Armed police officer confronts American tourists for heckling member of King's Guard

An armed Metropolitan Police officer has been forced to step in and shut down a group of tourists who had been heckling a British soldier standing guard in London.
A video posted TikTok appears to show a group of American tourists filming the soldier and shouting out names, hoping to get a reaction from the Household Cavalry trooper who was standing guard.
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[@Madmac96]

Imagine having to stand there all day, dealing with some of the dumbest people on the planet. Has to be exhausting.

[@Fernandez218]

I used to work at CVS. I know what it's like.

[@HK00088]

Americans

[@owenbruce4120]

Imagine being dumb enough to stand there all day 😊 the Pay must be fantastic

[@frankcastle9691]

Then don't?

[@indigocheetah4172]

@@owenbruce4120, they are soldiers. Have you not seen this before? The King's Guard is not purely ceremonial. They provide sentries during the day and night, and during the later hours, they patrol the grounds of the Palace.

[@rmstitanic8163]

Well done and well said that police guard. Pathetic screaming banshees.

[@JulieSims-ug8fi]

He should have made them apologize to the guard and made them leave what nerve they have to disrespect a guard at least they are working and no screwing up on their job they are serious about their jobs

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

Luck the elite British army has the police armed with machine guns to protect them from girls calling them names! they serve their country by playing dress up without cost to the dictator so he can make money from it!

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

"They are responsible for protecting this facility" Said the man with a machine gun protecting them! OH THE IRONY!

[@ruthwest1459]

​@@PrincessNottinghamProbably what you see in a mirror.

[@Alex_Mitchell]

@@ruthwest1459LOL!

[@DarkhorseGaming1775]

As an US Marine we do not claim these "woman". Much respect to our Brothers in Arms in the UK.

[@lailachopperchops9290]

do you have this kind of trouble at Arlington National Cemetery with your guard

[@littlebearsparty4323]

well said Sir. We salute you and all our brothers / sisters in arms across the pond.

[@williamafton4427]

I've noticed some people in the US also disrespect the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, too. It's disgusting.

[@BillzWW2]

As an American whose father served in WW2 I am absolutley disgusted with the ignorant and clueless rude behavior of these immature creatures.God bless all of our military past and present who fought and died for our countries freedom and way of life.

[@myoldvhstapes]

I don't think they are American. Listen again to the language they are speaking at the start.

[@BowserLucaTheThird]

For tourists this is the proper firm polite British way of saying "F-off now and don't say anything else"

[@DeadSpaceMan2000]

I always find it funny how British people can sound so calm and nice yet have a very deep and aggressive meaning behind it

[@C-Here]

😂😂😂👍

[@user-mw8fm6pg6v]

Brits are still emotionally hurt, not only did they lose in 1776 to America...they also got saved by them in world War 2. The British are bums

[@suzy_ueda]

Don't forget the 'for Allah' or 'salam aleikum' at the end. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-mw8fm6pg6v]

@@DeadSpaceMan2000 lol, British are still hurt that they lost to America in 1776 and were then saved during WWII. If anything the British should respect Americans.

[@ruthwest1459]

As an American I'm ashamed at how these rude girls were raised.

[@dulseeater4019]

This is how Americans act all over the world. This is why soldiers in Germany were told to wear Canadian flags and told to try and act like the Canadians. Tools.

[@catinthehat906]

Ask yourself- what would happen if these girls did this to the guards at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia?

[@goutvols103]

@@catinthehat906 More or less the same. The Arlington guards would lower their rifle at them. Granted, their M14s are not loaded but the tourists may not realize that.

[@charlesbowers8112]

@@goutvols103 But they carry live ammunition and can load the weapon in a second if needs be.

[@SMcCaskill]

​@@goutvols103they are loaded.

[@Ro6entX]

As an American, we don’t claim those brats as our own even though we are embarrassed by their behavior.

[@Jamie_Wulfyr]

We know mate. Thank you for saying so.We make a distinction on behaviour and not nationality. I've seen plenty of perfectly respectful US tourists in this location.

[@tigerland4328]

Most Americans are very respectful it's the odd spoilt brat that acts like these did not the majority of US tourists

[@myoldvhstapes]

I don't think they are American. Listen again the language they are speaking at the start.

[@dlal2808]

It wasn’t just the girls. The middle aged man was heckling too.

[@Jamie_Wulfyr]

@@dlal2808 Yes,he was encouraging it and was the first to slink away when challenged on their behaviour. Weasel.

[@rizzlervontrappe1515]

Not even an apology. Have some bloody respect

[@JH-bf6qy]

Respect for the organized crime? NEVER! F... this

[@adw6894]

Royals don't deserve any respect

[@jishani1]

Have respect? For kings guard? British royals are deserving of about as much respect as the Kardashians.

[@DOG-MEAT]

​@@adw6894 the soldiers are not royals

[@DOG-MEAT]

​@@jishani1 they deserve more respect then you 😂

[@kailani37]

And not one of them had the decency to apologise for their behaviour.

[@AName-pp8di]

Likely saw they were being filmed and decided to limit the time they were on camera.

[@MsTimelady71]

@@AName-pp8di Ironic that the leader of the pack was filming on her camera and now she really is viral.

[@clk76]

Americans can do no wrong their own eyes. The 'good guys' of the world - always bombing other countries in the name of peace!

[@composedlight6850]

They are Americans and act as if they own the world.

[@ChrisM541]

@@composedlight6850 In a nutshell, unfortunately.

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

The irony is that if they’d tried this at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington they would probably have been arrested

[@annsowers4591]

My exact thoughts. They don't play. My uncle was one of the guards.

