The SHOCKING Conversation That Changed My Mind at Horse Guards!

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[@Ronin4614]

Good day,John. You drew quite a crowd, John. Very good conversation, and I hope they learned something. The guards could not have a better ambassador that you. Well done, John!!

[@Sportzz22]

I am so happy that you were able to approach that group…you were eloquent and it was awesome that they were able to understand that the guards are actually doing a job and not there for entertainment…JOHN YOU ARE THE BEST! 😊

[@carrieselland2358]

You really did so well.

[@julielambell5215]

I was a little upset that the children in this video were doing the exact thing that John was talking about 😢

[@mikemyshka1472]

Jews do this everywhere I see them, I can not understand I if they all service their time in the IDSF.

[@PattiR-r8s]

Your chat with the folks monopolizing the guards space was so well done and needed. Bravo! I'm pleased they took the time to hear you out and perhaps they'll pass the message along to others .

[@helenappleton6886]

Well done John, let's hope the message goes back into their community 🙏

[@PeterMcCracken-n3g]

Well done to you John and the Israeli tourists for engaging in this important conversation. Thankyou.

[@BritGirl-fg9gj]

Well done, John. You explained what Horse Guards is to the visitors from Israel and they listened and understood and were enlightened and respected your interaction. Now they know the guards are not there for their amusement.

[@ljoy6655]

I suspect they have only come as far as Stamford Hill.

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

Why at this time are Israelis acting so awful. You would think they would be on their best behavior.

[@essexitagermeng5504]

I also thought they were from Golders Green but later in the video they say they come from Israel

[@wendysing9741]

I have to say that I didn't expect you to end up having a pretty decent, polite and adult conversation with these people, judging from the failed attempts in the past to try to get past the 'I cant speak English' part. This group must be the better ones of most of those I've seen in HP. Well done to you when I finally heard them say 'thanks for explaining and we understand now'. I actually saw a male adult stopping his kid from mimicking the guard's march whilst you were speaking with the ladies. ❤

[@susansmiles2242]

I really don’t understand why they think this is funny. It’s so disrespectful. Well done for enlightening them

[@gissyb1]

Israelis.... that's why

[@goldiegirl7247]

@@gissyb1that's very disrespectful of you..🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️there's plenty of other people and cultures that have been disrespectful to the guards including our own people ....He also told some Spanish people in this video but you pick on the Israelis . Talk about a pot calling the kettle🤦🏼‍♀️

[@fredkemp9735]

The guard could easily point and laugh back at them.

[@terrywilkins5266]

John, they do the same at London zoo !! They wander around, leaving the their really young children unattended causing concern to staff.

[@jaxcoss5790]

@@fredkemp9735 The guard woulkd never do that - he's a professional soldier.

[@christinefrench5223]

Well done, John in your diplomatic way of educating these tourists. Hope they pass on what they've learnt to their friends. Goodness, we wouldn't go to Israel and make fun of their military! Absolutely not and unbelievable previously they thought it ok to do to our soldiers. They especially should show respect bearing in mind what happened in history .... need I say more.

[@MayYourGodGoWithYou]

It isn't only the UK military unfortunately. There are videos of ''tourists'' making fun of the Greek guards, RCMPs and the Swiss Guard at the Vatican. They seem to think anyone that even vaguely resembles characters from disney or hollyweird must be an actor or a tourist attraction. And then others ''justify'' it online by claiming they should dress like proper soldiers [unfortunately often from a country NOT in Europe/Africa/bits in between] and who would go to war dressed like that. I hope it is ignorance, I suspect it is stupidity mixed with a certain amount of superiority - especially at present - thinking their country leads the way and everyone should follow suit.

[@rianorman3526]

John, this was a great interaction with a group of people who, have in the past come in for criticism..and rightly so!!! They listened and understood what you were saying and came away with a real sense of the role of our service people within Horse Guards!!! Well done that man!!! 👏👏👏 xxxxxx

[@raebennett2269]

Brilliantly explained John, well done for taking the time to educate the group.

