People Who Messed with the Royal Guard and Regretted it | American Reacts

[@carmenfox]

Imagine treating the Secret Service like this while they’re protecting the President, or taunting soldiers actively guarding someone. Would you touch them them for a laugh? This is so disrespectful and potentially dangerous.

[@ashleytaylor7621]

It's not even close to that the king is the right hand of god.

[@Nepsis-z2z]

Americans wouldn’t dare

[@karonmorrison2531]

If you can't do it in your own country why would you think it is okay in a country you are visiting.

[@daffyuser]

I know right it's like trying to climb into the White House gardens lmao

[@Robdc89]

Or disrespecting the presidential guard or the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier

[@AveCaesar2025]

According to some comments on various videos it's all their own fault for copying the uniforms of Disneyland [I kid you not] and if they don't want to be treated like Disney actors then they shouldn't dress like Disney actors.

[@ElyHayz]

@@AveCaesar2025 I think Kings Guard uniform came well before Disney 😂 they’ve worn the red tunics since the 1700s maybe before.

[@AveCaesar2025]

@@ElyHayz I know, same with the Greek military [in their traditional uniforms] or the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. But you'd be surprised how many claim they all copied their uniforms from Disney or Hollywood rather than Disney/Hollywood being the copycats. I even saw one totally ridiculous claim accusing one of the Asian militaries [I'd like to say India but I don't think it was, might have been a Middle Eastern country thinking about it] of taking their unforms straight out of Bollywood while I've seen similar accusations leveled agains the Norwegian ceremonial uniforms as well [when they appear at the Edinburgh Tattoo, specifically when they are ''inspected'' by Brigadier Sir Nils [look him up, so cute] while they poked fun at them for being inspected by said Sir Nils. Some people give an entirely new meaning to both ignorant and for being totally disrespectful of other's militaries. But criticise the US military [mainly seems to be people from the US doing the criticising of uniforms/traditions of other countries military for some reason] such as those guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier in the US and boy do they lash out. They can wear super fancy uniforms but not other countries it seems.

[@imisinjan]

Unfortunatly alot of tourists think they are visiting a disney attraction. These guards arn't actors, they are actually serving soldiers.

[@vikkirobinson4131]

Unlike say the guards at the US tomb of the unknown soldier, who keep at the same task, these guards are likely next week to be deployed in camo to fight in some war zone. They are not actors.

[@imisinjan]

@@vikkirobinson4131 Yes, they are all serving soldiers who can be deployed at any time throughout the world. Here is a small list of the regiments that are used: Grenadier Guards Coldstream Guards Scots Guards Irish Guards Welsh Guards en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Guard

[@redthorpe]

The Queens Guard (or Kings Guard now) are selected from the best of the best of the best. They are the most elite warriors in the whole of the country, and even then undergo extra training. The reason they wear black trousers is because they cannot leave their duty to go to the bathroom - the black hides any pee stains. They are the most highly trained killers in the world, and they will not hesitate to kill you if you are a threat. The shouted warnings are them being nice.

[@mfuller2236]

Believe me you will get bounced out of Disneyland as a paying visitor 10 times faster for bad behavior than you will at Horse Guards.

[@valcanoman1829]

That is very true, don’t not touch these guards, they are actually serving soldiers not decoration and actors. They would kill you if you are a threat to them. This isn’t Disneyland anymore.

[@chrysalis4126]

The number of people who grab the reins despite a sign telling them not to is unbelievable. These are working soldiers but the tourists treat them like they are a Disney feature.

[@watermelon7998]

Actually, the sign does not say "do not grab the rein" in these videos - as someone commented below, it does say so now, and there's also a picture explaining it. "The horse may bite or kick" was too vague, and if someone is going to shout out so loud or walk over children, the rules should be clear: how close you can go, maybe cordon off the area where these "combat soldiers" are going to march.

[@AveCaesar2025]

@@watermelon7998 You can't cordon off a PUBLIC FOOTPATH

[@susieq9801]

Taking control of the reins is like grabbing the steering wheel. You just don't do it. The horse can react.

[@Templarofsteel88]

​​​​@@watermelon7998 how braindead must you be to need a sign to know that? That is like someone trying to justify a car crash because they pulled/janked the stearingsheel because "ThErE wAs No SiGn"

[@Templarofsteel88]

Imagine the outrage these people would have if people did the something outside the whitehouse.

