American Couple Reacts: British Household Cavalry! FIRST TIME REACTION! UNIFORMS, HORSES AND MORE!!

American Couple Reacts: British Household Cavalry! FIRST TIME REACTION! UNIFORMS, HORSES AND MORE!! On our quest of all things British, the military is always at the top of our list. This is an incredibly fascinating video on The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals! It focuses on their uniforms and history, it isn't just educational but inspiring! We learned a lot here! This is a must-see dive into the British Household Cavalry. We really love learning about your military and different regiments. God Bless the Military! Thanks so much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also please click the Like button. Thank you for stopping by!
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[@susieq9801]

The Queen's favorite horse was Burmese, given her by the RCMP. She used him in formal processions. As a result she requested the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) to lead her funeral procession, which they did.

[@karenblackadder1183]

Burmese was a mare and is buried in Home Park alongside Sanction.

[@stephenhickman304]

Thought that was a lovely touch by the Queen - she loved Canada

[@PeteV.53]

As hard as it is for an Australian to say that something is better in the UK 😂, I am happy to state loudly that no-one does pomp and ceremony like the Brits. The history, the colours, the pageantry ... unsurpassed!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Hard for us Americans to admit it too but you honestly can't deny it. Proud to be allies with GB and Australia

[@PeteV.53]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow it is a bit controversial at the moment, for a range of reasons, but that alliance is called AUKUS (Australia UK US)

[@mirandahotspring4019]

Absolutely! They invented it!

[@j.ksmith7432]

Thank you for your kind words but why should we find it hard to say something nice about each other?! I spent a month in Australia and loved every moment, I only wished that we’d moved there when our friends did. You’re very lucky, be proud!

[@PeteV.53]

@@j.ksmith7432 tongue in cheek 😉

[@neil364]

Respect to you ladies for your genuine respect for the people inside of these uniforms

[@georgebarnes8163]

The Blues and Royals were attacked in Hyde Park in 1982, they lost 4 men and 7 horses in the nail bomb attack while on ceremonial duty, 2 hours later the band of the Royals and Greens were also attacked in Regents Park with the loss of 7 men.

[@diane9656]

I remember that vividly, I was working in Knightsbridge at the time. I was horror struck, it was a scene of carnage

[@mayajrj]

I remember that and Sefton with the country willing him to live. It was so dreadful.

[@vallee3140]

That day was horrendous, bad enough the injured and dead men , but to see the horses lying dead or injured, really upset me for a long time.

[@mikeainsworth4504]

It was one of the bands of the Royal Green Jackets. The Regiment was an amalgamation of 3 regiments - one of which developed from a battalion of the Royal American Regiment. The Royal Green Jackets are now part of The Rifles. - the largest infantry regiment of the British Army.

[@terencehill1971]

My late Mum saw this on TV, she was in tears for weeks, She wanted every Irish bastard in Britain bumped off-- hard to disagree.

[@petermcglade8956]

I was a life guard. From 1968 until 74 .the first parade was at the investiture of the prince of wales. Hard work please keep up your great work

[@clayhead12000]

Hi Peter. Is it true that the only time the cuirass fits properly is when it hurts?

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@clayhead12000 😂 I’ve not heard that before but I could well believe it! I think ‘turning turtle’ is another painful and/or embarrassing scenario also! 😂

[@wendybevan-poste5681]

I'm so proud of our military and all that makes us British ladies, as i can see how proud you both are of yours too. So equally we are ALL proud of them all,we are allies and friends in this changing world. Thank you both xx

[@SuperDancingdevil]

There was a Horse that carried the Kettle Drums who was a favourite of the Queen, His name was Cicero but he was slightly smaller than the other Drum carriers but because he was the Queens favourite they made him special Horseshoes to make him just a little taller meeting the regulation height, He served dutifully until he retired and put out to pasture to enjoy his remaining years work free.

[@peckelhaze6934]

Back many years when they came to my city one of the leading horses was called "Hercules".

[@vallee3140]

what a lovely story.