[@MichiganMade56]

Good morning John. It was wonderful of you to enlighten this group who weren't aware of Horse Guards rules. Along with your delightful commentary, it's great to have someone take the time to talk to Visitors. 🌹

[@pmac4779]

What a wonderful, interesting, and respectful video. I traveled a lot as a child, including the Middle East. My appearance always taught me to be respectful of other people and their customs. Sadly today, as you know, respect has fallen by the wayside. I haven't been able to follow for a while, and have missed seeing my favorite horses (Ormonde, Lyric, Q10, Thor, etc.). Thank you so much for letting me visit London when I can't be there in person).

[@suebowles3563]

John you are so kind. You took your time in educating folks. That is why you and your channel are the best.

[@joytuc2608]

Your conversation with this group was very valuable. As a Jewish (not orthodox) person, I am aware that the very orthodox Jews live rather cloistered lives. I personally believe thats why their social interactions that we've seen at Horse Guards have been so strange. I was very happy that this group really tried to listen and understand what you were telling them. In Israel, Orthodox Jewish men had been exempt from serving in the military, but that's recently changed.

[@stephenmackey4571]

About time.

[@cynthiawinter3409]

You make my heart swell because of this conversation. All people need to respect! But you showed me that maybe they don’t understand. Thank you so much for the conversation

[@JudithRaison]

It was definitely an interesting conversation 😊

[@TraceyBergstedt]

Wow, what a wonderful interaction between you and the tourists from Israel and the respect, interest and admiration that they showed to you and the Horse Guards and Gunners and and the understanding that they showed after your explanation that Horse Guards is a working military barracks was great❤️

[@noelstephenryan4837]

Hopefully you educated there people, they badly needed it. Sir, I salute your action in supporting these professional soldiers and horses. Salute from Ireland.

[@louiselean1204]

Parents need to educate their children to respect the guards, another great video John, thank you.

[@brmam1385]

TY for taking the time & effort to help explain that the soldiers are on duty & doing their jobs!

[@AndreasWaidele001]

Thank you John for your Statement 👍

[@heatherhillman9605]

I wonder now, John, why they didnt have all these ‘rules’ put up in the first place. It is such a different atmosphere not having people crowd and touch the horse or the reigns! Makes for a much more gentle watch. However, there are still ‘those’ who need to do better…..obviously! Thank you again for your time and effort. Best channel for horse guards!!!! Love from America.

[@beckysingleton596]

Interesting conversation John! That group was pleasant, and really genuinely seemed to want to learn. They are from Israel. I think maybe they realize & have more respect for the military than the ones in London. 🤷 Mainly because the military is an important part of the culture in Israel. Hopefully tho, the ones who live in London will see this and learn. They were quite pleasant. I don't think they totally understand, but at least they were willing to listen.

[@tallships-horses]

It's a clash of worlds, but it's nice to hear how interested they were and how you explained it to them.

[@silb6738]

Good morning John, you are my favorite way to end my day. Here’s hoping yours is as stimulating as mine has been. I work nights you see.

[@lynnfrank5462]

As I said yesterday, John, you are the most wonderful unofficial ambassador of Horse Guards. Given the chance, as you were by this lovely family, you are able to explain the workings of HGs, its history and its need for respect and hopefully, admiration. I knew that you felt defensive at the beginning of the conversation, expecting the worst (as we’ve seen at times) followed by a relaxed explanation of the gatesman’s duties. They were genuinely interested and engaging and seemed to understand your conversation. You truly were able to turn their visit around in the right direction, stopping the ridicule of the guard. The clown prince of Spain was a different story entirely. He should have been tossed out by the MOD officers. Did you attempt to speak to him after the video ended? With love & admiration always, Lynn in Michigan USA ♥️🇺🇸🐴🐴🇬🇧♥️

[@margaretflounders8510]

John, you must've been in the diplomatic service....

[@pauline608]

Well said John ,this group really understood your explanation .

