Reaction To: Royal Marines Band! Unknown Warrior Story in Honour of Remembrance Day UK!

[@brianrobinson7984]

This was not only for a British warrior, it represents all of our allies from the Commonwealth who also lost many fine, brave young men in the defence of our nation in our time of need. We thank you all. ❤

[@Kissameassa538]

@@brianrobinson7984 my dad was one of eleven brothers and they all signed up. They did not wait for call up papers, she got ( I think about 5pence per son cos they did it without being called up. Unfortunately two did not come home. ❤️🇬🇧

[@AnthonyMoffatt-t1z]

The commonwealth didn't exist back then.

[@bowlingbill9633]

Known only to god .. that is why they won't allow him be exhumed for DNA testing, let him always be known to god ....RIP sir

[@Kissameassa538]

In my mind you and your Lady are honorary Brits, the respect you have shown is heartwarming. ❤️🇬🇧

[@petergregory9029]

Your hand salute was truly moving.

[@EB-tg1oq]

I've heard this story many times and it still makes me tear up. It's so moving.

[@spritbong5285]

He is unknown, he could be from any of the empire nations. He gave his life fighting for the freedom of all. God bless and RIP after the horrors he experienced. Total respect, we salute you.

[@TheDocumentarian01]

Love thisssss. I served 24 years in the British military (Royal Marine Commandos) - served in NI, Bosnia, Iraq for a tour and two tours of Afghanistan - was a sergeant major when I left, could have gone LEC but I didn't want to be an officer. I am so proud of that unknown man, a solider, before me, before I was even born.....whoever he was, he came before me and I will bend my knee every year at remembrance for him.

[@cherrypicker4379]

You have my greatest admiration. I was just a tankie like my father. Thank you for such a glowing service. I salute you sir.

[@historex54tamiya]

Cheer mate, I’m a PO46 !

[@ramoncowell9637]

From a Brit, thank you for your respect for our unknown dead

[@tikk9622]

“When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say, For Their Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today” ❤

[@newton18311]

All Gave some, Some gave all.

[@tysapienx8091]

😢✌🏻❤🇬🇧

[@michaelriordan8265]

I and millions of others owe our lives to the unknown soldiers, those who gave their lives so that we could live in freedom and peace, but there are those who don't want peace, R.I.P

[@GrafindeKlevemark]

Thank you so much for your empathy - these young men went off to war with a smile of their face, not knowing what horrors were awaiting.

[@belindawilson1350]

Nobody is allowed to walk over the soldiers grave at Westminister. Even at our dear Queens funeral you can see they make sure to bypass it. The royal brides place their flowers on the soldiers grave. It was the Queens mother who put her's there first,that is how the tradition started.Soil was taken from the 4 main battle fields and put into the grave.The engraving in the black marble was filled in by melted down brass from bulletcases and such. I stand to be corrected but you can always find that out.❤❤ to you.

[@starrlarh]

Oh wow 🤯

[@janolaful]

Your correct my great great grandfather went missing in France never found so this gave us comfort 😢

[@belindawilson1350]

@@janolaful 😢💔So sorry about that.I am fortunate that my Grandfathers and their brothers survived .

[@_starfiend]

As I understand it, it was because the Queen Mother's brother died in battle during the first world war, so when she got married to the man who would later become George VI, she left her bouquet on the tomb in remembrance of him.

[@belindawilson1350]

@@_starfiend Yes indeed she did as far as I can can recall.

[@lindabastable3021]

Every year, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we remember them. The poppies are sold every year. The proceeds go to help our Forces with their injuries and care. The poppies grew wild in the fields of Flanders. So many died there the fields of blood were the colour of the poppies.

