NEVER MESS WITH THIS ROYAL BODY GUARD

[@paulsweeney6166]

Hats off to the bearded protection officer. Very well mannered with the public. A credit to the detail.

[@OmmerSyssel]

A few Arabs could learn such basic English manners ... 👀

[@grash4435]

😂😂😂😂😂😂I didn't noticed he had a beard went back to watch 😳

[@cheeseontoastiloveitmost]

He is bafta detail, which is why he didn't leave with them

[@markharrigan6988]

Never worked with a protection officer who advised someone to take their camera out to take a photo, so private security methinks. 🤣

[@riboid]

lol. Weird.

[@barryfalco8727]

10/10 for the security team, polite, respectful, considerate and very professional. Well done.

[@TAAIANDTAQI]

Yeah... don't know why the title says 'NEVER MESS WITH THIS ROYAL BODY GUARD' 🤔

[@LuckyRufey]

@@TAAIANDTAQI it’s for clicks & licks my friend

[@oliverbold9724]

Ganz genau

[@reynaldoflores4522]

" Down on your knees, you peasants. Your Royal Prince approaches "!

[@markwalker4142]

The guy with the beard is a Cop . Usually inspector rank and all you’ve seen is how most top level cops are . Politeness isn’t weakness , it’s a communication skill with 99 % of the public . 1 % don’t get that level of politeness . They get the robust and the unforgiving .

[@Mielikki-ng7zu]

Top class attitude by that security. Well done mate, something we can be proud of for a change.

[@stevekinsella5642]

I had the good fortune of once working with the security guy in this clip and he is the genuine professional that you see here… no big ego in a world of big egos… a good honest man

[@KevinThomas-kxtphotography]

That’s how you deal with the public, make them part of the event. 😂

[@oliverbold9724]

Aus spass wurde ernst und wie alt ist heute ernst

[@johnholland6842]

Nice to see well trained security people doing their jobs impeccably. A very polite guard explaining nicely what's happening .😅

[@reynaldoflores4522]

You could see the bulges under their coats. Maybe they've got guns concealed in shoulder holsters.

[@richarddavies5420]

Shame they can't protect our borders

[@nelsonhibbert5267]

It's not the obvious looking ones that are the most capable. Ex SF guys will be in the area but will just appear to be regular civvies.

[@rfurdaylee]

All that protection for a jobless scrounger. When I was unemployed I was called a layabout even though I was looking for work🙄

[@reynaldoflores4522]

@rfurdaylee That jobless " scrounger " is a royal prince of the blood. The Crown Prince, in fact.

[@aflutteroffeminineconfusio1986]

And then thanks them for their graciousness and wishes them a lovely day. Yep. Top bloke.

[@Lee_Proffit]

Kudos to the security guy ASKING rather than telling

[@BF1GUN]

Until someone refused and then they’d be told!!

[@arthurd6495]

a professional.

[@johnb6749]

Oh I think everyone understood they were being told, in a very respectful manner, by a man that absolutely WILL act if you do anything other than follow his 'request'.

[@Lee_Proffit]

@@BF1GUN But the fact that he asked, people respected that and did as he asked, I saw no one refuse

[@Lee_Proffit]

@@johnb6749 Of course they did, but he could have just shouted that the way forward was closed till he said so, but he didn't, he asked

[@oldfartinthenight9201]

How wonderfully British. Please wait a few seconds folks, I can't tell you the future King is about to pass but have your cameras at the ready. Bravo!

[@Anglo-Brit]

Far to many woman in the force who are overweight and just small and weak.. And if the guards are not armed, there usele

[@reynaldoflores4522]

It isn't everyday that you get to see close -up a Royal Prince of the blood !

[@reynaldoflores4522]

​@@Anglo-Brit They are armed . They have pistols discreetly concealed in shoulder holsters under their jackets. And probably shotguns and SMGs in their support vehicles

[@ohmypaper]

Yes, that was a marvelous clue indeed, very graciously delivered ❤

[@bruisersdilemma354]

Some of the dumbest shit I've ever seen

[@FK-zr9fn]

What a lovely and polite royal protection officer. Good on you sir 👍

[@laurainelindley9190]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MichiganCrimeTime]

I love how polite his private security guard was! You don’t see that here in the US!