[@brmam1385]

Nothing like an actual conversation between different cultures to increase understanding!♥

[@Lynnefromlyn]

Respect, John. Well done. I hope they will take this lesson home and spread the word, we’ve seen so many of them being really rude and disrespectful. 👍

[@anitacecil1094]

That was just so wonderful that you explained to them so very well and they too understood . Wish all of them were so understanding. Great job there John great job. You should do this every time.👍👍👍

[@cindychastain1702]

Great job John! Glad you were able to have this conversation with that group❤

[@sandrajones633]

John, you always make me smile with your interaction with the tourists. I so look forward to your videos ❤

[@Vicki-Z]

That guy winking was C-R-E-E-P-Y. I'm glad you explained the situation to them. Of course, if all people were just polite with manners, you wouldn't have to say anything.

[@veronicanelson410]

Great conversation John. They showed respect and maybe we won’t be so wary seeing these groups in the yard.

[@brendajohnson2300]

John you are a remarkable person to be sure the tourist know the guards are working and deserve respect. Thank you

[@hcfan_aj]

If they are from Israel you would think they would know they are active duty soldiers, that they'd show respect after all Israel still has national service and as the world is seeing / witnessing a military focused nation. Thanks John, you told them in a polite and calm manner about respect, more so as they initially approached you in a passive aggressive way. I sure don't miss doing guard duty in London, miss the job and the friends but not that part up close to tourists. Regards a Canuck ex forces living in the UK.

[@GlyndwrMeredith]

Good job with the tourists, John. When people engage with each other with honesty and respect, there is usually a good outcome.

[@emmsue1053]

Thank you John, it always mystifies me when people make take time effort and money to tour and take pictures but do not research a tiny bit of history to alongside their experience? Nice people, different culture.

[@CeciliaLeong-u2i]

These groups of people have no respect for the Royal Guards every time , when they appeared ? John I agree with you.

[@cathichristian4142]

I could see the guard listening to John talk to the Spanish youths who needed to be set straight. I am sure the guard appreciated John standing up for him. In the US many people make fun of the Orthodox Jews and their dress. They don't like being made fun of and they really should know better than to mock other people as they know how it feels. They are very intelligent well educated people.

[@birgitegler459]

Thank you John 👍

[@lesleycooke6226]

😱 John just cannot believe that those people didn't know that our Magnificent Military are true to life and not there as if it is DISNEY LAND to be made fools of. Well done for putting them right ❤ honestly what other S... will someone come up with. Thank you John you have our up most Respect. Stay Safe John. ❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@surprisingskodaskoda9355]

People's disrespect for others is 99% just ego. If someone makes an excuse that they don't know the rules... they're just hiding behind their bad self. Thanks for your work.-)

[@jbharco40]

Bravo John!

[@williecoulter1091]

Well done sunshine! 👏👏👏

[@debbiemichaels4632]

Good morning John. Having my cuppa coffee and watching your videos and Brit sense of humor 😄❤❤

[@Squibbypoppy]

It’s so nice that they are being great and understand you that’s so nice to see

[@DeannaNichols-b3v]

Good afternoon John,hope your ok and having a great day? again this is brilliant,❤

[@marijunedatugan5084]

Good comment sir for those royal guard who are doing there job well and not for fun please give them some respect.to god be the glory 🙏👏

[@bittybottybutty9661]

The group are very, very VAIN. They absolutely love themselves. They are also very rude.

[@carolinecarberry1160]

Well done John for explaining it to them so hopefully this stop’s

[@Schmasskanal]

Grietzi JOHN GRATULATION for that Conversation with the People from Israel 👍🏽 Thats how it should be in all our Life. TALKING together, explaining things that the other Person maybe dosen’t know, helping to understand why, what, when a.s.o. I hope that this was not the last good Conversation with People from all over the Planet‼️✌🏾 Take care stefan🇨🇭

[@CarolineHeath-k4y]

Good Day John just tuned in always good video.Caroline Scotland.

