TWO INTERVIEWS - 20-year Life Guard Veteran and Auditor Speak With me at Horse Guards!

[@leewalker5558]

Many thanks for all your kind words and comments. I was the Ex Life Guard that spoke to John. I have known John for a few years we bump into each other every now and then when I’m in Whitehall. Was not expecting John to ask me all the questions on camera but I did my best to answer everything John asked me about my time and career in the HCAV. I did 22 years and left as a COH. Thanks again John always good to see you. Keep up the amazing work you do.

[@JudithRaison]

Thank you for so kindly answering the questions, I for,one appreciate the insight. And also much respect and appreciation for the very difficult and dangerous work you and your fellow soldiers have done, are doing in various theatres of war 😊

[@elainebrown5586]

Thank you so much for being such a “trooper” and answering all the.questions x

[@montypebble3]

Really enlightening conversation, so good to hear all the background to what we see. Bless You.

[@kathellison8084]

Thank you for answering the questions and providing lots of useful information about the regiments , your time and career with The Household Cavalry . You gave people a lot to think about with your insight into how times have changed , not always for the better sadly . Many people both from this country and and from abroad who follow this channel will have had their eyes opened . I hope we'll meet you again , thanks xxx

[@WenLee_Oz]

We so appreciate you having a chat with John and enlightening us all. Much respect to you, Sir.

[@janerochester]

What a lovely retired trooper to share what it was like for him 20 years ago! Thank you to him for his service and generosity!

[@susanneshipton1520]

What a generous man giving us a overview of how things were when he was at Horse Guards and other positions he has held including serving his country elsewhere. Thank you John for asking him to speak to you and please thank him.. Stay warm

[@madgegiltname2060]

As an elderly Londoner I am very proud of my city and especially the wonderful troopers serving here. I hope the army looks after them when they retire especially if they have hard times. Thank you for your service.

[@marshaedwards1328]

Enjoyed your conversation with that retired lifeguard trooper. I have nothing but great respect for this entire regiment.Thank all if you for your service. My late husband was 101 first airborne in Vietnam .

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Great to hear from the retired Lifeguard John. I agree with you they need the white lines now with the insane amount of tourists

[@madgegiltname2060]

Absolutely loved the interview. What an interesting ex trooper. I wish him all the best for his future.

[@madambutterfly5343]

Hello John another great video with a superb interview with the veteran life guard. It’s such a pleasure to see the other side of the horse guards. Thanks for delivering such informative content.

[@JulieSharman-r7y]

That was a very interesting chat with the Lifeguard veteran. I love hearing both the views and the interesting facts that former troopers have to share. Great watch. Thank you.

[@cheltinker7709]

Love this interview it shows exactly what people should know. My family are all forces so I know what he's saying is 100% accurate. Thank you for this video. I only found your channel a little while ago but glad I did ❤

[@hettiehoevers4048]

How fortunate you are, John, to have this interesting conversation with the former Life Guard, let him speak and show his opinion on the matter. Thank you for this part 2!

[@sued616]

Loved the interview great information thankyou ,much respect❤

[@mrsh_2329]

As always John, a great video. It's obvious that the soldiers respect you and know you're professional. Have loved this chat.

[@heathershinnie-gonzales3933]

Hello from Ontario Canada John, that was a beautiful interview to enlighten everyone about touching the horses with respect and learning more about the rules and respect of Royal military. The gentleman was so kind and right about respect, and cameras and videos have changed as to how people react and want publicity. John you are right with your cameras on you have detail proof if someone misbehaves maybe the video would make them accountable. Well John God bless and thank you for all you do , great interview ❤️🥰🇨🇦🇬🇧❤️

[@adam-d3m5y]

another great interview with a fromer guard well done

[@lynnfrank5462]

90K 🎉 we’re getting there! I see you, 100K!!! Fascinating chats that came about organically. You’re like the “Man On The Street” interviewer 😂, awesome information being shared, which I thoroughly enjoyed & appreciated. You are off to a fantastic start in 2025, John! With love & much appreciation from Michigan ♥️🇺🇸🐴🐴🇬🇧♥️

[@maurashand5572]

I love to watch these videos,thank you for sharing a little of Briish life. I admire the guards and wish people could show more respect to them. Cheersxxx

[@williecoulter1091]

Love the interview thankyou to the vet for his insight. Thankyou John for you informative vìds you rock, Sunshine!

