Colonel Making Everyone Laugh The 4 O' Clock Parade

Colonel Making Everyone Laugh The 4 O' Clock Parade
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King’s Troop. The 4 O’ Clock Parade.
The Dismount Parade which takes place daily on the courtyard in front of Horse Guards when the mounted sentries who have been guarding the official entrance to Buckingham Palace are relieved by dismounted sentries.
Also known as 'The Four 'O' Clock Parade' and 'Punishment Parade' it takes place at 16:00 daily when following an inspection by an Officer the mounted guards dismount, then take their horses back to the stables for the night.
History of the Parade
The 4 'o' Clock Parade started in 1894 when Queen Victoria found the entire guard drinking and gambling while on duty and as a punishment, ordered that they had to be inspected every day at 4pm by an officer for the next 100 years!
Although the 100 years finished in 1994 the reigning Queen wanted the parade to continue as a tradition.
Two dismounted sentries will then guard the entrance until 20:00 when the gates to Horse Guards are closed and then one sentry will remain on duty until 07:00 when the gates re-open.
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[@alisonhilll4317]

Why so many women a d blacks is this being pushed by Barbara Specter and Co eh ?

[@polyglot.basketer947]

...poor guards...

[@boerewors79]

First 5.5 minutes could be skipped

[@LaPinturaBella]

I love how the two horses just looked at each other at the beginning of the video as if to say, "Here we go again. I could really go for a sugar cube about now."

[@jodiefrost8987]

😂 😂 😂 😂

[@arthurbatti9854]

I want to see the horses stamp their feet in time with the C/O.

[@LaPinturaBella]

@@arthurbatti9854 Wouldn't that be delightful???

[@yourbrotherfromanothermother21]

@@LaPinturaBella Indeed, it would be quite delectable.

[@andreinarangel6227]

No, the horses said to each other ".......we're still under punishment even after Victoria's 100 year order!"

[@jamielee9350]

This Captain is well known in the barracks for his sense of humour. He has never demanded respect from any lower ranks, but he surely earned it. If only the tourists could hear some of his comments 🤣🤣🤣

[@davebayliss3142]

What else can you do but laugh at this pathetic nonsense 🥴🥴🤣🤣

[@johnpeschke7723]

the Captain at some point likely will be a Colonel because he cares for his troops and their horses. ceremonial units are faced with daily dress up drudgery. Making them smile once in a while is a gift a smart commander can give them.

[@Afif.anNayem.asSalafi]

I don't think that's how it works, I mean a Captain at some point likely will be a Colonel. It is in fact very unlikely, statistically speaking. But yes, every Colonel has been a Captain for sure.

[@krisyung]

sense of humour needed ex armed forces omg lol progress

[@supernutkin5122]

Correct, John Peschke, he holds the rank of Captain ..... or Lieutenant, as couldn't clearly see either two pips or three pips ..... (actually named Bath Stars)

[@avengersnewbie2348]

He just lost some part of his salary and also made his commrade to lose some

[@QuicknStraight]

@@supernutkin5122 Three pips. Captain.

[@junescoular292]

Even one of the horses understood 'at ease', and did so! 😃

[@garryleeks4848]

At ease 👍

[@mariagrant2072]

Yes! Saw that and thought the same 😂

[@susanmyers1899]

They look magnificent, so proud,serving soldiers as well.

[@cookiemobers5650]

Nice to see the horses are still listening to their riders. They are both alert...but always have their riders in mind. "Oh, it's time, let's get on with it."

[@1chish]

Right at the start the woman in blue with a straw hat being a right Karen as the police officer asks her to stop taking photos and move away. Like how many times do you have to tell someone? Usual lack of respect from the public.

[@davebooth5655]

The Captain is an orderly Officer, usually a Lt or Cpt, remember this is a working barracks, it just happens to be in central London with an open gate. The size order of the troops is on purpose, the Police officers do long shifts it is hot, they are there for protection not to look good.

[@johnarrow3354]

A Captain, I am sure, but no matter. Good to see that he knows his troop well enough to have a smile.

