4th March 2024: "Absolutely Amazing"! Never Expect To See This At Wellington Barracks🇬🇧

[@SugarWildflower-si4ox]

Some of the bearskins have cowlicks at the top..😅 even bearskins have bad hair days in windy weather. They are being uniform inspected today like a fine tooth comb.. even more rigid.

[@kah10161]

Atmosphere music: “Downtown”, +Petula Clark. ❤

[@robertjanes4812]

Written by Tony Hatch OBE, a former member if the Coldstrram Guards Band. (1960s)

[@Sandy-n4n]

🎵🎶That tune's a blast from the past... Well played guys!! 💯

[@barrymcmanmon9595]

Cut out " the never expect tosee this"

[@johnedwards2920]

Why is there a WO Class 1 Army Air Corps part of that parade inspection?

[@JelMain]

Staff aide. What you're going to notice is that the class distinction between commissioned, and warrant/non-conditioned officers is easing, because the ideas of leadership are permeating all levels. The idea of command skills vs craft skills is perhaps more relevant.

[@jacobkeppler1984]

Drum major Coldstream guards regimental band Coldstream guards 💂🇬🇧

[@karifredrikson-lr1mm]

WOW! Thank you Gentlemen & Ladies!

[@jacobkeppler1984]

@@karifredrikson-lr1mm your welcome

[@dewdropn5619]

Is it the same as Household Calvary?

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@dewdropn5619the men carrying swords look like they are from HH Cavalry

[@stevenlee_1]

Yes! Drum Major Fitzgerald is amazing.

[@colintuffs568]

A quiet running commentary explaining the procedure would enhance this video . Fantastic choice of music took me back fifty years ! 😊

[@kevinmorgan2100]

it is not a public display, commentary is not required.

[@cled3600]

Are they actually playing Petula Clark's hit "Downtown"? 😂

[@JelMain]

Of course. What do you expect, drill?

[@dabsy123]

This happens every year actually!...TWICE

[@ritapitt8273]

That looked very intense 😬 they all looked fabulous 😊

[@ripghyll2050]

I bet the soldiers were glad when this trully INTENSE inspection was over

[@hmybritannia]

I wish we did this in the USA because I love y’all’s tradition.

[@graemeschou122]

These traditions go back centuries. Refined over the years due to different types of weapons and uniforms . The flags have all the Battle Honours the Unit/Battalion have earned during all the wars that they fought in.

[@PaulSmith-nr6eg]

Watch the old guard at Arlington they are just as spectacular in their percision.

[@n6nvr]

Marines at Eighth & I in DC. (Although I think getting them in uniforms with ruffles might be a little tougher to pull off.)

[@rasanath]

More,more,more,pretty pleaseeeee!

[@timlewis5866]

Love the SCOTS DG officer wandering about true cav style, pretending he knows what he is looking for 🤣

[@timcubison9832]

It was good to see the Scots Grays cap on parade

[@nigeldunkley2986]

SCOTS DG not RSDG!!

[@timlewis5866]

@@nigeldunkley2986 🤣

[@nigeldunkley2986]

@@timcubison9832 Scots GrEys not the transatlantic former colonies version GrAys and the Royal Scots Greys amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers in 1971 to form the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) aka SCOTS DG in abbreviated SD form

[@timcubison9832]

@nigeldunkley2986 it would seem unlikely that the title would be abrieveated to SD Former Carbaniers and Royal Scots Greys (oroiginal name certainly at the Battle of Waterloo was Royal North British Dragoons) would turn in there graves to be SD

[@QPRTokyo]

Well done. Thank you.

[@TalkTalk44]

Bearskin hats from Canada from the wonderful Black Bear ..

[@stevekay5486]

Thank god for black bears

[@supernutkin5122]

Great video ... thanks for doing this AJKC

[@stevekay5486]

2 questions. What is the blue uniform for the CSG? And why is a woman present on the parade( meaning a civvy woman before anyone goes for my throat)?

[@patlsmith404]

Whatever it’s about great! Should explain what’s going on so we’re let in on it.

[@mikeellis4838]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@avryllsixtus3429]

Stillon greatcoats..red tunics for this inspection because in June the greatcoats will be off. Nice to see band in their 'blues'....

[@steveellis9065]

Greatcoats finish end of march when clocks change

[@davidlloyd2361]

Why is the Sargent wearing a sword belt and sword

[@philhunter9158]

He would be Battalion Staff, Orderly Room Sergeant or another appointment. May be the Master Tailor.

[@davidjacksoncompositions4158]

Master tailor I should think.

[@christopherhumphreys7052]

​@@philhunter9158That's the RSM...... HELLO 🙄🙄🙄

[@supernutkin5122]

@@christopherhumphreys7052 Nah, three gold stripes on sleeve is not the RSM

[@nullispence]

Because he is a Master Tailor and part of Battalion HQ Staff

[@Blue-Red-Blue]

It looks like the annual tunic inspection of Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards, by one of their senior officers. The Irish Guards Sergeant with the sword is likely to be the London District Master Tailor. Tunics are back in shortly, replacing the winter greatcoats.

