Rude FRENCHIE TOURISTS DISRESPECT The Guard - We Speak With Them at Horse Guards!

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[@user-jo5ml8et1z]

They're NOT "French". Living in a country doesn't make you part of that race.

[@LondonCityWalks]

@@user-jo5ml8et1z In the video, I asked them where they are from - they responded: "France". To have travelled from France to London they would have needed a passport, ergo they are very likely to be French citizens.

[@starvingartist2824]

French is a nationality, NOT a race!

[@charlie4739]

Why Are you being so pedantic ? They were speaking French , They were being disrespectful , Whatever Nationality that is definitely Not acceptable , These Guards have enough to put up with , without someone trying to take the Proverbial out of them 🤨

[@mariefrancoise8056]

Very good answer 🤷​@@starvingartist2824

[@JulieSharman-r7y]

Smiler doing a brilliant job again today. He really has the balance between authority and friendliness spot on. Lovely how he treated the lady asking about the height of the horse. He is a credit to HCav. The crowds are too much for me today though. I admire how you make it look so easy manoeuvring through that throng. Loved the goings on there today. Great video.

[@MyriamFerguson]

Good morning John, and all our London City Walk Family, I've really missed y'all! I've been unwell since week ago Thursday. I have no idea what I had. Just glad I'm on the road to healing and glad to be back. I see people are still as obnoxious as ever. They upset me so. I hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay safe, and healthy. Hugs and love from Texas ♥️ xoxo

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

Texas, I hope you're on the mend. But be careful and don't over do it. 💜 ~Maryland

[@konagirl8335]

Hi Texas 👋 So glad that you're feeling better! Enjoy the rest of your weekend- love from Long Island 😊

[@user-jujutarbes2516]

I love the smiley Trooper. I call him Cheeky Face. But you're right, he does know how to balance his authority with his kindness & sense of humour. He is a credit to the Regiment.

[@daneden9640]

There are no excuses to being rude at anytime! No matter here you come from! I could not keep my mouth shut either, John! Thank you for what you do!

[@Siggy-s9d]

Surely it’s common sense that when you’re visiting another country, you do not disrespect anyone, let alone a working soldier. It’s rude & quite honestly disgusting behaviour. So glad you told them, it’s unacceptable, well done 👏🏻

[@Anna-4001]

How do these ignoramuses not understand it's rude IN ANY culture to laugh in the military's face. Thanks for teaching them, John. And, I'm sorry but even at age 9, I would have known not to relieve myself in such an important royal setting. Good grief.

[@MidniteWildRose]

The horse in the haunted box looks so relaxed that he is ready to take a nap.

[@cinnamonkat9562]

Thankful for all you do to bring the "video visits" to us!

[@paulinenigh6004]

Thank You John for Showing FULĹ RESPECT for THESE SOLDIERS ❤❤❤

[@sueashley554]

I don't care what country you're from, RESEARCH AND RESPECT. No matter. Really annoys me. Oh hello John.

[@maryholder3795]

@sueashley554 agreed 💯% with you. Morning John.👋👋

[@Sandy-n4n]

Totally agree 👍... It's not much to ask for is it?! 😒

[@julielambell5215]

100 percent

[@777heiress]

He is a no nonsense guard,really doing his job great.I can watch him all day.I admit I am so bias because he’s my favorite horseman. A tough trooper but so kind and smiley at times.Thanks John for the lovely vides and the laughs.

[@barbaragouin7232]

John you are the only vlogger who ever talks to the rude tourists to tell them thery are being disrespectful keep it up

[@helenking-sw6gn]

Just finished my housework, thought hope John has done a video so now settled with a G&T to watch and listen. Hope everyone is having a good day🥰🥰

[@tomrosselli5902]

Sorry running late,had to go and see my grand daughter basketball game. Glad to come home and turn you on and your video and visit London and see the sites. Thanks again John

[@charlie4739]

Thank goodness the sign is back, 😊 Thank you for your Brilliant Narration John , Great to see the Sunshine even if it is 5 Degrees 🥶

[@beckysingleton596]

People & their poses 😂 Redbeard is the best on the lifeguards. I love his smile and humor. But he's firm, perfect balance