[@Steve-rr8qf]

My uncle was a Royal Lifeguard for years, we were always very proud to see him in uniform

[@sidslick1]

A good friend of mine, from basic training (a life time ago, and then some), become the first female bandmaster of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. She's now with the Ghurkas but she was a trendsetter!

[@colinraine8245]

Good for her .. hope she can march very quickly

[@lynjones2461]

The Commander in Chief who was mentioned is the Princess Royal or in other words Princess Ann the sister of King Charles she is amazing and performs almost as many royal duties as the King xx

[@ritapitt8273]

My grandfather was a farrier in the Royal Horse Artillery in the first world War. Also the musicians uniforms are made with 22ct gold thread, they also steer the horses using their feet!. Thanks for this video, absolutely love the calvary.

[@QuicknStraight]

My uncle was a farrier in the Blues & Royals and went on to become a major in the Royal Veterinary Corps, commissioned from the ranks while in the Blues & Royals and then switching to the RVC.

[@lloydcollins6337]

9:34 that's all gold thread too - not dyed, actual gold.

[@juliarabbitts1595]

Trooping the Colour is coming, as well as the Coronation, you’ll be able to see all the Life Guards in their full beauty on parade.

[@j.ksmith7432]

Erm, AND the Blues and Royals of course!

[@Dan.Dawson]

"Multitudes are marchin' to the big kettledrum" When The Man Comes Around by the late great Johnny Cash - a song he wrote after a dream he had about meeting the Queen. In his dream the Queen said, "Johnny, you're like a thorntree in a whirlwind". A little Friday Factoid for you all there 🙂 (For some reason this came into my head watching this).

[@sunlit.uplands]

Wow I did not know this

[@grahamstubbs4962]

Call me old-fashioned if you will, but I feel like I just dropped acid.

[@Dan.Dawson]

@@grahamstubbs4962 why is that? I think Johnny probably did when he woke up too.. and then one of the greatest most beautiful pieces of music ever was created. 👌

[@margaretnicol3423]

I worked for a while in Wilkinson Sword who were the royal sword makers and made the swords the same way they were historically done. The amount of work and skill that goes into making them is amazing.

[@tonys1636]

So's the cost. My father moaned everytime he got a promotion as a Royal Navy Officer and hoped that he could buy one cheap from an Officer above who had also had a promotion. Was always baffled that each rank had a slightly different decoration and engraving to it and the scabbard.

[@j.ksmith7432]

One of the Wilkinson Sword big-wigs is still overseeing the process of making the sword but it’s another company making them, unless of course they are a subsidiary of WS!

[@janettesinclair6279]

Did you notice, about half way through, when the film showed the troop of soldiers in the plainish brown uniforms, there was a woman marching among them (wearing a brown skirt)?

[@lauren6889]

There are more women than people realise in Household Cavalry.

[@M.B.ChalliesNZ]

I would be sad to not have this beauty and Grandeur in our world ❤

[@j.ksmith7432]

Sadly I think that soon the Household Cavalry guarding Horse Guards days will be numbered. There doesn’t seem to be anyway to stop the ridiculous antics of some of the visitors; strange that that tradition has gone on for so many years, hasn’t been stopped but may well come to an end because of the very people that visit it, crazy.

[@danielw5850]

There are some lovely KZbin videos of the horses, on vacation, on the beaches in Norfolk :)

[@mattybob12310]

Love your respect for all armed forces, my Cousin was a Blues and Royal, served in Afghanistan and Iraq as a Tank Commander, and also did his duty back home at Horseguards

[@MrPaulMorris]

The reason the Household Cavalry form the senior regiments is that they descend from the gentlemen at arms who remained loyal to Charles II during his exile and accompanied him back to England as a personal bodyguard on the King's restoration to the throne. As the Restoration was essentially a 'clock reset' where the allegiance of the armed forces was switched from Parliament (as during the Protectorate) back to the Crown, there can be no older body than the group of men who stood closest to the King at that point and whose service ran unbroken through the period of exile.

[@j.ksmith7432]

I was under the impression that ‘The Blues’ were originally raised by Sir Arthur Haselrigge in response to a request from Oliver Cromwell, they later ‘turned coat’ when Charles ll was restored to the throne?

