23 Parachute Engineer Regiment declared ready for Royal guard duties

Airborne sappers have been declared ready to guard the Royal Palaces after undergoing a rigorous 'fit for role' inspection at Wellington Barracks in central London.
The soldiers from 23 Parachute Engineer Regiment swapped bridge-building and water purification for the parade ground as they prepared to stand guard at Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St James' Palace, and Windsor Castle.
They'll be carrying out Ceremonial Public Duties for six weeks from late January to March.
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[@daz746]

Well done lads, from an ex RAE Sapper. Doing the Sappers proud.

[@georgefinch0872]

I want to do this do you recommend I do?

[@Jeffybonbon]

My father was a Sapper for 40 years and he used to say a Sapper is a tri solider he can be an infantry Man a Combat Engineer and a tradesmen now we can add he can also be a ceremonial solider too

[@RJM1011]

WELL DONE to ALL of them and THANK YOU. 😊👍

[@Pinky_Staines1947]

Well done Sappers, First in last out, Ubique. Kiwi sapper

[@skeletonkey6733]

Respect to all and will stand in their carrer memories for all time and forever. Didnt serve in RE but my brother did and was proud of him. Time and time again the RE never fail to deliver regarless of what was asked of them performing already difficult tasks in sometimes the most hostile of environments with the airbourne aspect taking at times to yet another level. Wishing all involved well and bless all.

[@CheersDits2979]

They must be THREADERS with that detail 😆

[@aidensilgram6606]

2:05 I like how everyone begins to lean forward all at the same time.

[@Mark-pr7ug]

High respect.

[@dannybartlett4225]

amazing bunch of lads as well... was on a course with them in 2007\08 and they are well up there as the best easy

[@rosemarybuchanan7237]

Our super yummy Captain looking gorgeous. 😊😊

[@trevorhoward7682]

In 1973 I was a sapper on a course at Maidstone. I met a mate from training and asked what he was up to. He said he was making sentry boxes for the palace. I said the palace has plenty of boxes, they don't need more. He explained that the boxes he was making had to be smaller so as to not make the guards look ridiculous. Apparently, the Gurkhas were due to mount the guard for a number of weeks. Physically small maybe, but giants in battle.

[@Whatisthisstupidfinghandle]

Combat engineer is a very dangerous job

[@wilderbeestmcc6539]

Time to shape up boys and girls Thank you for your service👍🇬🇧

[@nascarcricketer4702]

I am 15, gonna begin training to get the fitness level for this regiment, can't wait to join

[@georgegeorgakopoulos5956]

In Forces News we trust

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Well done everyone

[@cycleSCUBA]

A fine landmark for the Corps of Royal Engineers 👏. Ex-Sapper.

[@colincocks1335]

Nice one, from ex RE, Berlin style, good days those were

[@nilmoney1]

berets are being worn like mine was.!

[@JammyDodger45]

On their heads?

[@markcummings6856]

Looking good.

[@stupotingoole]

Not only Sappers,as always they’re supported by the BEST Corp in the British Army…… Arte et Marte…..REME

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Couldn't agree more, dad was REME back in the middle 40s/50s. The best regiment [but I admit to being biased].

[@medic7698]

REME = Rough Engineering Made Easy

[@michaeldoolan7595]

Or " We help people kill people." That's a joke, by the way. Very few of these lads will have done a jump, and as far as Im concerned if you have not jumped six times and twice by barrage balloon. Have not milled. Have not done P company you do not deserve that Maroon beret.

[@billballbuster7186]

Historically the Guards Battalions have done this job, thats why they got the Guards title. In recent years it seems everyone gets a shot, so much for tradition.

[@notactuallytesco]

Different regiments have mounted a guard duty for hundreds of years, and it was also very much prevalent during the early-mid 20th Century. Even the Parachute Regiment had a turn back in the 50s. Nothing to do with getting rid of tradition here, in fact it's very much in keeping with it. Merging regiments for no reason on the other hand, can do one.