[@ukdnbmarsh]

people dont realise, these guards are genuine badass soldiers, dont be messing with them.

[@tihomirrasperic]

I wonder would these same Americans have the courage to do the same to an American policeman or marine?

[@johnchamber5962]

They also forget, the kings guards are on active deployment/duty.

[@kevintipcorn6787]

I think its because we have all the videos of them doing nothing but shouting that people are so comfortable messing with them. If they were trained like American cops, to be cowardly and over react, we'd have a lot of dead tourists.

[@RichardLeak-ch6dx]

These are the sqaudies we send in in front of the main group of troops... They are always the second group of UK troops after the specials... They are all recon soldiers...

[@TheGamesTrain]

@@RichardLeak-ch6dx no, just No, Queens Guard are Exclusivly special Forces, They are Not Squaddies

[@lynvandepeer8889]

I’m English and I find this extremely disrespectful. They are trying to do their jobs!!! So much respect for these soldiers having to put up with idiots EVERY day.

[@crwydryny]

Heck I'm Welsh, can't stand the royal family and even I know well enough to give them the respect they deserve.

[@ulfjohnsen6203]

Isn’t it considered the same as touching the monarch?

[@carlpierce2486]

A 'job' ????

[@Planetdune]

Thing is, they kinda encourage the behavior with all the still standing, marching, and being very strict. There is no real reason to have those guards on the sidewalk. For example, there are no armed guards at the royal palace in our capital. There are on the grounds of course. But none were stationed in front with a strict drill and ritual. I know it is all part of a cultural image and tradition. But I understand why people try and provoke them.

[@helenbrown6527]

​@carlpierce2486 Being a soldier is a job. Does that simplify it for you?

[@richardwani2803]

These aren't just gurads they are serving soldiers who have fought all over the world in places like Afghanistan and Iraq they are not play things

[@kuroiryu9434]

Even more so, if memory serves they are hand picked from the most highly decorated members of the armed forces. Every member of the guard has had their mettle tested and come through the other side, they are not to be messed with & you are lucky to just get a slap if you get in the way of their duties.

[@crwydryny]

​​@@kuroiryu9434yep. Often it's rotated through the Scots guard, SAS, Welsh guard, royal welch fusiliers, royal marines and the RAF regiment. Though occasionally other units are put in the role for special events (such as commemorating the founding of a unit or branch of service) but yeah most of the time they are decorated combat vets and often members of UKSF units On top of that they are for all intents above the law. They can legally open fire on anyone they deem a threat, not even the police can do that because when on active duty they represent the royal family and there's only 2 people they are held accountable to, their direct superior and the reigning monarch

[@angelabushby1891]

​@@crwydrynydefinitely NOT the SAS they are a secret unit they would not expose them to the public,they come and go like ghosts wherever they are deployed,where did you get that from😅

[@TheRealSealStudios]

​@@angelabushby1891maybe ex-SAS soldiers

[@Alexianna]

@@angelabushby1891Why not the SAS? They are just as capable as any other unit and besides, nobody knows who they are when they’re in guard uniform do they.

[@tihomirrasperic]

you know what's the funniest or the scariest people who touch the King's Guard can even be accused of terrorism (in an extreme case) imagine being sent back to the USA as a "terrorist"

[@mizztab3677]

If they let them come back

[@ceresbane]

​@@mizztab3677they generally will. And if they practice some degree of violence against the guard. The guard will defend themselves. As is their right. Though they can also simply shoot you, if they deem you such an immediate threat. Never expect the guard to ever be at fault in an altercation. They are literally that disciplined.

[@mizztab3677]

@@ceresbane yes I know because tourists are really obnoxious now it seems like. Really felt for the guard who slapped the guy upside his head. The people touching the horses is also unbelievable

[@tihomirrasperic]

@@mizztab3677 I heard that if you get the label "terrorist" the FBI puts you on a "no-fly list" and practically you can no longer fly in the USA the only way to get you off the list is to sue the FBI in court and to prove that you are not a "terrorist" you will need a very good lawyer who is usually very expensive

[@angelabushby1891]

​@@ceresbanethey cannot shoot people,they are not loaded,only on special occasions.

[@CameronM47]

The guards regiments of the British army take their role as guards very seriously, much like the US Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown soldier.

