What It's Actually Like To Guard The Queen, According To Former Members Of The Queen's Guard

If you're ever visited London and caught a glimpse of the guards outside of Buckingham Palace, you know the uniformed men are all business. Life inside the royal residence is fascinating, but have you ever wondered what the guards protecting the queen see on a daily basis? What kind of rules do they have to follow? What's the craziest thing to happen on their watch?
Some former members of the Queen's Guard shared their experiences on Reddit. Their stories may change your understanding of the stoic boys in red and black.
#QueensGuard #britishhistory #weirdhistory

[@questionmark05]

On reddit there was a video of the guard marching back to their barracks after a guard change. They went past a maybe 4 year old kid in a guard costume. The kid saluted the guards. They marched past to their barracks. Then one came back out to take a photo with the kid.

[@jf752]

I've seen a video when the guard marches right on top of a kid and somewhat trampled him

[@questionmark05]

@@jf752 I think I've seen the one your talking about. He steps over him but it is very close. Kid is about 10 and they announce themselves several times loudly and to make way. Kid should have known stand with everyone else or move to where they are. But ultimately it is a parenting failure. Where where they? I doubt they just happend to be in the area and where there for just that but mucking around and not paying attention. It is the parents fault. At the last second the Kid does a kind of duck and the soldier does like a long step over him and doesn't make any contact with him. But it is very close.

[@welshman8954]

Lol that was the guardsman little brother

[@tolfan4438]

That was the nicest act. I bet the kid passed the photo down to his grandson

[@mountainmangames3613]

@@jf752 there are two different guards

[@shellshell942]

The guard intentionally ruining peoples photos is a legend 🤣

[@teijaflink2226]

Honestly it's more fun picture and memory for the tourists too.

[@Rockmaster867]

I am pretty sure that happened to me XD

[@dizziechef9502]

I don’t know what you mean

[@HeyMalan]

I hate how people don’t treat the guards with respect the amount of dedication and training they do just because they have a ridiculous hat doesn’t mean you treat them like something you take a picture and mock them

[@Kabodanki]

Asking of respect is a moral stance, sadly morality is something few people want to hear about as every has their own

[@eddiew.4650]

If they would update their uniforms, then it wouldn't happen. Those stuffy old fossils need to get with the time and start choosing function over fashion from 400 years ago. There should be no reason those poor guys need to suffer in the heat with those giant hats in 2022.

[@spiffygonzales5899]

The fact that they guard a monarch, as well as the fact that that monarch has no power and is essentially the kardashians of England. That's why I mock them.

[@eddiew.4650]

@@spiffygonzales5899 A mall cop has more power than these dudes. And they get paid worse than retail employees.

[@spiffygonzales5899]

@@eddiew.4650 Yup yup. The job itself is a joke. Like you said, why have those awful uniforms from the 1700s? They can still look nice if the queen wants, fine. But ultimately they're just suffering because an old hag views it as a tradition somehow.

[@DuhaMohammad]

I've always felt sorry for them being harassed & maybe humiliated by tourists, without being allowed to react. Ignorants treat them as if they weren't humans with feelings & dignity.

[@vladtheimpalerofficial]

Because they are circus clowns and tourist attractions not real soldiers and deserve less respect then a mall cop they are dumb silly and cowards who use there positions of power to abuse and threaten the civilians and tourists including assaulting and harrassing them without just cause simply because they are all corrupt and abuse there power

[@strikeforce1500]

Same!, they already have a hard job to do, now add trashy tourist making it worse, because "Ha-ha, silly hat. Ha-ha, I will annoy them"

[@ArmandoRuben]

It’s their humility and dedication to their job that speaks volumes of them and shows the people toying with them as lesser than a typical buffoon.

[@JadedJarvis]

@@ArmandoRuben but it was funny when Mr. Bean did it in his comedy skits!

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

AVERAGE JOE: "My job is so boring." QUEEN'S GUARD: "Hold my beer."

[@monkeygraborange]

👍

[@ARedMotorcycle]

Very original joke format. Yo mammy must be proud.