[@montyzumazoom1337]

@@annsowers4591And I’ve been there, on a trip with my wife and kids years ago. Those guards would have had their guts for garters.

[@reubensandwich9249]

​​@@annsowers4591The third rarest badge in the Army. The second rarest was established in 2017, thus should show how rare being a sentinal is.

[@latsnojokelee6434]

Unfortunately, there is a video of kids hassling a soldier at the tomb in Arlington. Eventually, they got screamed at to shut up.

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@annsowers4591 If they did they would get a massive pay out for breach of Rights!

[@Philmoscowitz]

That cop handled that excellently. Should be taught in the academy.

[@Locutus]

That's British policing for you. They are trained to be polite, helpful and courteous as they will get a higher rate of compliance from people.

[@XMaster340]

That's the thing. This IS taught at the academy in Europe. In Germany around 75% of police training is de-escalation and psychology. I'd imagine it's very similar in Britain.

[@seldom_bucket]

It is taught over here and in most of Europe and armed police are especially well trained here. They're not trained to unload a full magazine but to reassess the situation after each shot fired and you can imagine the kind of discipline that would take.

[@Mitch93]

​@@Locutus They aren't actually, most cops are not like this man.

[@Locutus]

@@Mitch93 Most are. There are of course knobs in British police, but they are not the majority. Even if most of them are knobs, they are not knobs to the American level of policing.

[@danrodrigues3531]

I applaud the officer for speaking up for the guard since he's unable to do so.

[@heyokaoverdashelly2kangel945]

Amen!

[@Chick4choice]

As an American who grew up blue collar and working class…. I considered it such a privilege to be able to travel outside of our country a few times as a young adult. And it absolutely disgusted me to be in places like the UK, Germany and Austria and run into other Americans behaving badly. Whether acting entitled or being rude/arrogant…. Just stay at home.

[@julie3895]

@Chick4choice 100%. I feel the same as you. Shameful behavior.

[@christins.1481]

The bonus with being an American is we can do the sane thing too. So there's nothing stopping us from harassing the harasser

[@apt62]

The rudest one I’ve encountered is always in Asia. “What you don’t speak English?” Of course they don’t you are in Japan 😂.

[@davidbouvier8895]

If only all tourists felt and acted acted as respectfully as you. I was once in a store in Mexico. An American asked the price of something. The shop assistant politely answered in English, quoting it to him in pesos. He rudely responded, "How much is that in REAL money?"

[@Tourist1967]

The US has nothing to be ashamed of. For every one of these brats, there were tens of thousands who landed on Normandy beaches.

[@xxxxredxxxx]

Holy smokes. That was the kindest way to tell ignorant people to piss off

[@theyearwas1473]

For real though, he should give talks on escalation of force training.

[@Chris-vn2nf]

He called them ladies but "girls" would have triggered them nicely lol

[@1totree]

Sherlock got ridiculed, oh he had a long day. Brits have thin skin.

[@LittleMan2300]

@@1totree Poms have much thicker skin than yanks.

[@TheKomentor]

I don't think they were American tourists though, from their accents and the long modest skirts.

[@golddragon5757]

Those girls should have been arrested for harassment and not released until their parents arrived.

[@julietrembath5551]

I agree with you 100%

[@julietrembath5551]

And forced to apologise to the Soldier in question.

[@331SVTCobra]

Even when a Brit tells you that you're behavior is immature. insensitive, and an embarrassment to your nation, they do so politely.

[@papagen00]

piss is not a polite word

[@Mulberry2000]

@@papagen00 Yes it was not but it was said politely.

[@ianpodmore9666]

British police are taught to de escalate a situation, not inflame them by shouting, ranting and raving.

[@phild3562]

Depends in the context its used , if you don't understand the meaning then hard to explain. ​@@papagen00

[@prissilou]

As an American, I am embarrassed by the behavior of these ignorant, overly entitled young ladies, and if I recognized my daughter in this crowd, I would immediately call her home.

[@SophieGriegson]

Americans actually give a very good account of themselves when visiting. V polite. Young people across the world have got more disrespectful in general.

[@rc70ys]

They’re NOT ladies they’re LITTLE GIRLS

[@fourmacs8167]

Was looking for this comment. Leave it to Americans to do this 🙄

[@kailani37]

Seriously, you should see how often Brits behave appallingly abroad. Most of us aren't royalists and don't expect respect for someone standing outside BP, we expect respect for everyone and anyone on an equal level no matter what country or job.

[@EugVR6]

Thank you sir👍🏼

[@nocomment4u]

im pretty sure they understood 30% of that level of vocabulary .

[@allraargast7232]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DawnPatrol21]

Yep. They're braindead.

[@Gallywomack]

Well the person writing the captions struggled with some of it. "Objective ridicule" OK mate

[@ivanbellucci6100]

30%?? Maybe 10%...

[@Benjiesbeenbetter.]

​@Gallywomack Computer generated captions. Why pay a human who could actually understand and type an accurate caption when a computer can do it for free?

[@nonamenowhereski7563]

That officer was exceptionally restrained and professional

[@zachery2759]

To whoever that police officer is, thank you very much. The royal guards do not deserve to be made fun of at all.

[@mikeelderton6539]

Entitled Americans without values of culture, tradition or manners against an elite soldier who probably isn't much older, taking pride in his work. Well done to the police officer who handled the situation with calmness, respect and clarity. He's probably ex-armed forces too. Hopefully they learned a lesson, but I doubt it.