[@giulianogermeno9558]

I thought so...much too young to be a colonel

[@krisyung]

smile laughed when they lined up thought it was a sketch from the two ronnies john cleese and ronnie corbett sketch omg four candles please lol ....🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GingerPhotographer]

He is indeed a Capt

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Also funny to see the audience laugh every time this weak little woman is giving commands. Nobody can take this deluded feminist serious. One punch and she is knocked out on the ground. Been a personal Trainer for years and never seen a woman as strong as my average male clubmember. Nor as dominant and fierce. Just more emotional. Women in thede Jobs always feel like they are acting and putting on a show

[@1Selous]

@@giulianogermeno9558 looks like a Lt not Capt although I can't zoom in to see 3 pips as the dress has 3 pips and a button

[@peterbrown1012]

Colonel's do not take the 4 O'clock parade, that is a captain, 3 pips.

[@5AS5BS]

👍

[@bernie9239]

I'll sleep better now knowing that

[@peterbrown1012]

@@bernie9239 sweet dreams

[@ANZACS100]

@@peterbrown1012 FUCK AMERICA , FUCK NATO !

[@MottysMilitaryModels]

There's always one !!!!

[@harrywoolley4100]

My dad was in this regiment royal horse artillery god bless you all my love your son

[@orraman5427]

If you know what's good for you when the captain cracks a joke you laugh.

[@BeyondTheVeilParanormal]

We should be armed like that....

[@robertschultz6922]

Could you imagine getting court marshalled for NOT laughing

[@fusspot57]

Love this. The really tall soldier on the left was really trying to hold it together by biting his lip as the inspection moved down the line!

[@claritamasangkay9859]

I can’t imagine the sacrifices standing straight for many many minutes or hours YOU guys are awesome

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

Literally the most lazy, easy and boring job around. Also they make less money than stockers at Tesco or Walmart. My dad was one of these uneducated and useless clowns who are guarded by police because they cant defend themselves and are unarmed. They dont even have a life as their officers think for them and have planned their entire day routine to the minute. These clowns are basically mindless organic robots

[@alisonhilll4317]

So many replies removed more zionist censorship by the rothchilds owned and controlled government, media and banks it's time to take back our central banks from these parasitic psychopaths once and for all.

[@brendasmith7805]

Apparently they do 1 hour in the arches but it still requires stamina and patience especially with all the tourists.

[@sepehrsabahi9948]

Really!? in my country we have to (by law)serve two years in army for free ! many die in border! the real sacrifice is standing with gun in border almost free while u expecting to get shot by terrorist and trafficker any minute!yes we were born in wrong place we could get wages for standing with fancy customs to attract tourist , respect to real police force near them , they would protect you , If real peril appeared

[@iriscollins7583]

@@sepehrsabahi9948 Where are you from?

[@daryllmoreton7131]

First.y the Officer is a captain. I’m sure he made it quick due to the heat and keeping his soldiers happy is part of his role.

[@williamtraynor-kean7214]

Orderly Officer, Captain three pips and no gold band on visor, no doubt he will one day be an OF5, and thank you for your pre-empting his promotion.

[@1Selous]

TBH I wasn't sure as 3 pips yes but there's buttons also on the epalets as you say and no gold on peak

[@juliarivers9764]

the horses shine so beautifully and the guards are soooooooooooooo smart

[@jack1d1XB]

So, here's what I think he said to each one in turn 'That one was taller than you', lolol😅🤣😂

[@TheByard]

Those are the most well-armed crowd control officers I've ever seen. Did enjoy watching the extra effort hard stamp of the feet though.

[@leilaskye8143]

I loved the horses eyed each other like saying another day at work haha

[@richardcleveland8549]

I DO love the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery. They make such a splendid show in their black and gold uniforms, and the drills they perform are unbelievably complicated, impressive and beautiful. Bravo!

[@gloriakoch4764]

The only thing that I find rediculous is the fact they have their swords drawn all the time. With the way people crowd around them at times, I consider this dangerous even, with all the tourists and children around I mean really, are they expecting an attack by Iran!

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

@@gloriakoch4764 I take it you have not seen the regular tourist culls in London?

[@anthonybrownhovelt]

Dark Blue not black! The Gunners wore dark Blue so the muck from gunpowder didn't show on their uniforms. Having fired a few Royal Salutes in bad weather and the wind blowing the smoke back onto the Gun Line I can vouch for the benefits of a dark uniform! Ours were filthy by the end of the Salute! But not noticeable from a distance.

