me always, so they didn't need to raise me with some military discipline, what a last century rubbish lol

@robertungsod691

Ай бұрын

@@sufyanlowel4631 outdated your saying we don't need discipline you need to learn some leadership. Also why do you think the military needs discipline simple they don't want weak minded people and unorganized leadership in there ranks.

@sufyanlowel4631

Ай бұрын

@@robertungsod691 you have the precious gift, sis! You can read what I didn't wrote, congrats!

Military guards are NOT a tourist attraction! They are on duty and working to protect the interests of the people, whether anyone thinks those interests are important or not! Show RESPECT!

@jason200912

5 ай бұрын

They kinda are when all of the guards are forbidden from accessing the ammunition. It's a huge myth that the guns are loaded. They're real guns but ammo is forbidden for them

@johnperham6280

2 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct! What some of these commenters believe to be "costumes" and "funny hats" are traditional. They are not for show. Ask one of those poor guys who wears this uniform in 90' heat, and passes out, face plant style, if he thinks they're for show. Respect the tradition and the people who carry on in them

@tobyalder42

Ай бұрын

@johnperham6280 What's the point in keeping traditions other than for show? Why dress servicemen in an uncomfortable uniform that makes them pass out instead of a modern one that suits best their "actual" task? You just calling the same thing by another name.

@olgastepanov8479

Ай бұрын

They certainly dress like a Disney characters. Therefore, can't be taken seriously. They need a proper attire for a security guard and intimidation.

@sufyanlowel4631

Ай бұрын

they are literally doing nothing except standing and marching. they ARE tourist attraction. the REAL protection are done by police. it's not The Dark Ages now

That guy who confronted the couple for throwing a glove at him understands and has my respect

@unknowncreature-0069

3 жыл бұрын

He seemed to work there, but he wasn't a guard. I wonder what his job is?

@peterbrady1536

3 жыл бұрын

@@unknowncreature-0069 He is a Yeoman Warder.

@unknowncreature-0069

3 жыл бұрын

@@peterbrady1536 What is that!?

@Rooksnowz

3 жыл бұрын

@@unknowncreature-0069 ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London

@unknowncreature-0069

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rooksnowz I don't know what that means but it sounds awesome

The British guards are a lot more tolerant than they should be. Respect.

@raviok1258

2 жыл бұрын

Respec

@Monkey-Rogue

2 жыл бұрын

Oof

@1_too

2 жыл бұрын

That's true. 👊

@camoningerland8212

2 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Macdonald there's clearly a period there.

@user-xn8bv9lr7m

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it would be difficult though in the crazy media nowadays if they actually shot someone.

Some people seem to forget that these people are GUARDS. They have the duty and the resources to defend their post

@jason200912

5 ай бұрын

@user-zb1vo9qm3 They actually don't. All palace guards and also american sentinels are forbidden from accessing ammo without a supervisor. It's been like that since the 1950s when guards would accidently fire their guns and wound people. Their bayonets could possible be sharpened. And they could also use their empty rifle as a baseball bat too. But the only one with ammo is a supervisor with a pistol

@flamenmartialis6839

2 ай бұрын

​@@jason200912Odd. When I did my military service in the 90 we had live ammo when on guard duty. And this was just an average military base, not high security.

@jason200912

2 ай бұрын

@@flamenmartialis6839 you were a sentinel or are you talking about military police and that type of guard duty?

@larrynew7258

2 ай бұрын

actually the guards at the tombs could easily be overwhelmed.Their weapons arent loaded

@1Barsamian

Ай бұрын

Only an idiot would mess with these highly trained guards that are doing a very important job

Ive had to tell a group of teens to shut up during the changing of the guard after the burial of even more family in arlington. The look my father gave me may have been the the most proud i have ever seen

Imagine being stupid enough to mess with someone who has devoted his life to protecting the remains of a soldier that no one knows

@tremellbatiste1394

2 жыл бұрын

@Eric Rerrud11 wrong. Anyone with a brain cell would know it was the person who crossed the rail

@boaz2473

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine giving a shit

@mrlowground6967

2 жыл бұрын

@Eric Rerrud11 what the hell are you on about

@sirfrydryk360

2 жыл бұрын

@Eric Rerrud11 Wake up man, they have the right to protect the Tomb with deadly force if necessary. You really don't want to get in their faces.

@burnttoaster6313

2 жыл бұрын

@Eric Rerrud11 why is it always about race?

Wasn't throwing a glove at someone's feet considered a challenge in medieval times?

@bobdole7292

2 жыл бұрын

Throwing down the gauntlet

@chcikety

2 жыл бұрын

thats where "throw down the gauntlet" comes from

@mospeada1152

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure they would have a different perspective if the Wailing Wall wall was treated with disrespect!

@ronpaul5319

2 жыл бұрын

Jews can’t be held responsible for their actions, that would be antisemetic

@Schrankerle

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised a groundskeeper didn't sweep it into a little bin and move off to sweep up more litter.

What an amazing honor to guard the tombs of the unknown soldiers. May they rest in peace.

I could never be one of them. I have too short of a fuse. I admire the level of self restraint and control they have.

@andrewmcauley5202

Ай бұрын

That's why I could never be a policeman. Every day would be maniac cop day.

Guards: Some of the highest trained soldiers in the world. Stupid tourists: Highest trained idiots of the world.

