What is the Queen's Truncheon? And why the Gurkhas care so much about it.

What's the Queen's Truncheon and why is it important to trainee Gurkha riflemen?
After completing their training in Catterick, riflemen of 1st Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles took turns pledging their allegiance to the Crown and their regiment by touching it.
They've taken the next step in their careers by participating in the Kassam Khane Parade.
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[@ianross04]

What is there not to love about the Ghurkas! They are an immensly proud brotherhood. Gentlemen in peacetime, incredibly brave and selfless in conflict. Thank god they're on our side! Our great nation needs to reward every single Ghurka soldier with a full military pension and citizenship. Lord knows they have worked and risked their lives for it

[@Bob-Horse]

Absolutely agree with you and very well said.

[@Jib230181]

Totally agree with your comment 1000%.

[@clarissagafoor5222]

Indeed, rather than allowing people who trashed their own city, or stood by whilst their offspring trashed their city, but did nothing to assist the UK in any way.

[@hungarostudio]

I agree.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Ap? I remember Andy tell me about them once and their boot

[@Bob-Horse]

As an English man I would say they are a great regiment and great men. I have the utmost respect for them and they should get the same full military pension and citizenship. As others have said, I’m glad they are on our side.

[@Dr.D00p]

Good to see the Gurkhas have been issued with the latest A3's

[@jackferguson8120]

There good rifles feel much better to handle than the a2 old and batterd they were

[@petermallia558]

Im Proud to say as an Englishman, that they're part of the best professional army in the world, And with that "The" Best Army in the world are made even better by the integration of our Nepalese Gurkhas brothers. 🇬🇧🇳🇵🇬🇧

[@johnlustig4322]

Glad they are on our side. Perfect soldiers in every sense...........

[@snowflakemelter1172]

@Вивсі смокчіте don't be stupid.

[@snowflakemelter1172]

When did you serve in the army ?

[@snowflakemelter1172]

@Вивсі смокчіте your brain is broken.

[@nanilama7016]

@Вивсі смокчіте Lol if British didn't hav any soldiers before then how could they war against Nepal "Gorkha kingdom" n become friends after the war ?

[@Jib230181]

Get in there guys! Well done! Proud of you all and thank you all for swearing allegiance too & protecting our Queen, our country and all of us too so thank you from me & my children. God Save Our Queen 🇬🇧🇳🇵.

[@paulandsueroberts4121]

Saw these lads in Scarborough when they first arrived in the Country,great to see them pass out.

[@juggy666]

These are splendid young men.

[@Kirati-lr6mx]

EX Gurkhaveteran need equal pension equal right ✊ stop 200 yrs of Discrimination

[@Calcearius]

The people stand with you! Give all Gurkha's citizenship and the same rights as all UK citizens. Respect to all Gurkha's!

[@alanwitton5980]

I totally agree with you there

[@jodu626]

We are with you brother

[@snowflakemelter1172]

The campaign is bogus, if you bother to research the details, as was their hunger strike which none of the strikers suffered any ill effects from, it's an open secret in the regiment that is was fake.

[@huzary1092]

I am not British, so I should not give my opinion over this. But when a soldier fights for your country. Does everything to keep the British people safe. In some cases lost their lives in serving Queen and country ( UK) Then they should be treated like any British soldier. The same pension, the same Nationality.

[@garrierichards8649]

They are you donut! They get the right to remain in the UK post service with same pension and rights as any British citizen.

[@da90sReAlvloc]

@ huzary iam British and i agree 💯 percent

[@robb236]

British army is lucky to have the Gurkha's ....... shame on the m.o.d not treating them equally regarding pensions

[@snowflakemelter1172]

You don't know what your talking about and have fallen for propaganda.

[@petehall889]

Very proud of the Gurkhas - brave and loyal soldiers!

[@allymac2631]

It's nice to see that some things haven't changed, with the army losing so many old Regiments and traditions in the modernisation changes. Personally I always found the Gurkha to be a great guy with a good sense of humour, long may they wish to serve with us in the British Army.

[@richardhewitt1648]

My father went up India and into Burma with the 14th Army under General Slim. He had nothing but repect for the Gurkhas as fearless soldiers.

[@AC-SlaUkr]

We are so fortunate to have them in our armed forces. These are the migrants we want in this country. Offering everything and asking for so little. Bravo every single one of them.

[@leftsidem5030]

Spoken like an ignorant colonialist

[@scottshipley570]

Your comment goes against what these soldiers fight for 😂

[@The-Great-Brindian]

Brave, Courageous, Fearless and Honorable Men. What a breed of Warriors these fellas are.