[@Chris_GY1]

There is a Household Cavalry Museum on Horseguards Parade where Trooping The Colour takes place if you look to one side of the archway you will see a board advertising the museum which is small, The Guards Museum (footguards) can be found at Wellington Barracks near Buckingham Palace is also a small museum.

[@colinraine8245]

The Spiked Plume Helmet they wear today is The Albert Helmet origins from mid 1840s l believe with design ideas from Prince Albert ... look at lifeguard helmets before that date mid to early 1800s they were more ornate and spectacular with a black plume running from front to back .

[@alisonrandall3039]

New recruits spend 12 weeks learning to ride at Combermere Barracks Windsor. Then the finish their training at Knightsbridge barracks London. Passing out hopefully at the end. I lived behind Combermere barracks and could often see them training. Looking through my bedroom window. I so wanted to join. But sadly then women were not allowed to join then. I was allowed in to do some work experience there for a while as I wanted to work with horses when I left school. Which was great fun. Not sure if it still applies but Windsor was used to train the new horses also. I loved the drummer horses they usually have Roman emperors names. I remember how heavy the uniform was on average about 6 st. The winter costs alone were very heavy.

[@josephturner7569]

Your cavalry once had a ceremonial uniform. Shame you didn't keep the tradition. There are pictures of the 7th. Our cavalry operate light tanks in the field. Carrying out pretty much the same role as mounted troops in the past. They were the long distance information gatherers. And, British soldiers coats were lined in a blue cloth. So rebels, turned their coats inside out hence turncoats.

[@bethsmithson8351]

A friend of mine was in the Blues & Royals musicians and looked so smart.

[@margaretoconnor3687]

Thank you so much for the respect you show our loved and admired Household Cavalry. Too many tourists treat them as Disney characters when they are on guard duty at Horse Guards Parade. By the way the kettle drums were presented to the regiments by King William 1V

[@emmsue1053]

That uniform embroidery is real gold!! The hoof thing sounds awful but the horses are numbered on their hooves like a soldier has his number. They are treated as troops.. Thank you ladies from Britain.

[@fishtigua]

My Dad used to run the Blue Ribbon Saddlery in Walsall, England. They used to make all the saddles and bridles for the NYC Mounted Police. They were also the very last factory to produce production side-saddles that ladies rode upon. The quality was so high, the business was bought by an American Dressage champion who lived in the center of Paris.

[@thecolourblindartist9412]

I've said before and I'm saying again, I truly love these two girls. It's rare to to come across such an apparently balanced couple, I really do wish them well.

[@Insperato62]

The Household Cavalry Drum Horses were in the funeral cortege for the Queen. The trumpeters also featured at the Funeral playing the Last Post etc. When they were invited to feature in the Bastille Day Parade in Paris one of the horses was called Agincourt - named after the battle where Henry V stuffed it up the French :) Don't know if the French knew that.

[@The_Missus93]

Can you imagine the training those drum horses and soldiers go through? Especially since they’re are steered by reins attached to the feet of the drummers!

[@BuntyMcB]

One of our family’s most precious photographs is of my husband’s Grandfather, on his horse guarding King George V at Buckingham Palace when our late Queen Elizabeth II was a child. He shared so many stories and memories of that time with us before he passed and was very proud of that fact that my late husband followed in his footsteps.

[@j.ksmith7432]

Why was he on a horse?

[@BuntyMcB]

He was serving in the King’s Lifeguards and was on duty guard on horseback@@j.ksmith7432

[@larryfroot]

There is a saying amongst the Guards that a Guardsman has to be twice the man. This means that not only are they are a fully trained infantry battalion, but they have the added effort /honour of having to train for ceremonial duties as well. This also goes for the lifeguard regiments as well. The added dedication required for the role of ceremonial / modern soldier is truly impressive.

[@MrPaulMorris]

Dragoons---basically mounted infantry, differentiated from 'true' cavalry as they dismounted and fought on foot. The term dragoon does, in fact, derive from 'dragon' being a name for an early firearm carried by these troops from it's reputed similarity to the fabled beast as it belched flame and dealt death. To keep it simple: travel by horse, fight on foot = dragoon; travel by horse, fight on horseback = cavalry!