[@DeannaNichols-b3v]

Seriously,what sort of parent that's the kid have a wee in a historic place the HG?Blows my mind 🤯as for the disrespect those frenchies gave the gatesman it's so discourteous and rude, brilliant video John,see you soon ❤

[@Swanoaks]

Good morning John a nice day for you, and me here in Virginia. Clear skies but still very chilly. Interesting once more I love watching the peoples reaction, when they suddenly find themselves being photographed by you. Thank you once again. Kiwi

[@ValerieAbbott-on1mr]

Morning John. I'm also being driven crazy by the crooked signs.This trooper is great. He is clearly enjoying his day.Val.🐨 💟

[@PaulaJoDavis]

Darnitall, why do I always miss "potato day"? Some buttery mashed would be amazing right now. You're such a scamp, John. Teasing us like that. Amazing day yet again at Horse Guards. Loved everything about it. Thanks for braving the hordes and bringing us our favorite Troopers and their mounts. Brilliant enforcement of the white line today. Love it. Much love and blessings from Missouri, USA.

[@TracysavedbyChrist]

Yes yes, on senior day in the fall our concessions sells fresh hot baked potatoes with your choice of toppings. Great when your outside watching football and it's like 20 degrees outside! Yum

[@JillNightingale-u5n]

Hi John why do young men think it’s cool and brave to act as they do towards the guards if they were half a man the guards are they still couldn’t lick the boots of these brave soldiers. Brilliant to see the smiling guard he is a credit to the regiments , fair and respectful of the public . Thank you as ever for your humour and skill . 😊

[@Charliesgrl29]

I love this kind Trooper🥰 He was so nice to answer the woman when she asked a question about his horse. Most don’t answer questions, which is their prerogative of course but it is really nice to see

[@janerochester]

Good afternoon John! What a magnificent sky and view of the tower! Amazed to see so many tourists this time of year! Thanks for being out and about for us!❤ from🇺🇸

[@brendajohnson2300]

Good Saturday morning John. I somewhat find it hard to believe that these American tourist don't know they are working soldiers because I showed my 22 year old a clip of Ormonde and he explained it all to me without even asking. However to be fair we live in very rural area so maybe difference of what is taught in schools. But, either way there is no tolerance for respect and they need to know what they are visiting. Thank you for lovely video❤

[@lesterthompson3583]

Hi John yeah I can see how the sign was broken. Back packs! Carry on

[@bulldogfreak2337]

Today I am really amazed at what was going on today and how little the Kings Guard had to warn the tourists. It's nice that the sign is back up. Respect John, another great video, keep it up

[@TraceyBergstedt]

Afternoon John, Wow! what a beautiful clear day it is there today with the amazing scenery and architecture and what also looks like a huge influx of tourists

[@StuartTitcombe]

The trooper is a true gentleman. Great stuff. Well balanced with his authority.

[@judywoodrow1487]

enjoy the sunshine,were in pennsylvia with 5 inch.of snow!

[@SuzanneBardo-wg9jn]

Thankyou for a lovely sunny Saturday morning John x

[@BonnieTrobis]

Goodmorning John Beautiful Morning there. So happy for some Troopers who keep tourist out of the box just makes me sick to see a group of tourist in the box right up on poor horse and see tourist standing round the Arches tormenting the Troopers

[@sheilasmith5642]

Hi john yet another great video. Again glad to see my favourite handsome guard on duty. Nice of him to answer the lady about how high the horse was. But he was still on it with telling tourists to stay back from inside the box. Seems a nice person . Poor horse looked so bored and fed up . Couldn't help notice he was looking for the lady trooper who swapped places with him, at change over, and spoke to her with his lovely smile, and was heard to say, see you in an hr. Is she related or girlfriend.🤔 ❤

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

John don’t know if I could cope with those crowds, had enough of it living in my home town of Oxford, much quieter now living in Yorkshire

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

John if the sky is clear this evening you will see quite a few of the planets lined up, it should be brilliant

[@lynnfrank5462]

Good morning John and friends! Aren’t we lucky to have a Saturday video on a gorgeous blue sky day in London 🌞 Thank you, John, for filming. What a treat 😊 Given the crowds and the sunny skies, one might be tricked into thinking this is summer (the bobble hats and puffy coats are a dead giveaway though) 😂 ✨♥️🐴

[@cindychastain1702]

Good afternoon John, looks like a beautiful day in London! Let the shenanigans begin❤

[@susanp.4781]

John how u can traverse the path to get where u need to go with this kind of crowd while recording -great job. Thank you!