[@MamaKaren63]

The “fuzzy hats” are black bear fur from Canada. Any monarchs guard do not speak except for warnings. The guards you are talking about are FAMOUS and have been known to as THE HORSE GUARDS for hundreds of years. Sometimes when an elderly person or disabled person stands next to them for photographs you will notice the guardsmen/women will subtlety move the horse towards the person for a better photograph. Tourists should NEVER touch the horse or bridle,touching the soldier is a total no no. Some adults have no brain though. I spent nearly 30years in the army so know what I’m talking about. Ps. The guns ARE LOADED! And YES, WE ARE TAUGHT TO FAINT AT “ ATTENTION “.

[@pauldryburgh6346]

To visit a country and happily disrespect that nation, its Monarchy, those who serve and protect it, its history and culture, tells everything about that persons character.

[@seanmc1351]

I would like to also, there are alot of video's, where the guards, will slighly break character, mainly for people with limited abilities, maybe in wheel wheel chair, or just have a disbility, many times, they take a step to help better photo, or move the horse forward, just to allow the person to touch the horse, They are not just robots, but do good also, when the time is right

[@Burglar-King]

In the U.K. we teach our children to respect the guards by telling them that these soldiers are trained to use their guns and will use them to protect the crown.

[@TransDragon]

Our Royal Guard are active soldiers of the British Army. If anyone treated American soldiers the same way they would be outraged.

[@valcanoman1829]

That is very true! Imagine if someone was to disrespect the Secret Service and the US military. That’s not funny it’s very serious and dangerous to do!

[@mary366]

The King's Guards stand in front of the "Horse Guards" building in London. They are not Disney World characters, but tourists behave as if they were. They are highly qualified and trained military personnel. Grabbing the reins of the horses is the same as grabbing the steering wheel of a vehicle. Some people are very disrespectful and rude, especially Instagram influencers made life very difficult for the King's Guards. A few months ago, the signs on the boxes were updated: "Don't touch the reins" But not much changed, on the contrary, people complained to the police patrolling in front of the building that the guards were rude. A few weeks ago, the word "Reins" was replaced by the word "Horse" but it did not helped very much. They put one more, large, red prohibition sign with a hand touching the horse. Most tourists comply, but as soon as someone starts doing it again, the next ones naturally follow suit. Some even feed the horses with sweets or other inappropriate things, which is of course very dangerous, because these horses get their special food, you don't need to feed them! Also this are not rickety farm horses, but noble and extremely expensive military-trained breeding horses. Nowadays, people simply can't behave anymore and mock and ridicule the guards, laugh at them and even touch them. Can you imagine touching a US Marine who is on duty/patrol in front of an American embassy, ​​the White House or anywhere else in front of an American Building? In London, the residents are therefore in favor of closing this side of the street to tourists, so nobody is stressed and annoyed anymore, not the guards and not the horses either.

[@TomKirkemo-l5c]

There is a LOT of wrong with people.

[@TomKirkemo-l5c]

@Echo-v4z Nope...I've known it for decades. ;)

[@Linda-ki9jw]

People do not respect the guards or horses. This is not Disneyland or a petting zoo. These are working soldiers doing their job.

[@helenroberts1107]

They wouldn’t climb the fence at the Whitehouse so don’t do it here

[@munchie2u]

Actually, we didn’t climb the fence, my mother and I, when I was a kid, did walk through the driveway gate of the White House at night. It didn’t take long before a soldier was addressing us. We weren’t tourists either. I’m ashamed of what we did, especially since my dad was in the Navy for over 20 years. Even as a kid I knew better. As an old lady, I would never do anything to disrespect another culture, country, group, and absolutely never a Vet or a soldier representing my country or an alies. It’s downright disrespectful, inconsiderate, and rude. IMHO😅

[@SallyH247]

​@@munchie2uI wouldn't even disrespect an enemy's soldier - they're all essentially just doing their job and fulfilling an important duty protecting their country! It's disrespectful to do it to ANY soldier, in any country, period! (I appreciate the sentiment of what you're saying though)

[@munchie2u]

@@SallyH247 I agree! You’re right, I definitely should have worded that much better. Even in times of war POWs are suppose to be treated well, humanely. It’s an area that the world has failed miserably in, we need to do better. Thanks Sally☺️.

[@petarahmatalla2796]

Because the guards are dressed in traditional ceremonial uniforms, tourists do not always take them seriously. Tourists would not dare approach them if they were to be dressed in combat clothes, camouflage, etc. I agree that there should be more warning signs, in other languages aswell.