[@Brettall65]

Hi ladies big fan of the channel and your respect for our military and monarchy, my son is a serving member of the Life guards Hcav and stepson is a serving member of the RDG royal dragoon gaurds very proud of both of them

[@lloydcollins6337]

6:00 the plumes are made from horsehair

[@leondubiel]

Hi Girls, firstly love your videos and the respect you show to our armed forces. I was in the Life Guards in the 70's (stationed at Windsor) as a gunner on Scorpion tanks and then went to riding school to learn ceremonial duties. I had never ridden a horse before and went from beginner to ceremonial duties in 12 weeks and boy do you work hard. The best part was is that I that I am a Londoner and Knightsbridge barracks was only 30 minutes from home. God bless to you both and keep the vids coming.

[@claratrevlyn5304]

At 10:30 the video mentions the "golden shoulder cords" worn by officers. These are known as Aiguillettes, which have metal spikes on the ends, and were used by cavalry officers to disable enemy cannon on the battlefield. This was achieved by driving the spike into the vent holes through which the ignition spark fired the cannon. It was considered an officer's privilege to perform this task, hence Aiguillettes were only worn by officers.

[@michaelwilkinson2928]

Commissioned officers wear the aiguilettes on the right shoulder, non-commissioned officers wear less ornate ones from the left shoulder.

[@nadineculley6185]

Another reason for not wearing the strap under the chin is if a soldier was shot, the heavy hat could fall backwards and cause the soldier's neck to break if they were wearing a chin strap.

[@WJS774]

Except that the Blues and Royals _do_ wear their chin straps under the chin. Not doing so is a peculiarity of the Life Guards, not a standard cavalry thing.

[@hughfranklin4002]

I love the drum horses, i believe that when they are on parade they hold the rank of Major.

[@TheKira699]

This is the ideal video for you gals to watch. The Queen's Cavalry. It goes into depth about the ceremonial side, the armoured side, training of both, the history and everything you need to know. It is in two parts and guaranteed you will thoroughly enjoy it and finish knowing almost everything you need to know.

[@glennwhittaker197]

Hiya gals 😃👋🏻 Since this footage is dated (by the Combat uniforms), there are now females serving in the Household Cavalry, although there has been females in the Band of the Household Cavalry (There was two bands, one each for the Life Guards & Blues & Royals, but recent years have amalgamated them into he Band of the Household Cavalry) And yes, I do drive these guys & gals about in my coach or minibus 😌🇬🇧

[@vaudevillian7]

I think it’s easy to forget that although the American Revolution was fought against the British *government* of the day, the Patriots were still inspired by British philosophy, culture and political ideas - fighting for their ‘Rights as Englishmen’ - and largely considered themselves British until the more distinct American identity started to develop. And many in the UK we’re against the war and some even supported the Patriots, especially the Whig party in Parliament - the MP Charles Fox used to turn up to Parliament in Continental buff and blue for the duration of the war. In short we are cousins and brothers in arms, long may it last

[@lucylewis9437]

Another amazing video by you two awesome ladies. They always look smartly dressed. They have fought for our countries.

[@raindancer6111]

If you look closely at the pictures of the drum horses you can see that the reins are linked to the drummer's stirrups. All guidance is done by the feet.

[@1chish]

If you watch the full Trooping the Colour parade you will see the Life Guards and Blues & Royals in full ceremonial dress ride by the Monarch in slow and fast time accompanied by the mounted bands in their full regalia. Plus of course the Kings Troop Royal Artillery also parade past the Monarch with their ceremonial field guns. One of which carried Her Late Majesty to Westminster Hall drawn by horses and then to the Abbey and then to Wellington Arch drawn by the Royal Navy sailors.

[@shirliepriestley8761]

Did u notice? The drum horses riders control their horse using their feet. U can see the reins attached to the riders boots

[@andyp5899]

Historically, one of the functions of the cavalry was as fast scouts. This is continued in the fast lighter armoured vehicles they use today.