[@madmandanreviews3764]

Who do you expect to do ceremonial duties when the guards are preparing for the kings coronation?

[@Sapper142]

I was with 23 Field Engineer Regiment in 1949/51. Is there any connection ? G R West.

[@Retired-Tom]

Wow, I bet they hate it now but it's something to talk about in 40 or 50 years

[@bastogne315]

Do they get paid properly cos their tradies.

[@lambo4586]

Didn't see anyone from 70 Sqn QGE.

[@bastogne315]

Could they fix my boiler?

[@Gabcikovo]

Gabčík and Kubiš approve 🤖🪂🤫

[@rmnair90]

@ around 2:31. The officers are out of step😱

[@Danny-gb2kj]

Big wigs don’t have to march

[@edgar0517]

Well that’s the first time I’ve heard it pronounced “Uber kway”, pretty sure it was pronounced “U beek” (Ubique)

[@medic7698]

You're right.

[@EJL110]

You’re right, the commentator hasn’t got a clue!😂

[@dickturpin9498]

It’s U:bi:kway.

[@cycleSCUBA]

In Latin you pronounce all vowels: 'Oo-bik-way'. The ue is a diphthong and is 'way'. Ex-Sapper and now pedant !

[@EJL110]

I’m a sapper, but any airborne sapper from 9 Para will be fuming (and rightly so) they’re wearing those berets, especially in front of Buckingham palace

[@adrianlydiate7197]

Why ?

[@JammyDodger45]

They've gone very quiet. I guess we'll never know why now.

[@shecksthesheckler423]

Public duties, one long guard duty it’s a ball ache. The officer using words like “we”, you never see them stagging on

[@Jimmie16]

REspect lads not a role I would have thanked you for LOL.

[@robertthomas3777]

Stay safe men. Brave and selfless. 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@JammyDodger45]

There's women parading too!

[@misterbig9025]

When are they going to Ukraine?

[@billathighwoods4289]

Much improved over a few days. Still needs swagger and snap, but great potential though. Para and skills needed for field craft so all is forgiven 😅

[@carlseddon2392]

Do you not wear wings on a grey coat or are you all crow bags. I presume you have all passed the all arms P company.

[@Tom-bs1em]

I thought only badges of rank were displayed on greatcoats - might be completely wrong though

[@JammyDodger45]

Well the females haven't passed P-Coy as neither of the 2 that have are RE. In the RM only Rank is displayed on greatcoats but I don't know if Pongo's do likewise.

[@glennj6465]

What a wast of Paratroopers time 😢

[@bastogne315]

Not a ounce of fat on any of em!!

[@stun5700]

HATS

[@JammyDodger45]

They're also wearing boots, coats and trousers, why don't you shout about those?

[@agentorange5608]

Ceremonial. Waste of time and money.

[@bastogne315]

Is it white only regiment,?

[@jamesliu8095]

England is 81% white.

[@exloadjokejoke7446]

1:55 Sikh 🥶

[@simonrogersparachuteregime3022]

Difference between 23 engineer and covid......covid is airborne

[@michaeldowd8422]

I'm not sure those guys were that keen on this role. Paras are not known for their love of drill and bulling their kit for hours on end.

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

When did the RE become the paras?

[@ashwinstewart6939]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o they are a bit of both. Traditionally all 16 Air Assault Brigade regiments have more allegiance to the brigade instead of their Corps.

[@michaeldowd8422]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o when a unit in the Re completed P company and jump training and were awarded the red beret and their wings. Any other questions?

[@JammyDodger45]

You get the cherry beret when you join the unit. Nothing to do with passing P Coy.

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

@@michaeldowd8422 Ta, I knew an ex RE bloke years ago - local scouts leader - but he was definitely not in the paras.

[@ebaybaye1736]

Boring

[@musicandbooklover-p2o]

Then don't watch

[@EJL110]

@@musicandbooklover-p2o I guarantee he’s a signaller!