[@bob-ui5ox]

No that's because they were all over the ex President not letting him walk out of a build ing alone

[@MichiganCrimeTime]

@@bob-ui5ox huh?

[@OmmerSyssel]

​@@bob-ui5oxHe was sooo popular due to his impeccable manners and heroic leadership! Right? 🤔🙄

[@JuliaStone-d8l]

Me too ❤

[@petesmith9472]

He’s not private security at all. He is a member of the Close Personal Protection Unit of the RaSP command of the London Metropolitan Police

[@stud3103]

Wow what a great security team, an superb people skills. Impressive.

[@KarenDockery-o3c]

We could use these guards in The States to guard our future president Trump. You know the democratic socialist party is trying to kill him.😢😢😢

[@bob-ui5ox]

You have no idea how bad they were

[@MTS-IoW]

all the time, oblivious to the unknown pedestrians walking less than 12inch away from the off side of vehicle! It may be a ballistic vehicle, but a major headache could have been instigated if the intention was there! Why where the marked security so far away? Unknown vehicles in drop zone!? Many questions should be asked!

[@challengerunningltd]

@@MTS-IoW I am sure your expert opinion would be valued, why not give them a call and let them know! I would suggest they know their job and the risks presented.

[@arthurd6495]

@@challengerunningltd C'mon man, this guy has watched at least 7 or 8 youtube videos on the subject. have some respect 🤣

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

Big guy with the beard......conducting himself like a proper gentleman.

[@bojohannesen4352]

Still a tyrant though.

[@Venmaylove]

Notice his fluffy majestic mane beard. Nearly as fluffy as mine

[@Phil-jz8gs]

No.Just the ultimate professional. Most likely ex SAS.​@@bojohannesen4352

[@mattvezz]

This is exactly how security officials should be. Kind, polite and charming. The fact he even said “You might want to get your camera out” just shows how much he cares for both his detail and the public!

[@London1064]

Still managed to be civil and courteous yet assertive. 10/10 to the Officer from the close protection team. Good piece of work and well respected

[@Chris17198]

Thank you for sharing that .. most of us in a lifetime never get the opportunity to witness a senior royal out and about in central London ..and the behind the scenes of their armed guards doing their job … brilliant !!

[@billparry7058]

Polite, professional and courteous with the undertones of "just don't try it". Perfect 👏

[@JoeC88]

👍👍 Absolutely and I reckon he is about the last guy you would want to tangle with...

[@michaeloshea2039]

Very polite guy saying get your camera out if I was you ❤

[@georgeks173]

That tall white-bearded guy was so professional and respectful. You can tell he is full control of the situation.

[@jasonleon1976]

This is what you expect from your security. Professional and courteous. Absolutely no ego involved when doing his job.

[@iatsd]

The difference in skilled and actual professional security, vs the Security As Side Show the US favours.

[@challengeadventures7272]

​@@Bill32H-it3svI think you will find out bill of rights was made in 1689 and is what your bill of rights was copied from. Also the magna carer is even older and again your constitution was copied from it. Our police while they have their issue are far superior to the US police. Better trained and we police by consent of the public and we don't need guns nor aggressive tactics and are trained to de escalate issue rather than make them worse. Look at how many UK shootings and knife incidents and injuries and deaths in police custody in the UK compared to the US and see who is doing it better!

[@wittywilf]

@@Bill32H-it3sv we do have a bill of rights and a lot of your constitution is based on the Magna Carta which we had well over 500 years before the US constitution.

[@craigsimons817]

And that is how it’s done! No fuss, no drama and no chance of anyone getting near William.

[@robwill9007]

What gentlemen the kings guard is to the public so nice to see. A credit to them all. 🇦🇺

[@wellypreston]

Close protection officer was polite and professional and did his job with a smile on his face .