[@timcubison9832]

What is a RSM of a Army Air Corps Regt doing making notes of an inspection surly it should be the RSM of the Coldstream's in this case

[@johnewilliams1959]

What's the air corps guy doing there?

[@dazza9326]

Winter is over, back in red Tunics. The Woman I'm guessing was a seamstress, checking out the fit of the Tunics.

[@charlottecunningham2141]

I thought they didn’t change over to red tunics until later this month🤔

[@emstirling-is4nu]

She was with a camera crew yesterday at the Competition for the Blues & Royals Elizabeth Award.

[@steveellis9065]

@@charlottecunningham2141 it will be end of march, this inspection is to see where alterations are needed

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@steveellis9065 that’s what I figured

[@dazza9326]

@@charlottecunningham2141 You could be right, it was certainly fitting dress though.

[@wernerhaase2632]

Sie sind alle picobello!!😊😊😊😊

[@CopperAdam1]

Great vid, thanks! Question please: Light blue beret is Army Air Corps, correct? Thanks and greets from L.A.! USMC 1976-1980

[@MrBritblood]

47 RA now wear blue berets.

[@CopperAdam1]

@@MrBritblood Thank you Sir! Take care and be safe!

[@johnsabini2330]

Why are AAC & RSDG involved?

[@chrismair8161]

The (Band) is an Element of all the British Services and they have All had extensive training. They just know how to play an instrument of not (WAR).

[@kevinmorgan2100]

Not true, the bands are training as clean up sqauds for possible chemical warfare.

[@kevinmorgan2100]

They also do tours of duty as drivers in war zones such as Afganistan, and were employed as stretcher bearers/medics during the Gulf Wars.

[@timcubison9832]

It has been a long time since i have seen The King's and Regimental colours of the 2nd Coldstream Guards on parade!!

[@Maria-tm2eu]

Wonderfulll that they are playing their instrument on elder pop song for the soldiers.

[@esmeduplessis941]

Well done!!

[@lew2u]

Is that the Coldstream guards.

[@Fritzasmr-vy1oj]

Inspection.

[@mikemyshka1472]

I never seem the standards bearers being messed with inspector, the Kings Colors and the Regiments. Those two officer most likely spect a lot of time getting ready for this inspection.

[@brmam1385]

Oh dear, the inspection from hell!

[@danparris6497]

Whos tha soppy civvy women ? Also the battel honours on that colour are seriously impressive .

[@dewdropn5619]

Thank you for sharing. I felt like I had a front row seat to an awesome event. Is this the Embarrassment Parade? Do they do this everyday at 4:00? ❤

[@philhunter9158]

No, only at what is called the silly season, that is when they go from greatcoat to tunic order. They have spring drills for three weeks and then beating retreat, trooping the colour etc.

[@dewdropn5619]

@@philhunter9158 My goodness! So much goes into this! Does your average citizen know all of these things, or usually someone who served, or is serving in the military currently...would be most likely to know all about it? Just wondering! I dunno! Haha!

[@joannehawksworth4440]

@dewdropn5619 I would imagine a lot of us British know some of it,i don't know what all the regiments are, but i did know from watching these videos that they change uniforms in the warmer weather ,and i've watched Trooping the colour on TV, that's really magnificent to watch with all the regiments and Horse's plus the marching bands.

[@dewdropn5619]

@@joannehawksworth4440 As an American I'm amazed by it all. I certainly dislike the tourists acting so idiotic and disrespectful towards the horse's and Guard's...regardless of their nationality.

[@johnedwards2920]

Why is the Irish Guards Sgt carrying a sword?

[@JelMain]

Because he is.

[@joannehawksworth4440]

All senior officers carry swords in the Army.

[@JelMain]

@@joannehawksworth4440 The OP's surprise was that a Sergeant was. The precedent in the Trooping the Colour, where the RSM transfers it from "Storage" to "Display" in the hands of the Ensign, used to be seen as unusual, but in this case, with the Regimental command staff involved in resetting the foundation all the rest of the pomp and circumstance builds off, making certain that the admin side is squared away, I think they're using it to make sure there's no confusion in roles.

[@JelMain]

@@joannehawksworth4440 I've been in a military HQ for a decade and never saw one. It used to be all officers did, but now it's only parade kit. But, as I say, the boundaries between class have blurred, now we recruit and promote on worth.

[@penquinbumbum6049]

The guy fussing with the Busby's must be a member of the 4th expeditionary Hairdressing Regiment.

[@timcubison9832]

Didn't realise there were any Hussars there😂

[@annettewalter2273]

Ha ha. 😂

[@richardstone5813]

Am I correct in thinking the 3 gold chevron sgt is a Regimental Master Tailor and is therefore permitted to wear a sword?