[@DaveTwatty]

See the white tower a few years ago, Manchester war museum, well worth a look, no glorifying war, about three years ago. I wear a poppy every year. Go to any Stockport library and you'll be asked to stand and stay silent. Not a good ,I've not to, after the silence anyway

[@Kissameassa538]

When you did a salute you made me cry. Thank you for your respect. Just wondering if you are military ? Many blessings to you both 🙏❤️🇬🇧

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

The respect you showed is reciprocated. Without the sacrifice of our commonwealth brothers and sisters, victory in both world wars would have been impossible! ❤ 🇬🇧

[@denisescutt1865]

Every mother who Lost a son, every father, brother, sister , grandparents etc always had hope that the unknown soldier was theirs

[@christiner302]

We have relatives who are just a name on a memorial in Ypres and Thiepval. For the families who were missing a loved one, they knew that this could possibly be their relative. The word "Warrior" is used as it could be an airman, naval man or soldier.

[@brianfreeman8290]

As a Brit vet, I sobbed through this. I always respect and admire how Americans venerate their fallen. It's good to be reminded that we can do it too.

[@gillianlawrence2684]

We did it first.

[@shelley1319]

Thank you guys for paying your respects to the fallen in the Great War.

[@robertswann1052]

At the going down of sun and in the morning we will remember them. Lest we forget.

[@dianat119]

We will remember them.

[@thefilthylucas5827]

Never have so few gave their lives for so many. "When you get home tell them, we gave our today for your tomorrow".On the 11th day of the 11th month we will remember them

[@lindylou7853]

There were over 500k without a grave in WW1 …. so this soldier was selected to represent them all. My grandmother’s two brothers died on separate ships taking food and supplies to Russia. My dad was named after them. They have no grave. They drowned in frozen waters.

[@gregorturner9421]

my grandfathers brother was also on the russian convoys. he then was posted to do a malta convoy and his ship was torped. taken by an italian fisherman he spent a couple of years as a pow. he has only told his story once before passing on which is now in a book.

[@janetburrows137]

Thanks for the respect, you showed. It means a lot. One other thing. The writing on the stone , is inlaid by brass from the spent bullets. ❤❤❤🙏🇬🇧🙏🇬🇧

[@janinshirley]

The placing of the drums symbolises what is used as an altar at field church services. It is known as a drum head service.

[@Diamondmine212]

At the height of the pandemic our beloved Queen to mark the hundred years anniversary of this event went alone to Westminster Abbey for prayers to be said and to place a wreath on the warriors tomb. The mothers invited into the Abbey on the day were mothers who had lost 2 or more sons (many had lost more)in the war.

[@anthonydarby3973]

You two are a lovely couple. I watched a number of your videos, and honestly, the level of genuine love and respect you show in your reactions is beautiful to see. Thank you ❤, Take care, Tony here in the UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@gbfch]

Very moving film. Than you for your very respectful thoughts and responses.

[@Stand663]

What the Army Chaplin did to help bring back the body of the unknown soldier back home was truly a remarkable feat .

[@suekey1903]

Every mother father wife grandparent who’s loved one never came home and they didn’t know where he lay always had the hope that that was their loved one.. heartbreaking what man does to his fellow man

[@jacklomas7773]

Thank you sir for your true grasp on this event and respect.

[@starrlarh]

I appreciate that

[@philsooty61]

Some of those who died lied about their age, some as young as 15 yrs of age ! they never had a life hence we should not forget the ultimate price that they paid, bless em all

[@mumbleweed2729]

My grandfather survived the first world war, fortunately, but he was one of the many who lied about his age. He was 15 when he signed up.

[@philsooty61]

@@mumbleweed2729 you are proud of him I'm sure !

[@mumbleweed2729]

@@philsooty61 absolutely. :)

[@mickharper4995]

Every Royal bride since then has placed her bridal bouquet on the tomb as a mark of respect

[@_starfiend]

As I understand it, it was because the brother of the late Queen Mother died in battle during the first world war, so when she got married to the man who would later become George VI, she left her bouquet on the tomb in remembrance of him.

[@maggiecoles5377]

​@@_starfiendcorrect

[@MO_91185c]

I loved the emotion and respect you showed our soldiers. I loved your saluting. I can look at this every day and read the wonderful comments. have subscribed and look forward to seeing more.

