I’m also from the U.S., and am just flabbergasted that people just boldly March up and expect the guard and horse to stand “just so” for their photographs, with absolutely zero thought as to WHY the guards are there or WHAT their history is. These buffoons act like they are no different than any other souvenir and petting zoo all rolled into one. I don’t mind the folks who ask first, stand without touching, and say a proper thank you, but all those hands and fingers poking at those poor horses is just horrific. I’ll bet making people stand in a proper que and charging £20 per photo/pet would thin out a bunch of that foolishness!!
For goodness sake, its not a petting zoo, these are our wonderful guards and real horses, not animatronics - give them space and definitely give them respect
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Just when you think the tourists couldn't get any more stupid, they are actually barring the way for the horses to get into their guard posts! Don't they know these guards are on duty?
I don’t understand why they allow tourists beyond the gate or even near the guards. They should be admired from a distance. The guards and horses are highly trained and deserve more respect than they receive from such rude tourists.
Exactly, I very said this time and time again, why oh why are those tourists allowed to touch the horse constantly, and be so close,and some people with their children are unbelievable how close,they even push their kids towards the horse,NO respect,concerned Commonwealth citizen.
No, you’re missing the point; soldiers working close with the public and being dominant when required = training and showing off the UK as as a GREAT country!
Abusing the horses??? If there's any abuse it's what they are being forced to do all day. Those kids aren't guarding anything! The police stationed all over the grounds there are.
This has to be some kind of record for the number of the dumbest tourists together at one time and place. And the best part was how totally clueless they were about it.
@@michdoug1 absolutely agree . They are soldiers first , ceremonial second . Whoever decided to take away our guards’ voices has made a big mistake . And to see how fast the ‘police’ get to soldiers who break this new rule , goodness only knows whether they are admonishing them , even by a soldier ‘s movement to show they won’t be disrespected, is laughable . Tourists who laugh and jeer at our guards while carrying out their duties are allowed to continue to do so by the police
@NattieChristopher if anyone threatens Horse guards or the individual on Guard, they're not ceremonial. . . They can and WILL use their training and be the soldiers they are.
Where else in the world would artists be given so much access and stupid tourists be allowed to create havoc. I feel so sorry for the guardsmen and horses who have to put up with ignorant behaviour.
actually the artist are not paid nor are hired to paint. These artists who gift each & everyone of the soldiers a portrait of them. These artist do these in their own time as a way of relaxing. There is one these clips where the artist says it gives him pleasure to give a memorable thank you.
The ACTUAL guards are the armed police. The drawn sabers are just for show as is the polished armor. Whenever there is any threat of trouble, the "guards" and their horses are hustled inside and the armed police deploy. These splendidly uniformed soldiers are there for tradition and to perform a very important function: to please the British People and the visitors who come to see ancient military splendor on display. People certainly don't come to the UK and London for the weather.
@oldgeezerproductions To be exact, Horse Guards Parade has two official functions. One, it's the Formal Entrance to both St James Palace and Buckingham Palace. Secondly, it's the Headquarters of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Thus, because of the military importance, that's why there are Met Police officers present, just as there are along that stretch of Whitehall, protecting other vital Military, Government & Political related properties. It's a hugely protected part of London, a fact of everyday security in London.
@@Gmjd64 They are indeed part of the Active Duty forces of the U.K., but their armor, their horses, their polished helmets, their traditional uniforms and their glittering sabers are simply to provide visual continuity with a glorious past and absolutely NOT for present day security. You will NEVER see one of these splendidly uniformed and equipped horsemen charge a crowd or respond to a threat with their sabers, they are there for the show of the splendor of days gone by, even if otherwise, they serve in the British Army and are trained in modern weapons and modern warfare.
I'm guessing the guy with the camera is the same tourist who said: 'Gee, we love your Windsor Castle, but why did you build it so close to a Heathrow flight path?'