[@davidfogarty2220]

You can see why the USA is currently in freefall. The Republicans can't even come up with a decent presedential candidate to run up against 'Sleepy Joe'.

[@jack1d1XB]

They maybe American looking but their dress code tells me different either way they were disrespectful and need sending back until they learn manners!

[@MaryCoffey-pn9zv]

Sadly, this particular group is just as disrespectful to most Americans that have beliefs that differ from theirs. There is no great love for them here in the USA.

[@markmorris2207]

They are here on spring break--which means they are the children of upper-middle class or upper class people. That means their parents probably respect money more than decency. And it shows doesn't it? As others have said, other Americans do not respect this behavior either.

[@Dankpuffin]

Sorry, we didn’t sent our best .

[@TomBatemanRT85]

As an American and as a military veteran, I am disgusted. Apologies to the United Kingdom and the Ministry of Defense.

[@2malachi]

Did you kill many innocents for a few dollars? God saw it all.

[@GAWTYONEK]

​@2malachi How many lives have you saved?....yeah I thought so gtfo

[@DirtyCaak]

That DD-214 must feel nice doesn’t it

[@joycegibbs5267]

friend, don’t worry. This is the younger generation worldwide now !! 🥺

[@misterr50]

now go lick his boot

[@maxibaer]

Handled in the most professional and empathic way possible! Treating people respectfully - that have just shown that they don't - is hard. Kudos to the officer for handling this in such a clean and relaxed manner!

[@redfaux74]

Too clean. A busted nose is what society needs to learn respect again. She should be arrested for a lengthy time, pay fines, hard labor and be released on parole only. Only if she apologies appropriately.

[@Thund3rstone]

Speak softly and carry a big gun. It helps carrying an assault rifle with the trigger finger professionally displayed on the side :-D

[@SIC647]

Empathic? That there was very explicitly telling them what useless cap humans they were and to f**k off. Slightly disguised as politeness

[@ryzziktrognesou1]

@@redfaux74 Blocks like you call for violence and arbitrary treatments until it happens to your own blood "not for the right reasons". As a society, we learned nothing in the last 200 years and it's damn, damn, damn depressing.

[@redfaux74]

@ryzziktrognesou1 - YOU may not have learned anything but I learned respect when I was young. And I learned it thru blood. You respect good authority or you get chaos. That's just common sense. What this officer is doing is a good service to those people in the UK. There is no reason for these people to mock him. They deserve whatever bad is coming to them. Don't put me in your "we" basket. I want no part of people like you or your sick mentality. Would this ignorant family like to be harassed in their vocation? The reality is, evil comes back to bite those who fuel it. You should look up common sense and take a class in it.

[@tomground117]

Very well done. Polite and courteous. A true professional both Soldier and police officer.

[@therealjetlag]

As an American in the U.K., I’ve had to live down this kind of behaviour from tourists for 40 years. What an embarrassment.

[@NoName-fv5oo]

Such a peaceful race

[@fuckamericanidiot]

​@@NoName-fv5ooYelling vs child stabbing Hmmmmm.......🧐

[@GigisART]

It is embarrassing! I can remember being in awe of the kings guard in the 60s. Newer generations have no manners or respect for other cultures! Entitled little fools!! If Brits came to America and made fun of our Marines guarding our President, those same fools would be aghast! I’m embarrassed for my country! I apologize!

[@vlaw7103]

You're part of the problem mate

[@TWROC96]

@@NoName-fv5oo Don't you mean nationality?

[@lcf34]

Truest sign ever witnessed outside of a London pub: "all Americans have to be accompanied by an adult"

[@maximusthundergooch3102]

If only you were as heavy handed with your immigrants as you were the American tourists.

[@antonijaume8498]

@@datguy2061 proportional to population, they have less knife crime than the USA, and a lot of what is deemed crime in the UK would not even register in the USA. Then there is all of the rest of crimes in the USA which do not happen in the UK.

[@ohauss]

@@datguy2061 Get an education, Bubba, you flunked basic mathematics.

[@mkilpatr03]

@@datguy2061 Get some facts, racist.

[@angelsspam]

⁠@@datguy2061at least they don’t have gun humpers

[@yuckfoo9638]

As a US military veteran, I am saddened and embarassed that those girls are Americans. I would have hopped they would have some respect for the people that serve their countries, and guarantee the safety and freedom of its citizens. Those young ladies have embarassed the USA, and all of us who have proudly served to protect them.

[@ivanteo1973]

American tourist with British accent. amazing.

[@ortizricci]

You are ashamed that those girls are american?? Oh please!!! All americans are like that< and even worse!!

[@user-et5et5gp2r]

You aren't American if you think American girls dress like this.. these are English speaking israeli

[@benxdybarto]

There is dumassesry all over the world. I don't think it's specific to nations. I've got loads of friends in the US and Canada. And as much as we hate to admit it we are cultural cousins. We've got some pretty dumb people here too.

[@woverby1963]

Im American , I love the UK and dont claim these idiots.

[@orangewedges]

The old guy that was with the group (don't know if he was the dad) was telling them to call the soldier "Sherlock". No wonder the young ladies weren't any better.

[@fluffytail6355]

The apples never fall far from their trees

[@darkjedi7]

Nah man, he's the pimp and they're the pilgrims

[@user-mw8fm6pg6v]

​@@darkjedi7that didn't make sense

[@MollyHJohns]

They probably reduced their IQ thinking this is similar to going to the zoo or safari parks perhaps

[@monejohn9973]

​@@darkjedi7facts 😅 they colonizing 2😅

[@mrmark8603]

£1000 says their parents are as badly behaved.