[@montypebble3]

So good to see you able to have a friendly conversation with this group, and that they were very gracious when you explained things to them. Well done to you all. Very uplifting to see this. 👍🙌

[@suzannelewis761]

Wow John those guys really understood and what a great bunch of people bless you our Mister Wise man 😊

[@sylviadunn1622]

As he said though, it didn’t last! These groups don’t seem to show any respect and the children aren’t disciplined or explained to. It all seems to be fun to them, not seeing real working soldiers?🤷‍♀️

[@susanharrison6401]

UNDERSTAND 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 THEY WERE PLAYING WITH YOU IDIOTS ARE VILE ARROGANT AND BRAINLESS

[@susiea3097]

Gosh this particular regiment's horses are stunning. I mean all of the horses here are stunning, but this particular group is beyond....

[@setsirocco]

THEM laughing at the guards. WOW! Don't they have mirrors?

[@ellenwheat3608]

Very good John. Thanks.

[@alisonhutchings4690]

Great day John 😊 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦💙💜🩵🐎🐎🐎

[@juliacrookston9053]

This group was pretty reasonable, good interaction. Good job, everyone.

[@maureen709]

Well done John !! You’re the best

[@ChristinaEwing-qm1gv]

Human communication, understanding, taking the time versus making assumptions…. This is key to recognizing we are all human on this tiny earth and must learn these things… your words will be like ripples on a lake and will continue to impact and help others in understanding. Thank you. If every single human being took the time to exercise kindness, what a wonderful world this could be.

[@peteradams5857]

Love this channel. Big love from all the Brits living in Hungary❤

[@noelborden8787]

You had such a great respectful conversation with this small group and, I think, you helped inform them about this beautiful historic and important place. In your chat you helped change their perspective about the Guards and that they aren't at Disneyland.

[@goldkhw]

What a difference the "off limits" white lines have made for everyone. The horses and the visitors. All much safer and calmer now. I watched in terror at times, just dreading what I would see next. Phew. What a relief. I haven't watched the full video yet, but those lines have made such a difference. On to part two where you are about to do SOMETHING.

[@AliceMirasola]

These people are making a bad example for their children. Now they want to act innocent for mocking the guards.

[@maryready2515]

What a character! 😂

[@roxmachamer6276]

Good morning John! Okay anxious to hear this revelation about the Horse Guards! Hope your day is awesome. Cold temps starting to hit Virginia too not as cold as London however but I’m not liking it

[@BritGirl-fg9gj]

Cold in NC this morning too. 🥶🥶

[@Sneakerfever1]

It was interesting to hear the conversation with the family from Israel. They were so much more respectful than similarly-dressed groups who mocked the guards. It is strange as they must be used to being noticed for their unique style. In general, people are more alike than different throughout the world.

[@ChristinaEwing-qm1gv]

Thanks!

[@LondonCityWalks]

That's very kind of you Christina, thank you! ❤️❤️

[@bernadettepetrass7825]

That conversation only went the way it did John because of your calm demeanour. The women approached you in a slightly hostile way asking if you were taking pictures of her daughter/children. They are very self entitled people but as I said because of your calm demeanour you educated them in their behaviour and how disrespectful that they were being. Big clap and hug from Australia John.

[@kittymervine6115]

agreed, cold wins out as you can always put on MORE clothing, and the amount you can take off legally in summer is limited!

[@ginatulipana5145]

Excellent work, John! I wondered if some groups believed that these were hired individuals only for tourists I’m glad you explained that they are actual soldiers standing a post. Your analogy of visiting Israel was spot on and I think it made it clear for anyone to understand how awful disrespecting of cultures and soldiers. Well done!

[@g-mann396]

Bravo sir! Great explanation!

[@PaulineKatiff-g5l]

I listen to your conversation with them. John as always you’ve told him exactly what it should be. However, I felt a bit unsure that they were really taking it in. Surely an adult should know not to behave like that towards a soldier. That was no way for them to behave in front of the soldier, especially as they were demonstrating to children bad behaviour. Where on earth did they think they were?

[@ellecampbell5067]

It just goes to show that with all our experiences, we can always learn something new, if we keep our ears and minds open.