[@Gwennedd]

There are now image/picture signs telling people not to touch the horses. It was getting so bad this spring that they were using known biters ( the horses, I mean) to try and stop people from grabbing reins or petting the horses and standing too close to them. It didn't work. The ijits thought it was a special challenge to see if they could get a horse to nip at them. Quite a few twits got really bitten...the horses left marks! I stopped watching the videos this summer and just began watching a few lately. The signs are working. Most tourists are standing well away from the horses now.

[@AveCaesar2025]

So do they treat those guards at the US tomb of the unknown soldier who are in equally non military uniform [more like commissionaires uniforms] or are they off limits because they're ''murican guards.

[@monicawarner4091]

​@@AveCaesar2025 • No, they get treated with more respect because most of the people who go to see them are American, and they respect military personnel. Although there are a (very) few exceptions, tourists from the US tend to behave respectfully to our Cavalry Guards.

[@nolaj114]

They seem to think they are a tourist attraction, not actual guards doing their duty.

[@davidhines7592]

this. the real rifles of the guards and the real sabre of the horse guards dont seem to tip people off they are actual real soldiers. i'd NEVER walk right up to any soldier armed on guard duty. they are ALWAYS armed and terrorism is a thing.

[@geesegodtheflyingbritman6469]

well it is a tourist attraction, people just don't follow the rules set in place.

[@josephturner7569]

​@@geesegodtheflyingbritman6469It is not a tourist attraction. Tourists are attracted. It would still be as it is if no one was present. Like the ceremony of the Keys at the Tower.

[@george-ev1dq]

That is exactly what it is, a tourist attraction and nothing else

[@TheRealSealStudios]

Yes, they wear ceremonia outfits, but they're actual soldiers. They are often trained to an elite standard, and can, however, restrain and push you out the way if you get too close​@george-ev1dq

[@VirtualCockpitChronicles]

A little tip from a Brit. If you’re going to take a photo just say “I hope you don’t mind if I take a photo” they may nod or gesture it’s ok or they’ll do nothing but it’s good to be polite. Imagine if your job didn’t allow you to move or talk in anyway yet people keep taking photos. Not targeting Americans but think how much you guys respect your serving and retired arm forces, just apply that to the royal guard.

[@stevedavy2878]

There are still people who go to the Zoo, and wonder what will happen if they torment the Lion. These are serving soldiers. When they are not in ceremonial uniform GUARDING A ROYAL RESIDENCE, they are driving around in tanks, and if they are called go to war.

[@maryagner9153]

I’m a horse back rider. If someone came up and started messing with my horse and or it’s rains , I would be extremely concerned. Horses are very jittery and can bolt in a split second. Thus, putting my horse and I in physical jeopardy. These guards deserve respect. They’ve taken on a serious position in life.Thank you Tyler for covering these subjects.

[@valcanoman1829]

If I was to see someone who is on a horse if it’s a guard soldier. I wouldn’t approach it. Ever!

[@lynnedelacy2841]

The signs have been amended now and it says do not touch the horse now

[@Smothishh]

thank you for being respectful

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

They think they're at Disneyland. These are working soldiers. Catch one of them when they're having a seriously bad day and you might really regret it.

[@KMC1367]

I’ve seen videos that were beautiful with how they are with people with disabilities, they go out of their way to let them be photographed or interact with their horse ❤

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

They do not faint regularly , you will only see them faint during trooping the colours once a year. When they do have to stand in the heat. People don’t realise these soldiers have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[@helencooper2621]

There's one word missing from the world today, and that is RESPECT!!

[@arthurvangenk1549]

Same with the Swiss guard. Those are dangerous too.

[@seanmc1351]

you cant touch the reins, because once you have your hand on them, you have control of the horse, also once that happens, standing out of shot, are two armed police, as soon as they hear that, they are there, and 9 times out of 10, that tourist will be confronted by armed police The guards also have the optiont to call more kings guards, if you see on the wall inside the box, is a panic button, he hits that, they come running, i have seen the guards charge at people on using the horses, forcing them back to the road

[@judyburgess3357]

Reins, the word Reigns means the same as rules as a king.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

*reins... Of the horses. Reigns of the Monarchs.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

*reins ...of the horses. "Reigns" ...of the Monarchs.