[@margaretknight9637]

Thank you, John, and your Veteran Guard. It is wonderful to hear facts from the past. However, I have seen great improvements since there has been no petting of the horses. Yes, guards STILL have to yell at ignorant and arrogant tourists, who have NO full knowledge OR respect for the Troopers, their ACTIVE duties , or their Trooper horses.. 🙏🏼🇦🇺🇬🇧🙏🏼🇦🇺🇬🇧🙏🏼🇦🇺🇬🇧🙏🏼

[@AKKTerry]

John after you talked to the retired COH and you went to the horse guard on the right side. There was a sweet lady who thanked the guard and nodded to her which was so nice of him! Made my heart happy.

[@tallships-horses]

What wonderful and exciting interviews, thanks especially to the Vetran your insight helps me,as an historian, a lot to understand the history and the action on the ground. And thanks also to you John for filming. Btw i think the Horses are Obelisk on left and Shefton on the right ❤

[@LondonCityWalks]

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[@helenhallwood3580]

Hi John, great interview. I think life has changed so much even in the last 5 years that it can't be compared to that former guards duty here. But he has my respect for sure

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

John, can you tell me what an Auditor is?

[@gvisser6351]

@@christinewhitfeld7939 I like to know that too. In Google translation it say`s someting that can`t be it.

[@bettyalexkollias8058]

41:40 horse is SEFTON.

[@helenking-sw6gn]

So glad you did a part 2. All the conversations you had were so interesting to listen to especially from the ex-Lifeguard explaining how things used to be. Thanks for this, you are the best 🥰😎🐎

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Good afternoon John. Great video and interview😊

[@DeannaNichols-b3v]

Great part 2 John, brilliant interviews with the veteran, and the auditor,i love learning about the old days there,and super congratulations on 90k🎉🎉🎉❤

[@julielambell5215]

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the retired Lifeguard and his experience

[@frankiepaige7647]

John, that was a great interview. I love it.❤

[@SherrilWoods-jm6ir]

That’s a great interview! In this crazy world a stranger should NEVER be allowed to give a horse any thing to eat! Especially being a military horse! Just like a policeman’s dog or a service animal! I cannot explain the complications, but talk to someone who trained them and you will understand more! John maybe you could look into it and explain it to the people why you should not be touching the horse or giving it anything to eat just like a service dog police dog or whatever, talk to someone who trained them and the problems that it causes! Animals that are trained to protect, that animal would have his space invaded that he is trained to protect! It could be very dangerous! One Way or another for the animal or for the handler! Texas USA

[@hoolahoop3137]

Thank you John for another excellent video. Great content and enjoyed the two interviews. Congratulations on 90k!

[@sarahpainter7969]

Good afternoon, John and everyone. I loved the interviews, and they gave great insight as to what goes on past and present. Good work, John 👏 👍🏼

[@tomrosselli5902]

Looks like a cold day in London. Hope the sun comes out and warms you up. Have a nice day. Enjoyed your talk with the gentlemen about the guard.

[@Swanoaks]

Interesting talk this morning, very interesting to here the prospective from one of the Guards. Being only a respectful New Zealander, while watching both before the white lines were added and after, I am sure the lines have made the time for the Guards and the Horses, so much easier. There is good and bad in all the Visitors as were have seen, best to stop it before its starts. I really enjoy the conversations you have with people. Thank you John: Kiwi

[@snahg2356]

John, thank you so much for such an interesting part 2. Your friendships with the guards and previous guards is a gold mine of educational information, your humor and gentlemanly ways are such a joy to listen to with your interactions with tourists and policeman. They seem to have such respect for you, and that is why you are at 90K. We will get you to 100K soon. Take care and stay warm from the Rocky Mtns, USA.