@JustANormalGamerr

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@bryanlemmens68

2 жыл бұрын

They have to be TRAINED to be that stupid and graduate bottom of their class

@ryanbui2046

2 жыл бұрын

The most trained idiot is an untrained one

@chaosensues1656

2 жыл бұрын

No, not highest trained idiots. It comes naturally. No training or practice needed.

@nagitokomeada9817

2 жыл бұрын

@@chaosensues1656 yup they are not trained, they are talented

Little known fact: a few paces away they have the Tomb of the Unknown Dumb Tourists. It gets new additions every year.

@owaisfs

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

@theoutsider7331

2 жыл бұрын

This comment deserves thousand likes at least.

@Beanerlicious1

2 жыл бұрын

That was a good one🎖

@sophiea7

2 жыл бұрын

*realization*

@angr3819

2 жыл бұрын

Lol.

I wish passports could be confiscated when tourists act like this. They think rules dont apply to them

Finally some REAL TALENT! No instruments, just pure soul and sound. Love you all

These guys are all professionals. They do not get mad, "lose their tempers", or "retaliate", they simply do exactly what they were trained to do to deal with the situation.

@MemekingJag

Жыл бұрын

Honour guard are often patrolling things that are considered nationwide memorials or other places of pride. To not protect those places in the most serious matter means disrespecting the entire nation, and those who have died for that nation. The "anger" tourists think they receive is simply the soldier expressing how important the sacred nature of whatever they protect is.

@oggabooga5981

9 ай бұрын

Right because its likely they spent their whole lives in west point and never actually seen any real combat rage

@roachwerks3043

9 ай бұрын

The commentary in the video was pretty dumb lol

@higgme1ster

8 ай бұрын

A man has not lived until he marches in a parade formation with a thousand Brothers at Arms creating an earthquake beneath their feet and feeling the macadam bounce to heel beat. I am convinced that the Romans ruled their republic and empire due to their hobnail boot sandals making thunder on the Appian Way, giving them confidence to rule the known world.

@higgme1ster

8 ай бұрын

@@oggabooga5981 West Point officers almost never are a part of an Honor Guard, yet they will most certainly see real combat whenever conflict occurs. Would you call out a Sandhurst graduate a slacker or piker?

Such an odd thing. Two adults. "I think I am going to throw my glove at him." "Ah, yes, capital idea"

@josef596

2 жыл бұрын

He gave them a good telling off though.

@mrj655

2 жыл бұрын

They’re only “adults in physical size, not n logical thinking or respect

@endgovernmentextremism

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrj655 Their brand of supremacy knows nothing but contempt for Westerners.

@claudia-uy5gk

2 жыл бұрын

They were disgusting

@kimgeddes261

2 жыл бұрын

@@claudia-uy5gk agree!

All of these guards are more patient than they should have to be. We as a world have lost our respect for tradition. Their job is to protect the current and at times past. I am lucky my father returned from Vietnam. I can’t imagine my feelings if my father was one of the many unknown. It would break my heart even more.

I will never understand why someone would be so disrespectful. Why go there if you’re going to behave badly.

saw the queens guard years ago . saw some children throwing pebbles at him , his commander came out and whispered in his ear , he yelled at those kids and unshouldered his weapon and those kids were gone !! it was awesome to see

@robholmes5459

2 жыл бұрын

You what?

@minirgb8952

2 жыл бұрын

@Why So Serious? Mate, who shat in your cereal?

@asinski324

2 жыл бұрын

@Why So Serious? Ah yes, lets throw rocks at people who dedicated their entire lives to protecting you.

@Hero_Valentine

2 жыл бұрын

@Why So Serious? If someone was throwing pebbles, what's the thing you should do? Retaliate and tell them to stop, even if it means threatening. It's seriously disrespectful to the people that has to stand and move for hours.

@asinski324

2 жыл бұрын

@Zombie Eric Harris Why yes, everyone is an enemy! Trust no one!

It amazes me at the disrespect for these guards. “It is my right. No one tells me what to do” mentality has ruined this world.

@Roselyroses

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, and it’s well within the guards’ rights not to tolerate these tourists’ entitlement.

@isaiahhallett9871

2 жыл бұрын

These idiots that do these stupid things to these guys deserve nothing from them. Period.

@uglyhobo4384

2 жыл бұрын

It's like everyone thinks they are an American cop....

@patagualianmostly7437

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely: "I have my rights ..... I can destroy society and all it stands for if I so wish." Just goes to prove: The world is full of Horrible Hitlers And Puny Putins. Mmm?

@allenevans6478

2 жыл бұрын

No freedoms without responsibility and the freedom we have is only there until it has a negative I’ve effect on another person or living things freedom. Respect is due those that serve their countries. You are right.

Our guards are not ceremonial. They all have one thing in common. They are all highly trained killers. And we are very proud of our service men and women in the UK. So show the respect they deserve!

My father and uncle's served. They are all now gone but I have the deepest respect for all servicemen everywhere. I salute you all for your service and courage.😊

I admire and respect sentinels. People willing to guard unknown soldiers. People that died for a mission you will never know about.✊🙏

@randomix4023

3 жыл бұрын

Well done, because if our country asked us to protect her and we die for her, we will be belong to unknown soldiers like it has be done in the past.

@green95b

3 жыл бұрын

That is not at all what “unknown soldier” means.