[@dewdropn5619]

@richardstone5813...Can you imagine the income the Master Tailor earns?! I bet the contractors/employees that actually do the hands on work, stay busy practically 'round the clock. Steady employment! 😀

[@dewdropn5619]

Where is @j.ksmith when we need him?! 😉

[@philhunter9158]

Yes, a Master Tailor wears a sword as he is a part of Battalion Staff filling what is called a rank ranged post, filled by a Lance Sergeant to a Warrant Officer Class ll. He is also called Sir because of this appointment. A note I say "HE" as so far there has not been a female doing this job.

[@dewdropn5619]

@@philhunter9158 Does that also mean he is automatically Knighted/Sir?

[@philhunter9158]

@@dewdropn5619 no he's called sir as you would address an officer.

[@RobertLewis-el9ub]

terrible audio

[@GGibert]

Who are they? What are these uniforms?

[@Luciasantos-by9np]

Coldstream guards.

[@dewdropn5619]

​@@Luciasantos-by9npThank you for replying to a question posed by another person's comment.

[@TaraPutri2023]

👍

[@Geri-g3i]

Who’s the scruffy old women in brown coat also one in blue

[@JaneWakeley-eg2od]

They are BOTH judges for a competition to be held at Windsor later this year before Trooping The Colour in June.

[@nadiaeddyditboudreau3283]

She was with the press, the one with the worn out teddy bear coat on.

[@pollyllwynfedwen8763]

Why is there a smurf there?

[@scottholmes8427]

There isn't anyone wearing a white hat??

[@dynamitewallflower]

Instead if people making stupid remarks why not do some research ? Or do they like showing how ignorant they are ?

[@markellis251]

An absolute shit-show! Soldiers in ranks for a formal inspection while civilians just amble about?!? And let's not ignore the music: "Downtown" (Petula Clark hit) and the "Rocky" theme! Is this a parallel universe?

[@kevinmorgan2100]

The music is not there to entertain the public.

[@BarrieHarmsworth]

Inspecting the living daylights out of the poor buggers. Who complained? the new king?

[@annettewalter2273]

It is a regular occurrence.

[@paulbromley6687]

Do I take it they now heave minime s in the guards division

[@terryjeisman7550]

Time for a new colour by the looks of things???????

[@johnwright7895]

Tiny fella in blue beret looks lost.

[@johncookson9751]

What's the occasion and which band is that?

[@johnpeschke7723]

who inspects the inspectors?

[@wernerhaase2632]

Alle Balladen mit musik schwung!!😊

[@coam3708]

Is that SAS Berry he is wearing

[@TalkTalk44]

Who is that woman ,one would think she could have dressed more appropriate for the important occasion..

[@AnnMcKinlay-zp2ef]

I believe she was involved in the publicity/ media group attending the initial competition at the Horse guards/ Blues and Royals on Saturday(???)

[@dellx3048]

Never known a wife involved in an inspection and looks like a spectator who made no effort when everyone else is in No1 uniform. Ah times change.

[@nullispence]

She is part of London District Media Team and does a great job!

[@stevehyland8345]

Quite an unusual inspection. I’ve never seem an inspecting officer going into such overwhelming detail. He behaved like a sergeant! Is this is what was meant by "absolutely amazing"? In the absence of explanation, perhaps "bizarre" would be a more apt description.

[@lepolhart3242]

I thought it was hilarious when he was stroking and smoothing down the bearskins. He`s obviously got an eye for detail like so many gay officers.

[@traceplus2]

Um this happens all the time at Wellington Barracks..."Never Expect To See This | Wellington Barracks" PLEASE think of better titles rather than lies and tropes. But I am happy you were there to capture it. A little context of what is happening would be great - or at least be interested enough to find out.

[@nails63]

I think time would’ve be spent servicing the RN. Farcical

[@megw7312]

Maybe it’s an identification parade. Alice and her mum looking for Christopher Robin ?

[@0000slugs]

que hace esa tia de paisano entre los militares de uniforme?

[@0000slugs]

Es lo mas ridiculo que he visto en un ejercito

[@johnridout6205]

Remember when the guards had to be a certain height, before PC and Diversity. They said I should go the Guards but I made my mind up to go in another Regiment.

[@hull294]

Nothing to do with PC & Diversity....Guards have always had problem with recruitment & retainment because of the nature of the duties....PC & Diversity must have come as a relief to senior officers....bigger pool to draw from. Its the same with allowing beards which I am not a fan of...it looks scruffy, dirty & smacks of a man that can't be bothered.... hey anything to encourage recruitment.

[@markbate5583]

NCO looks like sergeant Ethan than WO to a layman but he has a sword?

[@9796Dav]

He is the Master Tailor

[@samhunter6962]

Um circo para o público,tornou-se ridículo essa inspeção.

[@Damon-p9u]

Feckin' toy soldiers the lot of them!

[@kevinmorgan2100]

Really, you try messing with one of them! All are combat trained.

[@declanmurphy6427]

What a load of BOLLOCKS . Not one of them wearing WELLIES!

[@GoddessIsismooniyaakeepASVeeno]

Are they supposed to play pop music classical music would be better seems cheat pop music

[@charlottecunningham2141]

They play a variety of music

[@kevinmorgan2100]

The music is not there to entertain the public.