The Household Cavalry will probably use this as future training for "peacekeeping" duties in places like Iraq where they would operate armoured reconnaissance vehicles (Tanks) in rural/built up areas where winning hearts and minds of the local civilian populations is more important than the gung-ho theatrics of some Armies. TH-cam, " Lt Col Tim Collins true speech in Iraq", recited by Kenneth Branagh. Different Tank Regiment but exactly the same ethos.
They can. They do. Idiot tourists have a choice, move or get marched over. If they're lucky, they get a warning roared at them first 😈 It's infuriating tho. Can you imagine these people treating their own military like that? These are working soldiers but they get treated as sideshows. I used to live near Windsor, and it does get highly entertaining when some muppet teasing the funny tin soldier suddenly realises they are very real, they are GUARDS, and said muppet gets flattened into the tarmac because no, posing for pictures is not their priority. I do wonder about the brain power of some tourists tho. The horses are gigantic, common sense would dictate keeping your distance.
@@randomhumanoidblob4506 ... guess you haven't noticed the past week or two that the GUARDS have stopped yelling, it's because they have been told no more yelling... maybe you haven't noticed 🙄
I cannot believe the rudeness of people. One day because of it, barriers will have to be put in place, then everyone will lose out because of the stupidity of the few.
I’m an American who for reasons of work spend my summers in England. I have seen the most disrespectful, outrageous breeches of common decency. I’m so ashamed of the behavior of my countrymen. My accent gives me away but each year before I leave I pin a Maple Leaf emblem on my jacket and proudly confess to being a Canadian if asked.
Don’t worry, rudeness and ignorance goes across all classes ,races and nationalities. I have many good American friends and like you would be horrified also. Chin up
May God bless and keep you all safe, hats off to these brave fighting men you make me so proud, to be British By birth and English by the grace of God, those dozy bloody tourists have no clue of your incredible history and patriotism. From 1749 and before it must have made others proud too and really warms my heart that the Household cavalry are still such a proud bunch of officers and men.
It's not too long ago, we were too scared to touch anything without smothering our hands in sanitizer! How quickly we forget. The horses are part of the King's Guard, not exhibits at a petting zoo! Give the Guards, the horses and their duty the respect they deserve. It's so damned, bloody rude to stand in the way of the Guards, requiring the Guard to shout for you to make way. The archway is not a thoroughfare to walk through when it is open for the Changing of the Guards. Imagine being this disrespectful at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, USA?
Think it's about time to put cordons up..and keep tourists out of the way..These are Soldiers guarding this property and should now be better protected..Too many disrespectful folks out there..🇬🇧
do you honestly think that all those guards and horses would be there if it wasn't for tourism? I don't think they mean to be disrespectful don't forget that people come from all over the world to see the kings guard and are not always aware of the do's and dont's - and I'm fairly sure if they wanted all that they would do it not because wendy on youtube suggested it sorry but 🤷♀ do you not think the guards know what to expect and how to deal with it? plus they do have the armed police just in case someone gets proper silly
One of the Big problems, where Safety is concerned, is that the very nature of tourists on holiday, is , they can be Distracted at any, or all of the time. Give tourist knowledge of the Routines here, and more Advice, and hopefully they may even be thankful, and therefore only too willing to co operate, if it means they are not likely to be knocked over by Soldiers or Horses. Also they would be more aware of horses behaviour, and be more gentle and less intrusive with Horses.
Put up a barrier that the public are NOT ALLOWED past but that the horse and guard can move through if need be, in this day and age it should be possible, anything to stop this ridiculous petting and invasive treatment of the horses and guards. ❤❤
Haven't finished the vid yet, but it would be wonderful if the painter gave the painting to the guard at the end. Then the guard. donated it to his regiment to be hung on the wall and viewed by many young squaddies passing by for years to come
I know it won't cover all tourists, but why don't they airlines put a segment in their info commercials explaining what not to do around the guards in London. It might cut down on some of these incidents.
The only thoughtless tourist in the video I find forgivable is the older couple. I really don't think they knew they were in the way. As soon as the officer told them, they moved to get out of the way apologizing the whole time. I think, they are the only people I've seen apologizing for their actions. That is why they are forgivable.