[@mikitz]

Rather, 'Hold my hat.'

[@thesamuraihobbit]

Hell no, British beer isn't cold.

[@venderstrat]

These blokes are highly trained soldiers whose task it is to protect the Monarch. It's not boring to them, it's a privilege.

[@bwy553]

The creation of nutcrackers didn’t help people see them in a more serious light

[@skyden24195]

😆😅🤣 OMG!!! Now that's all I can picture in my head: the Queen's Guard all as nutcrackers.

[@bevinboulder5039]

The Palace of Holyrood House is _not_ part of Edinburgh Castle. They are at opposite ends of the Royal Mile.

[@robertajill3070]

I was going to leave the same comment.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I've been a security guard for 8 years and I never successfully stood straight for 2 hours during my official duty without going to the toilet or scratch an itch

[@ocorley3124]

Did you bend your knees, because standing completely still that long can literally make you faint. I know from experience. I was on my company color guard when I was in the army for ceremonies and what not😕. Sucked ass, especially during my first tour in Iraq

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

@@ocorley3124 2 hours of standing straight was easy for me because I've got strong knees and legs back then. However, because of doing this for years, it caused my lumbar degeneration.

[@kevinadamson5768]

Longest I did was 3 and a half hours on a red hot day on the mall. On sentry duty you can march every ten minutes. 😊

[@princesstriceestar]

For the guard who almost shot the queen, at least she didn't catch him sleeping. That's quality service lol

[@ProjectXv2]

I’ve been enlisted for 8 years and I can tell you now that I could never be a Queen’s Guard or guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Did common funeral honors and pallbearer team duties lots, and buddy...it was hard enough. _That_ was always absurdly stressful, especially with hundreds watching you while knowing that you can't scratch your nose, which just makes it itch even more. Tomb Guard sentinel duty is next level masochism for the most stubborn among us. I would rather go through RIP again.

[@died4us590]

Only the dead guard the dead.

[@BigPoppieSeed]

@@died4us590 Nice! I actually know exactly what your saying here. I'm no longer a corps myself and I'll never practice necromancy.

[@Adotttttyy]

Why

[@Adotttttyy]

Why is that

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

I detest seeing people commenting on videos of the queen's guards shouting or trampling people saying that they can't do that or they are a tourist attraction etc. These guys deserve more respect, its usually British anti monarchy people who hate of them. They don't stop to think these are people too and have served their country.

[@alimohammad1934]

@@TealeafRogers for ignorant person like you, these guys are elites, they were actual soldiers who fight wars. They were sent to afghanistan, iraq, etc. So if you think they are tourist attraction, no they are not, they would kill you if you do s**t.

[@sirwelch9991]

That's true.

[@JS-wp4gs]

Except they can't trample people. Thats assault at a minimum, potentially leading to a serious injury and provoking civil and criminal penalties. Plus its a big legal no no for a soldier to take any action to harm a civilian for any reason. Ordering one of those idiots to run into someone like that is explicitly not a lawful order, they are not only not obliged to follow it they are legally required to refuse to follow it

[@Tyrannosaurus_rex.]

​@@JS-wp4gsthere is nothing wrong with it.

[@courtney1496]

They do not play, man. We visited the palace and my husband was trying to take a picture, they were marching towards us and yelled at us to make way and when he ignored them they literally marched into him, pushing him down on his ass. 🙈 He's fine but his ego took a notch. They won't just politely March around you lol so you better move

[@kallen868]

They don't fuk around.

[@MsSwitchblade13]

I've seen a video where this exact thing happened. I hope it wasn't your husband in the one I saw lol But yeah no they're military, I've watched plenty videos on them, they don't mess around

[@courtney1496]

@@MsSwitchblade13 couldn't be me cause this happened last week lol but I should have filmed it he looked so betrayed haha

[@kanodunk1719]

@@courtney1496 ik your husband was ready to throw down😂😂

[@ogpyroraging]

Shoulda moved fam

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

Visiting Windsor Castle once, a tourist got to close to a door or something they shouldn't have been. First time I have ever heard an active Royal guard make a sound He just yelled BACK! and a half a second later GET BACK NOW! the tourists moved back. It was interesting and unusual. I still want to know what that door led to.