[@seanmc1351]

@@judyburgess3357 yeah my bad, im of age, spellings not great, my bad, if thats the best you can pick up on crack on, i could have spell checked, but chose not to,

[@seanmc1351]

@@brigidsingleton1596 its corrected, thank you, i did not get a fuller education, in my day we left at 16, i went into the army as a medic, learned my army craft, how to safe a soldier, not the english spelling, not going to ask how he spells his name, what the word for bullet hole, does that have two L's or one, make a useful comment or dont bother

[@karencalder8540]

This is not a show for tourists. This is a very real job and these are very real soldiers, who should be treated with respect.

[@valcanoman1829]

Yes you should and not being in their space.

[@garymcatear822]

You can cure ignorance with knowledge, but stupidity has no cure.

[@mrouth5691]

Not only is their job serious, they are highly trained soldiers.

[@samstevens7888]

Ormonde one of the horses is known for biting and being ornary lol

[@samstevens7888]

The guards actually can get fined if they break protocol.

[@BluePixel-4544]

@@samstevens7888 thats interesting

[@janettesinclair6279]

I have seen Ormond doing his stuff! He stands no nonsense.

[@Gwennedd]

@@janettesinclair6279 , Ormonde is well loved by people who watch the videos several videographers put on YT every day...also by the MOD police!

[@Mrs.Fezziwig]

Ormonde is an absolute terror and I love it! 😂

[@misschieflolz1301]

There's some of the horses that don't take shit from crappy tourists. The guards will let you pet the horse if you're respectable and the horse allows it, but non-horse people immediately go for the reins which is the guards method of communicating with their horses. This is a problem because non-horsey people can be very heavy handed and pulling on the reins can cause a lot of discomfort and possibly upset the wrong horse. You should look up some wholesome interactions with these guards and horses with kids or disabled. The horses literally know if someone should know better or not lol

[@padrat08]

The rules have changed and you are no longer allowed to touch the horses

[@WreckItRolfe]

@@padrat08 That's always been the rule, afaik. It's simply bent.

[@kayhowarth7219]

The one you paused on at the end is really good. Im from County Durham in North East England. Thank you for being respectful and entertaining ❤

[@janemcnaughten7275]

Hello. These guards are real soldiers. They have served our country overseas. Many have earned medals for bravery. These are not actors!!!!! Have some respect please. This is just ignorance of the worst. This is their job. Sometimes the guards on horseback will move slowly forward if a disabled person is present so they can stroke the horse, but THIS IS THEIR JOB!!!!!!! They are guarding our Sovereign. Jane in New Zealand 🇬🇧🇳🇿

[@slytheringingerwitch]

You are now no longer allowed to touch the horse at all. New signs have been made and pictorial ones too. Partly to discourage but also because horses can bite and kick. I recommend London City Walks as a channel focusing on this.

[@Gwennedd]

Yup...that videographer is really good. He's fun to watch and usually explains a lot of what's going on.

[@GH12345-d]

As a brit, one of the big things here is that whilst you might not be posing a direct threat to the guards or what they're guarding, it has to be assumed that you could be providing a distraction for someone who might. It's unlikely but so long as it is possible, the guards need to react like this

[@nette8342]

A lot of tourists don't realise the Royal Guard are real soldiers and they are the best of the best as well, they take their job seriously and it is a great honour to be part of it so visitors should respect them,

[@dianehodgkinson7113]

So many people do these silly things, Yes they are Royal Guards - On Ceremonial Duty, However they are ALL British Army Trained and have seen combat! Maybe Tourists should think about that!

[@MarlynMeehan]

Touching the horse and/or reins was getting out of all proportion that just fairly recently they did change the sign to 'don't touch the reins' and then 'don't touch the horse' and also included a pictorial sign for non English speakers but unfortunately there are some morons who still do it. Some people would still do it even if you hit them over the head with a sign. You are right when you say people do it just to get a reaction from the Guard for their social media.

[@marktallentire3464]

As many others have said, these men are not just “guards” They are fully active, serving soldiers

[@rosemarymurlis-hellings8138]

This is Horse Guards, not Buckingham Palace. It's part of the Ministry of Defence .