It’s so embarrassing to see American tourists behave so badly and treating these soldiers and their horses with such disrespect! I say to them- would you do the same to the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier if you were in Washington D.C.? Think about that!!
Usually i find it somewhat funny to see what level of none sense these people can reach, but tbh this time i felt irritated in both cases. I don't think it's the same for the guards, i think they are well used to it by now and that they shouted just to have a more effective and quicker impact...and it worked indeed. Now, not anymore of course.
The armed officers should be stricter towards the tourist during the changing of guards. Some tourists are ignorant and stubborn and they only think about taking pictures or videos of the event without paying attention that the guards are all on duties and not to be there for display.
The elderly man did not know the horse was to go under the arch. He was sweet and appreciative, acknowledging the rider. As soon as he realized, he hurried out of their way. No need to be mean. Remember some people have dementia tho im not saying he might have.
Imagine being that old guy and seeing yourself in a TH-cam video titled "dumbest tourist ever." But I don't think he's being disrespectful, he's just an old guy who was standing in the wrong spot. I see a kiosk selling royal themed items and a sign pointing to the museum and gift shop. They are catering to and encouraging tourism, so you will get a lot of tourists and some of them will stand in the wrong place by accident.
I gather most people have never seen a horse up close or touched one? I understand their curiosity, but people have to understand that these are not normal horses. They are guards, military, working horses. They are not zoo, circus, petty animals. They should not be touched! It is like somebody just waltzing up to you and your baby/child wanting to touch them. You wouldn't like that too much, and may even have some mixed words for them.
People should understan that being on holiday does not mean you can ignore good manners nor that other people have to pardon everything. These men are soldiers on duty, and it's only thanks to their training and intelligence that a lot of accidents are avoided. Maybe tourist should stay on planned paths that prohibits them to get too close to the guards
I've seen other videos where they grab the harness, to have their photos taken. How disrespectful and stupid can they be. Feel sorry foe the riders and the horses.
Such disrespect again after people were told to get behind the lines. When a Guard says make way then you move out of the way so they can perform their duties & in no way was the Guard rude or at fault for the ladies bag breaking he is just doing his job & if anyone was rude it was the lady for not standing aside
American visitor's question to tour guide at Edinburgh Castle: ''Why did you have to build it so high up? You should have taken tourists into consideration when it was built.'
A full review should be carried out and excluding tourists from areas behind gate and barriers to keep them away from Guards and horses should be imposed.
This is Horseguards . Nothing directly to do with the Palace. The footguards at Buckingham Palace have been behind the fence for years ,because of the crazy tourists. No these troopers have been guarding their Regimental HQ for 380 years.
I just Can't believe that STUPID Guy Done that. He put he's hand up did he really think that the Guard 💂 was going to stop whilst he took a picture? Unbelievable. That Guy's painting was just Amazing ♥️
I really don't think tourists should be allowed to mill around inside blocking the archways and marching routes - dealing with these clueless selfish people must make the job horrible for both guards and horses
First there is an old guy, standing in front of the entrance to the Archway, waving at the soldier with a stupid smile on his face while he takes a photograph; and there is a silly old lady who doesn’t get out of the way, drops her stuff in the ground and laughs like it’s so funny. I despair for humanity when I see fools like this.
I do realize the guards are an attraction, but they're military!! Somehow people can't understand this. The entitlement is horrendous. If there's signs saying horses bite & kick, there should be a sign guards will shout if need be ,please show respect
It's fine and sweet, when the tourists gently stroke the horse, so that it doesn't jump or flinch☺️. 🐴🇬🇧💕🐴🇬🇧 But , on balance, I really wish people wouldn't touch the horses.... It's not a Petting Zoo.... 🇬🇧🐴💕☺️🐎💕🇬🇧
The police need to be stricter with these dumb idiots where did that stupid man think the horse was going waving at it wasn't going to help and it was that womans fault she got knocked on the arm. who did she think he was talking too. Need a policeman on the sentry doors or that nice guard who came out before it is obvious that these people just see an opening and walk through the horses muck without a thought. Well done to the guard on the horse and his calm approach. Those two artists are capturing the guards beautifully,
Oh come on people!!! These people were not disrespectful nor were they willfully obstructionist and there is no reason to call them "dumb" or "stupid", they were just ordinary people who happened to be in the wrong place through innocent ignorance. They quickly moved out of the way and with good nature as soon as they recognized their mistake. Why do we have to be so critical of people and unkind?