[@Worldbuilder]

If you want participatory tourists, visit Denmark and go to the island of Bornholm, where you, can get on a ferry to the easternmost islands in Denmark, Ertholmene. In the summer a group of voluntary singers sing you a little song from the pier as the ferry sets off, and they are clapped and cheered on by the passengers on the ferry. It’s very lovely (and Ertholmene is an absolutely fascinating place to visit, as well). :)

[@trishstikkelman7129]

London is a wonderful city. Some things are always happening. The Troopers are amazing. Ty heaps for your service 💂‍♂️🐎💖

[@IsaureVita-v7l]

Bonjour Mr John. La jeune femme a dit : " Ce n’est pas bon de faire ça "!. J’ai vraiment honte quand des français se comportent mal....Cela doit souvent arriver. ...

[@LondonCityWalks]

Merci beaucoup!

[@brendagore1115]

It does

[@jillsatt5673]

Great video today, John! This is one of those where I felt like I was right there as you were filming. Glad the French women told the young men that it wasn’t good to do what they were doing (being disrespectful to the guard), and they had the grace to look somewhat ashamed and move away.

[@nikkiroman7015]

Wonderful how respectful that this crowd are being love how relaxed horse is compared to what was going on before. Bless the guards and horses

[@Sportzz22]

Beautiful blue skies today for you John..good for camera? Loads of people, are they well behaved? (Probably not 😂). Poor horses and troopers…all that jostling 😡 The happening yesterday…maybe a sign that says “No weeing in the yard” 🫣🤭. It’s really noisy there…good thing we can hear you clearly! Have a lovely day…such a pleasure…you are awesome! 😊

[@MichiganMade56]

Good afternoon John. Sunny and bright in Michigan. Very happy you're back with your videos. And your sense of humor.🌞

[@deborahbranum8085]

Hey John...Hope you are having a wonderful day. What a gorgeous sunny day there.

[@frankiepaige7647]

Hello John, beautiful sunshine day there have a wonderful time❤

[@kathellison8084]

What a beautiful morning clear blue sky , sunshine ,, that crisp cold air 😀. " Instinctively 😁" John you have a natural eye for light and shade , reflections in puddles , the arc of sunlight around the chitsman , the glow on the magnificent architecture which sadly so many don't notice as their heads are stuck to their phones ! How much they miss ! Thanks for coming out today , great part 1 , looking forward to part 2 I expect tomorrow . Have a good evening xxx

[@christinewhitfeld7939]

What a lovely intro . A perfect London morning. Can anyone tell me how much do the Troopers' helmets weigh?

[@daneden9640]

Today is snowy and very cold in Indiana, USA! Wish we had your weather instead!

[@StuartTitcombe]

The trooper is a true gentleman. Great stuff.

[@penelopeverstege4475]

I think our favourite male box guard said the the lady trooper "see you in an hour".

[@PaulaJoDavis]

He did! I heard that also. They were having a conversation as she came into the box.

[@sheilasmith5642]

I too heard our favourite guard say to the lady trooper see you in an hour, and smiling. Seen him do that before when same lady trooper has gone in the box to change over from him. Wonder if their related or his girlfriend ❤

[@charlie4739]

Thanks

[@LondonCityWalks]

Thanks so much Charlie - very kind! ❤❤

[@martharutherford2078]

Hi John from America, do the horses get down time and able to run in the fields with other horses and have a great time with each other Thank you John for what you do for us in America ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kathellison8084]

They do , many of them will be out at Melton Mowbray Defence Animal Training Regiment for several weeks for their winter break , those horses that have been clipped will have just come back to Hyde Park Barracks where they are based . They also get a summer break which is when The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery take over . There are some excellent videos of them on the beach in Norfolk , and in 2023 at Yellowcraig Beach Scotland when they were there as part of the Coronation 😀

[@gerrin7735]

@@kathellison8084I loved the vid of the horses playing in the water with their riders and rolling on the sand. And that gallop along the shoreline! Beautiful!

