BELGIAN TOURIST DECIDES TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK IN THE ARCHES, MEETS THE KING'S GUARD!

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[@BlueIsis433]

John I think the horse with the striking blaze is Ypres. Thanks for a great video.

[@helenhallwood3580]

John, haven't seen the lovely mare with the flashes on her face for ages. Don't know her name. Do anyone know?

[@heatherharvey3129]

@@helenhallwood3580 Pagan?

[@helenhallwood3580]

@@heatherharvey3129 Heather, I can't remember. She didn't seem to be on show a lot

[@kathellison8084]

Last year Pagan was part of The Musical Ride , so maybe she still is .

[@jennifertaylor6197]

For new viewers, this channel is the one to watch. Met John last week in person and he has the ultimate respect for the horses, Troopers and this military complex. A true videographer with ethics and great narrated content. And a bit of humor that makes this so entertaining!!

[@stewartfooter3580]

All very true

[@jacquelinecoakley1636]

Personally this is my most disliked channel.

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

John's channel is my favorite because of his commentary & sense if humor. Some of the others just film not even saying what they're photographing. I wish I could visit because I'd try to look him up. For me he is by far the best. ~Maryland USA

[@jennifertaylor6197]

@@starvingartist2824 I was. flew back to Houston a couple of days ago. And brought a souvenir back, Covid.

[@jacquelinecoakley1636]

@@starvingartist2824 nope just passing through and saw the comment above. Remember, it’s everyone to their own, wouldn’t be a good place if we all followed one thing

[@stewartfooter3580]

Afternoon john and horse guards fans

[@cherylschantz9893]

What a unique blaze on the first horse.

[@cherylschantz9893]

The thing I really like about John is he genuinely likes people.

[@DawnSummersett]

Good Morning John

[@asaholmgren3796]

This is absolutely the best channel for the Kings guards, you are such a good host. Stockholm sais hello :)

[@Galaxys765-b8z]

Amazing thank you again John and as always here is everyone's reminder you matter ❤

[@faircityliz1]

Thankyou John for a very good part 2 I love when you go for a wander London looks beautiful the architecture is just stunning as is your camera work & your narrative xx

[@vixenwitch7229]

Good Morning All! As one of your US viewers, I laugh grimly at some of the interactions at the horses. Over here, if we had people pushing in, they're probably gonna end up eating the pavement. 😂

[@BonnieTrobis]

Yep lol

[@michellegardenier2174]

Or a lesson in manners

[@jo4vt]

A channel like this filmed in the US (If there were a tourist popular site open to public like this) would end up demonetized because of all the swearing and threats of violence you might hear!

[@vixenwitch7229]

@@jo4vt 💯

[@debbiemichaels4632]

​@@michellegardenier2174to those Asians? Have fun with that. We don't care for them here

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

Some people have absolutely no manners! They block others as they are trying to take a picture! RUDE!

[@madeleinegombert661]

Thank You John For Sharing Horse Guards With The World. You Do A Great Job. Keep Up The Good Work. Much Thanks From 🇺🇲.

[@crystalyoung8389]

I saw where the Asian girl that was standing behind the blond woman who had already been there when the Asian man walked up in front of her, was nudging the woman to move and she hadn't even gotten her picture taken. That was just rude and selfish. They should have been paying more attention and shown some patience so everyone can get a picture. I am grateful that when we went it wasn't like that. Thank you for your videos.

[@maggiemadwestiemum4511]

I saw that really rude and arrogant

[@jo4vt]

@@crystalyoung8389 I went back and watched that part again, and you’re right! How infuriating.

[@jgwood10]

I don’t understand why people have to be in a picture with the horse. Just take a picture of the horse and guard if you want something to remember and move on.

[@jo4vt]

@@jgwood10 Haha. I definitely don’t understand all the adults posing alone next to horse or guards. I’d take some of my kids, maybe with my kids, but why would I want a posed picture of myself next to the horse? Who else wants to see a picture of me next to the horse? Who wants to see pictures of other adults posed next to the horse? No one, lol.