How on earth are the guards supposed to do their job with all that going on. Didnt realise people actually stood and painted them! And theres a gift ship forming around the guard? Should that be allowed? Is it blocking his view? The Army leadership has to get a grip of this.
I was admiring the guys that was doing a painting of the royal guard! It was beautiful!!
Yes you are right. I noticed it too and frankly quite impressed by the quality of the artwork in progress.
Yes its a very good painting
Just wanted to say that yes it was as well the other ones ❤️
I thought it was annoying as heck. Why didn't he just buy a postcard, take it home and paint there?
Wow, me too! ❤ Amazing talented man!
I'm From The Untied States And I Love Watching These I Have The Most Respect For Each and Everyone Of Them God Bless Them♥️♥️😊
They are elite troops as well, fought in Afghanistan, tourists are absolute muppets!!!
I'm American as well and I love watching this channel. I respect each and every one.
I’m also from the U.S., and am just flabbergasted that people just boldly March up and expect the guard and horse to stand “just so” for their photographs, with absolutely zero thought as to WHY the guards are there or WHAT their history is. These buffoons act like they are no different than any other souvenir and petting zoo all rolled into one.
I don’t mind the folks who ask first, stand without touching, and say a proper thank you, but all those hands and fingers poking at those poor horses is just horrific. I’ll bet making people stand in a proper que and charging £20 per photo/pet would thin out a bunch of that foolishness!!
US here too, would never think of getting near these guard. Tourists are so stupid!
Eu sou do Brasil e tenho educação suficiente para saber que esses guardas e os cavalos estão trabalhando e que respeito é bom e faz bem.
For goodness sake, its not a petting zoo, these are our wonderful guards and real horses, not animatronics - give them space and definitely give them respect
American military Iwould not allow this . Zero toleration
I wish we wouldn't tolerate it either.
Not counting spread of international Sickness to the horses. Thanks from Texas USA
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Should Not be allowed to touch the horses
How patient these wonderful men and their horses are. Surely crowds are getting out of control. Respect.
Are the Turing May
Are the tirips😅😊
The Army leadership can be very inept at looking after soldiers welfare and working conditions. It's their fault. They could stop all this nonsense.
The horses are trained
There are so many dumb tourists, all in one place unfortunately. Tourist attractions people are taking pictures of the stupid tourists.
Fast forward to September 2023..the tourists are no better.. probably getting worse, which is very worrying! 🤔
Just when you think the tourists couldn't get any more stupid, they are actually barring the way for the horses to get into their guard posts! Don't they know these guards are on duty?
I don't think the majority even realise that they're real soldiers!
Obviously not. They think it's Disneyland and the Guards are only paid actors not real members of the King's Troops and that is their workplace.
@@rosiehunt8491 You are right, sadly . . .
They moved, didn’t they? That first lot.
@@stevetaylor7403 Sure, but who in their right minds are going to stand in the doorway to the horse's box and block it?
I don’t understand why they allow tourists beyond the gate or even near the guards. They should be admired from a distance. The guards and horses are highly trained and deserve more respect than they receive from such rude tourists.
Exactly, I very said this time and time again, why oh why are those tourists allowed to touch the horse constantly, and be so close,and some people with their children are unbelievable how close,they even push their kids towards the horse,NO respect,concerned Commonwealth citizen.
Look at 2:34. It's 3 horses asses taking pics of another horses ass.
É muita estupidez e desrespeito
Put up barriers to keep distance between idiots who think it is a petting zoo and is ok to abuse the horses and disrespect the guards!
that would be DANGEROUS TO THE HORSE and rider.
If tourist's continue to disrespect, they should stop the tours and definitely put up a rope or something like that barrier.