[@josephandrews9742]

The apple never falls far from the tree.

[@mrmark8603]

@@josephandrews9742 ...or the clinker from it's origin!

[@innocentbystander8038]

The guy talking is a parent

[@top_banananaplays]

I raise you £5000 says they haven't got parents and were abandoned.

[@mrmark8603]

@@top_banananaplays If I saw my child behave like that...I might abandon it!

[@moretea8314]

That’s the truth being told right there! Two prime examples of duty and standing up for others. Something those Americans don’t even recognise much-less understand.

[@stonereilly7972]

As someone who went to military school and got sick of standing there in perfect formation for just 15 minutes, it did not take long for me to gain beyond an immense amount of respect for these guards. Good on the officer!

[@davidfogarty2220]

When I did this job back in the seventies I never remember tourists being this blatantly disrespectful. What makes it worse is there appears to be an adult man with them who is actively encouraging this lot of screeching brats to yell 'Sherlock' at the sentry. Well done to the cop for telling them to take a hike.

[@Decopainterandtea]

He took off quick enough when the Policeman stepped in too!🤨

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

Well now the foreign powers know how to beat the UK army including the elite dress up pretenders call them sherlock! They will run away and look for a police to protect them!

[@pm6653]

We now live in a world of disrespect and a lack of appreciation.

[@daveericson8447]

Because the very moral fabric of society is crumbling

[@supertouring22]

​@@daveericson8447the typical "yoof of today" comment made by every generation

[@rayc8948]

Love the calm cop basically telling the tourists to pull their heads in and piss off

[@nolikeygsomnipresence270]

The American tourists must've been dumbfounded hearing a cop talking calmly and not shooting straight away.

[@bootlegpete7984]

@@nolikeygsomnipresence270🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Croga]

I believe the correct term, in this case, is "bugger off" ;-)

[@pinkyx2147]

So disrespectful, so glad the police officer told them off, have they no shame

[@BrooklynBeTheBoro]

Have you not seen who they elected back in 2016?! Of course they have no shame! That's the whole point of their behavior, to be as boorish and obnoxious as trumpy.

[@johnbattle7518]

As an American, I'd like to say thank you, officer, and my deepest sincere apology for these septic people!

[@pschroeter1]

That was the most respectful chewing out by law enforcement I ever heard.

[@debbylou5729]

And it won’t make a bit of difference

[@pschroeter1]

@@debbylou5729They left didn't they?

[@brentbeacham9691]

Agree. How do they manage that?

[@fleatactical7390]

@@debbylou5729Sure it will. Incidents like this are what temper immature behavior over time. If you want to take issue with something, take issue with the liberals chaperones accompanying them.

[@Plankmeister]

I have to admit, I was waiting for the "Now FAAAHK AWFFF!"

[@biggtrux]

Gah! Why are people always fvcking with these guards? They're real soldiers on duty. You're not at freaking Disneyland ffs!

[@bixizapatero8256]

Why, because Americans have zero culture..... they think everything is NETFLIX and DISNEYLAND.

[@robjohnson9270]

Because they are NOT real soldiers...they are there for the tourists....the REAL guards are like the guy that came out to deal with the tourists because the "solider" couldn't handle WORDS.....they are a CLOWN SHOW FOR PHOTO OPS

[@B-A-L]

They think they are in Las Vegas.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

English Royalty is some kind of Disneyland indeed, honey. Completely useless money bags freak circus from Dark Ages.

[@Jehty21]

Would it be okay to scream like that at a guy in a Mickey Mouse costume? I don't think so. So it shouldn't matter if these are real soldiers or not. You don't do stuff like that to anyone.

[@thomasbyrne4116]

I don't think people realize that those dudes are like, super legit, super highly trained military. They think they're just there to entertain tourists.

[@rickysmyth]

They are reenactors of what it was like back in the pre-gunpowder era, not military. When theres no tourists around, they arent there.

[@Jehty21]

Who cares what they are and what they aren't? Doesn't matter what they are. You don't shout stuff at random people.

[@thomasbyrne4116]

@@rickysmyth what are you talking about? Lol

[@lddixon2394]

@@rickysmyth idiot troll

[@willcall9431]

Just to let Britt’s know those immature girls are not representative of the United States. Most of us Americans respect the duty that that young man and officer do daily.

[@sumar207]

Those tourists were jerks and the officer showed class and a mastery of the situation.

[@michaelmcgovern8110]

We want you to have fun go on and have fun but do it without taking to piss out of people and do it somewhere else. How perfect.

[@DrummerJacob]

They barely did anything. This guard basically stands there as a tourist photo op.

[@DrummerJacob]

​@@michaelmcgovern8110How sensitive are you guys? LMAO You can't laugh at something in England? I guess that's one of the reasons we have a constitution that protests actual free speech. We simply can't imagine not being able to express ourselves. You're used to being censored, so it seems obvious to you.

[@ItsMotoMatt]

@@DrummerJacob that isn't his purpose AT ALL. He's guarding a royal facility. That is the only reason he's there.

[@UserUser-in6ig]

​@@ItsMotoMattI think they are doing this masquerade so that crowds of tourists will come to London to see it. If laughing tourists and taking pictures were a real problem, these guys in historical costumes would change their uniforms to regular police officers and act more relaxed, like security guards at a bank or supermarket. But that wouldn't be interesting. No masquerade, no tourists, no money in the kingdom's treasury.

[@nwmacguy]

What an incredibly tactful way to rightfully tell them to piss off.

[@REM1956]

No doubt.