[@sued616]

Thankyou for answering johns questions nice to know the changes .much respect sir thankyou for your service

[@lesleycooke6226]

Hi John, Excellent video with the retired Trooper well done to him. It must of been brilliant in his day without all the PRATS and Tourons meaning people respected The Queens Guards and their Magnificent Horse's. In all John Blooming Marvellous. Thank you for your service Godbless you to the Ex Life Guard Stay Safe John ❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@juliestanley3637]

Good afternoon John, many thanks for part 2 , very interesting video, and congratulations for reaching 90K 👏well done.

[@JillNightingale-u5n]

Very interesting video today as the previous lady all our family is military and veterans so it’s all familiar. But great interviews and a new perspective on horse guards . Thank you as ever for your humour and knowledge. Have a nice evening 😊

[@StuartGoodall-k2v]

Thank you , John great vid😊

[@lynsharpe6159]

Great part 2 John, reall enjoyed your chats withe the retired Lifeguard and the Auditor.Very informative, 3.17 am in Australia.

[@juliannemuench4948]

Another home run John! Part 2 was certainly worth the wait. Thank you. JMO but a good reason for the boxes is keeping people with ill intent from harming the horses, troopers or visitors. I’ve read about the random stabbings Britain has been experiencing that can happen very quickly. A close in throng can be good cover so space is safer. 🙂

[@maryready2515]

Wow, some great interviews today! Thanks John

[@annetteevans2175]

Please say thanks to the retired Trooper who kindly gave you and therefore us, his time to chat, share his views and memories. The interview was a delight. You asked some great questions for us 🤩😀

[@sangeosan]

This was amazing I really enjoyed hearing about this Veterans days as a Trooper. I think if he had talked to someone he could have gotten a tour by someone in charge. Thanks John for talking to him, I think he enjoyed telling his story about how it used to be.

[@d.Arbelles]

Thank you John~ enjoyed the interviews and your guests! To the Veterans~Thank you for your service.

[@joannedwyer-bc5py]

Lovely interview with the gentleman an Great video as always. Tbh, I think all media platforms have madecpeople selfish, entitled and rude. Especially tiktok but social media is good in alot of other ways. We wouldn't be watching you without your 😅😅 would we😅😅

[@helenhallwood3580]

It's just a shame that some people abuse it

[@joannedwyer-bc5py]

@helenhallwood3580 yes, very true. Scammers are just evil thieves.

[@rianorman3526]

What a delight John!!! I loved the chat with the retired Life Guard..very interesting and insightful..and a mention of a certain NCO!!! 🥰🥰🥰 I saw him outside the entrance of BP on duty during the state visit of the Emir of Qatar..he looked fabulous!!! You bring out the best when you have the big-wigs around!!! I'd love you to do an interview with him when he retires..that would be wonderful!! Great video..thank you!! ❤❤❤ xxxx

[@carmenaustin3637]

Hi John, loved your interview. I always found it frustrating seeing tourists crowding around the horses and touching them all at the same time. So glad they're not allowed to do that anymore.

[@frankiepaige7647]

Hello John, have a wonderful day😊

[@suerussell6353]

Very much enjoyed the Ex Life Guards input about how things used to be and the chat with the Auditor. As always very entertaining John. Cheers from California.

[@lesterthompson3583]

Oh John you're so right. I at times before the new format had to turn away. Being a animal lover not to mention a horse lover at times it was bordering on cruelty. So yes I am so pleased with the new rules. Your interviewee I thought was very candid and his views were of course antiquated. We always enjoy the added surprises you manage to share. Once again kudos . 🐴

[@sandrajones633]

John, what an enlightening interview. It was so interesting. Thank you.