[@maryfarey41]

Hello John from Australia 29/7/2024 - Your suggestion that Whitehall be closed to pedestrians is one of the best I have heard, of course only authorised persons could access the area. Think how happy the horses would be.

[@gyalist]

5:28 He's not oblivious, it's exactly what they do in China. Last year I was in Chengdu and our host took us to the Panda Research Base and it was absolute carnage. Nothing gets between older Chinese and their photos!

[@karenfein4774]

That is the truth. I have been to China several times and it’s the same as in London. Horribly rude people.

[@jo4vt]

Oh, that’s unfortunate to know, but it has always seemed to me that people generally know exactly what they are doing and don’t care.

[@cherylschantz9893]

I didn’t find that at all when we traveled there to adopt our daughter. People were very friendly.

[@jo4vt]

@@cherylschantz9893 Were you at the Panda Research Base?

[@julieduree9210]

@@karenfein4774Found that out the first time I went to Disneyland, I thought the rude pushy Chinese people was because there country is so crowded, they have to be that way..but it was shocking how very rude and literally pushing people they were.

[@gelseydelpercio9606]

Blessed Sunday morning dear John and all watching! We're going to hit 92° here in Western Pennsylvania today. Bright and sunny! As always, thank you for sharing lovely London with us! Sending much love ❤️

[@helenhallwood3580]

Very hot in South Devon, UK but not like you thank goodness

[@maryfiddes4185]

Going up to 32 today, and it'll be a hot week nearly hitting 40 degrees here in Osoyoos BC Canada

[@cindychastain1702]

How bad is your humidity there?

[@gelseydelpercio9606]

@@cindychastain1702 Not bad

[@cindychastain1702]

​@@gelseydelpercio9606I'm in Arizona and it will be under 100 today since late June Hope you get a cooler temps soon😊

[@bondeappetite703]

I don’t like tourists 🤣🤣🤣 love our guards and horses though. Great video ❤

[@heatherharvey3129]

There are two Belgian Royal Escort - one is mounted on horses, the other is "mounted" on motorbikes - which do accompany the royal family and visiting heads of state on ceremonial occasions. However, it's not a full time role and do other duties and are part of the Belgian Federal Police, not army.

[@matramapassion2771]

Hello. We (Belgian 🇧🇪) have also two guards (not horse guard) in front of the royal palace. Thank you for your videos, it’s very interesting 😊

[@Sportzz22]

Hello John from Vancouver, WA…I have to say…watching these poor horses get inundated with flood after flood of touchy feely tourists hurts my soul. Hordes petting, touching them shouldn’t be allowed. I understand this is probably for need of tourism $…I really think Ormonde says it best . Thanks again for your awesome narrative…makes my day!😊

[@sheenamatherne6546]

John you have a great sense of humor! Sure enjoy your channel! Hello from Deep East Texas

[@dianalclements9223]

So good to hear deep east Texas, hubby went to SFA in Nacogdoches. Love John's pics and narrative on history, etc.

[@adstitching]

What is the fascination with the phone boxes?! I presume they are no longer in service and if not probably not in a good state.

[@kathyturner6177]

Did you notice not one person read the sign.

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

Thank ou for another lovely video. Personally I would have one picture with Big Ben in the background and one with a phone box, I couldn’t do with that queue

[@totoarriba]

Horses need ear protection against the noisy tourists. 😮

[@saskiaboudreaux1694]

And the police sirens, so loud and annoying

[@jgwood10]

@@saskiaboudreaux1694the police are actually working!

[@LynnL3588]

Good afternoon John. Looks like a lovely day there. We saw this horse in May. Name is Ypres.😊

[@JaneH-rj9jt]

Yes my notes say it's Ypres too.