[@allanh3865]

Thanks for stating the name of this troop. I've asked in rhe comments a couple of times for other videos and I've not gotten a response.

[@richardcleveland8549]

@@allanh3865 I should have mentioned that there's a number of videos on KZbin of the King's Troop performing; they're amazing to watch!

[@RobinaDunstan]

It's always fun to watch the Royal Horse Artillery. They are only at Whitehall for a little while each year whilst the Lifeguards and Blues and Royals are on vacation. They use horses to pull old artillery guns when they are fired for special occasions

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Thanks. Didn't know that.

[@JILL0704USA]

The horses looking at each other....'wouldn't mind a carrot about now'. Such beautiful horses 💮.

[@jtr549]

It cracked me up how they got shorter and shorter as they lined up.

[@Bridge324]

Tallest to the right, shortest to the left, as it should be.

[@geoffboxell9301]

I am sure that, for a laugh, they used the tallest and the shortest members of the Troop for that Parade, which could well be the reason for the smiling: British Army humour.

[@geoffboxell9301]

@@Bridge324 Tallest on the right: shortest on the left. By the right Number?

[@jtr549]

@@geoffboxell9301 it was a bit like a skit

[@annstar4306]

Me to🤣

[@vocallocal7824]

This must be the most jovial unit in military parade inspection history.

[@maureenmiller3029]

And they all can't help smiling while being inspected.

[@ROBOTkw1]

This was fun to watch. I appreciate that the Captain pokes a little fun- and he doesn't hold it against the men for "breaking attention"! :D

[@uncleray3354]

Incredible, absolutely incredible mounted discipline

[@gunner678]

Very smart! My old regiment seems to be in fine form! Bravo!

[@stuartjarman4930]

UBIQUE!

[@Jezzebel1313]

Horse number one has the aura of a very humorous Buddhist monk in what feels like his 278th life.

[@barrieheald5823]

From what I can see of his shoulders, I am sure he's a Captain.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

three stars = captain…if that star closest his neck is a crown then he’s a colonel, but extremely doubtful

[@peterbrown1012]

@@bostonrailfan2427 exspecially when 2 pips and a crown is a full colonel and regiments are run by a Lt. Colonel, 1 pips and a crown and King's troop is just that, a troop, equal to a company in the infantry or a squadron in the cavalry.

[@5AS5BS]

👍

[@burnseric64]

He is

[@Roheryn100]

@@peterbrown1012 The Troop isn't a full regiment. The CO is a Major.

[@audrey04021]

What these videos point out to all of us is that most tourists dress like sh*t. There was a time people wore nice clothes to view monuments, museums, and events like this. Comfort is one thing. Dressing like you don't care is another thing entirely.

[@ursulastaempfli759]

That was my impression, too. Loads of annoying shabby looking tourists. But this style of dress has become ubiquitous. I dislike it 100%.

[@boathead22000]

@@ursulastaempfli759 Maybe they were locals like yourself, and how were they annoying anyone besides you ?

[@ursulastaempfli759]

@@boathead22000 I am not a local and clearly locals do not visit these tourist sites. of course these tourists are annoying locals, like they annoy these guards.

[@triciac1019]

Well you do have to admit that tourists do bring in a lot of revenue for England. When a family from England came to Solvang, California, they were dressed about the same as these tourists. No one though should be disrespectful of the Queen's guards. They though may not have known the guards were going to show up right in front of them and need to move.

[@ozzydozzy1]

I thought the same thing who wears shorts out in London ,it’s beach wear😮

[@_gettry_]

They are also just people but have a serious job to do and it is nice to see this kind of things. 😊

[@TesterAnimal1]

What job? Guarding something? No, the armed police do that. They are just performing.

[@_gettry_]

@@TesterAnimal1 so they don't get paid!? 😂 Oh they do and that is their JOB.

[@Dave19819]

As an owner of a driveway power washing business I can see the need of those walls and floor to be washed, I would make them sparkle 🙃

[@frankhyland6333]

That's the first thing I noticed, get them cleaned for the tourists.🪣🧽💪🍺

[@hoofie2002]

They are historic buildings so the amount of paperwork required would be incredible.

