Prince Philip Inspects the Gurkhas in British Hong Kong (1986)

On 23 October 1986, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh inspected the large contingent of Gurkha troops stationed in Hong Kong. The Gurkha Brigade band welcomed the Duke with a fanfare of bagpipes and a wreath of flowers.
Still a dependent territory of the UK, Hong Kong would remain so for another 11 years until 1997, when it was "handed over" to the People's Republic of China. The Duke's visit to the Gurkhas took place during a visit to the island by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
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[@guywilloughby3383]

The Gurkhas truly are the best soldiers in the British Army

[@tungphamthanh4336]

The British Gurkhas soldiers look like German Askari soldiers

[@GeordiePat1]

An amazing man. Who was a true Prince Consort . Duty to the Monarchy, the Country , and the Commonwealth. He gave up his name, and his position in order to serve. This country did not realise how much he gave until he died. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II loved him and stood her ground when her husband to be, Prince Phillip, was thought to be, unsuitable for her. How very wrong they were. He was a great man and I am so very grateful for the service he gave. Rest in Peace Sir. God bless the senior Royals.🇬🇧🌹🙏🏻🤗🙏🏻

[@user-br5qu9uj9b]

God did not have him give up his genetic make-up.

[@michaellafleur15]

He represented the British Empire so well, he did a marvelous job. May he rest in heavenly peace.

[@lindadeavours3327]

He was his own man. He loved his wife, children and country. He stood beside his queen. ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@thecurlew7403]

Plus all his affairs he was a free mason and for the NWO wanted to come back as a virus he is now In Hell .

[@marj.antonius7016]

In a time when it was not approved of for a man to be number 2. He was confident to let his wife tske first place. Not like his son Charles who threw a tantrum everytime his first wife got more attention than him.

[@Alainmontpellier1000]

@@marj.antonius7016 Not approved of to be a number 2? Huh? It was, especially as it's not the first time that a man became a prince consort (Prince Albert).

[@factspoken9062]

We the Gorkhas..revere the Royal Family. Today many native British may look upon the Royals as the leftover custom from a bygone era, which has now become archaic and obselete. But to the Gorkhas, Royal Blood is a Royal Blood.

[@SharonY515]

What a man Prince Philip was. I am a huge fan. ❤️👑🇬🇧🇺🇸👏👏👏👏

[@beverlyhills7883]

Thanks for uploading. My ex military father died last year, aged 91, I wish he could have seen this.

[@gloriamanampan9389]

The time of knighthood diminished when Prince Philip died.

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Fantastic memorabilia of two great Legends ❤

[@user-br5qu9uj9b]

He is a gentleman: handsome, strong, and kind. King Charles has similar looks and characteristics as his father.

[@rashidahmad7830]

The great regret is that the 4 Gurkha Rifles regiments have been amalgamated into 1 regiment. All 4 were unique and served well in the post WW2 period, especially in the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation.

[@wellbokassoff1756]

A true European Prince of Charming, if he was our head of state our culture would not be compromised as it is now😮

[@Sari.w.n]

Always❤

[@LKSimonTsang]

The Gurkhas shall have the glory of honour. Some of them have been left behind now selling curry in the late colony. So sad:'(

[@shahonchen6661]

I love Curry beef with Carrot, Onion & Fried rice with scramble eggs; I have them at least twice a week yet luckily I wouldn't smell like an Indian or a Pakistan!

[@TheThinRedLine-yd4mp]

11:55 what is name of pipe march?

[@R0B0TUK]

Anyone know what song they are playing at 12:13 ?

[@dancostello6465]

There's the Greek, enjoying his parades.

[@Rajkumar-oo6bv]

When your time is good even enemy will be friends

[@johnlamond4463]

2/7 GR disbandment parade, Lyemun Barracks.

[@tungphamthanh4336]

British Gurkhas look like French Legion, German Askari and Belgian Force Publique.

[@tungphamthanh4336]

The British Gurkhas soldiers just look like German Askari soldiers.