[@angelabushby1891]

It's the gateway to the Royal Mile where all the Royal residences are including the Palace

[@gillfox9899]

​@@angelabushby1891that doesn't stop it from being a military headquarters, barracks and stables

[@falkon26]

This is at Horseguards Parade,there are warning signs,they are also soldiers and not just ceremonial,this also ministry of defense ground with MOD police.

[@williamdom3814]

Maybe they think it's Hogwarts Parade. Horseguards is the way Brits spell Hogwarts which is, of course, the correct (American/Webster) spelling. 😁

[@gillfox9899]

​????????

[@stephenlamley541]

I'm a patriotic English man, so I'm going to say our military is the best but I think we can all agree its the most disciplined.

[@alibi247]

That sign you read was added to “do not touch the reins" then to "do not touch the horse" and now there's a sign with a horse's head with a red circle and line through it underneath the main sign.

[@Cassxowary]

the little welsh girl accidentally got smacked because he didn’t see her (didn’t realise she was that close) but from what I remember he apologised after, she was fine though

[@MichaelDeakin-or8yu]

The sign is there to give the Mounted Royal Guard 'qualified immunity'. In the first case where the guy 'seemed' oblivious to the repeated commands "GET OFF THE REIGNS!" the guard 'instructed' his mount to deliver a hind swipe, if that fails the guard is armed with a functional combat sword, they generally just hit the alarm button if the commands and horse manoeuvring fails. And... Yes, they are authorised to use deadly force. The royal guard, also known as the palace guard, is a group of soldiers or armed retainers who protect the royal family. They are often an elite unit of the armed forces and may have special privileges or rights.

[@TomKirkemo-l5c]

I am NOT a royal gurd, hell, I'm not even british. But if some one I don't know comes up and touch my face for fun. Expect an elbow to the face! But then again, I'm Norwegian, we need a couple of meters around us. :D But I really do mean it, do NOT touch me.

[@ninamoores]

The ‘swatting’ bit looks staged .A real guard would not ,as a rule, raise his hand to anyone. More likely a loud shout and a forceful step forward.Trying to get the guard to smile could end up costing him money as they can be fined fora breach of the rules.

[@Sparx632]

@@ninamooresthat clip was fake apparently

[@catherinewilkins2760]

This must be the worst deployment they get. Those horses are specially chosen for the job, well matched colours. Beautiful animals. They go on holiday to North Norfolk. Love the heavy horses that carry the drums in the band.

[@olliesmusic2586]

Joining the guards is a choice. Some people do it for the honour and ceremony.

[@rosewoods3007]

People need to not touch and keep control of their kids

[@Ghostvix]

I was in St John's Ambulance as a cadet as a kid and we would do the marches along with the Army, Navy and Air cadets. Yes we weren't like them but we had to practice too. We were taught by the Army Cadets teams how to faint.

[@johnavery3941]

I am sure things have been tightened up since then but in 1982 a guy called Michael Fagan got past all the Queens Guards and got into Her Majesty's bedroom..... they had a nice chat apparently

[@bryanmuirden1886]

Horse Guards have recently introduced a new sign which has added, 'don't touch the horse,' and a road-sign type of graphic representation. This has improved the situation, but too many tourists still walk around in a dream world, not noticing the signs, or engaging their brains before acting.

[@svenpedersen9140]

14:28 in... This might seem a strange strory or not real but I have a cousin who worked as a "Royal Life Guards" in Copenhagen in Denmark (yes, I am danish but live in luxembourg). They pretty much have the same outfit with the super tall bear furr "helmet". The tourists behave pretty much the same way as they do in england with those guards... one of my cousin's colleague was litteraly spit on once and he replied with a big hit with the "bottom" of his riffle on the tourist head... he broke his jaw. The tourist tried to sue him but of course he could not; he spit on the guard (it could have gone much worse). Just for the story... my cousin and others while having a leave in their training to become a guard (that is after military training etc of course) drank to much and for some weird bet they shaved the fur of one of the guys "helmet"; he (the guy) had to pay for a new one and discovered that it was real bear fur and that is was worth what would be around 5000€ now

[@kljohn20]

The one guard who made the little girl cry did later on go and find her to apologise.

[@Frostycatp]

As a English girl I think this is so disrespectful to just touch our royal familys protecters when there just making sure the royals are safe doing that is like slapping the president on the back so hard it leaves a red mark

[@padrat08]

If the royal guard is caught smiling they can be fined up to a weeks pay.