[@AnnMarieMotlow]

Good morning! Early chilly morning here in New York, and watching as I get ready for work...great interviews! You're so genuine and that's why you're loved from so many! Have a nice day! 🥰

[@JaneBartholomew]

Really enjoyed your discussion. Thank you for sharing! So much respect for you and your time in service. ❤

[@traceyhowes5506]

Really great interview with the retired Lifeguard. It was so interesting and the interview with the auditor. Thank you John

[@Oldhag0706]

28:10 Hi John. The interview with the retired trooper was really informative. Its neat to hear how things have changed. I think they did the right thing when they put the white line around the horses. The tourists were in the horses face all the time. That made the horses nervous. I really respect the troopers and horses. The troopers are so professional in dealing with stupid tourists. I love watching the horse guards and listening to you. You are so funny. I love the buildings in London. Thank you for your videos and fun.❤ Love from NEW MEXICO USA ❤

[@lindasnelson7036]

Thanks John, loved the interview with the retired service man.

[@CarrieMcLean-s5c]

John congrats on 90K and blue check . My bedridden Mother looks forward so much to 6:30 pm Toronto time to watch your videos and gets pretty upset if there isn’t a new one everyday . Explained to her that unlike other people you don’t film every day and we can watch your older videos which she is getting a kick out of watching. Carrie 🇨🇦💕

[@audreyyallop8507]

You’re obviously very respected John by having the ex trooper approach you for interesting conversation - a real education

[@sandrapanda10]

Great chatty video today. Loved the Life guard interview especially. How times have changed - it would definitely be impossible to stand in the yard or in the tunnel like that now. Recognised Sefton straightaway with those fluffy chunky legs! ☺

[@brendajohnson2300]

That was a great informative interview Thank you for taking time in bitter cold to talk to people and find out things.❤

[@PatriciaBlythe-v9g]

It has been very interesting to hear from people who have experienced doing the job that we enjoy watching from places such as Australia where we don’t have this type of activity 🐨😊

[@kathrynhawes775]

Great content John 🐎💂

[@irenegregory3880]

Really interesting interviews John learning something new about the lifeguards and the hard work they do makes me respect them even more ❤

[@PaulaJoDavis]

What an absolutely delightful video. Love the interactions with the retired Life Guard, the auditor (Russian spy) and your friend. Very enlightening. Thanks for taking the time to do that and for posting it for us to hear. Very enjoyable to hear different perspectives from those three. Thanks, John. Love and Blessings from Missouri, USA.

[@Friskee62]

This vid was fun...get to know a little bit more of, John.

[@wendysing9741]

John, nice part two. However, I think you aren't getting used to the new year...you put down the date as 22.1. 2024! 😂 But, common mistake as I took a few days to type 2024 at the beginning of last year too. I like the veteran lifeguard you spoke to in this video. He was a lot more respectful of the troopers and spoke with the understanding of the present circumstances which require the new rules. He even mentioned the craziness of the social media and the disrespectful tourists etc. I think he was very reasonable in what he said as compared to the other veteran you spoke to the other day, who unnecessarily criticised the guard. Enjoyed the chat you had with the veteran in this video. 😊

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you - fixed!

[@AlainStanton-me9km]

Thanks!

[@LondonCityWalks]

My pleasure as always Alain - thank you and I hope all is well! 🙏🏻

[@pglen6042]

Loving this chat you're having with the retired trooper.