[@alansutton9388]

Are they getting a full pension being discussed in Parliament today.

[@vividbluemarine606]

Most proud to have served alongside these amazing men.

[@landhopper4296]

Why does it matter to them? Because they are outstanding soldiers. The issue of equity in treatment needs to be resolved.

[@witwoo1825]

what?

[@alanstanley9465]

massive respect to them

[@shzarmai]

Shout out to the Gurkhas 🇳🇵 🇬🇧

[@jonathancullis9155]

Video title confused me for a moment. "Why's" normally refers to "why is" not "why does".

[@lawomega1]

Excellent programme. Really enjoyed it. John Lawrence

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Well done guy. Congratulations on finally being able to graduate. Three cheers to the Ghurka Rifles.

[@properjob2311]

very smart young men

[@markwatters6875]

Well done warriors. All the best for your futures.

[@rrshowtime3900]

Very Interesting.. Thankyou.

[@nallen6559]

Awesome, awesome warriors!!!!

[@bardslee]

Handsomely done lads

[@pcojedi]

outstanding

[@jodu626]

Congratulations gentlemen. To your duty.

[@noisyboy87]

I had to check the video playback settings on my phone, they march in 2x speed!

[@stephenthomson2196]

superb warriors should be given full uk rights and proper pension

[@lahureboy9736]

One day I will be there with my hardwork

[@maxwalker1159]

Very cool

[@R.U.serious]

Good video

[@dayltomlinson2180]

Respect warriors to your dutys

[@hilldp9kz]

May god bless you all with a long life.

[@sih1095]

Go Tim..!

[@Andyb2379]

Now just to get you guys a pension sorted & citizenship if you want it.

[@garethbarnes3680]

Wonderful people

[@daviddenley3512]

Congratulations to you all, well done.

[@vin65old]

My father's last posting before being demobbed in 1975 was at Penicuik with the Gurkha's and these guys are the most friendly people you will ever meet but i would not like to be on the otherside of them.

[@colincomber8027]

Brits love our Gurkas - treat them fairly.

[@idatekatemoss]

Never did we have better. Our government should respect them

[@orsonkart4794]

Much respect !

[@LegitzawaYT]

My dream is become a gurkha

[@MWolfe1080]

It seems as if that ceremony and actual fiction of the staff “truncheon” serves a similar purpose as the Roman Aquila.

[@davidlloyd2225]

0:05 yo❤️🇬🇧💯 0:10

[@jacobkeppler1984]

British military history 💂🇬🇧

[@jimfrodsham7938]

What's the medal the recruits are wearing?

[@bentalbot9299]

At the end it says its for deploying to Kosovo

[@jimfrodsham7938]

@@bentalbot9299 oh I missed that Ben. Recruits deploying to Kosovo? Before they've finished their trg, I know they're Gurkhas but 😁

[@parky5329]

Yeah the reporter says Kosovo however the ribbon appears to be Afghan(ISAF)

[@jariusaliffwan8001]

@@jimfrodsham7938 they already completed their training in December last year and have been qualified soldiers for almost a year. This ceremony only happened recently because it was delayed due to Covid.

[@jimfrodsham7938]

@@jariusaliffwan8001 ah, that makes sense Jarius. Thanks 👍

[@barryhunton9072]

Technically mercenaries, but I would not like to get on the wrong side of them. I agree should have equal rights as any British soldier. They fight for the same monarch.

[@normmcrae1140]

NEVER Mess with a Gurkha - You WILL lose!

[@kasparvg]

Why is sped up bagpipe music funny?

[@cuba7588]

This soldiers are better than those Churchill's in british army 🤭

[@fgkjfgkkghk9832]

भधाइछ नेपालीको छोरा हो

[@MichaelKng-fk5jk]

Forces News needs to get a grip again and show the respect due. Can understand that because of the stupid covid rules this has been delayed But, these soldiers have completed an operational tour, to class them as recruits is disrespectful to them. Forces News ruining a perfect representation of these brave soldiers!

[@threaterofdreams8698]

I am ashamed of Nepalese, They proudly say gurkha and protect the Royal of British but doesn't respect the Royal of Nepal who gave them name as Gurkha 💔😞 ashamed of myself aswel

[@nepaliyuva408]

British Forces news need to do a better job on spelling out name of gurkhas on their content...its all gibberish..this is not the first time i have noticed....its really disrespectful...how about some attention to detail..... asha dulacac for a gurkha is a strange name ...complete gibberish...