[@angelabushby1891]

Wrong

[@gillfox9899]

​@@angelabushby1891not wrong. They can definitely be fined for not maintaining a "cold attitude that shows authority"

[@johnacres4666]

I cannot imagine any American playing any of these games around two posted United States Marine Guards and really not regret the entire stupid idea!

[@feleciakline8793]

They yell “make way for the kings guard” before they start . So it’s their fault for not paying attention. The parents should be responsible for moving their kids out of the way.

[@jacquelinepearson2288]

The commentary at the beginning is wrong. The soldiers are not at Buckingham Palace. This is at Horseguards Parade.

[@SamThredder]

Grabbing the reins is one thing.. wearing a suit jacket over a gillet is downright unacceptable

[@AprileAnderson]

Tyler Rumple you did a good job on this. As a fellow 🇺🇸 you shed light to others

[@lizdeath9350]

Most of these tourists are SO DISRESPECTFUL, how dare they

[@dittohead7044]

There is a lady officer who is assigned to the Horse Guards. She’s really something to watch. She’ll give the horses a mint from time to time ❤. The Americans aren’t the worst group of tourists if you watch enough of these videos This would be like our Tomb of the Unknown Soldier-they command respect

[@sweetpotato7702]

I dislike the disrespect shown to the Royal guards. Makes me so mad how they disregard respect for these beautiful, magnificent animals.

[@margaretblackhurst3261]

They are working Guards and always watchful for any situation and to be ready for anything. some tourist go to far and are very disrespectful

[@mrchickflick4444]

Thank you for pointing out that our queens guard are real soldiers and aren’t there for entertainment or ridicule I appreciate it ❤

[@YellinInMyEar]

This isn't a theme park people! This is an actual functioning armed guard.

[@DrasticSkuba]

11:50 - It wasn't just the disrespect, the guy was blocking the Guard's line of sight, directly affecting his ability to do his duty

[@cenedra2143]

I was literally there yesterday, the photo of me is me standing a good 3ft away from the horse. I wouldn't disrespect the guard this way x

[@ratel.]

The big bear skin hats were taken from the battle of Waterloo. We use them as a way to remind the French that we beat them

[@miriamreiss]

Imagine stepping over the fence at Arlington's Tomb of the unknown soldier........

[@howardhales6325]

I give you credit for seeming to be here with a new video every day. I've seen quite a few who start off daily and over time post less and less.

[@paulapaula5541]

There are signs now that say Don't Touch the Horse as well as a picture for those who do not speak english. Really enjoy your videos Tyler!

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

This was not are filmed at Buckingham Palace. This is Horse Guards Parade. The horses-and the guards are changed every four hours.

[@pamwashington3080]

the horses are changed every hour and the foot guardsmen every 2 hours!

[@Kellie_Curtis-Holmes]

I'm happy you chose this video as it does explain a bit about the guards being actual soldiers and the reasons why they yell at people and trample them on occasion, plus the different types of guards around the palace. It honestly does piss me off to see them and the horses being disrespected and I quietly enjoy seeing rude people getting their karma

[@chriscookesuffolk]

These are not chocolate soldiers. Some people find out the hard way.

[@geesegodtheflyingbritman6469]

Tyler, the videos you were watching are old a bit late the sighs were changed to say "BEWARE HORSES MAY KICK OR BITE DO NOT TOUCH THE RAINS THANK YOU" (you were aloud to stroke the horse at the time), in the resent days after someone did a professional style footballer faint after they were bitten by a horse (this horse is know for biting) the sighs now say "BEWARE HORSES MAY KICK OR BITE DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSE THANK YOU" also the clip at 11:50 is a fake guard.

[@Gwennedd]

They finally have put up image/pictoral signs up basically saying "don't touch the horses". I've watched a few videos from the last few days and the signs seem to be working quite well. People are not trying to get close to the horses so much anymore. Sure...there's still to entitled asshat that can't see signs and tries to pet the horses, but it's rare.

[@monicawarner4091]

@geesegod... • Thanks for pointing out the "professional footballer faint" that the young lady in question executed. It was so overplayed that it was farcical.

[@david-jr5fn]

I used to have a husky dog and random people would try to come up and hug my dog. Can you imagine how stupid people can be to just walk up to a dog and try to cuddle it, thing is she actually wasn't friendly in the slightest and a few people almost got their heads chewed off

[@timglennon6814]

A lot of tourists just think that they are there for show.