[@ronaldaitcheson3235]

My pal was in the scots guards and made the papers for shouting 'stand clear' at a German tourist that was standing in his way. They're active duty soldiers. They don't fuck about.

[@vladtheimpalerofficial]

Royal bathroom probably

[@Tom-bs1em]

Maybe the guardroom?

[@marinazagrai1623]

Iwas on a guided tour that was making a stop at the Windsor (I think we were to go inside, in 1987?) but when we got there, we were denied entry and our bus returned about 2 hrs later…there was nothing open (I think this was on a Sunday, in February) and we almost froze, it was so cold!

[@zappababe8577]

Imagine wearing bearskin hats in the awful heatwave we've had in the UK! London has had it worse than the rest of the country, too. Those bearskins would be literally unbearable to me!

[@dukedex5043]

Yea right now it's 30 degrees celcius

[@kallen868]

I've seen a tourist pour a water bottle into a guards mouth.

[@leviticuscornwall9631]

Lmao y’all used to make fun of Americans for having air conditioners now look at you

[@dukedex5043]

@@leviticuscornwall9631 Just because you maybe knew 1 person who did that why would that apply to the whole country?

[@MrDrumStikz]

I hope there's enough room in those hats for an icepack

[@monkeygraborange]

Honestly, it sounds like the torture of the Damned.

[@johnstedman4075]

Queen Elizabeth The Second is correctly addressed as 'Her Majesty'. The Title 'Royal Highness' is used for other Members of the Royal Family.

[@bradleymyers5030]

What about "Royal Pain In The Ass"? Would that be Prince Andrew?

[@TheBLGL]

Yeah, we care, dude, we really care.

[@Iamtheliquor]

@@TheBLGL you must do. You replied. Other people might want to know. If you don’t then say nothing and move on. Its that easy “dude”

[@rubiconnn]

They should be addressed as "you there" or any other way of addressing anyone else. Nothing is special about them except their ancestors plundered their wealth from the common poor. In fact people should respect commoners more than the royalty, they are more productive and respectful instead of being massive parasites. I feel bad for the guards who have to deal with the sadistic rules forced on them to protect the parasites.

[@sirwelch9991]

Imperial Majesty was once suggested during the reign of George III but he refused.

[@dalaillama7049]

Anyone else get this recommended after the Queen died today

[@lerneanlion]

I don't know if the Janissaries went through this or not but when it comes to the headgear, the headgears of the Janissaries seemed to function better. After all, this video just said that the bearskin hats are downright nasty during the summer.

[@Amen.ahmed1]

Janissaries were fighting force I don't think they were meant to guard the Sultan.

[@lerneanlion]

@@Amen.ahmed1 But yet, the word "Janissary" means household troops. I guess they need to change it then.

[@addictedtostacks]

So the coats are red because red dye is cheapest but they wear $900 bear hats. Tell me when that makes sense to you!

[@spiffygonzales5899]

Historically, yes. It's because red was cheaper. So were bear caps back in those days. Now, bear furs themselves may not have been cheap, but when you're forming an army it makes sense to give the royal guard more expensive uniforms. The reason they STILL wear this is tradition. So yes, it makes perfect sense

[@TheBLGL]

Supporting some rich old lady with tax dollars and acting like her shit doesn’t stink makes no sense to me, so of course her “guards” clothing makes no sense, either.

[@John-lk9iz]

Speaking of tourists, a video about medieval tourism/travel could be fascinating!

[@aonary5382]

The only travel during that period was for war, diplomacy, business, or religious purposes, apart from the ruling classes visiting family etc, there was no medieval tourism

[@John-lk9iz]

@@aonary5382 Thank you. Perhaps pilgrimage would have been a more appropriate term than tourism

[@Halfort57]

When you consider they are badasses among badasses, suddenly annoying them for pictures becomes a lot less appealing

[@tyrant-den884]

Nah, they're asking for it with those hats.