[@Gillie51-bl8su]

The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the only tomb in Westminster Abbey that absolutely nobody is allowed to walk on.

[@RockyBobbieBuster]

The commentator mentioned the highest award for bravery, the victoria cross, maybe you two should check out "what it takes to win the victoria cross", its presented by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, other reactors have done it and have thoroughly loved it, if you're gonna do it i won't spoil the ending BUT BOY WHAT A TWIST, keep on making good content ps this video has taught this 59yr old Englishman something regarding the unknown warrior ✌️

[@starrlarh]

Thank you so much for recommending something memorable 🙏 Love ❤️

[@robertSibley-t3b]

To this day that is the only grave, no-one is allowed to walk over, even the royal family at coronations ,weddings and funerals go around the grave as a sign of respect.

[@ricardolorrio8228]

I was told the same thing, when I was working there for Princess Diana's funeral ....

[@eh-i1841]

I was taught never to walk on anyones grave,out of respect.I taght my family the same,and I told a group of tourists,who were sitting on a war memorial,in Manchester,to move off,and stay off.Which they did.

[@eh-i1841]

Unalived?What is this nonsense?They were killed.

[@dianat119]

@@eh-i1841 Blame YT, not these two lovely people.

[@traceykramer9339]

No one, as u said, is allowed to walk over the grave, All weddings, celebrations, anything, there flowers, are placed on the tomb, To show the respect, ❤️

[@seanmc1351]

thank you guys for doing this, i derved, my brother served, my wifes two brothers serve, my wifes father served and my granftaher and grandfather before than, thank , for showing the respect as you guys always do without question

[@starrlarh]

Absolutely! You have a heroic family ❤️👍✅

[@myrarowlands9216]

Thank you all for your service as well. 🇬🇧

[@adamreid5546]

Thank you for saluting the unknown warrior 🇬🇧

[@Talk4UK]

Every year in London (and not only) we remember the fallen, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. We stop wherever we are in the city: supermarket, street, the buses also stop, and mark a 1 or 2 minute silence. We go to our nearest war memorial to honour the fallen. There is also the Remembrance Sunday with a formal ceremony at the Cenotaph.

[@susansmiles2242]

Not just london but all over the UK everything stops telephones stop ringing conversations stop work stops everything is silent

[@jakhaughton1800]

Lovely video you gave us with such respect. As a small note; the British Army salute with palm of the hand facing forward; the Royal Navy salute with palm of hands facing downwards. The reason goes back to Royal Navy sailing ships where the sailors’ hands were dirty due to pulling ropes and handling sometimes dirty equipment. Thus they didn’t show dignitaries the state of their hands. All American service men salute with palms facing down.

[@ivanhutchinsonmusic9464]

Thank you for your reaction. I was the Executive producer for this event. I also wrote the music and script to what you have just watched.

[@chrisflight6436]

Amazing production Ivan. Most people these days don’t know the significance of the grave of the Unknown Warrior. Thank you.

[@historex54tamiya]

It’s literally my go to and so magnetic and hits home to so many. You also know me!

[@PITA5421]

I THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR RESPECT YOU BOTH SHOWN AND WE WILL REMEMBER THEM ALWAYS AND FOREEVER MAY THEY REST IN PEACE

[@elizabethmcintyre8529]

Love you both thank you for the respect

[@JohnnieAshton]

Not really emphasized was the fact The Unknown Warrior, who was most likely from the lower ranks, was buried alongside the Monarchs of England, for their sacrifice. Brilliant video many thanks.

[@maggiecoles5377]

It was mentioned that he as a humble soldier woukd find his resting place amongst Kings.

[@gillianlawrence2684]

That represents all nations

[@lindseychalkley9285]

What a wonderful video. God bless you both 🙏🏻💙❤️

[@patricialazell38]

An unknown soldier given the kind of funeral and burial normally only given to the Monarch or on rare occasions a person of note and to be buried amongst the Monarchs, elites and luminaries is such a fitting tribute to the soldier and an honour for said monarchs etc to share their space with him IMO

[@petersutton2182]

A beautiful reaction to such a tragic and yet beautiful story about all of those who were lost. I am almost 70 and hope it never happens again but I genuinely worry about my children and grandchildren and what they may have to live through, I am not convinced humanity has learnt much.... Please someone tell me I'm wrong!