[@lynnfrank5462]

@@gerrin7735It’s truly a sight to behold, isn’t it! 😊

[@AnnMarieMotlow]

Love the blue skies...so picturesque! 😍

[@sarahpainter7969]

Good afternoon, John and everyone.

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Good morning John I can hardly wait to see what the blimey tourists are going to disrespect the guards

[@Tannys-x5h]

There are still too many tourists thinking they are entitled to do what they want when they want. They need to start limiting the numbers that come in from Buckingham Palace they already saw the changing of the guard they don't need to see it again. If they don't do research about the country they visit than go somewhere else. This is not Disneyland or Disney World it's a Military Barracks treat the guards and horses with respect.

[@kathellison8084]

To limit the numbers coming from Buckingham Palace the gates to the Parade ground would have to be closed which they only do if there is a special occasion on the Parade ground or like the other day an official military visit . As traditionally Horse Guards is the official entrance to Buckingham Palace so a public right of way that's not going to happen . Tourists would go along King Charles Street and end up at the front !

[@Tannys-x5h]

@kathellison8084 It was just a thought, too bad there is no way around it wish there was. The guards are doing a fantastic job making sure the horses are safe from reaching hands and keeping themselves safe as well or the pandemonium would start all over again.

[@kathellison8084]

Hi Tanny, We are all here to air our thoughts that's why we follow John 😀. It's not just about the horses it's about keeping the public safe as well as so many have never seen or been near a horse before and have no idea how to behave around them ! Another sign of the times ! There was starting to be negative publicity for the Army as people were being bitten and the spammers were revelling in their videos which of course is why they were there all day . Now they have nothing to film they'll move on . There will always be crowds of people because of the location on Whitehall , I've seen a film from 1952 and it was packed ! The Troopers do a splendid job and have my admiration always . Have a good day 😀

[@Tannys-x5h]

@kathellison8084 thank you for sharing that information. I know a bit about horses as my brother owned a ranch and had quite a few horses he taught us to respect the horse and rider,

[@susandocherty5331]

What a beautiful day in London, another great video, smiler being respectful and firm, and he is a wonderful trooper ❤

[@GloriaStagmer]

Beautiful blue skies. Massive crowds. Delighted to see you explain protocols to the French students. They seemed polite when you spoke to them. Learn so much with your commentary.

[@suerodrigues1862]

Billings Montana here Good day John ❤

[@katiedavidge1416]

Always went out early when I lived in London. I knew to stay away from tourist areas.

[@DeannaNichols-b3v]

The sign is back!!and Smiler ❤

[@DeannaNichols-b3v]

Good afternoon John,wow busy busy, looking a lovely day though ❤

[@maryfarey41]

Hello John from Australia 26/1/2025 - Today is a pretty good day even for all the people milling around, most are polite and compliant. Thank you John as always.

[@crazycorpse3818]

Yay!!! John back on a Saturday,that’s awesome.hi everyone saying hello all the way from Chicago il

[@avryllsixtus3429]

And from New Zealand.. Kiwiland..

[@dondavis5633]

You've created a new acronym, John: the Group of Bro's, or GOB. And it seems there were a lot of GOB's out there today!

[@janerochester]

Such a shame that respect for serving men and women has dwindled so much in this era! I send thank you to all of them in UK and US! Thanks John for attempting to educate these people!

[@SandyFarmer-y5z]

There’s always someone that has to be rude, pure ignorance! Have a great day John! Beautiful here too, but very cold!❤🇺🇸

[@jenniferrandolph4115]

@Londoncitywalks Good afternoon John! Its a bit warmer here this afternoon, 36°F. I'm late getting to watch my favorite channel. I was fixing dinner for today(pot roast in the crockpot)😋 Have a great weekend. ~Maryland 💜

[@JT-fk2mc]

I'm from near Cleveland Ohio and we had a weather man who called the clear sky NACITS (No A Cloud In The Sky). Average is 166 sunny days a year, so we celebrate every NACITS day. 😃 London has 126.