[@maxwellfan55]

Govt rather spend money treating immigrants to 5* hotels at our expense. Most historic MOD properties are like this and it's a disgrace.

[@Mrbobinge]

Brilliant thoughtful crisp footage. You could feel the Guard horse frustration towards at-attention boredom. Rising anticipation. Guardsmen and their small horses marching in single file to brayed commands. So sweet. One could be moved by such historic warm friendly smiles between Officer and his troops. But Disneyland is catching up.

[@Roheryn100]

Not Guardsmen. As they are technically artillery, they are gunners.

[@Mrbobinge]

​@@Roheryn100 RN 11 years. Field-gun crews were not technically artillery. Some, were cooks seamen electricians stokers. Gunners pro tem.

[@carmenharper2953]

The tall guy wasn't the only one trying not to laugh

[@bigbear71445]

The people that laugh at these ceremonies have no idea the amount of time and dedication these troopers and their horses put in.

[@DE-xt7jv]

I knew several king’s troop COs. All have a great sense of humour.

[@dennismills6887]

No you don’t

[@DE-xt7jv]

@@dennismills6887 but i actuslly do!

[@janicem9225]

@@dennismills6887 How do YOU know? 🙄

[@dennismills6887]

@@janicem9225 I know everything

[@garryleeks4848]

@@DE-xt7jv 😂😂

[@silenusut]

5:38: the curtain/gate opens … moving on a bit .. Let’s hope this CAPTAIN will rise to a Colonelship. Watched to the very end: including the two horses, who r a right pair of non-identical twins - the vid is full of interesting moments and manoeuvres + some distinctly sexy kit! Nice one.

[@SSJIndy]

It's actually pretty sad that the royal guards also need armed guards.

[@maxitown7]

Highest ranking King's Troop officer is a Major - and that is a Captain.

[@tokenspirit6140]

I love these, the King George VI's, King's Troop Royal Artillery. Splendid colours and dress.

[@user-vd8dj5zt8q]

❤❤❤He looks very young for his rank. Love it

[@steemdup]

I am loving this uniform

[@triciasimpson8054]

Contrast the smartness of the soldiers and the scruffiness of the coppers

[@barbararichmond5242]

So true + like tellyyubbies.

[@BenRelle]

Look how tacticool tho

[@triciasimpson8054]

They could still look smart and not like unmade beds

[@triciasimpson8054]

@Dan Beech I agree, but a smarter looking police force, In my mind, would inspire more confidence. But being of an older generation I guess I put more emphasis on appearance. That lot looked like they have just been dragged out of bed.

[@robinz2000]

I like how in the beginning when she clicked her heels the horse clicked his

[@colinhoward74]

the day a Colonel does 4pm Duty Parade , the whole Barracks is out there and its a Battalion's Parade , complete with RSM taking the Parade Ground , not a light hearted joke but a very serious parade . the writer clearly was never in the military , hopefully , young Captain will make it up through the ranks to there or further .

[@jamielee9350]

Like you say , if you get a Colonel doing a "punishment parade".. you either done very well or very bad, just hope it was the former, not the latter.. 🤣

[@amadeusendymion1272]

Clearly you jump to conclusions based on your own version of personal history. Assumptions correct or not, invariably get you into difficulties and are a product of mental laziness.

[@hb1338]

@@amadeusendymion1272 Clearly you have no knowledge of military procedures, unlike Colin Howard.

[@amadeusendymion1272]

@@hb1338 Clearly you have no knowledge of Life beyond the barrack while. You just made the very assumption to which I referred thus proving the point.

[@mikedoran642]

They both men/ horses must have some will power to Stand/ sit for a full shift without a break

[@jacquelinefox2632]

I love London so much.

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

The airs the tourists put on, jaysus!

[@malcolmberesford3323]

The Colonel certainly made ME laugh. I was only in the Air Training Corps, but we never trained to 'squat' as we came to: 'Attention'. 😂

[@I_Don_t_want_a_handle]

Horse Artillery, their legs aren't straight.

[@Roheryn100]

@@I_Don_t_want_a_handle 😉

[@Roheryn100]

Not a colonel.