[@debbee0867]

This is an old video. There has been a couple of changes to the signs since then. New signs have been put in up the last 3 weeks , one written and one visual to tell tourists not to touch the horses. It does seem calmer now. Although, a couple still ignore them and it is obvious some stand as close as possible so the horse will lean towards them, as some horses are very sociable. Whilst there are others that bite, namely a Blues and Royals horse (trooper) called Ormonde, he likes his own space.

[@spikeoldbury]

I’m on no way nocking Tyler but this is the most respectful video of his I’ve seen

[@yarrowbumblefoot8877]

I watch this this chanel reglarly, its called London Walks and it has been my experience that Americans are for the most part respectful of the Guards. Its the people who live on the other end of the "Chunnel" and those guys with hair ringlets, skull caps and strings hanging down around them that are the worst offenders. I've deliberlately not mentioned the two countries names because not everyone from these countries are rude, maybe jst the ones who have money to vacaion travel.

[@seanmc1351]

couple of things, yes, they have to faint, to what is called fainting to attention

[@Seeking_Gnosis]

I suppose you could compare it to the marines that guard the tomb of the unknown soldier, would you touch or disrespect them..

[@TheMagicMudkip_2]

Pretty much. Their job is to protect the head of state and guard their residencies. It'd be like if the White House was guarded by the Secret Service and people kept harassing them.

[@kudapooda9993]

Hi ,I'm so glade YOU understand WHAT this is trying to exsplaning . Thay do,try and help by anounsing. Take care and all the best . It's a shame not every one is tort the same as you . 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@alisoncauser2955]

I think tourist view them as a tourist attraction rather than the actual serving soldiers they are. They are a working regimental guard. They are on active duty not just there for the tourists.

[@mizztab3677]

Watch more of the mounted guard’s videos for how bold people are around a large animal that can hurt you badly by accident or really do some damage on purpose.

[@DanielFerguson-j9u]

The building is Horse Guards, on Whitehall, near Downing Street. It is the official entrance to the Royal estate which includes Buckingham Palace. Horse Guards Parade is behind, where Trooping the Colour takes place. This is where the King's Guard cavalry regiments stand guard. Heavily armed Police stand by, their job is to keep order & protect all sensitive sites around the country.

[@RockinDave1]

only you could not manage to get through this whole video in nearly 25 minutes Tyler 😂

[@danielkarlsson258]

Imagine a kid standing in front a some elite soldiers marching in USA, or to grab and pose with a tank, to get a picture. The problem is people think these soldiers are tourist attraction and not elite soldiers.

[@1961-v9k]

I was once outside of Buckingham Palace and I overheard an American say “oh, it’s some guys dressed up as soldiers stomping around” 🤨

[@evawesterlund9347]

Amerikanare är inte de bästa besökare i England Jag tittar mycket på detta på KZbin jag är svensk och älskar Hors guard ❤️👍

[@AnnMcKinlay-zp2ef]

I have seen one or two of these collections which include clips of people pretending to be some of these guards. The one here, where the visitor gets shoved from behind, is NOT a real soldier! Usually you can see that the uniform is NOT correct!😢

[@mortisrat]

It's sad that they even need a sign telling people not to grab hold of a total stranger's horse's halter and thereby try to take over control of it at all. Even more worrying that they would need them when the total stranger in question is ARMED!

[@kateunderwood112]

from 3 weeks ago the sign by the mounted guards has now been changed to do not touch the horse. with also a visual sign for tourists who do not read english. there are also ministry of defence armed police who will intervene when necessary.

[@episcot]

Tyler the Queens/Kings guard are active soldiers Taking photos isn’t consider touching or invading space , however physically touching them is like treating them , those guns you see on their shoulders shoot real bullets

[@Jay-xw9ll]

These royal guards are all regular soldiers. One of my uncles was in the Life Guards, the pointy silver helmet guys on horseback. He was a tank commander. The guys in the bear skins are all infantry soldiers.

[@lesleyburke7314]

This is Horseguards parade, the official entrance to Buckingham Palace. This guard is a Blues &Royal and when the guards in red uniform are on duty, they are The Kings Lifeguards. At the Palace the guards in the bearskins are Coldstream Guards. Tourists, sadly, are very ignorant of where they are and how they behave. It is not a photo area, the guards are guarding the entrance - but photographing tourists are tolerated.