@@jadziadax5365 stupid idea, never put a rope in front of a horse
No, you’re missing the point; soldiers working close with the public and being dominant when required = training and showing off the UK as as a GREAT country!
Abusing the horses??? If there's any abuse it's what they are being forced to do all day. Those kids aren't guarding anything! The police stationed all over the grounds there are.
Never! Sorry. Common sense never occurs to them. Love the guards, horses, and police. Tourists are crazy! 😂❤❤
Youre perfect,I take it
I agree. It bothers me when they gang up on the horse and get into his space. They should realize he’s doing his job and respect the Guard too.
Always nice to see the changing of the guards! May your hour be hassle free and your mounts behave! It would be respectful to thank the mounted guard!
This has to be some kind of record for the number of the dumbest tourists together at one time and place. And the best part was how totally clueless they were about it.
It seems guards aren’t allowed to yell at tourists anymore, bring it back!
@@michdoug1 absolutely agree . They are soldiers first , ceremonial second . Whoever decided to take away our guards’ voices has made a big mistake . And to see how fast the ‘police’ get to soldiers who break this new rule , goodness only knows whether they are admonishing them , even by a soldier ‘s movement to show they won’t be disrespected, is laughable .
Tourists who laugh and jeer at our guards while carrying out their duties are allowed to continue to do so by the police
Even the areas where the constables shooed them aside, they still meandered about mindlessly.
@NattieChristopher We don't have national service in the UK. It ended in the late 1950's or early 1960's.
@NattieChristopher if anyone threatens Horse guards or the individual on Guard, they're not ceremonial. . . They can and WILL use their training and be the soldiers they are.
When will all tourist realise these are working real soldiers and horses and be more respectful .
When somebody gives them a good kick up the backside.
Tourist's are idiots and they will NEVER Learn.
When they do the work of a soldier.
These painters are doing beautiful work on the guards, they are so talented. ❤
A calming vibe with the painters around, very nice indeed!!
God bless you all you are all a credit to this country xxx❤❤❤
Where else in the world would artists be given so much access and stupid tourists be allowed to create havoc. I feel so sorry for the guardsmen and horses who have to put up with ignorant behaviour.
The artists are working for the guards. They’re there officially to paint portraits of the Horseguards.
@@ragland9658 have you any evidence of that? Or just guessing?
The artists are doing no harm!
@@paulgraham3012
Not guessing.
‘Boxman' by Rob Pointon ROI, Household Cavalry Artist in Residence. 15.0...
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actually the artist are not paid nor are hired to paint. These artists who gift each & everyone of the soldiers a portrait of them. These artist do these in their own time as a way of relaxing. There is one these clips where the artist says it gives him pleasure to give a memorable thank you.
As far as the tourists are concerned, it's Disney Land.
These men are actual guards - soldiers. They should never be cordoned off. They have a job to do.
The ACTUAL guards are the armed police. The drawn sabers are just for show as is the polished armor. Whenever there is any threat of trouble, the "guards" and their horses are hustled inside and the armed police deploy. These splendidly uniformed soldiers are there for tradition and to perform a very important function: to please the British People and the visitors who come to see ancient military splendor on display. People certainly don't come to the UK and London for the weather.
WTF a job to do!!!! Got to be kidding. This a show of pure hatred toward the citizenx, summit and obey or we'll crush you like cockroaches...
@@oldgeezerproductionsthey aren’t just for show they are active soldiers !
@oldgeezerproductions To be exact, Horse Guards Parade has two official functions. One, it's the Formal Entrance to both St James Palace and Buckingham Palace. Secondly, it's the Headquarters of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. Thus, because of the military importance, that's why there are Met Police officers present, just as there are along that stretch of Whitehall, protecting other vital Military, Government & Political related properties. It's a hugely protected part of London, a fact of everyday security in London.