[@mattevans9770]

Perks for refering to them as close protection, as ex CP myself it's disappointing how many times I've had to explain it to people as being a "body guard" because they dont know the correct term/job title

[@Beng12952]

@@wellypreston that’s because he enjoys his power trip

[@edwardkatende7205]

What a charming tough guy!! Bravo.

[@123gazs]

Its cool to see the motorcycles upclose these guys look so chilled, The Bearded Officer is so chilled too. , William looking good as usual

[@1961kickboxer]

What a polite educated security man.

[@pryan9892]

Police officer

[@1961kickboxer]

@@pryan9892 indeed

[@redcap2495]

​@pryan9892 Haha, he's not

[@lifeisblessed4802]

@@pryan9892 Former SAS,Fireman,Policeman and now he does Security

[@EthioNardos]

@@redcap2495 They are RaSP from the Protection Command from the Met, he is police

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Now that is Britain. Keep it that way. Please.

[@corradomarzullo]

Nothing to be proud of

[@albinosquirlz]

​@@corradomarzulloyea right....the British Empire...the greatest in history, the pinnacles of Western Civilization and the height of human achievement. Trust me....your alternative is inferior

[@Blade56762]

@@corradomarzullo your present and historical past is impeccable is it?

[@luke8329]

😂 hardly King George's open carage of yester year was it. If they hadn't buggered their subjects, they wouldn't need any of that.

[@mitchellphillips9807]

@@corradomarzullo really ? Compared to which other country ? Go ahead point out all the other impeccably righteous nations on earth

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

I've got to get to England for a visit, everyone was so lovely! This gentleman was so polite and pleasant! That would have been a very different scene in NYC! 😂

[@stellaanimo4172]

I like the politeness of britisch people. Excellent moral behaviour which I believe will continue in the coming generations. God bless you all!

[@SeanMacOirc]

@@stellaanimo4172 load of bollocks. Ask us Irish how polite the Brits are. Came to Ireland, stole land, colonised, brutalised and oppressed the Irish nation. Got sent packing though, underestimated the resolve of the Irish. They still remain in the small north eastern part of the country where they planted their presbyterian bothers. Not be long now though until they are banished and the Gaels take back their land which is rightfully theirs.

[@MarkFinnegan-h8k]

Awe nice comment, Stella... 👍

[@SeanMacOirc]

@@stellaanimo4172 what a load of bollocks!

[@begoodamerica9793]

What an awesome security officer. The way he handled the group I would want to stop just because of how nice and professional he was. Here in America I would never stop for some security guy with a celebrity. Well Done.

[@colonelfustercluck486]

the diplomatic and royal protection people are all fully armed and great at what they do. They are well trained and experienced. Everything from pressure points, how to 'floor' someone in 2 milliseconds, and how to shoot. They are not civilian guards like you see around the world in many places. They are all very well trained and experienced Government employees. These guys may say something, politely, just go with the flow and do it. Otherwise you might have a bad underpants day and end up arrested or worse if you have a weapon.

[@tomgreeves9248]

Absolute class from the bodyguard with the white beard. Not only is it a nicer approach, it's more effective. And the beard looks awesome.

[@Adrian-bt4nf]

Bodyguard , absolute gentleman 👍

[@antonoat]

Kudos to the respectful security staff, I noticed Prince William thanked the guy who was holding the door for him too, manners cost nothing, respect all round!

[@paulcullum1473]

Would rather him pay his taxes and not ripoff the NHS, RNLI etc like sausage fingers daddy

[@Darrenski]

​@paulcullum1473 yeah, manners are the easiest things to find when you spend your life letting everyone else pick things up for you and foot the bill. One day maybe the other 60 million of us 'lesser' types might catch on with that manners thing, every day of our lives since we became adults.

[@janheard3826]

@@DarrenskiWhat a bitter sour taste you must have in your mouth dear.

[@andyhowlett2231]

Smooth as silk, a well-rehearsed performance.

[@markbanner6473]

You just know if needed that nice polite guy with the white beard could take you down in a millisecond. That's ex special forces for you.