[@stevew3196]

These days horses are used for ceremonial purposes. When they refer to cavalry being "armoured" it means that in battle they fight in tanks and armoured vehicles. Dagoons best way to pronounce it is to exaggerate the double o's "Dragooons"

[@vaudevillian7]

Absolutely fantastic, as always! Have sent a suggested reaction on Patreon that is a great story of the bond between the US and UK stemming from WW2 but coming right to the present day

[@susanashcroft2674]

Thank you for such an interesting video and reaction. Seeing this it has just made me realise not only the enormity of our late Queen's passing on emotional level but logistically the magnitude of things including uniforms, flags etc with her cipher will now have to be changed to C III R and as you can see all that stitching that is involved, be it machine or hand sewn. We have become so used to for 70 years seeing the same cipher I wonder how C III R will look on those uniforms.

[@vallee3140]

I wondered if maybe those bits were detachable, would make life easier when changing them.

[@j.ksmith7432]

@@vallee3140 I don’t think Velcro was a ‘thing’ when the Queen took to the Throne! 😂😂 is now though!! 😂

[@vallee3140]

I was thinking more press studs@@j.ksmith7432

[@mandyelliott2973]

Natasha and Debbie, you are brilliant. Please continue to highlight wonderful things, especially in the UK! Love you both!

[@peckelhaze6934]

The Household Cavalry are actually Armoured Reconnaissance when in action. The musicians dress is mostly noticeable as the leading, massive, Shire horses with two kettle drums., and trumpeters.

[@31051982loz]

That hat suits you so much Debbie!! Another great vid lasses ❤

[@louispetherbridge9754]

The Cavalry soldiers carrying the axes were for dispatching injured horses in battle

[@tanyacampbell29]

It's Dra-goon-s. My personal favourite uniform is The Rifles Regiment, which also has a long and fruitful history. The Rifles was formed on 1 February 2007 in the crucible of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was forged from four of the finest Infantry Regiments in the British Army: The Devonshire & Dorset Light Infantry, The Light Infantry, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire & Wiltshire Light Infantry, and The Royal Green Jackets and those regiments being amalgamated from other light infantry corps or regiments. These founding Regiments give The Rifles an extraordinary lineage dating back to 1685 and an unbreakable heritage across several of England’s counties. Everyday uniform now is MTP (Multi Pattern Terrain) but they have multiple uniforms including band uniform, their number 1 dress is green and black with lots of history and features on it and they also wear green berets like the royal marine commandos and the Gurkha Rifles. One of my all-time favourite tv shows featuring Sean Bean is called 'Sharpe' and it's about the 95th Rifles and all the leads up to The Battle of Waterloo (very 90's though lol). No one really covers The Rifles Regiment but they have an incredible history. Would be great if this guy covered The Rifles regiment as well as other Regiments and Corps.

[@_starfiend]

The Rifles also have a tradition of using 'Serjeant' rather than 'Sergeant'.

[@deborahcox921]

I love how they march very fast and their musians are brilliant as well 🙂

[@valwebb7640]

My father was in the rifle brigade and was very proud of his service. He left the regiment in 1950. He lied about his age so he could join up in Winchester.

[@nevillemason6791]

My grandfather's brother, Harry volunteered for the Army on October 31st 1914 (a few weeks after the war broke out). Her joined The Royal Horse Guards (Household Cavalry). I have a photo of him is his dress uniform. Cavalry in the age of mass artillery, barbed wire and machine guns was rapidly proved to be a bad idea. He served in France as a foot soldier (unscathed). After returning to barracks in London he was court martialled for: drunkenness, striking a superior officer and damage to property. He was jailed for 28 days and fined heavily. Although not wounded, there's no knowing what mental trauma he'd been through. He died in his thirties of a heart condition.

[@rosalindyates7331]

Great video as always. Thank you for reacting to this ❤️

[@tobytaylor2154]

The Princess Royal is Princess Anne. Also it's pronounced dra goons, and yes they would've been in past clips you've seen, Queen's funeral, trooping the colour etc.

[@geraintthomas3601]

For anyone woundering the reason the royal guards straps don't go under their chin is because of safety, The thinking back in the day was if their hats were hit by cannon fire they would fly off instead of breaking the soldiers neck.