@alexhong1117

3 жыл бұрын

@@green95b what does it mean then?

@monkeylovemagic3339

3 жыл бұрын

Lol just killing & protection for rich men's greed. All wars are for profit

@Demondude321

3 жыл бұрын

Tysm my great grandfather was a sentinel during World War II, he passed this December

Sentinel: “remain behind the chains and rails!” Couple: *doesn’t listen* Sentinel:*racks rifle* “get. Behind. The. Chains. And. Rails!” Couple: *still not listing* Sentinel: *takes aim* *shoots two rounds and kills them* Sentinel: *turns to crowd* “it is requested to stay behind the chains and rails”

@joshclearwater6461

2 жыл бұрын

Now THAT would be one helluva KZread video...

@redleader4876

2 жыл бұрын

Wait, those rifles actually are functional???

@MarcosLopez-vt6hm

2 жыл бұрын

@@redleader4876 yes they are actually functional and loaded how do you think they are going to protect the tomb

@redleader4876

2 жыл бұрын

@@MarcosLopez-vt6hm with the bayonet??? Melee???

@_blanc_6142

2 жыл бұрын

@@redleader4876 they have legal right to use their firearm if deemed necessary. They also do intense training so even if it was a fistfight they would drop you in split second

*It's quite peculiar. Two grown-ups saying, "I believe I shall toss my glove at him." "Ah, indeed, an excellent notion"*

@Booze_Rooster

11 күн бұрын

More like: "take that, goy."

It can't imagine the training for the old guards, stand stand straight as steel for hours, in perfect uniform, it must be a hell of a of training :o

Those kids in the last clip think they’re so cool recording the guard while making fun of him. Little do they know that they come off as disrespectful idiots and like fools themselves.

@garyleahy4537

2 жыл бұрын

Monica, they know it, they just don't care. That's the world we live in now

@theflashingscotsman

2 жыл бұрын

To THEIR friends, they come off as cool, because their friends are also disrespectful little twits.

@anniesimborios3751

2 жыл бұрын

@@theflashingscotsman indeed

@PipMane

2 жыл бұрын

Disgusting

@heistingcrusader_ad3223

2 жыл бұрын

@@theflashingscotsmannow I wonder why twitter was named twitter

As a retired soldier of Her Majesty's army I find the level of restraint shown by these young men is exemplary and should be admired.

@raymondcorey5297

Жыл бұрын

More tourists need to respect yall better. People are crazy to even provoke yall, especially when it's a very serious job. People don't understand the danger they put themselves in. I'd never provoke yall I wouldn't dare to try much respect for dedication from me.

@orka_horaeshaw

Жыл бұрын

Guards must be respected more than this. They are soldiers not clowns.

@cha_hoe

Жыл бұрын

y’all are scary af.

@hitrapperandartistdababy

Жыл бұрын

Im curious, how exactly do you train to stand still for such a long time and move back and forward occasionally? Like is there a mindset or internal counting or something along the lines to train guards?

@damiensteiner9919

Жыл бұрын

Dear Paul I'm in total awe of our incredible Guardsmen. Also thank you for your service. My Dad fought in WW2 El Alamein & was badly wounded in that titanic battle. My first cousin drove a Scorpion tank & Chris Bonington the mountaineer was his tank commander. All the best

Love the Guards and their horses. Respect the faithful soldiers.

@v.britton4445

11 ай бұрын

My Dad , a real brave and gentle hero , is in Arlington Cemetery, when fools disrespect the Unknown , they also disrespect every soldier buried there.

I don’t care where you are from, going to these places and interrupting their duty is disrespectful.

I have the utmost respect for the Queens Guard and the men and women who guard the tomb of the unknown soldier here in the US. People that disrespect either are just ignorant fools.

@moondust131

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. People do realize that they need to be respected. Being a guard is probably much harder than it seems.

@kcjcusbc5004

2 жыл бұрын

to me, going over the fences and into the area that is being guarded warrants being shot or fined

@foreverlv311

2 жыл бұрын

bassmith448 bassist..me too, they've earned it.

@isaiahhallett9871

2 жыл бұрын

These guys really take their job seriously and people owe it to them to take them seriously

@mayscough72

2 жыл бұрын

The disrespect shown by these idiots is unbelievable, these guards are active soldiers and deserve our respect

If people started receiving jail time for their disrespect, I bet that foolishness would stop immediately.

@DaveSmith-cp5kj

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, given how many people go to prison for violating basic laws, I don't think it would stop. However it would be well deserved time.

@manny6584

2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveSmith-cp5kj How many people go to jail for "basic crimes" ?

@manny6584

2 жыл бұрын

@Reuben Stacey Since when is arson A misdemeanor, "basic crime"? That's A felony in the United States.

@manny6584

2 жыл бұрын

@Reuben Stacey Then if they don't know how to behave in public, they need to stay home....

@mudra5114

2 жыл бұрын

I bet thise disrespectful idiots would not behave like this in North Korea.

I don't care what country you are from, and your opinions on the military complex as a whole. The individual soldier deserves respect. I'm American, yet I have the very same respect for the Queen's Guard as I would any soldier from the US.

These soldiers do their job honorable and deserve the highest praise, I enjoyed watching the videos, but some people have no respect.