[@AguadillaCGN]

I guess, it wasn't his first Time to practice the way to do it

[@maudcls5610]

The british "Alright? equals the american "you got that?"

[@suesu940]

It's incredible. How much invisible training/education is required for it. It takes decades. Goodness. Respect. I wish I could be like that.

[@ich_vergebe_euch_777]

Good job. This police officer was politely but firmly . Well done 👍

[@beztoop342]

Disgusting behaviour, who the hell raised these disrespectful people? The policeman gave them far greater respect than they deserved.

[@maryseflore7028]

That's because the policeman was actually raised to be respectful, unlike those 'Mericans.

[@Lizwindsor]

@@randomloaferstop your hate. Get a life

[@margaretclick2125]

Apparently their parent had no input. Therefore this the results.

[@lindsayrogers6690]

Extremely well done by that Police Officer.

[@toastedjoe1013]

You know these women bullied other girls a lot in middle school.

[@milehighkush]

I can also tell you were bullied in middle school, its a group of heckling girls, grow up dude.

[@lomaxrobert]

Got bullied, more likely. Looks like they hit the fridge pretty hard. Future cat owners for sure.

[@jamiebellingerphoto]

You literally don't. But go ahead with the supreme internet confidence. 😂

[@toastedjoe1013]

@@jamiebellingerphoto Is defending women that bullied a guard part of your "activism"?

[@Bav.A]

and now they do at walmart, mcdonalds and target

[@zarbo1kira]

Kudos to this officer, and shame on this group! Thinking this kind of behavior is acceptable, treating a guard with such disrespect is disgusting! As an American, I’m so sorry that this happened!

[@chilenitaprotrump]

The females were not American; however, no matter the origin, the officer and his statement were 100% appropriate.

[@SoberOKMoments]

And you know they were not American how exactly chilinaprotrump? We've noticed that Pro Trump folks tend to believe their own ideas over facts.

[@chilenitaprotrump]

@SoberOKMoments Turn UP the volume. One can CLEARLY hear they're speaking an entirely different language... and, they're of a conservative religion. Take a deeper look at their clothes. It doesn't take a genius to figure out these gals aren't from the block.

[@nikihartney5257]

Ignorance and arrogance on full display. Zero respect for the values of the country they're visiting. On any day, this is crass.

[@minecraftfox4384]

What values? Those Redcoats value genocide and slavery. Not freedom.

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

All Americans and their brain clog

[@missmayflower]

The really disgusting thing is that there’s an adult man with them who you would think would be chaperoning them and monitoring their behaviour. Looks like a school trip with a useless teacher or parent accompanying them.

[@m6666]

Exactly! And if you watch and listen carefully, he's the one who encouraged them to call the sentry "Sherlock" ! Disgusting behaviour by all of these ignorant tourists! They certainly need a hard lesson in respect!😊

[@Chris-vn2nf]

And yet were was he when they were being told off? Probably hiding round a corner.

[@stuffenjoyer2223]

What's more disgusting is that Brits pay taxes for grown men in costumes to be too scared to tell off some children and need to bring actual men over to do it on their behalf.

[@jstravens2728]

They are all adults, and being women they should be acting accordingly. Its true that the man suggested that they call him Sherlock but those ladies, where is their sense of discernment?

[@citronschannel5823]

Useless teacher is redundant.

[@jeremymarr8591]

Love it. I’m American but don’t condone anyone treating another human like this. If I would have been there I would have said something.

[@Shaz4Mark]

Well said that man! Told them off whilst still being kind of respectful. Why do tourists think this kind of behaviour is acceptable just because he can’t react/respond to it? Nothing short of bullying as far as I’m concerned!

[@wumbowoody436]

The crappy part is I bet none of them learned a lesson. I hope all of them see themselves going viral for being a loser.

[@2malachi]

Police know they are losers, that's why they join up, to try to feel better about their psychopathy.

[@CharliesDaughter]

unfortunately, with the current social media culture of 'any publicity is good publicity,' they'll probably be thrilled to see themselves going viral at all, and never even realize or regret or learn from this appalling behavior. It might even be reinforced by 'look, we went viral for being rude idiots, yay!"

[@doublesunday1268]

They'll go back to america and say the police were misogynists

[@stevieb6368]

Pity the Tower of London doesn't do accomodation anymore!

[@benxdybarto]

:D send in the hounds!

[@cun7us]

Bravo to that cop. I wish more were like him. Those girls clearly weren't brought up properly but got taught a valuable lesson on respect.

[@donskinner2]

I heard not a single word of apology

[@russtang24]

Ill never forget when I went to the palace and discretely asked one of these guys if he was allowed to talk. With the tiniest little sideways glance and an even tinier shake of the head he let me know he couldn’t. I will never forget that guys unfailing politeness even under the staunchest of protocols. If you’re out there buddy you’re a credit to your nation

[@olatunjiajilore5345]

Lovely Comment.

[@sufyanlowel4631]

But this is ridiculous. It's 21st century and they pretending to live in the Dark Ages. What is this MI6 or Parliament? No. It's are useless atavism.

[@benjacques26]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@FulloutPostal]

not quite accurate... they can "talk" to you, but you really really don't want them to ;) it usually involves obnoxious behaviour, touching them/the horses reins (or trying to), getting too close and so on... if you go even further, they are also allowed to use, lets call it "physical contact", to reprimand you my guess is the police guy noticed the tourists before they annoyed the guard too much and stepped in there's a reason royal guard duty is called "war on tourism" in the troop ;)

[@Crotch_Goblin1]

​@@FulloutPostalYour troops are a joke... Wouldn't stand 1 day even against France... Lmaooo

[@parimalachatchewan8122]

These people have their brains in their back! Disgraceful attitude😢

[@lesley9805]

What brains?