[@josephbrennen]

Sorry but evil still prevails and people still desire to harm and kill people who are not of their religion,race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, class, ability, colour or nation. 😢

[@jennydonnelly5573]

Just found both,what a wonderful thing to show repect..we all took part or and had family members lost.. May i say your both lovely talking throg this..found it quite moving xx

[@lindadoswell9396]

My Grandfather is buried in one of the War Memorial graves in Belgium its very well cared for by the Graves Commission and it was very moving to see all the headstones some of which had no name.

[@anndenovan9026]

My Cousin is buried in Belgium WW2

[@philsooty61]

nice to know that someone from a different country like you has so much respect for fallen hero's, absolute brilliant vlog

[@stewrmo]

And in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget. 💙

[@martinlarkin8066]

My great uncle is one of the unknown. No burial marks his final resting place. His name is carved on a memorial wall in a small military cemetery in France. He arrived in France on the 7th of November 1918 , and was blown to pieces on the 9th. I have visited his memorial. I cried for a man I never met. I remember all those that shared his fate. I will never forget any of them.

[@DeniseLada]

My great uncle too. His son who he never met is at Al Alamein

[@Mark_Bickerton]

There were no shortage of "Unknown" soldiers in WW1. The Thiepval memorial in Northern France is one of many, and it records the names of over 70,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who have no known grave... Their bodies were never found/identified! I visited it in 2016 and admit I cried a lot while I was there!

[@teresanew9247]

Thank you both for your respect and empathy for those who served and lost their lives in the 1st world War. We remethem and all who have served on remembrance day the 11th november every year.

[@redredlulu1]

I recommend watching The Poppies of the Tower of London.

[@denisehall5145]

Thank you for showing this ceremony and for honouring the UNKNOWN SOLDIER.

[@meronr74]

2 of my great grand uncles fell in the First World War, one in Gallipoli and one in France & Flanders at the Battle of the Somme.

[@pamagnolia]

This was beautiful and very moving. Thank you for this! We have the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Arlington National Cemetery 5:01 . My uncle was a soldier in the 82nd Airborne Division and was killed in action on DDay, June 6, 1944. He is buried in the American cemetery in France. 🙏

[@starrlarh]

Sending hugs 🫂 Your uncle was a HERO ❤️

[@pamagnolia]

@@starrlarh thank you dear friend 😊

[@carolwilson6948]

I had a great uncle who was killed in the first world war june 1915, From what I was told he had his head blown off, sorry sitting here typing this and am crying at the same time, he was my grandfathers brother, I just hope and pray that he is buried with his name on a cross, All I know is he is buried in France or Belgium, R.I.P uncle Fred you are not forgotten. And thank you and all those who fought along side of you,

[@terenceseagrave7627]

The same for me. My grandfathers brother was killed in ww1. Both my grandfathers survived. One in the trenches of France. The other as a merchant seaman who had escaped three ship sinkings.

[@maggiecoles5377]

You can look him up on the War Graves Commission site to see if he has a grave. I did that for my gt uncle and was able to visit his last resting place

[@terenceseagrave7627]

@@maggiecoles5377 Thankyou. I am fortunate that I have found a contemporary account of his burial that most relatives never have.

[@JohnTaylor-cc6tm]

It was 15,000 women who had lost both their husband AND at least one son. There were millions who had lost loved ones.

[@DaveTwatty]

I think it was worse. 15,00 who lost their husbands and AND all there sons, oh and reading in the book of the dead from hazel grove details they got sweet fuck all. In fact some twat wanted to reduce. a widows pension until a doctor did him over malaria not being endemic in the UK. Civil service twats

[@debbiem7337]

You are both such lovely people this reaction made me cry . So much respect from you both. Thank you

[@ducatiman1309]

Thankyou guys - I did not know the story in detail , so thankful and blessed for those who gave their lives for us XXX

[@picdriver]

I was born in 65.....It's easy to forget my ancestors will have played a part in this war...& I will never know about it.