[@XXXTENTAClON227]

@@tyrant-den884 funnily enough, it’s prestigious in a historical way At one point bearskin hats became far too expensive for all grenadiers to wear so only the top guardsmen got to wear them, it’s a European thing

[@tyrant-den884]

@@MellowFresh well neither has the queen, clearly.

[@benisaten]

Cheers and Respects from 🇨🇦. I was in London of June 2017. Sadly, the day after the attack on London Bridge. Walking down there that day was extremely ominous and eerie and absolutely silent. My deepest Respects. Canada, 150 strong 💪. Cheers, wherever you call home.

[@Keklan572]

I was in London in 2012 and when walking through Horse Guard's I said "Thanks for your service." Whenever I walked by a guard just to make they're day better :)

[@davejones13]

I was at Wellington Barracks (Coldstream Guards 1986). Very proud to have spent time at such an awesome place and London was a great place then could walk through St James Park on your own always felt perfectly safe.

[@rc59191]

That's really cool did you ever think about joining the Beefeaters? Always thought they had one of the coolest jobs.

[@davejones13]

@@rc59191 No, I was injured on duty and unfortunately I had to leave the Army. Could not face doing anything else to do with the military found it really hard leaving. 😞

[@kcrafter101]

Excellent video, first time finding your channel. The photo used at 5:50 is actually the Royal 22nd regiment of Canada. They did a ceremonial tour, in 2014 I believe, that involved acting as the queen's guard. More recently the Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Candian Artillery (briefly mentioned) have done similar tours.

[@Gamble661]

While visiting the Tower of London I've had conversations with the Beefeaters there numerous times and they're under no such constraints, some of them are funny as hell. I asked one once if he'd ever seen any ghosts in the tower, he pointed to one of the buildings and said; "my wife and I live in that building right there and I wake up next to her every morning so of course that's a bit scary!"

[@markfigueroa1681]

I love watching videos of them messing up tourists

[@rc59191]

If I was from the UK I'd love that job and work towards becoming a Beefeater they got the coolest job and uniforms.

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

then to get a job as you call it, join the British army and serve for years then get yourself into a regiment that the guard is drawn from. Its not a regular job you'd find advertised on Google.

[@rc59191]

@@JohnSmith-rw2yn would love to if I could I was already a United States Airman now I serve in the state Defense Militia. Be neat to be the first American in the Tower Guard lol.

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

@@rc59191 I'm sure it would be unique, but have to check the history books.

[@Phil_A_O_Fish]

@@rc59191, you really need to check what it takes to become a Yeoman Warder ( that's the official name of what you mistakenly refer to as a Beefeater ), don't you? It's not an automatic promotional thing where anyone goes from being a Royal guard to becoming a Yeoman Warder. The most important qualification for someone becoming a Yeoman Warder is that they must've served for at least 22 years in the U.K. armed forces and achieved the ranks of either warrant officer or non-commissioned officer and must also hold both the Long Service and Good Conduct medals. Sorry, Mate, but you've obviously lucked out on that particular job, haven't you?

[@rc59191]

@@Phil_A_O_Fish Beefeater has always been their nickname and I'm aware I don't meet the qualifications since I'm in the US lol.

[@skyden24195]

So, when the Queen is partying out on a Saturday night with her guards in attendance, are they jamming, "We Will Rock You!"?

[@mercedesdrake9113]

this honestly seems like one of the worst jobs ever. standing still, no water, heavy hot uniform, no speaking... i dont get why anyone would willingly take this job

[@timothymooney4466]

The Guard's hats aren't known for anything nefarious, notorious or scandalous, so they can't be infamous. However, they are quite famous.

[@timothymooney4466]

@Ekaterina Kozhevnikova That's funny! I'll bet the costume designers were inspired by them.

[@annemariefleming]

The "plumes" are known as hackles.