[@01yeloboss]

Good day John: Congrats on the 90k, nice. You asked great questions with the ex trooper. Loads of wonderful information, intresting to say the least. Stay warm and safe, All the best, Sue

[@wendymasters9076]

I loved the conversations you had with everyone, great information, thanks John and those you talked to 😊

[@suehamlet8295]

90k! Yes... well done 🎉🇬🇧 PS: Fascinating video 👍

[@DeannaNichols-b3v]

Good afternoon John, hope you're well?❤

[@kathellison8084]

First congratulations on reaching the 90 K mark 😀. Two very interesting interviews , the retired Life Guard provided lots of information that most people won't know , especially that soldiers can train as Farriers , Tailors or Saddlers . I mentioned last year about a Lance Bombadier from KTRHA who has become the first female Military Farrier after 3 years training . The Saddlers are trained and pass their Lorinery exams . We've also seen those trained as Riding Instructors , P.T Instructors and Parachute trained . So as he said they're not " chocolate soldiers " who just sit on horses and wear funny " costumes " ( I've seen much worse ignorant comments sadly ) . Interesting about the gatesman standing on the cobbles in the courtyard in his day , I suspect that was changed for security reasons and with the influx of more tourists , we've seen how standing at the front for any length of time ,usually by the Blues results in them being mobbed ! Sorry I've already written an essay , have a good evening or day everyone depending on where you are 😊

[@suefrompa2567]

One can say that Kath is never at a loss for words 😉♥️

[@kathellison8084]

Oops , I did say that didn't I 😂😂😂

[@suefrompa2567]

@@kathellison8084 Yep, you walked right into that one - I couldn't resist! 😂

[@gvisser6351]

@@kathellison8084 You go girl! I learned a lot from you.

[@xo2quilt]

Loved all three chats!! Was fun to hear you get embarrassed at the end!!!

[@JudithRaison]

Two fascinating interviews…thank you John for sharing these insights. The retired trooper, particularly, was very interesting..thank you to him for allowing John to interview him 😊

[@SandyFarmer-y5z]

What a great interview with the veteran guard! Thank you, so interesting! Have a great day John!❤🇺🇸

[@sued616]

Loved the conversations excellent ,good job john

[@B.Hollis]

Having had a horse and loving them dearly if I visited Horse Guards I would want to touch them . However after watching the horses and troopers being abused by so many complete idiots I would rather not have that privilege to keep all of them away.

[@stealthangel4402]

Great video and interviews John! 😊

[@elainebrown5586]

Oh yes and well done John on reaching 90K and the blue tick

[@heatherharvey3129]

For those asking, "What is an auditor?", the reality is that they're simply people calling themselves that with their focus being to simply record media content and perhaps, in some cases, provoke reactions for content. It's a self imposed term they place on themselves. If you google the National Protective Security Authority for the UK, then enter "auditors" into their search box, you'll get the link on which to click taking you to their explanatory document, explaining the concerns, etc., and information for government employees on how to deal with them when they try to provoke reactions from the employees. This guy, wearing a body camera, and then covering his face when he realised he was on camera is, to me, obviously hoping the police will approach him so he can create content.

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

Isn't that what the spammers do?

[@heatherharvey3129]

@@maggiemadwestiemum4511 To quote Shakespeare....... "A rose by any other name". 😉 However, most spammers are not deliberately trying to provoke a reaction, just film daily events while hyping it up in the titles, editing, voiceovers, etc. Many of those calling themselves "auditors" do try to provoke to get reactions from the police, guards, etc., while filming, to create additional drama and sometimes to push their personal agendas across social media.

[@NikiSkribis]

Thank you for another fab video and thank you to the ex life guard for his service. On another note John, do you know you can buy little heated pads to put in gloves and shoes... I think Boots sell them

[@katieciccoianni4415]

What a fascinating video today, John!!!! I really enjoyed the conversation with the retired Lifeguard. What a gentleman and so interesting to talk to. Then another conversation with an "Auditor!" Then another conversation with what seemed to be an old friend. It was so nice to get a different perspective from a retired Lifeguard. I do love your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@CynthiaStevens-pk1pb]

Excellent video, was especially impressed with the chat with the ex Trooper. Really interesting to get his perspective on then and now. Never fail to give us all a good hour or so, thanks again John and thank the ex Trooper for being so kind as to speak and be so informative.