This kind of stuff is no joke and people just think they can do whatever around Sentinels or the Queens Guard

@andrewgates8158

3 жыл бұрын

Or Arlington!

@frederickjames150

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Who said I was joking ?

@spennyboi1246

3 жыл бұрын

No one. I said they the people who trespass think it’s a joke to test the sentinels

@waynelkduarte45

3 жыл бұрын

Plain idiots

@racerx1189

3 жыл бұрын

People think they're props for their entertainment. Those rifles have live rounds.

As a tourist please remember to respect the people of the country.

@rogeriopenna9014

2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of those ARE tourists from the country itself. Some others may not be aware they are disrespecting anything. The path the queens guards take are not marked. It seems some were not aware they were standing in the way. That first couple who trespassed might be foreigners who could not speak English and did not understand the orders nor where they should go. Even being American, they still seemed really at a loss to where they should go

@TonyEnglandUK

2 жыл бұрын

@@rogeriopenna9014 Stop apologising for these people. Most of them were ignorant idiots.

@rogeriopenna9014

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyEnglandUK which is exactly what I said. MOST OF THEM are idiots. Not all.

@rogeriopenna9014

2 жыл бұрын

@Cristiano dos Santos Gomes Some people completely lack empathy it seems. Real life shows that people many times become unaware or their surroundings, even loud noises, when paying attention to something else. Example, your CHILDREN when watching a cartoon. The average husband when his wife starts talking about her day at work. People who get run over by cars, despite cars making noise and sometimes even honking their horn before collision. Those people are in a noisy environment. They hear the soldiers but they are concentrated on their tasks or sights. They are not aware the soldiers are screaming at them until the last moment. At 4:10 the soldiers ONLY scream at the old man AFTER throwing him at the ground. They could have screamed earlier, clearly did not do so just to scare him.

@AhlulGhadeer

2 жыл бұрын

@@rogeriopenna9014 maybe people should learn more about the queens guard and the uk it self before going there

God bless them ! What they do is so honorable ! I've watched the changing of the guards. I could not do thier assignments. As an Army veteran, I know I'd rather be assigned combat duty behind enemy lines than to have to do their duty. But their honorable service makes me proud to be an American !

4:50 That guard's grandfather probably saved relatives of those two idiots from the gas. They should show a little more respect.

I wonder how these “guard taunters” would feel if people gathered around them at THEIR jobs and did this. So disrespectful.

@alfonsomalagon727

2 жыл бұрын

That's true. That is their job. It's like making fun of your cashier for ringing you up.

@deva6717

2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever worked retail?

@chairmanofthebored6860

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bartender. This all looks familiar.

@andrewnathan2903

2 жыл бұрын

He who lives in a glass house shouldn't throw stones

@kellmedd4925

2 жыл бұрын

That's if they have a job that is.

How disappointing is to see grown ups being so disrespectful, repugnant.

@brandonswingle5644

2 жыл бұрын

Grown ups?

@oreo7259

2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonswingle5644 oh shut up this is KZread not middle school English class

@BeverlyDeniseJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@oreo7259 oh just calm down 👶

@oreo7259

2 жыл бұрын

@@BeverlyDeniseJ I'm not a baby I'm a pseudo-intellectual and grammar nazi poacher

@BeverlyDeniseJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@oreo7259 oh just shut up 🤡

Ultimate respect for guards at tomb of unknown soldier.

I saw a tomb sentinel do his final walk, it’s a somber and proud moment to have one after he’s done shake your hand

I don't blame any of these guards - I'm on their side. Tourist need to have respect. Watching the guards while obeying the rules is fine but these people clearly crossed the lines. Guard duty is very serious business and some people think it's a game. What a shame. I would love to see the British Royal Guards and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - but respectfully.

@thuggceemurdaa

Жыл бұрын

Dude we’re literally controlled by the government we don’t get the freedom of killing somebody and getting away with it but the government does

@tree_alone

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see the unknown soldier guard and queen guard have a fight who would win

@MrBryant240sx

Жыл бұрын

Serious? Why are dressed in big goofy hats and do goofy marches If it's serious. They are no more than ornaments.

@Kreschavier

Жыл бұрын

@@MrBryant240sx go waltz in front of them then if you're so brave.

@nakulkrejimon

Жыл бұрын

@@MrBryant240sx they are highly qualified soldiers

People genuinely have no respect for the queens guards, people think they're there to laugh at but it's serious

@fordfan3179

2 жыл бұрын

People should do a five minute Google search of these guards before they go and make an ass out of themselves. 99% of the people who visit these places have no idea what it takes to be a guard on these details and even less could actually do it.

@stevenrodriguez763

2 жыл бұрын

It’s because they think these guys aren’t real soldiers and some of these idiots think their just people playing dress up.

@Dwight_

2 жыл бұрын

No offence to the soldiers but i think people would take them more serious If they didn't look like clowns.

@samh6182

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenrodriguez763 true, people think they're just a part of traditional but they're real soldiers of the British army, guarding very important people

@stevenrodriguez763

2 жыл бұрын

@@samh6182 that’s literally what I just said

I actually had the honor of laying a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier when I was in middle school . I walked up to the tomb slowly and respectfully with the 2 of the guards in unison and in synch . Placed the wreath and walked back to my classmates . It was an honor

@mystiquesquared

2 ай бұрын

Damn. That's a huge honor.