[@redcap2495]

😂😂😂 sorry, he's not ex SF

[@markbanner6473]

@@redcap2495 Your Dad then?

[@jamesalexander5588]

@@redcap2495 There's a good chance he is.

[@redcap2495]

@jamesalexander5588 I'm telling you 100% he isn't. I'm literally working with him right now 😂

[@jamesalexander5588]

@@redcap2495 Ok fair enough.

[@cletusmorraies9370]

Wow!!! Now that's what I call professional in every sense of the word.

[@Beng12952]

@@cletusmorraies9370 What are all the senses of that word?

[@GeorgeKyriakakis-w7n]

Excellent , top class this security officer , very polite , the way everybody should be . The world would be a better place if all of us could be like him .

[@googlereviewer1944]

That bodyguard was super smooth dealing with the crowd.

[@jozzoazoa]

the detail was so polite and well-mannered. 👍

[@cgisme]

Can you imagine how this would have gone if it was ‘presidential’ security detail? Screaming, shouting barking orders guns, helicopters ambulance services etc. 😂

[@TheRealNVT]

'Talk softly but carry a big stick' comes to mind here

[@paulcollins557]

The mature gent with the white beard is definitely someone you don't test.

[@TheAde71]

No doubt about that

[@JoeLondon-te3hf]

I saw the late Queen come out of Coutts opposite Charing Cross Road station in 2016. I'm from the Republic of Ireland and it was an odd shock: like us in minimal fuss and everyday concerns. The Monarch of the UK is the same as the President of Ireland: low-key and very very understated.

[@ryansmulders4745]

The support staff are so polite in the way they ask people to wait and then thank them afterwards.

[@37stuey]

Look how simple protecting people can be.

[@StuartBrown-l5l]

Big lad. Well worth his job. Kind spoke well in asking. Well done

[@jonathanberry8498]

I love how polite he was, brilliant advocate for English citizens.

[@GorkaLlatzer]

The bearded guy is the guy you want close to you under any stressed situation.

[@stuarthollis7687]

I’ve photographed members of the royal family on several occasions and they generally have 4 guards around them at all times. I’ve seen how they handle anyone who gets too close and it’s astonishing. With a big smile and the slightest press of the wrists they can remove anyone from the situation. Polite and extremely professional.

[@ameliagfawkes512]

That's assault.

[@TicoStudio90]

The bearded officer is a proper gentleman. It's a very responsible job he's got, and has to be very serious about it... but he was still able to manage that big smile and say "I'd take my camera out if l was you". What a very polite friendly gentleman 🤗

[@illuminat9604]

OMG, the bodyguard are so professional and courteous. It's easy to do your job when you have a society like that ,and public understands your job I mean as a bodyguard .

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

Impressive, top grade people. I had an uncle who served 27 years in the army, retiring in 1960 with the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major, and was then recruited as a Royal bodyguard though he never told anyone (including his wife) what his job was. Wasn't hard to figure out because where The Queen went, he went too ! No finer man ever walked this Earth.

[@iatsd]

That's not how royal security is done. Bodyguards for the royal family all come from the Police force as part of the Protection Command section of the Metropolitan Police, and specifically from the Royal Protection section. You don't just join it. You have to be in the police first and if he retired as an RSM then he's too old to join the Met and won't have ANY skills they need for an exception to be made.

[@predatorhunteranon8315]

I too served in the armed forces What did I get out of it homelessness

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

@@iatsd Well, he was only 43 when he retired from the army, which doesn't sound like too old to me. Secondly, I would have thought that the first requirement was to find people whose loyalty and ability to behave to the highest standards was beyond question - qualities that my uncle had in spades ! You're correct about members of that unit coming from the police TODAY, but was it always so ? And how do you explain his movements matching those of The Queen and his secrecy about his role ?

[@davidclark1545]

@@Kevin-mx1vimaybe he was a baggage handler.

[@iatsd]

@@Kevin-mx1vi It's been that way since New Scotland Yard existed under various organisational structure. Look it up on Wikipedia if you don't believe me.