[@generaladvance5812]

I'm familiar with this mans youtube channel. He participates in reenactments in the US I think, usually as a British soldier during the US War of independence. He does some very interesting videos.

[@lesleymitcheson8439]

Really enjoying learning about my country through you two. Keep up the good work

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Great video reaction girlies, I do love the military history programmes and think you would as well. My parents often took me I to the city to see horse guards for changing of the guard. The horses are beautiful and I'm sure there is a video out there on the training they do with them. One day you may both get to be here and see and feel a procession as you can feel the drums. Thank you again girlies for being so interested. Xx

[@jonbutcher9805]

Ladies you really need to watch a documentary about the horse " Sefton " which survived the 1982 Hyde park bombing that killed a number of soldier's and horses while performing their duty. Sefton had vast number of injuries from the ied nail bomb. It documents his recovery and retirement and how the public reacted to this despicable act of savagery in the heart of London.

[@petes8921]

You will have seen the musicians in the trooping of the colour video. Great videos. Keep em coming.

[@colinjackson9482]

Always a good morning when I bump in them on there early morning trot around Hyde Park

[@normanwallace7658]

The drum horses if you look the reins are conected to the Riders Boots the drums are made of Proof Silver & worth a fortune the last two horses came from the "Shire Horse Center in North Pembrokeshire South Wales,& there are now quite a few ladies now serving in the Cavalry Regiments.

[@duncanwyer2460]

🇬🇧 Norfolk with you guys every summer the cavalry spend a few days here in Norfolk at the coast Holkham north Norfolk to let the horses enjoy the surf and it’s a site to see 😊

[@alanbobbymcguire5099]

My brother in law was in the British Royal Marines and just the other day I asked him why the British Armed forces wear so many Red Coats. It’s because blood doesn’t show on Red Coats as much. I was gobsmacked at such a simple answer

[@anthonypope8429]

Great video loved the history hope there is a part two

[@fatsam2564]

Really good 3part series called( Guarding the Queen ) shows the guards and bands training and the queen hosts a party from the guards/soldiers it’s really good, if you 2 get time it’s highly recommend

[@andrewfitzgerald2327]

Absolutely excellent video ladies, didn't know that much about the uniforms. I did know that they are all hand made and embroidered, please do the Yeoman of the guard or beefeaters, who protects the Tower. The hat really suited Debbie just imagine Walmart on horse back now that's a video. I belive the plumes were made of silk may have changed, its believed the strap underneath the nose was also intended that if a cannon hit the had it would fly off. If it was under the chin it would take the head off. Ouch.

[@lyonzeelyonzee7554]

Keep up the great work ladies..RESPECT FROM ENGLAND ..God bless the U.S.A as well..

[@amyfavaro3520]

Love the hat Deb! Love this one, and looking forward to seeing more Australian Videos. Look into the ANZACs if you like military videos

[@captvimes]

Harry wore a blues and royals uniform at his brothers wedding. As it was one of the higher ranking regiments he could use. Also my uncle was in the lifeguards. They were the first bodyguards after someone tried to shoot queen Victoria in a park. Bit more impressive than men in black suits now though XD

[@gammonsandwich1756]

The plumes are made of horse hair, normally from the tail.

[@deeboneham2738]

Did you notice the drum horses are commanded by their riders feet as the drummers hands are in use elsewhere!

[@johngardiner6800]

Did you notice that the horses are steerd by the feet as hands are needed for the instruments.

[@martintabony611]

I wondered if you'd get around to us😀 First, thank you for the respects you payed the regiments. Can I though correct you on one small but very important thing. Our regiment is The Life Guards not lifeguards. The plumes are made of horse hair except for Blues officers who use yak hair. In riding school it was always said that you don't learn to ride until you've fallen off a few times. Once you realise that it doesn't hurt (much😀), you can relax into it.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Noted and corrected. We missed that and apologize for the mistake

[@PatriciaMegna]

Great to hear the history,enjoy watching you both.

[@grimreaper-qh2zn]

More info. The plume is 20 inches (51 cm) long and made from horsehair or nylon for other ranks in both regiments.