[@stuartjarman4930]

That 'squat' is done by cavalry and artillery because historically they wore spurs every day - -t was a safety thing, originally.

[@julesb3430]

Fantastic, just fantastic...

[@trevorroberts5839]

That Colonel is a Captain

[@johnprice7303]

Comic opera in its purest form. I am just surprised that the horses did not break into laughs of derision. ; - ))

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

Ces deux splendides chevaux ont été bien éduqués ! 😂

[@anthonytaylor9232]

And there speaks a pleb with NO idea!

[@pm2886]

No doubt you find the rituals and sacred traditions of other cultures, equally ridiculous? Or do save your derision for just this culture?

[@carlryderiselvis]

@@pm2886 Yeah, see that a lot....The masochist self loathing few...That get a kick out of mocking their own country and culture...However, would be the first to stand up for some other country/religion and it's bizarre rhetoric...

[@appytight8468]

I think it's you that's straight out of comic opera, John. ;-)) "There's the idiot who praises in enthusiastic tones. All centuries but this, and every country but his own." Gilbert and Sullivan: The Mikado

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Thank you so much for your love and respect for Her Majesty. Xxxxxxxx 🦊

[@rosemaryallen2128]

1st Horse: Humans are dead peculiar, aren't they? 2nd Horse: Oh, absolutely! Fancy a nice mouthful of oats, when all this is over? 1st Horse: If it's ever over! Dead boring, isn't it? 2nd Horse: One thing, have you noticed how the humans are getting so small? Not so much to carry, of course. Odd though. 1st Horse: Best not to think about it. Say, you do look nice. 2nd Horse: That's enough of that! You could be one of them! 1st Horse: Perish the thought! You do, though. Meet me later at the stable...

[@Military872]

Love this.

[@typhoon2827]

1st horse: I dunno, you seen the size of coppers these days; must spend all their overtime eating.

[@lorrainecreighton5690]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@dizziechef9502]

Darn these guys look good. Eye Candy for sure.

[@tobiasdressel9002]

He is no Colonel, he is a Captain.

[@annstar4306]

Luved the smiles !

[@meeruisland]

Sign of a good boss

[@geolassx5755]

Those police tho, armed to the teeth! Much respect from the USA

[@bobrussell3602]

Thank you. Greetings from England !

[@NailHeavenAshford]

We don’t have armed police on the beat generally. Mainly fir these tourist areas in London and big events, but when we do need them there’s no messing about. Thank you for your kind comments.

[@catherineharrison9441]

All of the Queens guards are armed also, those rifles are very real and the swords very sharp 😊

[@QuicknStraight]

@@catherineharrison9441 The swords aren't sharp, they're ceremonial only. And no solider on ceremonial parade in London carries a loaded rifle.

[@heatht2146]

As a US Marine it irritates the living $#!7 out of me that they walk through the formation (area). They should never be in FRONT of the anyone in the center area there. It's horribly disrespectful.

[@ilovehorses5714]

Those bays are gorgeous!

[@nicolechristiansen7112]

Ces uniformes sont splendides.. 😍

[@peace-now]

He is an army captain. People often associate captain with the Navy.

[@QuicknStraight]

Take a cavalry trooper off a horse and they can't drill to save their lives. The female trooper on the end of the line was drilling like Dawn French would!

[@chriscrilly8807]

Indeed. It reminded me of a production of 'The Yeoman of the Guard'; awkward people drilling awkwardly. There foot drill was s bad, I actually thought they were taking the piss.

[@evangiles4403]

Occasionally mild banter is allowed to give some relief to an otherwise tedious duty and yes and you would be very unlikely to have a colonel do it unless it was a great occasion

[@QPRTokyo]

Thank you 😀

[@phoebebrown2883]

I often wonder what the horses talk about to one another is it something like...." Hey Bert, did you see that bloke walking past in that orange T-shirt? I just wanted to bite him as he reminded me of a giant orange.

[@garryleeks4848]

Haha

[@san4tam]

A colonel making everyone smile on parade, that would not have happened in the time I was in the regular army discipline was number one whilst on parade but a lot different off parade.