[@MichiganMade56]

Wonderful how the retired Guard chatted with you. You are definitely in the 10% of respectful videographers that records daily at Kings Guards.

[@Helen-k7b]

Forgot to say congratulations on 90k well deserved John

[@FeralSheryl1818]

Wonderful!!!!

[@cdonne100]

Love this interview. Thanks and I appreciate their service from Virginia, USA

[@ChristinaRoman-Velez]

Good Morning John, Have a Happy Day 🔆 quick comment,i don't know if you heard, it snowed in Georga , Louisiana, Carolina, Florida, USA. . My main comment is about your interview with this Great Man, he did answer questions i we curious how everything works, from the Horses to the Guardsmen, and Military Facility. And most of all, apologize to these Guardsmen, because Times i became critical of Guardsmen,. when I saw these tourist who because abusive towards horse, and didn't correct their behavior. Excellent interview

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

If the movement of the Gateman was to revert to how the Trooper explained, then all that would be needed would be a circle or box painted on the cobbles in the courtyard. That in itself would still be problematic due to the Hugh numbers of tourists on any given day. Thankyou Trooper Walker for sharing with us and John about your time at Horse Guards. Cheers.

[@bulldogfreak2337]

It might have been nice to touch the horses, but in your older videos you could see how the Kings Guard and the horses were really harassed and so I think the decision not to touch the white box and the horses is a good one. From what time to what time are the guards outside with their horses? Great video again, keep it up

[@kathellison8084]

First duty of the day begins at 10am , mounted Troopers change hourly until 4pm followed by Inspection known as The 4o'clock Punishment Parade .

[@suefrompa2567]

I totally agree! When one can see so much difference in the way the horses act when they don't have hands coming at them from all directions, it was the right call! They are so much calmer now 🙂🙂

[@patricabenson2324]

Such a excellent video really enjoyed it. Thank you John.

[@geliconner9669]

Fluffy socks horse is Sefton.

[@kathellison8084]

My new favourite boy 😍

[@helenhallwood3580]

Another one? I remember the original

[@kathellison8084]

I remember him as well appearing on tv . Apparently he was known as a " difficult " horse , somewhat grumpy and a bit of an Ormonde 😀

[@helenhallwood3580]

@@geliconner9669 he was in the bombing at Hyde Park along with Echo. Both survived and went to the Horses Home at Speen, Bucks. I used to see them both a lot, tough guys

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

I remember Sefton 1 brave horse. That was an awful day. I think there was a Sefton 2 he was on a TV prog on here Queens Cavalry

[@JudithRaison]

And now I’m laughing at the way the last man managed to really embarrass you….never mind your secrets are safe with us…all 90k of us lol 😂

[@ronniemensch2400]

I must say John, This was extremely interesting and enlightening. Your questions to your friend the retired Life Guard really shows the changes that have had to be made because of the number of tourists. The auditor that you talked to was interesting too. Before they painted the white lines, I really felt bad for the horses being mauled by everyone. How could you be sure that what was being offered to the horses to eat was good for them. I guess trust is a lot lower these days, than back in the 1950s and 1960s when I was a child. We used to go off all afternoon up to the woods to play, our parents never worried about us. With no watches we always arrived home in time for tea time. Thank you for your interesting recordings. Ronnie in Saskatchewan

[@janetfromanotherplanet6900]

Such a fun and interesting video today. You're a really good interviewer.

[@hennieshimizu4451]

Congratulations 🥳 on reaching 90k 👏🏻😊👍🏻

[@DariaAmato-wz2xg]

Can't imagine standing in the yard on hot summer's day in the full sun

[@lonegunwomen]

Thank you so much John an excellent video. 💖

[@Helen-k7b]

Many thanks for the interview with the ex trooper, really enjoyed it

[@janemjohnston35]

Congratulations on 90K....100K is just around the next bend