[@sassyjintheuk]

You are true gentleman John thank you❤

[@grannygoes]

This beauty has a blaze almost like Ormonde.

[@fionathomson4436]

These people are arrogant and feel they Can do what they like, these people are being respectful 🙏

[@Stillwater933]

John, you should be an educator. Great job explaining the guard.

[@marksmall8692]

There were a group of these tourists in Paphos airport, a few months ago. The kids were running riot and the parents took no notice of their children behaviour. The kids need educating, so do the parents

[@maggiebethell2481]

Well done ! You have a great command of the English language ! Keep up the brilliant work ! Maggie

[@grannygoes]

Zing! Go Jon!

[@greyhound167]

😅Enjoy your work John. Good conversation with the tourists today, and Thanks for standing up for the troops. They can lose money if they react, a trooper lost 4 hours overtime, because he laughed. The jobs hard enough without losing wages as well! Most people are ok, but some, need to be marched off to the Tower… stay warm John

[@sued616]

Finally they listened to you john well done❤

[@anthonywhelan5419]

35 degrees Celsius here in Melbourne Australia. But up until now we've been having an unusually cold.

[@charlie4739]

What a lovely Respectful Family. If only they were all like them, You defiantly sorted those Brainless Morons Out. Brains of a Gnat and I’m insulting the Gnat🤨 The Guard looked grateful for your intervention . I’m still unsure Why the MOD Police didn’t intervene. Thank you once again for your Brilliant Videography John,👍🏻

[@LondonCityWalks]

Considering her opener was "Are you filming my kids?" it went rather well in the end ... 😂

[@charlie4739]

@@LondonCityWalks Yes the first thing that came into my mind was (Here we go again )🤨 Thank goodness she agreed with your excellent in-depth explanation They obviously have true family values, that is sadly uncommon with some egoistical family’s these days.🤨

[@Jrhynie]

The group listened to reason. I feared the worst at the start of the video. A here we go again moment.

[@lesleycooke649]

Well done on explaining about showing respect for our soldiers

[@Susanmuir2]

That was a good conversation, you helped the group to understand.Well done. 😀 But a shame some people treat our soldiers as a sideshow.🤐

[@pglen6042]

Quick comment re the last video. I was so intrigued by the large, boxy headgear worn by one of the Hasidic visitors I had to google it. Very special, called a shtreimel, made of fur. Your LCW almost always has something in it I need to know more about, so always learning. Thanks John. Now, back to this video.

[@Sneakerfever1]

Same here! I was interested in the shtreimel fur hat. Some are pricey. The men may use gel and a pencil to create the curls. Such a difference from the pricey hair tools marketed to the rest of us.

[@Squibbypoppy]

Well done John luv that

[@xaj1543]

It always amazes me that people who walk around looking like that think they can make fun of anything!

[@Tannys-x5h]

Hello John great video

[@le7329]

@John, ich finde es gut, daß du die Menschen aufklärst,auch wenn ich nicht immer alles verstanden habe, aber das wichtigste schon.

[@esterarney3251]

These folks have been told that guards are active duty soldiers time and again. They’ll disappear then come back & start the scenario over again. They’re relentless. They need an attitude reset. Make the UK Great again 🇬🇧

[@malindaallinson5749]

This particular sect of religion is extremely disrespectful. Which I find absurd.

[@charlie4739]

I agree, but it was wonderful to see their reaction when John explained to her and her family. Sadly few of them show any Respect.

[@adelia988]

Maybe because they stay in their community and don’t know much about other cultures and people.

[@essexitagermeng5504]

Apparently, they aren’t disrespectful. After they were informed, they showed respect.

[@SharonJacobs-r2h]

It was a great way to explain the job of the guards and your comparison to the Israelis soldiers there are a lot of them there, especially in large tourists area. My opinion of this culture has been negative in their constant disrespect to everyone. ..❤👍💂‍♂️👍

[@watheetje]

Thursday, watch horses and normal people.😊 And who knows, maybe you'll spot idiots, lunatics, and other creatures.😁