[@folklorestuff1743]

The young boy probably relieves himself wherever he wants at home. Wasn’t taught otherwise.

[@Clareledbrook]

When you gotta go, you gotta go! 😂

[@lindawallace3065]

Morning John….I have a feeling today will be amazing!!😎🌻

[@pglen6042]

Thank you John

[@jackiejackie436]

Thank you for another video. They are all amazing. 🤗🥰

[@sued616]

Oh wow to crowded for me ,thanks for braveing that crowd john❤

[@Deborah_C911]

Could we skip the phones and maybe walk along the river if possible? Love your videos keep up good work.

[@CarolParry]

The lady guards are great,as usual 🤗

[@colleen1047]

Hi John. Looked like a beautiful day in London, probably why it's so crowded. Love the smiling Guard makes me smile. 😊 Thank you John for another enjoyable video 😊

WOW, I didn’t know so many folks take vacations the end of January. It was just Christmas a month ago. Oh well, good for London 😊

[@annestilgoe7329]

Different dates for summer holidays here in Australia,they run from pre Christmas until 28th January. That could be the reason

[@sued616]

Disrespectful weeing on military grounds ,disgraceful

[@SueClough-c6m]

John great job as always! I live in the US and people are just as rude here,seems like this world is now filled with people who think they can do as they like!

[@Chaydazed]

Unbelievable the number of tourists that invaded London!

[@StuartGoodall-k2v]

Thank you 😊

[@stewartfooter3580]

Afternoon john and london city walks crew

[@SueClough-c6m]

Why wouldn’t you check out rules for where you are going especially a place like this!

[@jeannetteyin2531]

Good morning, I am a day late in checking out this video and Pt2. Was a busy day yesterday. LG horses on guard were as folls: - Reggie (Gatesman side) based on the white dot I managed to see when it shook its forelock @ 17:34 - Vitez (Chitsman side) based on the small coronet on its rear left hoof At the noon change: - Venus (Gatesman side) caught a glimpse of the white mark under the forelocks when it shook its head but was confirmed in Pt2 @11:06 when the mark was very clear - Rarden (Chitsman side) As always, please correct me if you think otherwise, especially for Reggie and Vitez.

[@RedFireQueen83]

Hi John! Smiley is awesome he knows just the right balance of things. Also the French being rude couldn’t be 😂 I’ve seen that before so many times you could think it’s an old video!

[@LynnL3588]

Love the trooper in the first box. Always fun to see him. Don’t recognize the horse. All black 😊. Didn’t get a chance to see the other one. Next troopers. Lovely ladies on two lovely mares Venus and Rarden ❤

[@JoanMinchew-it1lz]

I don’t really bother that much with what I look like as my sister used to say ‘I don’t care what my face looks like I am at the back of it’

[@RosemaryCogger]

Or, I don't care what I look like as I'm on the inside looking out..😊

[@PersisMcClennen]

John, As usual you made a not-so-great day fun. Keep it up. Bye for now, off to bed.

[@peggybegin8241]

Wow, what a beautiful day! The crowds! Love Horse Guards and your narrative, idiots and all. ❤😊

[@alitram5942]

My anxiety levels began to escalate at the masses of people on and near the bridge. If I was there in person I may have lost it trying to get around the hordes of people. How you stay so calm is beyond me. Especially the groups who just stop to hold group sessions blocking everyone else's way. No Thanks

[@Ladypython69]

I'm with you I have aggrophobia badly at the moment. Can't get out the door.

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Cold but a bright sunny day at home

[@StuartTitcombe]

Love your videos John

[@valerierees8808]

John, he's back again and he's so cute like you

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

What do people think the white line is for? To me it is delineation. Nothing rocket science about that.

[@Rose-MarieFoxon]

Hello John. These rude people are not French but are people from the noble continent of Africa. They are noble African people who speak French.

[@LouiseHawkins-b4w]

You are so good at getting there on time

[@madeleinegombert661]

Hello John 👋👋. Have a great weekend.