[@Lord_Unicorn]

I like when they get loud calling names and suddenly when they saw the rifle they became slient LOL😂😂😂

[@mickeyandres2651]

Bravo officer, thank you kindly Sir. 🇨🇦👍

[@Shontaku]

Shouldn't have blurred their faces. Ridiculing those who protect their freedom to act like a$$holes.

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

And that is just it, they have that freedom. It may be embarrassing and rude, but it isn’t against the law.

[@Jacksimon18909]

He doesn't protect your freedom nor theirs as they're American, he serves the freedom of the crown.

[@keithmarshall8796]

​@RR1-gn2hvWhat have you protected🤡

[@paulwright9106]

I do not understand WHY their faces were not shown . They are taking the piss out of these Kings Guard , and it's OUT OF ORDER !!

[@Jacksimon18909]

@@paulwright9106 because the idea of taking the piss out of someone while irritating and counter productive is not a criminal offence so they have a right to privacy because they could sue for that.

[@catzkeet4860]

This was NOT a Metropolitan Police Officer. The gentleman that set these rude little girls straight was a Ministry of Defence Police Officer, who are actually there to counter any terrorist threats, however they will also step in to assist the troopers when tourists get out of hand, as in this case.

[@SlimSlim-to1oo]

I guess that explains why the police officer chose to respond instead of stand there and watch it happen, the Met police are clowns compared to these officers.

[@Duncan_1971]

They're behaviour is also distracting for him when he's watching for people behaving strangely.

[@jukeseyable]

he is MET, you can tell from his cap, he is an ARO, if he was milatary, he would have had red on the hat, hence the name red tops for british army police

[@stewartbristow846]

@@jukeseyable Military police are not the same as MoD police. The MPs ensure that soldiers stay in line, not the public.

[@andrewread154]

There was a rude dad with the rude girls.

[@glenford2870]

Well done to the copper for telling them to piss off

[@bradschwamberger1217]

To the Guard, I am sorry, so sorry.

[@aferalva69]

that is how a real man deals with a problem. he is calm and he use logic. I know it doest work for everyone unfortunately

[@calliarcale]

Well done. That officer gave them no nonsense, and made it clear he wasn't going to accept any either.

[@phillipabat8437]

As an American I'm ashamed by this trash. Please don't judge all of us by this one encounter. Great Britain is a Trusted Friend and ally we share many of the same values and our soldiers have fought side by side in many of the crucial battles of the 20 th century up to the present time. They do not represent the vast majority of our people. godspeed.

[@eveb446]

Congratulations office, for standing up to those horribly rude ,American tourists.

[@doyleeee]

and left without saying a proper sorry? I can't believe this at their age.

[@eleanoraquitaine2966]

As an American, it gives me no joy to tell you that trump followers are extremely entitled and feel that neither the law nor common decency apply to them. He calls violent criminals heroes and those in prison for treason and criminal violence "hostages" which gives permission to all his followers, and their wastrel children, to do whatever they want with abandon.

[@juliagoolia72]

And there was an older adult with them!

[@mikiohirata9627]

Proper ? They don't know anything about proper behavior or words they're Americans.

[@da66661]

Americans . What do you expect from them

[@bobdillon1138]

No surprise coming from the ME ME ME ME generation their mothers and fathers tell them their poop doesn't stink from an early age and this is the result.

[@aitcho007]

Just disgusting. These wonderful young men deserve our utmost respect.

[@joefranco8345]

Pleased to see UK is still a country that respects himself. Well done.

[@FreedomVoice365]

You need glasses

[@joefranco8345]

@@FreedomVoice365 you need to travel abroad

[@FreedomVoice365]

@@joefranco8345 Funny. If you know the reality of the UK you'll know they don't respect themselves nowadays.

[@ttt2---763]

The UK does not respect itself, it is a joke.

[@annmuthoni8462]

That was Great standing your ground and standing up for him.

[@hoofie2002]

Nice one - the copper helped them understand the meaning of "piss off".

[@MaskHysteria]

Sadly there are too many of my fellow Americans that believe this is appropriate behavior. Most of the rest of us consider them a national embarrassment as well

[@defender714]

They were spoon fed this culture.

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

Agreed, but this kind of behavior is still not illegal, not even in the UK. Freedom of speech is guaranteed in the UK, as well as in most civilized nations. And being annoyed by someone’s actions isn’t grounds to tell them to leave or be quiet. Neither the police nor the military have the authority to tell these girls to stop. They were behind the barriers and they were not physically interfering with the guards duties (which is basically just a show for the tourists). You can condemn the actions of the girls, but you cannot punish them for their actions. And again, I think their behavior was in very poor taste and does not reflect well on other Americans. But neither does supporting those that deny someone of their rights.

[@broragnarok146]

@@TheCrazyMoparDude68 Disturbing the peace is a misdemeanor criminal offense in USA. It can be a minor infraction that involves a fine and costs, or it can be a low-level misdemeanor in some cities and states. The penalties and fines vary by jurisdiction. Examples of behaviors that can lead to a charge of disturbing the peace include: Making loud and unreasonable noise with willful and malicious intent Using offensive words that are likely to cause a violent reaction So in this case these americans "should" be educated on their own laws well enough to not go and break them in another country just because.. additionally, freedom of expression in the UK is limited by: Preventing disorder or crime Threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviors Language that incites racial and religious hatred Protecting other people's reputation or rights Among others...