[@frankiepaige7647]

Good morning John have a wonderful blessed Sunday if it is Sunday there❤😊

[@PatriciaMegna]

That girl at the phone box touched her hair that many times i felt like screaming😭

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Thanks John❤

[@jo4vt]

Thank you John!

[@kjlsmith-pg3mc]

John you could always put on Google translate on mic to find out what someone is saying. Lovely video keep up the good work of showing us the dedication of these hard working soldiers.

[@heatherharvey3129]

John, the "shy" horse back in the box is Winterfell/Winterfeldt.

[@SkipMDMan]

I asked a couple of days ago about whether or not the swords were sharpened. The only response I got was that they were functional. I did look it up on google and it appears they are not sharpened, more for ceremonial use. I suppose they could, in an emergency, be used as a club.

[@vixenwitch7229]

Absolutely can be used as a club. Imagine a metal baseball bat with a doubled dull edge and massively aerodynamic. 😅

[@maryholder3795]

​@@vixenwitch7229 good job the troopers are disciplined then, otherwise there'd be a few sword swinging when the troopers horse and soldiers have had enough. 😂

[@vixenwitch7229]

@@maryholder3795 🤣

[@jo4vt]

If you become a member you could see a “member’s only” video where Peter, (Trooper Ellis) gives a tour and answers questions and he said that there was an incident where a fellow trooper opened his locker and the sword fell out and went through his leg. It sounds at least sharp, if not sharpened, to me!

[@myoldvhstapes]

I once saw the horse pretty much rub up against the sword as the gatesman was visiting a boxman. The gatesman neither moved it away nor looked concerned.

[@lesleywayne3769]

Thanks, John for yet another good, funny video, you're the best, your narrative is so funny, you make me smile, when I'm sat here alone, unable to get out and about

[@BonnieTrobis]

Goodmorning John, sounds like a group of people on Black Frida fighting over one item😂😂😂

[@victoriafairfield3508]

Wow everyone is super noisy today. The crowds are overwhelming. Thank you for your great commentary and video. ❤️❤️

[@Swanoaks]

Will be interesting to know what is happening! With the blocked off of the area. thank you John another interesting Video: Kiwi

[@fionagreenwood3231]

Thank you very much John 29/7/24 23:10 pm. Playing catch-up on your videos Takecare xxxx

[@ChristinaEwing-qm1gv]

Thanks!

[@jo4vt]

Another KZbinr I follow (Theresa is Dead) explained that KZbin takes 40% of super thanks, (so the content creator only get 60% of it). I believe “Buy Me a Coffee” only takes 5%. Buy Me a Coffee is just like super thanks, the funds aren’t just for coffee, it’s just the name of it.

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thank you Christina! ❤️❤️

[@PatriciaMegna]

London so beautiful ❤

[@20251bumblebee]

Hi John, it's 1, 2 ,3 in Mandarin

[@clairebrookes2923]

Hi jon, beautiful blaze on horses face, the way he stood there with all that school group next to him was lovely to see. Such a shame that people have to be so rude when others are taking pictures. Love the buildingz shown from horse guards parade, the artitecture never ceases to amaze, how ever many times you look yu see something different. Jon there waz a british culture rally at Trafalgar Square, alot of british people of all colours and religions that were standing to defend british culture and values being destroyed with certain groups, peaceful and alot of people smiling enjoying the day, plenty of music and talks.and there was a counter protest for Stand up to Rasism demo with Jeremy Corben which i couldnt understand as there was no rasism at the other rally. Lovely to see so many english/welsh/scottish flags. Have they cleaned the phone box's up lol 😂 I personally love your walking parts as love looking at all the buildings and seeing all the sites. Thankyou ❤❤

[@suerussell6353]

Thank you sir...enjoy your weekend!

[@cindychastain1702]

Thank you John, another great video❤

[@Tannys-x5h]

Hi John this is a great video some people shouldn't be allowed out of their cages.