Honor. Duty. Loyalty. These men have all in spades. They are true professionals and are the best of us. Respect to those it is due....

My father was in the Navy. He was as good a man as ever walked this Earth. When I see our military men and women I have the exact same amount of respect for you as I do my own father.

@VAFranky

Жыл бұрын

Hear, hear. Same. Watching these people being disrespected like this boils my blood and I’m not even from the UK. Just seeing service men or women be disrespected in general pisses me off. People need to appreciate why they’re able to enjoy the freedoms they do if they’re fortunate enough to live in a free country.

@ernestjohnson5702

Жыл бұрын

My Father as well. He's now resting at The Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fort Knox, Ky

@ottocarius7814

Жыл бұрын

My great grandfather on my mom’s side was in World War Two my grandfather on my dads side was in Vietnam my great grandfather on my dads side was in world war 1 and world war 2 I had two great uncles on navy one Air Force I had a distant cousin in the marines I had family Kia in the pacific and my uncle my dads brother was gulf war so I try to thanks vets when I see them especially since our nation is becoming a bunch of ungrateful brats

@marciaadamson7032

11 ай бұрын

@@ottocarius7814 GOD BLESS Your Family for their service ✝️🙏🏻

@MichaelIrish

11 ай бұрын

My son couldn't care less that I served.

I try not to taunt people who are holding loaded rifles. Especially if they are serving their nation.

@minirgb8952

2 жыл бұрын

@Why So Serious? Wow... Just wow.

@joshclearwater6461

2 жыл бұрын

Dude it's so true tho

@joshclearwater6461

2 жыл бұрын

@Why So Serious? that might be true but either way they have firearms AND authorization to use them...

@eliyahuohiyon7461

2 жыл бұрын

They are not loaded.

@ashtongreen6270

2 жыл бұрын

@@eliyahuohiyon7461 Keep thinking that.

These people need to be arrested and imprisoned for stupidity and disrespectful behavior.

@Dunger974

Күн бұрын

If people went to jail for being stupid, it would be bad news for you

Love it When the Beefeater comes along and tells the idiots with their glove off 😁

I’m a retired U.S. Marine, I struggle to watch such disrespect towards these young men…these antagonizers are the same people that enjoy the privileges of living in free communities because of these fighters.

@anthonytaylor7928

2 жыл бұрын

I'm retired US Army and it don't take all that to get someone to move in an authorized area especially when they are not a threat I can understand in another country but in the US we are better than that those tourists in the video were not a threat and they didn't have any weapons what was the guard gonna do shoot them? Some one just could have simple assisted them on where to be and that's it

@jesussaves7849

2 жыл бұрын

@Ace, thank you for your service sir.

@jesussaves7849

2 жыл бұрын

@Equalizer 9.0 NO YOU SHUD UP.

@jesussaves7849

2 жыл бұрын

@@anthonytaylor7928 What rank were you? YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER!

@GalaxyStandard77

2 жыл бұрын

They should have a shoot on sight, disregard those poor soldiers and you get a beating.

If there was any soldier in the world I wouldn’t mess with, it would be the Guard of the Unknown Soldier. These soldiers are pure precision and might.

@hangingwiththehoustons1397

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed…when I was in D.C someone crossed the barriers and they were ready. For the life of me I don’t understand why ppl think the can do as they please against rules

@fanaticcoder3320

2 жыл бұрын

thats propaganda dude. The very best men won't be protecting the tomb, they would be sent to fight war. If you are in-charge won't you send your best men to win battles ??? or keep them defending a tomb ??

@smol_fox481

2 жыл бұрын

@@fanaticcoder3320 Well there are different kinds of best. The tomb guards are the best disciplined and very precise in how they manage crowds. Spec ops guys would be much worse at managing a crowd like that. Much less professional too.

@fanaticcoder3320

2 жыл бұрын

@@smol_fox481 I agree, but if we are comparing combat skills then spec ops would be better I believe. But again there's no combat happening here and chances are very low too.

@usarmysniper682006

2 жыл бұрын

@@fanaticcoder3320 not correct in the slightest. Served in that unit for over five years. #1 you have to be selected from the rest of the Army to serve in this unit. #2 you have to be selected to serve as a Tomb Guard from the unit. #3 the Old Guard is one of the highest awarded units in the military which consists of soldiers from all parts of the Army, Airborne, Rangers, SF. At the very least to serve in the unit one must be in the Infantry #4 its a detail, not a career position. 3 years is the average posting time before the soldier moves on to a different unit.

“what you gonna do, stab me?”

I am disgusted at these individuals who mock or disrespect these soldiers/guards. Have some respect for other countries when you go there as an American and any other foreign country. Texan American here and I respect everywhere I go b/c it is not my country and I demand outsiders to do the same to my country when they visit!!

The Guards should do warning shots to scare rude tourists...

@Barefoot433

2 жыл бұрын

First round blank, all that follow live.

@diogeneslantern18

2 жыл бұрын

@Nunya Bidness ever heard of blanks? Genius.

@allan2098

2 жыл бұрын

What sort of warning shots? They don't carry live ammo generally. No sane person would shoot live ammo into the air in a city.

@lockandloadlikehell

2 жыл бұрын

They'd get their a/she's murked in DC

@coolice5786

2 жыл бұрын

@Eric Miret Then let them use blankshots.