[@davey2363]

A Captain

[@weymouthborn7007]

You obviously were not in very long if you cannot tell the difference in rank whilst wearing ceremonial dress!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

nice to see. thank you

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

Oh my! It's that hot black queen's guard again. And he's laughing. Again.

[@QemeH]

The military: "Your majesty, the crown previously instructed the Queen's Life Guards at the Buckingham Palace gates to be inspected every day at 4pm for 100 years. The time limit of this will run out next month. What are your wishes pertaining to this?" QE2: "Let's make the punishment indefinite. And no need to limit this to the Life Guards, let everybody who stands watch at Buckingham be inspected for drinking and gambling."

[@paulgraham3012]

This is Horseguards. NOT Buckingham Palace. There are several sites which are guarded by the King's Guard.

[@QemeH]

@@paulgraham3012 I know. But the inspection seen in the video (the "4 o'clock parade") is a punishment that was inacted by Queen Victoria when soldiers were found asleep at their post. She commanded that all her guards were to be inspected at 4pm sharp every day for 100 years. The 100 years _technically_ lapsed during QE2's reign, but she decided to continue it because it had become a cherished tradition and somewhat of a tourist draw in the meantime. So _technically_ QE2 decided to make a punishment for gambling and drinking on the job both indefinite AND pertain to everybody on guard, no matter if it is a regular rotation or a "guest" troop like e.g. the Mounties were for one weekend...

[@paulgraham3012]

@@QemeH does it matter? The top brass decided to keep it as it was part of everyday life by then. No- one on guard duty considers it punishment.

[@QemeH]

@@paulgraham3012 Are you familiar with what a joke is? Or rather that which the Brits usually refer to as "taking the piss"?

[@ultraruna]

@@QemeH this inspection does not apply to the foot guards, only mounted troops.

[@thomasschnitzler454]

No one takes the English as seriously as they take themselves. Funny and admirable at the same time.

[@nigeldunkley2986]

English? You mean British please. Half the British Army is made up of Scots Welsh and Irish.

[@thomasschnitzler454]

@@nigeldunkley2986 Sorry, it's a german fault. We call them all English.

[@dianapeek6936]

On the contrary, the British have the ability to laugh at themselves more than any country I've ever visited - AND THATS QUITE A NUMBER.

[@gooner_duke2756]

Our [the British] greatest ability is to laugh at ourselves. But we like tradition as well and try to do that professionally and respectfully. You can call taking it seriously if you like...

[@eddiestephen4353]

@@thomasschnitzler454 Yes you do and you should not, maybe we should call you Austrian as you all speak German... :-)

[@NicholasWarnertheFirst]

I enjoyed that. One of the best I've seen.

[@jg2072]

As a former law enforcement officer I'm always looking at the security. Here I see where the police, when they are armed, don't skimp. They all have pistols and everyone I see has a HK MP7 which is one of the premier executive protection weapons out there. Here in the USA you would likely have police officers with sidearms but not have long guns/machine pistols on their person in this situation. Glad everything went smoothly.

[@strontiumstargazer103]

Tiniest at the front - quick March!

[@hythekent]

Excellent production. Well done

[@deannamiller205]

Thanks for the info.

[@johnmarlin4661]

Pity could not hear the Colonel talk LOL

[@John01GM40]

save some boredom, video really starts at 5:37

[@elisabethj.v.beardsell9853]

Same old, same old, Respect!😊

[@jacquelinefox2632]

Those ponies are amazing. Xxxxxxxx

[@mickeyschultz8997]

Didn't get a super great look at the Cavalry Army Officer's shoulder ranking, but I'm pretty sure he's a Captain, not a Colonel. It is usually a Company Commander not a Regimental Colonel who does daily inspection. That said, there's nothing better than a Ceremonial Guard Officer who LIVES for roasting during inspections. You can always tell when squadies know a roast is coming, because they can't stop grinning before the officer's even open his mouth to start teasing the posted guard. I've been OBSESSED with the ceremonial Mounted and Footguard since I was five years old, and I never used to see officers roasting posted Guardsmen like these days! It earnestly provides a glorious reminder that these (very) young men and women are human beings with soles, who've made the selfless decision to fight for and serve their Sovereign. Don't forget, Ceremonial Roles are only half the Guardsmen's duties, the other half making-up actual ACTIVE SERVICE. These guys and gals are the GREATEST. Life Guard/Blues and Royals, Royal Artillery, Dragoons, Grenadier Guards, Coldstream, Scott's, Irish, and Welsh Guards are the bravest and baddest of them all, and I have nothing but the utmost respect for each of these regiments!