[@MichaelKng-fk5jk]

Poor spam remake of history. The bearskin was taken from the French at Waterloo and; worn after. Bearskins (and red's) are re-issued to only the ceremonial duties. Many bearskins are over 100 years old. New bearskins are sourced from Canada, where bears are not specifically killed for their skins. Very environmentalist actually. Transferring in & out - bollocks, you talk rubbish. The Guards Battalions are formed units. Soldiers can be posted out to training units, reserve units as training staff, Parachute Company, UN and; SF to name the usual. Guards were moved back only for the reason of the IRA threat. Women and men trying to provoke is stupidly usual, mostly from the London male gay community that find it funny to try and provoke!

[@phife1878]

It doesn't seem like a very good idea to have your guards pushed to the point of fainting. Doesn't sound like they'd be very alert. Basically, it's sounds like a stupid, archaic tradition that needs to end.

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

I think you need to go up a level on that. Royalty is a stupid, archaic -tradition- _powertrip_ that needs to end.

[@j-man5353]

Dang, couldn't protect her from being old I guess.

[@GravesRWFiA]

You made so many mistakes in this that i'm begining to wonder about your quality of research on everything. The british army wore bearskins in the field from 1768-1777 and then they were dropped from anything but full dress as impractical. The current design came after 1815 when the 1st foot guards became the only troops to defeat the grenadiers of napolean's guard face to face-and why they became known at the grenadier guards. The grenadiers wear a WHITE plume, not a red one. the trousers are not 'black' but oxford blue. soldiers can spend their entire career in the same regiments. the guards, besides being great looking guards are also elite, front linre troops-the welsh and scotts guards fought in the falklands war-they were not in red there. Canadian, Australian and other nations may provide guards but they are not a part of the brigade of guards. The walking around is to releave the body tension. The weapons are not ceremonial-have a look, they are the current SOTA assault rifles. seriously did you do ANY research or just flipped through a tourist folder?

[@MandalorV7]

The Metitron just released a video pointing out the flaws in their samurai video from two years ago. I take all their info with a grain and of salt. Still can be entertaining.

[@angelabushby1891]

You are so right ,I get so annoyed at some of the things they say they are not true

[@MedicJ.D]

The soldiers wore Red to be seen on the battlefield by their commanders. The bright colours were worn until the advent of "smokess" black powder.

[@nicholasgeorge4156]

These guys literally stand there and do close to nothing for hours but if I do it at work for even a couple minutes it’s a problem

[@LiqdPT]

Holyrood House (the Queens official residence in Edinburgh) isn't in Edinburgh Castle. In fact, they're at opposite ends of the Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle is at the top, Holyrood is at the bottom

[@manuel6183]

The second I heard bearskin hats I knew there world be unbearable jokes in the comments 💀

[@mikecrase3047]

How about a story on the Black Museum at Scotland Yard.

[@ErroneousPower]

I love your videos. Insightful entertainment 🙃

[@kallen868]

😍

[@donsandsii4642]

Big Ben is a Bell inside the clock tower

[@nicky_bobby92]

Now do the Swiss guard I have always wondered why the Swiss guard protects the pope. Like what is the connection there.

[@MandalorV7]

I think the Swiss served as mercenaries for the Vatican at one point and the tradition has stuck.

[@nicky_bobby92]

@@MandalorV7 shhhh let Simon tell it

[@amandaquezada2854]

Honestly, it sounds like torture to me and a bit inhumane.

[@gan247]

As compared to their actual job/duty, going to war?

[@vladtheimpalerofficial]

@@gan247 they dont go to war there main job and duty is to try there best to look intimidating while wearing the nutcracker costume they got at party city and smile and wave to tourists who take pictures because they deserve no respect they are basically cool versions of disneyland mascots cool only because they have a weapon in regards to everything else they look silly

[@gan247]

@@vladtheimpalerofficial ok

[@hgodvilla00]

Weird History, why did your editor not proofread the video before posting it? Someone has written the phrase, 'It's a temporary assignment', twice on two separate introduction screens.

[@u.s.militia7682]

I literally couldn’t do this job without assaulting a moronic civilian.