[@corjp]

Learn from the stories told by your parents if they did, I know I did and became aware what played out in those days... Now both my parents are gone but their stories still linger in my mind..... I tell young people about those days to make them aware too especially nowadays with what is going on in the Ukraine.

[@Diamondmine212]

He was the first ever ‘ unknown warrior’ others followed after from countries that fought in the First World War. Each royal bride since the Queen Mother whose brother David was killed in that war ,will have her wedding bouquet placed on his grave stone.

[@andrewwood8706]

as a english guy i can see it hit you as an american, and we thank you

[@Idcanymore510]

They are Nigerians.

[@sliderdriver1]

The last post always chokes me. Brings back the memories of being on cenataph duty back in the 70's as cadet😢. It was such an honour to be chosen for duty. I hope the lost souls are at piece.

[@steddie4514]

Peace

[@Patricia-rc5gn]

I stood by the grave in Westminster Abbey yesterday….so moving…RIP

[@davidhadden2632]

thank you for showing this it brought more tears to my eyes, than i thought, again i say thank you

[@marieroberts1221]

Thankyou to the Royal Marines and all else involved in making the story of the unknown warrior come alive to those of us left behind to mourn their loss and those who will be ever grateful for the soldiers whose ultimate sacrifice gave us the peace and freedom we have today! they will never be forgotten!

[@andrewfisher9125]

My Great Grandfather was killed at the 'Battle of the Somme' in 1916. He now lies in Flatiron CWGC cemetery in Mametz, France alongside his comrades. Than k you for my life and that of my daughter. RIP

[@BudA29]

Visited Flat Iron Copse... loads of Times... very spiritual place... thank you to your great grandfather's service... Rest easy fella... Their Name Liveth Evermore

[@tomhollandroberts1737]

It is with much pride that I tell you that the ironwork for the coffin of The Unknown Warrier was made in the Brunswick Ironworks, Caernarfon, North Wales at the request of Prime Minister David Lloyd George.

[@joyparry9354]

Thank you for your reaction to this. My family lost several members in the Great War & the Unknown Warrior is hugely symbolic of all those young men who died. The Royal Marine band is wonderful - I am biased as my late father was a Royal Marine Commando - but they do this sort of ceremonial so well.

[@AnthonyValentine-vm1yc]

Thank you for reveverence and respect.

[@starrlarh]

Thank you 🙏

[@pathopewell1814]

An amazing video. Thank you.

[@mugwump7516]

So may died in the "war to end all wars" but the peace lasted only 21 years. My paternal grandfather, like do may others died and was not identified. His memorial is an inscription on ta plaque on the Menin Gate at Ypres along with with over 54,000 others for whom there was no known grave. There is a ceremony every evening at 8.00pm to remember and honour hose who fell. The only commonwealth soldiers not represented there the the New Zealanders who were lost as the NZ Govt wished for a separate memorial near where their men fell.

[@Dragon-di1zg]

My Grandfather was one who never made it home. Son, husband, and father. RIP Jack

[@veronicawilliams7427]

My own Uncle was not found until 19325 he had been buried in a German Cemetery and is now in a grave in Belgium. But I do have a copy of the Order of Service which I treasure.He apparently died of wounds in a German Lazerret a German alongside his friend from our Town and my Grandmother and his siblings didn't know anything about him for very many years I only found where he was until 100 years after we had and his name was read out on the first day of the event at the Tower of London.