[@clinging54321]

As no one answered the question - the plumes on the helmets are made from Horse Hair, from tails and manes. There are no women in the house hold calvary,, however lots of horsey girl types serve in the RHA (Royal Horse Artillery) which pull the field guns that fire salutes in Hyde and Green Parks.

[@monicawarner4091]

There are quite a few female troopers in the Blues and Royals, and a few female officers. I haven't seen any female Lifeguard troopers though.

[@paulinemegson8519]

There are several female LifeGuards including a captain, who often takes the punishment parade at HorseGuards(the punishment parade or 4 pm inspections is so called because it’s said Queen Victoria passed HorseGuards and didn’t receive a salute. On investigation the troopers were found in the guardhouse, in their shirtsleeves-big no no being out of uniform in duty- smoking and gambling. As punishment she decreed that the regiment be inspected every day at 4 pm and this was to continue for 100 years. The hundred years came up a few years back and Queen Elizabeth decided it should continue) There are fewer female LifeGuards than Blues and Royals and they also have a Captain based at the armoured veh base in Bulford, but the proportion of males to females is changing fast. The Kings own artillery are almost half female today. Ask any of the male troopers on ceremonial who the best riders are in the regiment and they’ll freely admit it’s the women, mainly cos the women have usually been riding most of their lives.

[@monicawarner4091]

@@paulinemegson8519 • Thanks Pauline. I sort of assumed that there would be female Lifeguards, but I have never actually seen one, whereas I have seen a couple of the female Blues & Royals Troopers and a Captain. I know that the female Troopers are considered the best riders by their male colleagues. (Thanks to our friend John of LCW and YT contributors like you and one or two others, I now know much more about H Cav than I ever did.) According to one of the guests with Claire Baldwin, commenting on yesterday's Trooping the Colour ceremony, the Royal Horse Artillery now has a 60% female composition.

[@davehadley3567]

Oh and we really appreciate you ladies having such a genuine interest ….ps IF you did jack the uniforms fair play there is no higher compliment

[@michaeltaylor9445]

The Lifeguards were formed in 1660 by gentleman who were in excile with Charles II as his personal body guard. The regiment been manned by gentlemen at first meant the rank of Sargent does not appear in the Household Cavalry, sounding similar to the word servant. The 4 o'clock inspection at horse guards was know as the punishment parade due to Queen Victoria finding the guard drunk and gambling when she passed though. She decreed that as a punishment the guard would be inspected at 4 o'clock everyday for 100 years. When the 100 years was up the late Queen wished the inspection to continue,which it does to this day. All drum horses in the HCMR hold the rank of Major and are the most senior animals in the British army.

[@brucewilliams4152]

Armoured, they usually use tanks except on ceremonial duties

[@larryfroot]

The twill used in the redcoats of our army were once dyed in Bath. Itself a centre of the wool industry, a vital contributor to the national wealth. Indeed a woolsack takes its place alongside the scepter in the house of commons, as a symbol of our countries wealth. Anyways, Broad Street in Bath is so named after the broad swathes of scarlet cloth strung across the street from the upper stories to dry after being dyed.

[@johnthornton73]

The musicans wore these state uniforms and took part in HLM's Funeral and some of the horses also carried The Kettle Drums.

[@SteveWallaceGuitar]

My grandfather did his National Service with the Blues and Royals back in the day, although for reasons I don’t know, he never actually rode a horse 🤷🏻‍♂️ great video as always 🙂

[@guyfarrugia7787]

Did you know there are no ‘sergeants’ in the Life Guards? This is due to the term means ‘servant’ in French. Only sons of the aristocracy were allowed to serve in the Kings Life Guard. Only oldest sons could be officers. Younger sons served in the ranks, but they were still aristocrats, and hence couldn’t be called ‘servants’ An equivalent rank would be ‘corporal of horse’

[@jamesgreen3417]

My uncle was in the Blues and Royals band his best friend was lead drummer for the Blues and Royals

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

You won't be able to review it online, as it is too long, but for your personal interest, there is a great BBC documentary called The Queen's Cavalry. It is a mite dated, but is an excellent overview of the cavalry regiments today, and a glance at their history to provide context. Btw, many serving and retired servicemen/women in the UK and other Commonwealth forces find the adulation of members of the military in the US rather cringeworthy. Obviously, they are proud of their service and are generally respected by most of the public, but praise is best expressed by understatement in the British psyche.