[@hazel1605]

John you were speaking to that Belgium gent about Belgium being a monarchy; I wonder if he knew that King Philippe was at the Cenotaph in Whitehall last month to remember the fallen of Belgium and the United Kingdom in the two World Wars.😊

[@jayjohnson8426]

Dont forget the household calvary museum at the back on horseguards parade aswell

[@ChristinaRoman-Velez]

The Guardman needs to speak up !!! What is he waiting for??? 😑🙄🤔

[@sued616]

Stunning horses and guards ,thanks john for putting up with the very noisey tourists can just hear you .well done

[@swan0982]

It’s a relief to go to the parade yard and get away from the tourist crunch even for the viewer 😊.

[@lynnekershaw5490]

Hi John hope you are ok , noticed they are taking the stickers off the phone boxes more they look better without all those stickers.

[@pglen6042]

Thank you John. (All those phone box folks should go around the corner to the no line phone boxes.)

[@jeanburkhart2682]

That gentleman with the Cross proves one old saying is right. Stand in one place long enough the whole wrold will pass in front of you.

[@PaulaJoDavis]

In Mandarin they are counting, "One, Two, Three".

[@bethmarsman7055]

Love your videos, you have the best and you tell a lot of what us going on. Love from michigan,usa.

[@mrsmac1974]

Vacuous! Great word. I've had the cheesy, vacuous 🤣 photo taken in a red British phone box. It's located near the "London Bridge" in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

[@marialemos6167]

Amando acompanhar esse canal , parabéns John , gosto da sua risada e comentários , acho lindo os cavalos e guardas , Br

[@randombelgiangirl]

Pretty sure the guy said "Die had mij door", which would translate to "He was on to me" 😂 man got busted

[@carolinarodrigues3469]

Lindo cavalo ❤ Obg a vc pelo vídeo e passeio ❤

[@carolynwalker9920]

Apparently shaking their head up and down can be a sign of anxiety or frustration

[@pglen6042]

Quite a finale!

[@d.Arbelles]

1 (yī) - 2 (èr) - 3 (sān) 😊

[@fionagreenwood3231]

Looks so different no Traffic xxx

[@pglen6042]

51:31 Looking at all those buildings as we walk along I'm wondering if those are apartment buildings, and what the rent would be. Extremely pricey I'd guess.

[@pglen6042]

31:22 I'm sorry, in your scan of the playground area, you didn't mention the Bunker, which is fascinating history.

[@kathrynparker2002]

Hey John! "e-rrrrrgh" is pirate speak for "yo". I think.

[@hettiehoevers4048]

Hey John, I’m watching for about 7 minutes now and it’s great fun already. How can people only thinking about themselves instead of looking around and being polite….

[@hettiehoevers4048]

In addition: John, are you not exhausted after more than two hours in this crazy environment? All the noise, people everywhere… not my cup of tea 😅

[@julieduree9210]

The rudeness seems to be a cultural thing for the most part.

[@barbaragouin7232]

At least they are behaving themselves

[@christ3415]

Hay John, Is it just me but has someone cleaned off all the stickers off the phone both glass.(58.53) Love your work. Chris from Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@christ3415]

@starvingartist2824 thanks for that.

[@JanetMorganmorgana]

Your a star, John. We all think so.

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

Good morning John. Its Sunday morning here in Maryland. Suppose to get to the 90s F I've been waiting for part 2. Thank you.💜

[@hazel1605]

John, when you went out of the tunnel, you didn’t actually mention the name of the big open space, I’m sure your followers would like to know that it is the one and only Horseguards Parade where many events are held but the most famous is the Trooping the Colour. Still enjoying your videos, thank you 😊

[@BonnieTrobis]

Wish you could tone down the noise so we could hear you better😮

[@helenhallwood3580]

I could Not put up with this

[@umumclean8161]

The human beings animal characteristics become evident in these videos.

[@therealqueenofeverything]

The event at Parliament Square was a Christian event. The Uniting the Kingdom (Nationalist) event started at The Royal Courts of Justice.