[@tiltil9442]

@@defender714 Yeah, that "America first" propaganda really bends their perspective out of shape...

[@efeddwdw9782]

they don't even sound American LMAO

[@justrelaxing1501]

Bravo, there’s no excuse for bad manners.

[@PaulaDautremont]

When I was a tourist in London, I sought out advise from locals at a pub as to what was acceptable behavior as a tourist in their opinion.

[@purple9533]

That’s what you get. Shame on the parents who raised them. My mom would have slapped my hair off my head had I acted a fool. God bless my mom. She’s the reason I never acted like that.

[@heystobeatingmymochi78]

Usually their parents just as bad as these girls. If they were taught to respect other people they would not be making fun of the guard doing his job.

[@fyc7116]

Are you a black American?

[@robjohnson9270]

and yet, you're on the internet acting a fool anyway, posting stupid comments.....

[@CorneliusGrimm-dq3sb]

I hate how people forget that they are real soldiers

[@jack1d1XB]

Oh, they knew allright, they're just low life's!

[@reign7940]

It's not that they forget. They just don't care.

[@harrykey2448]

​@@reign7940why should they.

[@rancher12121]

it shouldn't matter if they are soldiers or anything else, they're people, the girl's parents did not teach them how to act, especially in a foreign country... coming from an american

[@vincentvega5686]

they are tourists, young, and american. how would they know anything outside of their own little bubble? obviously these girls didn't know he was a real soldiers.

[@kiloechocharliekool2151]

Cop was way too nice...

[@Grumszy]

The British are calm and respectful because they have over a thousand plus years of History dealing with people.

[@antoniotung340]

Handled the situation with restraint and professionalism. Well done.

[@tamie341]

getting outraged for no reason.. We shouldnt have to cater to weird old traditions that have no basis in reality. Those girls suck but the system they are mocking sucks just as bad.

[@Convescation]

What blows my mind about this, I am too poor to travel, and if I did have the money , I would be polite and respectful when traveling. Are all rich people this rude?

[@joet7136]

​@@HelloHello33333 well those girls certainly didn't come from poor families now did they? So the question is valid. Are all rich Americans this idiotic and entitled?

[@corneilcorneil]

This people are not righ. Their clotes are 4rd hand.

[@loveydovey802]

These girls, regardless of wealth, were rude. It is possible to work and save for travel. There are places where you can work seasonally, live in house, eat cheap for 6 months and spend the next 6 months in Asia or 3 months in Europe.

[@offbeatwarble]

Not so much as an apology, disgraceful

[@Tom-ob8yb]

Bravo to the Officer. What a pathetic group of Karens. Never been punched in the face for their bad behavior.

[@martinwalker316]

Thank you and well done to the Copper!

[@2malachi]

he's a good little fascist isn't he?

[@1chish]

@@2malachi Oh look its you again. Go peddle your Liberal leftie nonsense elsewhere... What is 'fascist' about correcting insulting behaviour and removing people causing a disturbance exactly?

[@hikikomori_999]

He a ‘Bobby’.. ‘Copper’ refers to Chicago police offices the wore copper badges through the 1930’s-40’s

[@1chish]

@@hikikomori_999 Police in the UK have had many nicknames including 'Coppers', 'Rozzers, 'the Bill', 'Peelers'

[@PKryik]

@@2malachiAh yeah how dare he stop people from ridiculing someone doing their job.

[@Fabio-Correr-eh-Viver]

British guards and police officers are SO polite! Congratulations from Brazil.

[@murrijuana2842]

Simp harder...

[@Brazmann021]

What? He is not wrong.​@@murrijuana2842

[@cherrytraveller5915]

Do you seriously think he was going to go on an expletive laden rant in front of a camera. It would mean they could complain of poor treatment and how awful he spoke to them. He spoke to them the way any other police officer in the world would speak to someone.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

​@@cherrytraveller5915Wow police are the same globally? That is nothing short of incredible.

[@Maax1200]

As long as you'r not in the guards face or touch him.

[@acerjuglans383]

Some people just don't understand what respect is. Yeah America, I'm looking at you.

[@adw6894]

No one care about your looking

[@markstevens1729]

This lack of respect is actually built into the structure of the US Constitution. Or so most Americans think…

[@FreedomVoice365]

@@markstevens1729 You shouldn’t just disrespect people for no reason. But there’s no reason to respect someone because he’s from a government institution. They work for you. (Or so they say)

[@markstevens1729]

@@FreedomVoice365 yeah, “freedom voice” would believe that. They have a job serving the “people.” This insane notion “I pay your salary!” Is just ignorance. It’s NO reason to think you have any authority to ignore or disrespect them. This is an exclusively American distortion of public service.

[@FreedomVoice365]

@@markstevens1729 1. It's morally wrong to disrespect someone for no reason. 2. In a democracy all functions of Government exist for the people, each individual. 3.Being part of the Government on it's own grants you no reason for respect. 4.Freedom of speech means you have a right to disrespect people (Be it morally wrong in many cases), and to the comment's point, to show lack of respect (different from disrespect) towards someone you don't know and owe nothing to.

[@gw7624]

Americans should always be accompanied by an adult.

[@czipcok1994]

As someone who moved to the UK I cant understand how can you be an ass to the police here. All the encounters I had with them they showed only manners, calm behaviour and absolute rationality. Those guys really dont deserve to be taken a piss out of.

[@robjohnson9270]

it's not about deserve....it's about freedom.....