Im a military man and I dont think people realize how seriously we take this. both for pride and security. You are civilians and nobody wants to hurt you.We work for you and sometimes protecting you for your own ignorance is part of it.

@tuckerbugeater

10 ай бұрын

We are your boss you tyrant.

@BigDaddyPapSmear69

10 ай бұрын

The military could best protect us by doing a military coup to remove this illegitimate fake "president" that's currently illegally occupying the Oval Office. Then remove his globalist puppet masters that are marching us to totalitarianism.

@jakenichols7092

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service to your country. The military is for the public's protection. If the public mocks the military, the military will not want to protect their country as much.

@higgme1ster

8 ай бұрын

Think of the Airmen guarding B-52s on the pads through the cold night in Minot, North Dakota. Guard duty is a serious responsibility. The Crown Jewels dating back a thousand years is probably worth on par with a Hydrogen Bomb.

@panzerdeal8727

3 ай бұрын

Amen !

Honestly, if i ever had the chance to go to England, i would go there and hold up a sign that said 'Thank you for your service!'

Want to visit the royal guards just to say thank you, they deserve respect for being a guard and standing still for so long

The man who confronted the rude couple who threw the glove has my respect, man...

@dead_on_departure

Жыл бұрын

I'll say it: THE RUDE JEWISH COUPLE.

@operator_dumdum8710

Жыл бұрын

its his job too tbf, but i agree 100%

@michaelmaston4702

Жыл бұрын

That man is know as a Beefeater...a highly respected branch of the Guard. They're not to be messed with either.

@jimmyd486

Жыл бұрын

I would not have returned the glove. She threw it away, she should loose it.

@jennybaboolal4777

Жыл бұрын

He shouldn't have given them the glove back though.

so proud of the Royal Guards!! it should be time in jail for mocking them.👍😊

The tower guardian should throw that glove into trash bin and banning that couple forever. Because soldiers are not dogs to return anything they throw.

The fact that the gaurds are allowed to shoot you is the best part imo

@mark9531

Жыл бұрын

And get blood all over that pristine white marble? That will never happen.

@Joker-lu9yc

Жыл бұрын

@@mark9531if you think they won’t shoot you, go ahead and try it. Let me know how that works out

@mark9531

Жыл бұрын

@@Joker-lu9yc I will let you know right now. Their weapons are not loaded. There is a lot of heavily armed and loaded security personnel nearby. However, no one is going to be shot for crossing the chains and rails, talking too loud, or failing to stand.

@kraijom319

Жыл бұрын

@@mark9531 I mean there isnt any definitive proof of the guns being loaded or not, some theorize that there is 1 bullet in the M14 Rifle. They do have all right to do anything within the designated area.

@Joker-lu9yc

Жыл бұрын

@@mark9531 first of all, their rifles are not loaded but what you don’t know is that they keep a loaded weapon close by. Secondly, it’s not for failing to stand or talking too loud. If his post is challenged, he will most definitely stand his ground with lethal force if necessary as it states in his 11th general order. If you think an active duty personnel won’t use lethal force when necessary, you should go try it and let me know how that works out for you.

when i was a teenager i saluted one, and he saluted me back. i felt overwhelmed by his returning the gesture to me. i have never seen it before and only one other time with the little boy who dressed up as a guard.

@Joel-zo6yo

Жыл бұрын

That is an awesome story

@maryellenshock

Жыл бұрын

I saluted my next neighbor. After I found out that only military can salute. I felt pretty dumb. He knew what I was trying to, and said thank you.

@MrBoker69

9 ай бұрын

@@maryellenshock A true soldier knows if you mean to disrespect them or not. Your neighbor sounds like a good dude.

@jason200912

5 ай бұрын

Wow that's amazingly rare. Not even sure if they're allowed to salute you

@chuckbrotton2449

2 ай бұрын

​@@maryellenshockyes, the only civilian who's not in uniform who is authorized to salute is the President of the United States, when returning a salute from military

Some people DO NOT understand respect! I live in the U.S. and would never act the way some childish people act. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, you stand in complete silence and never cross the ropes. I cherish our soldiers and would never disrespect them. The same for the Guards in England.

Good Lord that guard has the patience of a saint

The sentinel should be able to shoot after 3 chances lmao

@mark9531

3 жыл бұрын

And get blood all over his spit shined shoes. Not a chance!

@kidnamedfinger8565

3 жыл бұрын

@@mark9531 lmao he’s not using his bayonet.

@bostonrailfan2427

3 жыл бұрын

s/he will if the person tries to harm him/her.

@KevInfamousYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@bostonrailfan2427 fax

@matthewstreet5870

3 жыл бұрын

@@bostonrailfan2427 they Don't cary live rounds.

Copper: “throwing your glove at him isn’t showing respect.” Stupid tourist: “Really?”

@moominpic

2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't a cop. He was a yeoman warder, a beefeater.

@rantinghippie6796

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that guy wasn’t a copper he’s a beefeater. Now the uniforms and the names you can’t really blame people. Do away with the old tradition and silly uniforms and maybe people would understand. But if you’d dress someone up like a child’s toy people aren’t going to automatically show respect.

@edgabrielocay3376

2 жыл бұрын

@@rantinghippie6796 , the soldier toys were based on them, not the other way around.