@@Gmjd64 They are indeed part of the Active Duty forces of the U.K., but their armor, their horses, their polished helmets, their traditional uniforms and their glittering sabers are simply to provide visual continuity with a glorious past and absolutely NOT for present day security. You will NEVER see one of these splendidly uniformed and equipped horsemen charge a crowd or respond to a threat with their sabers, they are there for the show of the splendor of days gone by, even if otherwise, they serve in the British Army and are trained in modern weapons and modern warfare.
It seems to me these guards actually do need to yell because if they don’t, how will people be able to move quickly out of the guards way?
They need to yell to be heard above the general hubbub of tourist chatter.
Yes especially if they don't see them,unfortunately we can't all be perfect
I'm guessing the guy with the camera is the same tourist who said: 'Gee, we love your Windsor Castle, but why did you build it so close to a Heathrow flight path?'
Lol.....probably the very same !!!!
the guards must dread having this assignment, more like punishment for bad behavior.
Whether they are a mounted sentry or on foot they do the duty with pride. I served in the Blues and Royals, I loved both posts aswell as deployments
The Household Cavalry will probably use this as future training for "peacekeeping" duties in places like Iraq where they would operate armoured reconnaissance vehicles (Tanks) in rural/built up areas where winning hearts and minds of the local civilian populations is more important than the gung-ho theatrics of some Armies.
TH-cam, " Lt Col Tim Collins true speech in Iraq", recited by Kenneth Branagh. Different Tank Regiment but exactly the same ethos.
You are so right!
I know we get a lot of income from Tourism, but I really find the actions of these Dumb Trashy people very upsetting!
Like US marines assigned to Biden’s White House, they have a cushy job there but most have tried to get out of it.
Never understood why there is a need to take a picture with one hand on the horse.
People crack me up.😂 Posing for a pic and pointing at the horse, as if anyone looking at the pic won't notice the huge animal standing there. 🤣😂
DAMN.. it's a shame they can't YELL at idiots ☹
They can. They do. Idiot tourists have a choice, move or get marched over. If they're lucky, they get a warning roared at them first 😈
It's infuriating tho. Can you imagine these people treating their own military like that? These are working soldiers but they get treated as sideshows. I used to live near Windsor, and it does get highly entertaining when some muppet teasing the funny tin soldier suddenly realises they are very real, they are GUARDS, and said muppet gets flattened into the tarmac because no, posing for pictures is not their priority.
I do wonder about the brain power of some tourists tho. The horses are gigantic, common sense would dictate keeping your distance.
Oh but they do
Shame they charge at them as well 🤣
@@randomhumanoidblob4506 ... guess you haven't noticed the past week or two that the GUARDS have stopped yelling, it's because they have been told no more yelling... maybe you haven't noticed 🙄
@@Maggy47 .. But they haven't for nearly two weeks it's because they have been told no more yelling... guess you haven't noticed 🙄
I cannot believe the rudeness of people. One day because of it, barriers will have to be put in place, then everyone will lose out because of the stupidity of the few.
Well let’s be honest it’s the stupidity of LOTS of people. 🤪
The sooner the better barriers for the horses
Why do they think their hand has to be on the horse for the picture. They look so stupid😊
It's not a few is it, it's non stop
I’m an American who for reasons of work spend my summers in England. I have seen the most disrespectful, outrageous breeches of common decency. I’m so ashamed of the behavior of my countrymen. My accent gives me away but each year before I leave I pin a Maple Leaf emblem on my jacket and proudly confess to being a Canadian if asked.
😂😂
Bless you! 😁
Enjoy your summers here. Take care.
As a Canadian born and raised… please don’t.
Don’t worry, rudeness and ignorance goes across all classes ,races and nationalities. I have many good American friends and like you would be horrified also. Chin up
May God bless and keep you all safe, hats off to these brave fighting men you make me so proud, to be British By birth and English by the grace of God, those dozy bloody tourists have no clue of your incredible history and patriotism. From 1749 and before it must have made others proud too and really warms my heart that the Household cavalry are still such a proud bunch of officers and men.
You shouldn't generalise and demean tourists like that,how perfect are you,?They're there because they're interested,no?