[@Fanny.Cradock]

The last part was absolute nonsense. No military find respect "cringeworthy" and nor do the people. As someone whos Husband, Brother and Grandfather have served (and I have lived in Military Housing) I never heard or felt this sentiment in my whole life. Quite a sad and dishonest end to an otherwise decent comment.

[@IndiscriminateTV]

The only thing that is cringeworthy is your comment.

[@LancashireAudits]

You clearly not British because we love the armed forces and our allies which is why we call them OUR BOYS (including girls ofc)

[@LancashireAudits]

15 people did not like this comment because you edited it after troll

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@t.a.k.palfrey3882 you are completely wrong here. We cannot count the number of messages from Veteran's and active duty British soldiers saying how much our Thank yous mean to them. You cannot have no right to speak on behalf of an entire nation. Again we say it loud and proud THANK TO ALL MILITARY ALLIES!!!

[@kevinallsop1628]

The Blues & Royals are the only British soldiers who can salute without their uniform hat/ headgear on. My brother was in the Blues (Royal Horse Guards) in the mid 60's and was still in when it became the Blues & Royals.

[@davidhoward5392]

Bastion of the British Class system, the Guards regiments and officer class on full display. Received Pronunciation order of the day, some of the oldest regiments in the Army

[@frankamezquita9167]

Lol you guys are so cute love the hat Debbie keep up the good funny work

[@clayhead12000]

Hi ladies, great video as always. Just a quick note about the musicians, in the army not just the cavalry they are known as bandsmen (not forgetting bandswomen) and they are also fully trained medics. In the army there’s an old saying, “Bandsmen, not to be confused with soldiers.” 😂.

[@Chewdadda]

And it's odd that the generals never considered that scarlet tunics are so easy to aim for 🤣🤣

[@steveellis9065]

Both regiments of the household cavalry form the light armoured reconnaissance unit on frontline operations, crewing the scimitar tanks

[@JG-fv9bv]

British singer James Blunt was a member of the Queen's personal bodyguard

[@lauren6889]

Lifeguard

[@immortallvulture]

Great video! So in answer to some of your questions. Dragoons (pronounced as it’s read drag-ooh-ns) is an old name for a type of cavalry that carried firearms as well as swords, sometimes they shot their weapons from horseback, sometimes they just rode horses to the battle and fought on foot. The dark blue uniforms were historically used by British artillery, engineer, and some cavalry regiments to set them apart from the infantry with their red tunics. The royal armoured corps is the British armys tank and armoured vehicles group, the household cavalry drive tanks on the battlefield but are not officially part of the royal armoured corps on paper. The plumes are made of horsehair The khaki uniform you admired is a variation on the standard army no2 uniform which most the army wears for parades or ceremonial duties that aren’t in the presence of the royal family, it’s modelled on the officers uniforms issued in ww1 but each regiment wears a different cap, buttons or even different trouser colours to set themselves apart .

[@jillosler9353]

Dragoons. First split the word into 2 section; DRAG and OONS. Now join them together . . . Dragoons. The 'oo' is pronounced as a 'ew' sound - same as in 'food'. Hope that makes sense!!! The meaning of the word is " a member of any of the cavalry regiments".

[@davehopkin9502]

No, Dragoon has a very specific 17/18th historical root, Dragoons werer originally mounted infantry armed with long muskets whilst the Cavalry Regt did not carry muskets, as time passed the tactical role merged but the root remains a member of a cavalry regt is a Trooper.

[@QuicknStraight]

Cavalry and dragoons are NOT the same type of units. Dragoons primary weapons were long guns and they mostly rode around the battlefield and then dismounted and fought on foot. Cavalry regiments are armed with swords/sabres, or lances (lancers) and fought on horseback.

[@davehopkin9502]

@@QuicknStraight Thats true until the mid 18th century, after that the division blurs considerably and by the early 19th century the only (normal) difference was horse size with Dragoon Regt usually getting smaller mounts.