[@UTuber-i5z]

Excellent attitude for a civil servant at a high level. Someone worth the tax expense to keep.

[@AlbaAlba-fg2io]

Was it perhaps an unexpected? Fine to meet Prince William in Central London, also Royals have their normal life. You caught him at the right moment, as it usually happens to you! Thank you for filming and posting for us.

[@valium-fm7236]

“That’s not just any LAND ROVER. That is a bullet proof special RANGE ROVER”.

[@jamesbriton5545]

That bearded fella is hard as nails could do some serious damage bet he's an ex-SAS or SBS.

[@Jackdaw5]

Yes, maybe he was in SEAL Team Six, too. FFS

[@richlee509]

He once trained steven segal to eat with chop sticks

[@jcedgar2292]

Great security guard. A gentleman.

[@daddybob6096]

Will's a nice young man, highly thought of, no snob. Robert. Veteran. New Zealand

[@davidohare5434]

Love the All Black's mate. Scots/English army x

[@markieman64]

Absolutely impressed by the protection officer (private security?) who spoke to them. What a great attitude and honestly makes all the difference!

[@zeeone4492]

No it doesn’t

[@markieman64]

Of course, boss. You know best, of course. Thank you for telling me that that isn't my opinion 👍

[@colonelfustercluck486]

all of the security will be by well trained and experienced British Government employees.

[@robertlangley1664]

The security forces did a fantastic job very polite and extremely professional well done to them and I sure our future King is in good hands

[@timfinning]

Respect to this bodyguard,polite and respectful to all.

[@shaun2647]

The other guard rubbing his knuckles lol, I love the beautiful manners of the tall officer.

[@paulmckue4640]

Can't say.... but get your camera out. Brilliant.

[@onethreefiveeye]

I like the British style. The security knows to perform!...love from Germany.

[@SugarWildflower-si4ox]

Glad you caught it. 😊

[@neilblackburn6869]

Professional, polite and completely slick, superb.

[@ronniebiggs4026]

The guy in front of the car with the blue jacket was in full action man mode he was the one to watch 💪

[@garagenigel]

Yep he definitely had a sub machine gun under his jacket!

[@ColonelBummleigh]

Yep fully switched on

[@cpeacock1973]

@@garagenigel stop watching James Bond films, prince william has around the clock security called SEG (special escort group) who are either ex special forces or special forces trained and he / they carry a side arm, glock 17 to be precise not sub machine guns. The guy who opens the car door is part of prince William’s SEG not the guys closest to the camera, they would be part of ‘Protection command’ the metropolitan police’s specialty protection unit, RASP (royalty & specialist protection) work with the royal family & government officials and the other security group are PADP, they provide security for members of parliament and diplomats.

[@garagenigel]

@cpeacock1973 That's commander Bond to you! And bore off!.... 😂😂😂

[@ronniebiggs4026]

@ is his first name Brooke ?🥸

[@lcf34]

This is so Londonesque I am lost for words. The courtesy from that chap (who could still behead a bull with bare hands I bet) is no short of impressive.

[@johnjackson8783]

Security geezer 1:08 built like a brick shithouse, hard as nails, undoubtedly been there, got the t-shirt - very impressive. Though what really makes him the genuine article is his tact, diplomacy and warmth. He's a credit to Protection Command.

[@KeillaSellay]

Probably ex-SAS

[@hayesthompson]

Used to work at Matalan ​@@KeillaSellay

[@hayesthompson]

Clogging up a whole lane. Honestly, the man could cross a pavement without having to hold people back.

[@henningpetersen4322]

So well mannered and polite protection officer. Thank you.

[@jayceebee]

that's how a world-class security professional works.

[@SuperRealityKid]

What a contrast to our family visit to Bear Grylls 'Gone Wild' festival at Holkham House earlier this year, we walked past him (Prince William) several times in the grounds of the event, so relaxed and with his family.

[@MisterMotel]

Now that is the way to do it, its not so obviously in your face. its clean and polite and bystanders even missed the prince because nobody suspected a thing.