[@MrZiffos]

Superb

[@jimspink2922]

The female armed guard was scary looking. The last man in the guard didnt seem to get the joke didnt crack a smile

[@juliehock6059]

Watch the horses’ ears/. They know what’s going on.

[@uilliam52]

rule no 1, never walk behind a Horse, everyone should know that , Rupert!!!!

[@margaretWestminster]

Please can anyone tell me what are these uniforms and what is a pip. They changed horse colour and uniform I was born in London but live in another part of the world

[@hyime69]

It is very doubtful that a Colonel would do a basic guard duty and the Rank insignia of the Officer inspecting the guard is a Captain

[@Tirabaeesa]

Donde es el teatro este ?

[@prodicalson5243]

Great vid. Never understand why there are so many over armed policemen doing the guarding. Would much rather see the military guarding their own personnel.

[@Insperato62]

They are within a few hundred yards of the Houses of Parliament, the back garden of 10 Downing Street is attached to Horse Guards parade ground, several other ministerial buildings. I'd rather see our Police armed, they might get some respect then from the general public. No, this doesn't mean they will then behave like too many American cops, all other major countries in the world have armed police and we don't here about blood baths. We wouldn't need police if the general public behaved itself any way.

[@jaymeade2579]

First time I’ve felt disappointed at the guardsmen. Those on the ground, supposedly assisting the mounted guards, should have seen the signs, regards horse’s discomfort, far easier than the mounted guardsman up above. Hope this is a learning occurrence and used in future training videos. The horses comfort is of prime importance.

[@michaelwaudby6688]

Very young for a Colonel and l'm sure a Colonel would not take a 4 o'clock parade, more like a Lt

[@bostonrailfan2427]

he’s too busy with the rest of the regiment elsewhere…this is either the captain in charge of the company or his second in command…

[@peterbrown1012]

@@bostonrailfan2427 captain, 3 pips.

[@5AS5BS]

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[@ManchesterStrong]

What a joy to watch , British Army , smart , disciplined, humorous , what a contrast to the Plod , apart from extreme left the others loafing around with the arse of their uniforms hanging out, no sense of occasion , no pride in their appearance or demeanour , and beardy man? Wtf? Maybe it’s time the army brings in their own security detail because this one looks a right set of twat$ .

[@janicem9225]

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[@dianapeek6936]

@Dan Beech It doesn't stop them smartening up a bit does it. As a Brit I find a lot of them scruffy and many need to lose a stone or two.

[@jackmorrison7379]

Appreciate our allies all have different drill traditions, formations, marching etc. but all this stamping and stomping of boots on the pavement. Somehow Wellington and his troops seem to have succeeded without it. It's certainly distinctive and shouts UK military (a few Commonwealth countries too??).

[@channelfogg6629]

'Somehow Wellington and his troops seem to have succeeded without it.' - Perhaps you should study late 18th and early 19th century British army drill manuals to see what Wellington's troops actually did.

[@margaretflounders8510]

@@channelfogg6629 Yes...He was on a horse more than off it!

[@shirleysackitt3714]

This is the first time I've seen these uniforms. What is the significance for each type of uniform? Some times the horse guards have red uniforms and some times they have black ones. Why?

[@annoyingbstard9407]

King’s troop is about the only part of the British Army that never sees active service. Their duty is occasionally ceremonial but in the main playing on horses. Which is why so many women join it.

[@joehrlein847]

What is correct placement of the feet at attention? I'm asking because all the Soldier's feet are not the same.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

I've never been a Pongo but, I'm sure that Colonel is a Captain.

[@carlosbernal815]

Hes' a captain 3 pips

[@MrVorpalsword]

who guards the Guards? (or the light cavalry for that matter)

[@ZooZoo293]

I have never seen these guards before, with the gold braid, etc. Can someone tell me what this group does?