[@czipcok1994]

@@robjohnson9270 Oh you have absolute freedom to be an asshole. Dont be surprised if you get hit with the repercussions though. And to be honest the cop is doing them a favour. The guards are not cops. They are soldiers with a guard duty. You do something over the line to him, he will bring you down as a threat. Plain and simple. I cant believe how much americans are trying to defend their right (that ends on the border of their country) to be an asshole with no repercussions.

[@TripleKmafia]

@@robjohnson9270Even with freedom, it's only good to use it responsibly. There's no reason to be a douche with your freedom. Sure, you CAN mock a guard, but it doesn't mean you should. I wouldn't mock you if you were the guard.

[@leggoentertainment2947]

It's not about the police, though they definitely have their problems, it's about the dumb crown 👑 isn't?

[@Gambit771]

​@@robjohnson9270Freedom to do what?

[@Kededian]

These girls had some bad parenting. They dont know the meaning of the word respect.

[@robjohnson9270]

What did the guy do to earn their respect? He's just standing there....

[@mattkennedy6115]

They look like they’re Orthodox by the long skirts

[@farr3lHDYT]

​@@robjohnson9270 you don't have to respect him but what did he do to deserve being made fun of like that? He's just standing there... It's not about respect really, it's just being a decent human being...

[@B-A-L]

​@@robjohnson9270He's a serving member of the armed forces who may have been on active service. The real question is what had he done to deserve such disrespect from a bunch of ignorant morons who have probably only heard the word respect from a pop song!

[@robjohnson9270]

@@B-A-L as opposed to the morons that have only heard about respect from the pro military propaganda....the military definitely has it wrong...

[@tuzzday]

I'm embarrassed people behave like that. It's rude and very disrespectful. As an American they do not represent most of us. They should have their passports revoked.

[@amatomic257]

Direct, firm, fair & well spoken! Notice how those idiots didn't even object to being told to leave.

[@UnknownPersononGoogle]

They probably didn’t say anything because it most likely pissed them off. People like that can’t handle confrontation.

[@cherrytraveller5915]

He had a gun

[@yeularkinex1939]

I believe there are some countries they are first given the good ol' slap on the back of the head and then told to F off, no warning no nothing

[@olatunjiajilore5345]

They didn't even apologise.. so sad.

[@davidfogarty2220]

Why do the wrong people travel?

[@EdwardThatch-ee7yx]

Why do Yanks travel. 🤪

[@daveericson8447]

Agreed we don't need wrong people travelling, we are already full of wrong home bred people

[@charliecook-pt6gu]

the same reason they are allowed to live

[@davidfogarty2220]

@@charliecook-pt6gu Yes, shame innit.

[@jakob3044]

​@@charliecook-pt6guthere are no 'wrong people'

[@kimberleymatheson9219]

Glad he stepped in. I'm an American, and this behavior not only infuriates me, but it's embarrassing for those of us who actually do respect what *all* servicemen do. These people who show such disrespect really need to just grow up or shut up...

[@user-tf1gj8bv1f]

I'm ashamed to knoe that they were American tourists. That being said, letting tourists so close to the palace is just stupid.

[@reyesojeda9603]

As an American, I'm embarrassed.

[@UrbanHiker317]

I'm not. Those skirt-wearing, can't cut my hair as a woman, Utah types do not represent the rest of us.

[@LadyLunarella]

Same.. gives us all a bad image and names.

[@G-y_m]

Where's the proof they are American???

[@JohnDoe-xv4rp]

@G-y_m , their American accents!

[@queenix2768]

@@JohnDoe-xv4rpthose girls are talking in a English accent 💀

[@mattsundby4606]

Speaking on behalf of most Americans with appreciation, we apologize. Totally unacceptable and kudos to the soldiers.

[@edwindeas9457]

Bless you, my Brother. It irks me to see fellow Americans playing the stereotypical "Ugly American".

[@TheRaghorn]

How did you guess they were Americans?

[@Gary-pogi]

@@TheRaghorn He read the title of the video.

[@B-A-L]

​@@Gary-pogiI bet that guy is American too!

[@jjktng]

Every parent needs to be firm and clear like this . 💯

[@TheJapanChannelDcom]

An embarrassment to their country.

[@elainegeber4604]

I applaud the police officer for addressing the disrespect. I enjoy watching the videos, but deplore the ignorance of so many tourists. The fact that an armed police officer has to step in to stop this behaviour does not reflect well on today’s society. Entitled behaviour needs to stop. 😔🇨🇦

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

So you applaud denying a person their right to free speech? And yes, the UK does have the right to free speech. And an armed policeman telling a group of girls that they no longer have the freedom does not reflect well on our society. But you are correct about the entitled part, they are entitled to their rights of free speech.

[@edwindeas9457]

I agree.❤👌🇺🇸

[@edwindeas9457]

​@@TheCrazyMoparDude68I am an American & a Military Veteran. Our U.S. Congressional Right to Freedom of Speech does not translate to Americans having the right/ privilege to visit another country an unprovokedly (without provocation) Act an Ass to the locals.

[@calvinnickel9995]

Freedom of Speech isn’t freedom from consequences. Freedom of speech just means that you can’t be charged or convicted by the government (within certain necessary limits ie: threatening a head of state). Being thrown out of a facility for bad conduct is in no way a violation of anyone’s rights.

[@B-A-L]

​@@TheCrazyMoparDude68Freedom of speech doesn't include the right to deliberately verbally abuse someone, well not in a civilised country like Britain. Don't know about America though but I've been watching the election farce there and it seems verbal abuse is the main vote grabber, which says a lot about the American voting public.