[@austinrose9509]

What a fabulously gracious man! Oh and Prince William!!

[@garyhowells1619]

Probably the most professional copper I've seen on social media for a long time

[@rodgold]

Brilliant !! Great stuff .. I have such a passion for the Royals. !! Best Wishes Rod :)

[@sharonbroadbent8138]

You might want to get your camera out. Pure class.

[@ytrew9717]

that's how the good little UK people love to feed their non elected rulers. Elsewhere other people deal with them in 1789

[@colonelfustercluck486]

the important difference is that the British Royals don't make the laws. So they are no longer the rulers. That is left to parliament, people who are elected by the general public.

[@ytrew9717]

@@colonelfustercluck486 but they still rule (they have much more power than your simple vote), and even more disturbing they enjoy an immense wealth simply by being born royal. But since good english people don't mind feeding those parasites, they deserve them

[@Cjbx11]

The royal family don’t rule and haven’t done so for hundreds of years.

[@nojnoj3069]

A bullet proof range rover....that he did not pay for....just like his socks and undies.....all bought and paid for by the taxpayers.....not him.

[@brianhollins2989]

Probably one of the nicest security guards I've seen

[@paulwalker5860]

Manners get you through life. He was courteous & polite.

[@bluebrakes]

How polite. That was textbook. A pleasure to watch.

[@Costa2017]

Profesional bodyguard 👍🏻

[@grays257]

😂😂

[@SVYATUN]

Very professional and respectful security services. I also could not help but noticed almost no excitement over the prince's appearance.

[@Richard.Allsop]

All so understated compared to the battalions that precede the US President.

[@frankiefourfingers6717]

So polite, didn’t shut off roads and thanked the public - excellent service

[@mariopereira9928]

" Our land shields you, our voices cheers you, our prayers upholds you, our hearts be with you " unknown author. God bless The Prince and Princess of Wales. Long live The King,healthy, happy and glorious. God save The King.

[@doogie05]

Amazing !! An Englishman spotted in central London!!!!

[@davideddy5877]

That's my future King and well done to the very polite security guys.

[@snotwurfit]

Why do we still need a monarchy? Outdated institution

[@saminarashid1605]

What a gracious bodyguard. Wouldn't mind him protecting me😂

[@saminarashid1605]

@MichaelMeyerGreenLand 🤣🤣

[@robhyden8384]

Its not what you can see, its what you can't see.

[@Crusty_Camper]

100% right, but we don't talk about it.

[@sibanought]

​@@Crusty_Camperdon't tell them that!! - you'll give the whole game away!!

[@evydaemon]

Incredible.. someone gets in a car. 😂

[@2626stephen]

Cracking protection officer and a big fella. Top-Team looking after our future king. Who would those 2 cars in their garage at home ..

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

.Sounds just like Richard Ayoade from the IT Crowd 🙂 A cool little video! I bet you wouldn't get that that degree of civility from an American bodyguard "I'd get your camera out sir". LOL!

[@jaylamb477]

If only they would protect our borders with the same vigour.

[@RyanJackson-g3r]

There’s always one 😡

[@peckelhaze6934]

That is down to government.

[@20ppc]

Not sure that’s a role the Met Royalty Prot is tasked with 🙄

[@jamesmullins9127]

Ye didn't care who's border ye crossed yourselves

[@alistairmills7608]

Exactly

[@janinsweden8559]

Very polite security guard...but... would he really have the skills to take down someone who tries to get past him? Secret Service guys look much tougher, just like US military does.

[@Alan_Mac]

He's probably ex SAS. I think he'd be fine.

[@madeleinegombert661]

You were lucky to spot him. Have a great day 👋👋👋

[@terrancebutternut4751]

The gent with the beard more than bit special, very polite, professional comfortable with his duties and no doubt his abilities but deadly if the situation called for it.

[@Jacob-jo4px]

He has to be the politest guy on earth, legend

[@deantonna]

Now that’s how you do top level security..no fuss, polite and efficient.👍

[@Outlander34]

And that's how you talk to people. Big smile on your face, friendly voice and a big presence.