@rantinghippie6796

2 жыл бұрын

@@edgabrielocay3376 I wasn't referring to toy soldiers, just the fact that the uniforms look more fit for a child's toy and not a soldier. Put it this way you don't go and mess around with a police officer walking down the street do you? It's all pomp and display and it encourages that behaviour. It shouldn't but it does. So my suggestion is do away with the silly tradition and just focus on the job.

When I visited London I very much enjoyed watching the changing of the guards. I also loved see them guarding. They were amazing sometime I wanted to check and make sure they were breathing they were do dyolly. They never yelled at anyone of us in my family there were 12 of us but, we also were not rude and respected them. It is their military would you do that in the US to anyone in our military working? I enjoyed watching them it watching actually pretty cool..I even liked their uniforms. They were extremely dedicated to their job. Just like any military would be. They are trained and have to go through severe training. It isn't easy and not all men pass it..

@shawnastiles6774

8 ай бұрын

I will go watch them again when I go back.. I think it is a good part of the travel experience.

There ain't no way they should've got that glove back.

Every soldier in every country needs to be respected. Some often forget why they're able to sleep safely at night

@xzxxx2351

2 жыл бұрын

And drive there cars and have half of everything oil and lithium don't come cheap

@RK1FX

2 жыл бұрын

It's because Rothschild doesn't call war on your homeland?

@jsanders240782

2 жыл бұрын

Whilst killing innocent men women and children in other lands Western countries have lots to answer for

@poopyjoe4016

2 жыл бұрын

wow, thanks. I didn't know that the queen's guard were protecting me last night. and also Let's have war, so the next generation can sleep at night.

@RK1FX

2 жыл бұрын

@@poopyjoe4016 exactly

I like how the narrator was saying how angry they were being with the tourists and how one threatened a crowd with a sword when he literally just told em to move and had his sword on his shoulder... lmao

I see no anger in any of the guards. They were all calm and cool, executing their duties as prescribed. Rather, it's the clueless or rude tourists who are behaving badly.

I like the British wizard who told off that idiot couple.

There should be undercover cops wandering around and giving fines with no mercy, to everyone showing disrespect to the Guards.

@J0k3rl

3 жыл бұрын

There is, they are in the crowd and around the grounds. Also there are off duty sententials in the crowd. The one marching doesn't normally do more then issue verbal warnings. If it gets to out of control then the standbys jump in.

@chilliam00

2 жыл бұрын

There are, also these locations especially Buckingham Palace are prime spots for greedy pickpockets (usually disguised and blended with the crowd) so they need undercover cops to bust they're criminal ass.

@aaronws9561

2 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome! A nice way to bring in some money for the govt too.

@ShadowMoon878

2 жыл бұрын

Regular Policemen patrols the grounds carrying SMGs.

@Phatak1000

2 жыл бұрын

These rude people should be jailed.

As an Englishman I can say with one hundred percent confidence, that we always find it funny when we see a tourist get yelled at to moves, whilst watching the tourist complain that the guard are far to rude. I remember so many occasions where I was wheezing so hard due to their reaction to being moved out of the way forcefully.

@patdaniell5528

Жыл бұрын

Yes it's so funny..they think that the guards are their for their entertainment wrong haha

@larrywest538

Жыл бұрын

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN…🇬🇧

@Jinginator

Жыл бұрын

@@larrywest538 bit late on that one mate aren’t ya. Thanks for that though :)

@kwpp7

Жыл бұрын

I laughed at the man getting mowed over by the line of guards marching through. 😅

@DSFARGEG00

Жыл бұрын

I think it's a disconnect between the archaic uniforms and their very real, very serious duty. Of course I say that but you see ignorant slobs here disrespecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in their own home country, which is behavior so churlish and contemptible that I honestly think, in some cases, people just feel the need to start shit for no good reason.

The amount of people thinking that messing with people with guns and the training to use them boggles my mind. Then again I saw the Swiss Guard having to repeatedly yell every few minutes because people kept crossing the obvious barrier to try and get better pictures.

Its all about respect these people have literally died for our freedom! Big respect to all of these guys

For each unknown soldier who fought to the death for our freedom--as an American citizen and daughter of a VFW Air Force and Army veteran, with all of my heart, I sincerely thank you.

@aloha7635

Жыл бұрын

When did someone tried to fight/ conquer USA, and remove your freedom ? Usually is the opposite, USA does that

@eramires

7 ай бұрын

As a person living in another Country, I also thank the service of these soldiers because they were heroes not just to America but to the entire World.

@2009Wanderer

3 ай бұрын

But freedom is dead in American, we had so many law that take away freedom from citizen, too many tax/fine, too many people homeless, because if anyone want to fight, it's lie inside of house, where corrupt people create law/policy that take away freedom from citizen and tax people to death, drive people to be homeless, health issues, so go on. That's where one need fight for freedom, not outside but inside. But land of brave and freedom had been dead for long time. Very illusion when one think that American Citizen still believe freedom while corrupt law/policy set up by corrupt people to take a taking advantage common citizen, making common citizen lower IQ so it's easier to rule/enslave them in long terms while no one had been stop corrupt people abused power.

The guards act like npcs in assassin's creed. They have like 5 voice lines and push anything in their way...