[@GerryHall-y3h]

Hi John, greetings from Germany 🙏🏼

[@maryholder3795]

The new horse with that amazing blaze which @LynnL3588 says we saw in May name is Ypres is a sweetheart. He stands his ground and nudged the Tourons to remind them of jis personal space. But I don't think the Chinese understand his horsie mandarin gestures. 😂

[@bridgetmcgown6631]

Yi and er are 1 and 2 in manderin.

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

Howe does the gards handle the heat in there uniform and helmet 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@missyb67]

Morning john

[@normagordon8343]

Hearing Guard Royal. Reminds me when Samuel L Jackson and John Travolta in Reservoir dogs. How to order in French’s Big Mac. Royal within cheese!

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

GEORGIUS HORSE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@judymoran8696]

Gorgeous

[@vixenwitch7229]

​@judymoran8696 you misspelled pedantic.

[@fionagreenwood3231]

More interested in a phone box than Big Ben mind boggling xxx

[@jayjohnson8426]

The phonebox has been de stickered its looking nice again for a week or 2 lol😂

[@PaulineHoward-b5o]

Whats happened to Arnie? Haven't seen him for ages.

[@kathellison8084]

Now there lies a mystery ! " Arnie " was a nickname given to a horse that gained the reputation of being a biter but no one knew the real regimental name ! Then John was told it was a mare named Raden who has been out at Melton Mowbray . When she returned to duty she wasn't all black like the original but had a white sock ! So it continued , then another poster said no not Raden but a mare named Olympus ! Who knows ! The legend of " Arnie " continues 🤔

[@susanhunter1164]

Can'twait to see your beautiful little Lily.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielferguson3784]

It's amusing , but also sometimes a little annoying, to see all these people doing the 'V' sign without any understanding of what it means, It is NOT a 'Peace' sign, but a V for victory signal, as used by Churchill during the War, & as for doing it the wrong way round, well that's just ignorant & insulting, especially to the Guards.

[@janesimmons8307]

Thank you for that information, I didn't know that. NC. ✝️🙏👑❤️

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

In the 60s it was used as the "peace sign" by the hippies, at least in the US. And I found out the different handsigns can mean some entirely different in various countries. Some are considered rude of obscene. 🤔

[@josephturner7569]

There should be another line on the sign. The Guard May Use The Sword.

[@danielferguson3784]

@@jenniferrandolph4115 Yes, but here in the UK it has specific meanings, depending on which way you do it. Here it is either the victory sign, or the 'f you' signal. Some of these people are just ignorant or rude. Someone should inform them what this means in Britain.

[@bettynowill6472]

I also posted the Churchill info a couple of days ago and a lady informed me that is the Chinese way of saying they are happy or having fun! Consider me chastised.

[@DorothyfromKansas]

When you were in the big field, off to the right, was an old castle looking building, what is that?

[@hazel1605]

@@DorothyfromKansas Hi ,I’m no expert but I believe that would be the old Admiralty Building on the right, the white monument you see directly opposite is the memorial to the Fallen of the Household Division Foot Guards , the regiments you may have seen in red tunics and black bearskin caps -Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh. To the left as John said is the back garden of Downing Street. This is the parade ground on which Trooping the Colour takes place!

[@umumclean8161]

Human beings just have to touch the horse, but when the horse bites back and connects, human beings judges the horse a "bad horse, just shows how evolved human beings have become, disgraceful and ridiculous.

[@IamNasman]

Are these good old fashioned traditional red phone boxes? They’re full of business cards for call girls, the receiver’s broken and they smell of urine.

[@pglen6042]

or business below, apartments on upper floors

[@bettynowill6472]

Around 180,000 Chinese have moved to the UK, primarily from Hong Kong. They left due to the Chinese Gov't crackdown on all freedoms. The largest group, 125,000, are living in London and evidently have discovered Horse Guards.They have, of course, brought their customs and manners with them

[@julieduree9210]

Everyone that moves to a new country needs to make a effort to learn their new country’s customs and manners. Of course keeping their customs is fine,but to assimilate they need to know what the culture is in their new country.