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

Seems like the rules create more handicaps than advantages.

[@conmane3341]

It's Britain, and you know why, all about their tradition, virtue, and dignity which are sometimes, impractical.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

_"What it's like to be the guard of the Queen?"_ Meanwhile, Mr. Bean puts a lot of "decoration" on the guard just to take the photo.

[@EmoryStudy]

The Queen is never referred to as "Her Royal Highness"

[@EmoryStudy]

@Beaudile what guy?

[@catholicactionbibleonlyist1813]

I Love their uniforms

[@Mr.imperfectking]

Feet pain

[@Me-qp8vz]

The strap is under their bottom lip not their nose. Time for new glasses Weird History.

[@janetseidlitz5976]

They need a different uniform for the warmer months. A black bearskin hat just puts the lid on a human pressure cooker. Someone is going to die if they don't change it soon.

[@Tom-bs1em]

The red uniform is the summer uniform

[@Tracy-xe9zu]

The equivalent in the US would be the guards who patrol the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They're all fully trained, active duty servicemembers, who got an assignment for ceremonial guard. They can and WILL fuck you up if you get in the way of them performing their duties, same as the queen's guard.

[@JahWontPayTheBill]

Eh, I’d say the equivalent would be the Marines that guard the White House. But, yea, the Sentinels are badass. At least they guard something worthwhile. Not a family that has no use other than tabloid headlines.

[@TheBLGL]

Both sound like an utter waste of tax dollars.

[@Phil_A_O_Fish]

@@TheBLGL, we don't have dollars here in the U.K. - our currency is Pounds Sterling, thank you very much.

[@alicerivierre]

Can you cover some more English history and culture in the future?

[@TheLostArchives1]

This is pretty cool though

[@tubaljohn1]

A 2 hour watch really isn't bad. I'm an American sailor, but if I was in the British military I would love that duty. I'll bet it is hard to get.

[@gregingram4996]

The Queen is Her Royal Majesty, not "Her Royal Highness"!

[@JahWontPayTheBill]

Does it really matter? She’s literally pointless. Nothing more than a figurehead. A puppet. It’s absurd that resources are wasted guarding that family.

[@vladtheimpalerofficial]

Dont care she is a nobody rich snob he deserves no respect and serves no purpose other then being a face for propaganda the botch will hopefully die soon because honestly she is clearly outdated and a old model

[@adlihloetz7162]

I love hearing about the different symbols on a uniform, especially buttons!

[@abee5723]

I hate how the British Royals treat people. These are their own people...

[@nicksoapdish157]

To answer the narrator's question no I don't think I could ever be a Queens Royal Guard. Then again I am retired military after 20 years of service so I'm retired from military service.

[@juliecobbina2024]

My partner had said how the constant shifts of standing bolt upright shot up his back ...he still suffers 12 years after leaving service .

[@donewhiskey]

Between those hats and the US space force, I don’t know which is funnier.

[@vault_3_props907]

May God save the Queen, RIP Queen Elizabeth II

[@NewMessage]

I'm not suffering from hat envy. What? I'm not!

[@jamesfiaco4922]

The most advanced ancient Royal elite super superior ancient civilized nations. Made sure all their loyal subjects were able to live and die to the highest standards of quality that were available during that time. and they can do this without anyone overstepping their boundaries. Because the end result of such a lifestyle. Is constant consisting physical mental financial spiritual progress occurring within each and every moment of life. That Level of care to oneself and others results in a truly positive force that is self perpetuating continuously.

[@btetschner]

For the third step, the British Royal family can have practice proms at formal places like at their palace and nearby castles.

[@dbach1025]

Just a point of fact...that isn't Big Ben. That was Elizabeth Tower, formerly Clock Tower. Big Ben is the bell inside the clock tower. I thought since the name of the channel is Wierd History, this point might be worth mentioning, the "Wierd" part notwithstanding.