[@myoung6204]

Thank you for your respectful reaction... ❤❤

[@georgearden7075]

Long live the heroes of this country, Hail Britain

[@alysonhopkins2037]

The video is from the Royal Albert Hall and every year in November (on the Saturday nearest to the 11th) there is a service from there shown on BBC1. Always slightly different to honour those servicemen and women who lost their lives in all the conflicts since then. It ends silently when tons of poppies fall from above to drop on the people below representing all people who lost their lives. That is really emotional. On the next day (Sunday) in the morning by the Cenotaph the Monarch and the Royal Family lay wreaths. Plus politicians, leaders of the Commonwealth also lay wreaths. Then all the old soliders, airmen and navy and other service people walk past saluting and laying poppies etc. We buy poppies to wear on the left hand side of our lapel. The leaf is set at 11o'clock to represent the ending of the war: 11o'clock at the 11th month. The proceeds go towards Royal British Legion to help the veterans. It is quite common in shops on the 11th for it to be advertised that there will a minutes silence.

[@eileentaylor1691]

very respectful.......

[@annienayland45]

My grandfather has no known grave. His name is one of many commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. RIP grandad.

[@davidmillerson4838]

Respect. Thank you.

[@richhawks1]

The reason they chose four is so that everyone who lost someone with an unknown grave can have hope the soldier is their relative or friend. They chose one from each of the four main fighting areas and no one knows from which area the final chosen one came from - so everyone can live in the belief that the soldier in Westminster Abbey is theirs.

[@bee3541-y7s]

Every year, even now, a wreath of flowers is laid solemnly, on his tomb, by the monarch (the Queen, now the King). It is not with other graves, it is actually in Westminster Abbey. It's beautiful. Nobody is allowed to walk on it. A lot of people think Britain has had things easy, but we have been attacked and beat all those atteckers. Spain started a war with us & sent 500 ships to go to attack us. They underestimated, our Royal marines, we beat them at sea. They never even made land. we won. We had world war 1 We won. We had world war 2, we won. We are a small island but defend it at all costs. We have been bombed to pieces but just got on with it. Look at the UK public, out to honour the unknown warrior What a great reaction from you two lovely people. Thank you for playing this and for your respectful reaction and the salure ❤ xx

[@RegGafoor]

Fantastic story and knowing 100 VC holder's were linking the route is the bravest of the brave ,well done that you showed this.

[@PeterDay81]

Thank you.The history of the drum altar, or Drumhead Service, can be traced back to the 1700s when soldiers would use drums and flags as a makeshift altar to reflect and remember their fallen comrades before going into battle.Have you had a look at The Tower of London Poppies?

[@starrlarh]

Haven’t seen that yet! Thanks for bringing it to our attention 🙏 Love ❤️

[@seanmc1351]

all comments are correct and accurate what has been said, as westminister abbey, there are many burried there, but what has not been mentined, its the only tomb and floor space, in the abbey, where it is forbidden to walk on

[@LilacRunner267]

I dont know who either of you are. But I do know you are both good people. God Bless. Love Paris, France

[@katsinthecradle89]

Thank you from London for showing these very moving tributes, respect to you.

[@ianbatkin9632]

Thank you for your respect shown. May your God protect you.

[@mattbentley9270]

LOVE u both great post sending love here from uk south

[@JacquelineBarnes-u5y]

They don't walk over the grave out of respect

[@angelabushby1891]

Thay did not tell you like on other videos I've seen that the lettering on his black marble tome.stone was made from melted down bullets from the 4 battle fields and he wae buried in soil from the main battle fields

[@marie-iz8hx]

honestly britain makes me proud how we honour our war dead check out more festival of remembrance and the cenotaph service honestly britain honours it war dead like no other

[@Makethemostofit1]

'Soldiers are the bedrock of every nation', well said Sir! 👏

[@christiner302]

The images of the Band of the Royal Marines are from the Festival of Remembrance held every year.

[@JonCape]

Thank you for your respect

[@dennisdearden2652]

Thank you both for your deep respect.

[@leedavies4589]

i hate and love the last post in equal measure

[@LadyDoe17]

Although my Dad wasn’t old enough to fight in either of the world wars, he did serve 14 years in the British army. When he passed we had an army bugler play the last post as they carried him into the chapel. It almost broke me. 18 years later it still makes me cry. Thank you for this video and for showing such respect.