[@ClaudiaThomas-c7d]

​@@julieduree9210It would really be nice for them to learn the language of the country that they moved to. Here in the states so many can't speak English and don't seem to want to learn.

[@PaulineHoward-b5o]

This island will sink one of these days. Too many immigrants come here, stupid government encourage it.

[@petercarter9858]

I have mentioned this on other " platforms" however I do not think I have made this observation with you John, so here goes, the Signs that are displayed are short of useless as a large majority of the " Tourist's "😢 that visit that spot do not speak English let alone " Read it" . They should I believe have 4 Universal signs ( 1 on each wall) showing a " Horse & Rider" with a hand Reaching out with a Red band across it.

[@MidniteWildRose]

An experiment was conducted years ago where the put very small signs up and people were curious to see what they said, so they walk close to read them. Not that it would work there as some people are just assholes

[@alicedraves9951]

John I watch your videos all the time and I love them I have one question why is there a chain under the horses head

[@heatherharvey3129]

I posted a reply that doesn't appear now - I think because I posted a link to a YT video from about 6 or 8 years ago where a trooper was explaining each piece of the horse's tack, including the chain. I'm guessing YT don't allow links to other YT videos. The answer to your question is that it is part of the traditional tack that the horses had to wear when going into battle, to deflect/minimise any injury to the horse from swords.

[@kathellison8084]

The chain is a tether chain from campaign days used to attach the horses to a line for safety , rest , food and water while the Troopers also tested and ate . It clips to the headcollar then lies loose around the neck .

[@heatherharvey3129]

@@kathellison8084 Interesting because that wasn't the explanation given by a trooper who was explaining the horses' tack in a YT video I found but it certainly is another sensible use for the chain. I did attempt to post the link to that video for the lady who asked the question but YT doesn't appear to allow replies to links, even to other YT videos.

[@kathellison8084]

@heatherharvey3129- I think also if the reins were cut by a sword the chain though not attached to the bit could be used as a back up to control the horse as it's clipped to the headcollar . YT doesn't allow lots of things , I've had comments removed before and had to change what I've written ! Have a good day 😊

[@josephinewills8647]

John, I Feel Your Pain, But It’s Your Job & Income , Oh Tourist Can Be So Stupid, The Patting Of The Horse- Get Me , Stay Safe John 👌👍👏👏

[@BonnieTrobis]

Even John if they put acsign up would they even read it

[@pearlito8600]

Is there anywhere that it shows this was Whitehall Palace or that these are actual on duty guards and horses

[@pearlito8600]

I don't believe tourists know what and who they are visiting.

[@kathellison8084]

Horse Guards was originally the entrance to The Palace of Whitehall and St James Palace . Whitehall Palace burned down in the 17th century and was never rebuilt . Horse Guards was rebuilt in the 18th century , as stables and military base which it still remains . It's not difficult to look up the history . Those who visit as part of a tour group will be given some history and information ( though depending on the guide not always correct ) . Many who come along the Mall from Buckingham Palace probably have no idea of its history and that the soldiers really are soldiers in the British Army . There is the Museum on the Parade ground and various information boards . Will people read them or bother to look up Horse Guards on the phones that are permanently glued to their hands who knows ?

[@julieduree9210]

How does one become a member?

[@pglen6042]

11:47 Doesn't the boxman have to signal with his sword if he wants to talk to the guard? Oterise, straight back to arches.

[@jo4vt]

27:05 Did Buska always film with three cameras?

[@joannebrown2392]

Interestingly, you mention him! I was scrolling on Tik Tok a day or two ago. Buska came up on my FYP as a Live. I think that moment was at this time. Buska still hasn't got over himself. He was giving John a hard time, but you can't hear it on this video. 🙄

[@barbaragouin7232]

They should put the signs back on the arches

[@kathellison8084]

There has never been signs on the arches .