@meatloafisgood2374

2 жыл бұрын

I mean you’re not wrong

@orangecat9559

2 жыл бұрын

yeah that makes it better

@fu3997

2 жыл бұрын

Immediately turn around once the people back away as if, we'll that takes care of that they definitely won't just sneak back in. makes t hard to take them seriously

@TheShanicpower

2 жыл бұрын

Also screaming at the top of their lungs for no reason

@ReallyRealAnubis

2 жыл бұрын

Their doing their job. For the tomb soldier, if you get too close, they will beat the shit out of you. Don’t disrespect them, their serving our country

I had a job 25 years in law enforcement and I can totally identify what a drag it is working in the public. You always end up with one or two people in every crowd that seems to want to test you.

Throws glove at guard "FOR THE HONOUR OF THE ROYAL FAMILY YOUR CHALLENGE IS ACCEPTED!!!" then the guard proceeds to blast away careless tourists

@dumb214

Күн бұрын

could have left it at the second line and the comment would be better imo

I have had the privilege of attending the "changing of guards" at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Incredibly humbling. These soldiers are fantastic.

they are there to protect. they look ceremonial, but they are doing their jobs and don’t mess around. they give ample warnings and will defend themselves as well as HRH and their deceased brothers.

@Aaron-kp6kp

2 жыл бұрын

@Eric Rerrud11 Oh yeah, the media can always switch the blame and make it like it’s the queen’s guard’s fault

@adamolenoski1515

2 жыл бұрын

"...and don’t mess around." I don't know about that. Taking 3 weird high steps just to turn around isn't a very efficient way to guard anything. It's awkward, slow, and quite messy, messy, messy!

@heistingcrusader_ad3223

2 жыл бұрын

To Eric and Adam in this comment sections: they have loaded guns that Will be used if nesacarry you numpties

@adamolenoski1515

2 жыл бұрын

@@heistingcrusader_ad3223 Won't matter much if they take so long just to turn around. Whatever they want to fire on would be long gone by then.

@leeadamson5504

2 жыл бұрын

@@heistingcrusader_ad3223 And you wonder why the Yankee twin towers were knocked down. Honestly mate who gives a shit about some stupid jewels or a daft dead man? It's a waste time guarding either.

The level of disrespect is astronomical 😦it’s not a joke. Admire from a distance ‼️

"proceeds to load his rifle" 😂😂😂 Their guns are actually empty.

That British dude that confronted the couple who threw the glove was so nice lol

@davidlarson242

2 жыл бұрын

it's easy to be nice when under that silly hat there is an uzi

@drquack4213

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidlarson242 he probably did es

@georgegray1438

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Quack: that British dude was what is known as a beef eater {an elite branch of H.R.M.'s Guard}.

@foobarmaximus3506

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgegray1438 Nope. He's a Beefeater. Get it right.

I thought the guard was going to pick the glove up and hand it back to him by slapping his face back to the 1700's like a real British tea party.

@lynnhexler-haan3357

2 жыл бұрын

@ David Those older man you refer to is senior military himself, to hold the post you have to have at least 20yrs service under your belt. Don't be fooled by the age old traditional uniform, they are clued up ! I thought the good manner's & etiquette served him well. That couple were made to look pig ignorant,bad mannered & quite pathetic. Plus, a few standing by noted their sad shenanigans, how embarrassing.

@phutureproof

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynnhexler-haan3357 Their embarrassment is now known to almost a million people

I’d love to see a British Guard, and an TUS Guard meet face to face.

Saddest part of the clips was the one where the Jewish couple throws a glove towards the feet of the UK guardsmen. WTF were they thinking???

These are not actors. They are military personnel. They deserve respect at all times.

3:09 I find the drastic change from the aggressive“GET BACK” to the relatively calm “Stay away from the fence sir” funny.

@FullHackable

2 жыл бұрын

"Relatively calm" while aiming a L86 at the guy 🤣 , it was funny

@randomyoutubecommenter4

2 жыл бұрын

He probably thought: "Maybe I overreacted a little bit"

@christopherlee7334

2 жыл бұрын

@@FullHackable I think it's a bit *more* terrifying when he speaks in an icy calm voice while aiming a Condition 1 weapon with intent to kill.

@tragic_light

2 жыл бұрын

@@warlerker well duh, I’m just pointing out how it’s a funny shift in tone.

@warlerker

2 жыл бұрын

@@tragic_light I know, What i don't know is why my comment got deleted lol.

"Would you go and visit the Royal Guards?" Absolutely. Would I go and be an idiot in front of the Royal Guards? No. No, I wouldn't.

The glove situation was so disrespectful. They shouldn’t have given the glove back

@JRVO1971

2 жыл бұрын

The royal police shoulda been called and the man handcuffed a spend the night in jail. That should be the case for screwing with our guards or any other country's royal guards.

@minoew5

2 жыл бұрын

do you know how many countries they have been kicked out of?

@endgovernmentextremism

2 жыл бұрын

@@minoew5 Brought a smile to my face. Thanks.

@catjudo1

2 жыл бұрын

He should have at least slapped her across the face with it.

@Vvvvvvv3

2 жыл бұрын

@@catjudo1 😂😂

It's good to know that the Royal Guards have officers walking around defending them.

@andresmiguel2573

2 жыл бұрын

Otherwise a tourist would be killed.

@CDRhammond

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt those guards need the police to defend them, the idiot tourists that mess with the guards on the other hand would be happy to be arrested by those police instead of dealing with the guards.