[@justinhackstadt6677]

The Queen was confused as a robber? She's so agile and nimble, I'm sure she was just about to climb up to the balcony for entrance at any moment before the guard approached her. 😆 🤣

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

****Cue Bond music****

[@annacbrown1986]

You made me giggle 🤣

[@gdmsim7018]

Great video 👍🏻 could you make one of Ludwig Maximilian? Or the Neuschwanstein castle maybe?☺️

[@desmondriddler6780]

The bearskin cap was adopted after defeating Napoleon Royal Guards and it has a wicker frame the plum are to help the General to see the position of the Regiments. And the Grenadier plum is White not Red. And the SA80 rifle are real so you best back of. Oh and that shot of the guard punching a chap is Scam he has no curb chain or buff belt .I get upset when people show no respect to any service personnel who may have to put their lives at risk stay safe and respect each other

[@btetschner]

Continuing ANOTHER Weird History sequence! Thinking about the third step for a Royal Prom Sequence*†...while watching this Weird History video! This is a big idea that is certainly a winner, buckle up! * Inspired from the Weird History videos about the Royal Family † Let's Get It On and Get a Prom!

[@loveisintheair6167]

When i was thinking of visiting London the queens guard was never one that I want to see. Nor would I hang around to see the royal family.

[@fuyu5979]

Couldn't do the job. Mostly cause had to use the loo too often. Kudos for vid: very interesting n informative. Anticipating ur next one.

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@davidallen7540]

Chin strap ? Kerb chain. More like 3lb in weight. Grenadier wear a white plumb, most of what was said is not true

[@dizziechef9502]

It should be a great privilege to be a Queens guard. Highly trained soldiers.

[@goonigoogoo5868]

the queens guars never have a loaded weapon. only if there is a serious terror threat on the queen , then a special unit that is traine4d in this situation will have loaded weapons. would have been a better video had you done some research first

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks for this! 👑

[@Jpopolopolous]

the first two sections are both "It's a temporary assignment."

[@trenchcoatbandit]

imagin being at a rave and the queen comes in and starts busting it down with the guards

[@died4us590]

No one in that palace is worth tormenting yourself in the heat, cold, or any other situation. The public needs protecting from the monster's in the palace. The King will be coming, after the Restrainer is released.

[@gunnarbjursell370]

No, I would not be able working in the Queen’s guard!

[@vokes1972]

Fun fact: the grenadier guards actually have a white plume on the right and not red

[@MrGladiador90]

A video on the Swiss Guards to the Pope at the Vatican

[@Ghostgirl6292]

Queen Elizabeth II-- Legend!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@histree1688]

3:26 Correction: Grenadiers wear a white plume, not red.

[@jeffreysalvador7076]

That uniform is out of date to the point of circus show. There is a detachment

[@Mrluke2807]

Bro where did you get your information 😂 embarrassing wrong

[@darcicali7693]

Seems like torture.... standing, don't move, don't smile... we will dock ur pay 🤔🤔

[@columnedfox5508]

3:26 Grenadier guards have a white plume actually

[@JustJulyo]

Sounds like medieval torture to me

[@v.emiltheii-nd.8094]

A military salute to those soldiers!

[@vladtheimpalerofficial]

Mall cops not soldiers they deserve no respect

[@Babylonian_Escapee]

I don't know why you would go to a foreign country and mess with the people guarding the head of state. Would you go to North Korea and mess with his guards?

[@kyles5513]

If I were a Queens guard I'd be charged with murder the first shift. Don't know how anyone could put up with stupid tourists all day every day and not act out.

[@FearlessP4P1]

The guard’s blue eyes in the thumbnail makes me wonder if there’s ever been 100’s year old writings of wars involving Europeans where someone comments on the colored eyes of an enemy.

[@Humasexuality]

It’s called that scene in Roswell in wolfenstein

[@mmw2853]

DUDE! Is it possible if you could make a video about the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

[@Sandywarhol645]

This video was right after a CNN one and I’m more convinced than ever that Jon Meacham is the narrator. Or maybe it’s just really wishful thinking?

[@beaverbeaver526]

Is it just me or does the “It’s a temporary assignment.” Subheading appear twice?