All the pouf and ceremony is delightful. I love it. And they all look so beautiful. Wonderful tradition.
beautiful job ! you make us brits proud
Well some of us ! Shame they don’t always get the respect they deserve !
Love the bloke painting, he knows what's going on. Waits patiently and starts painting again. 😅
Lovely to see the artist
It's not too long ago, we were too scared to touch anything without smothering our hands in sanitizer! How quickly we forget. The horses are part of the King's Guard, not exhibits at a petting zoo! Give the Guards, the horses and their duty the respect they deserve. It's so damned, bloody rude to stand in the way of the Guards, requiring the Guard to shout for you to make way. The archway is not a thoroughfare to walk through when it is open for the Changing of the Guards. Imagine being this disrespectful at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, USA?
What a nice thing to see someone painting the guard. It would be nice if he gave it to the guard!
But which guard…there were two of them?
I believe they paint the pictures for tourists to buy; it's a good place to attract customers!
Think it's about time to put cordons up..and keep tourists out of the way..These are Soldiers guarding this property and should now be better protected..Too many disrespectful folks out there..🇬🇧
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the problem seems, this to protect aera has no protection.
do you honestly think that all those guards and horses would be there if it wasn't for tourism? I don't think they mean to be disrespectful don't forget that people come from all over the world to see the kings guard and are not always aware of the do's and dont's - and I'm fairly sure if they wanted all that they would do it not because wendy on youtube suggested it sorry but 🤷♀ do you not think the guards know what to expect and how to deal with it? plus they do have the armed police just in case someone gets proper silly
@@Will-fielding
This has been going on for many years. The tourists have nothing to do with it.
you want to cordon of a tourist attraction? makes no sense to me.
Idiots are loose I see!😂😂😂 why oh why are there so many idiots that the guards and horses have to put up with…?? Good filming.🐶💕🥰❤️👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
My mum always says, you can't cure stupid!
One of the Big problems, where Safety is concerned, is that the very nature of tourists on holiday, is , they can be Distracted at any, or all of the time. Give tourist knowledge of the Routines here, and more Advice, and hopefully they may even be thankful, and therefore only too willing to co operate, if it means they are not likely to be knocked over by Soldiers or Horses. Also they would be more aware of horses behaviour, and be more gentle and less intrusive with Horses.
If there was a threat how the hell could the guards get through this lot?
Did those tourists think that space was reserved just for them while everyone else stood elsewhere.
Put up a barrier that the public are NOT ALLOWED past but that the horse and guard can move through if need be, in this day and age it should be possible, anything to stop this ridiculous petting and invasive treatment of the horses and guards. ❤❤
Haven't finished the vid yet, but it would be wonderful if the painter gave the painting to the guard at the end. Then the guard. donated it to his regiment to be hung on the wall and viewed by many young squaddies passing by for years to come
I doubt that the painter would've been allowed to directly approach and interacted with the soldier . He would've been screamed at.
I know it won't cover all tourists, but why don't they airlines put a segment in their info commercials explaining what not to do around the guards in London.
It might cut down on some of these incidents.
in how many languages? over 250 languages spoke in LONDON.
It's a start
The only thoughtless tourist in the video I find forgivable is the older couple. I really don't think they knew they were in the way. As soon as the officer told them, they moved to get out of the way apologizing the whole time. I think, they are the only people I've seen apologizing for their actions. That is why they are forgivable.
Yes people are so intolerant, and no-one is perfect themselves
That painting was gorgeous of a gorgeous guard❤❤❤🐴🐴🐴
The very strongest of soldiers and horses must be assigned to these positions because the tourists can be highly annoying.
Highly ???
More like extremely.
Tolerance is a virtue
Love the painting 👍
Hope the artist shows that wonderful paintig to the guard.
Brilliant right! 👏
You cannot directly interact with the guards while they're on duty. C'mon, tourists need to do better and know the rules.
Amazing painter
It’s so embarrassing to see American tourists behave so badly and treating these soldiers and their horses with such disrespect! I say to them- would you do the same to the guards at the tomb of the unknown soldier if you were in Washington D.C.? Think about that!!
Should these people be allowed out on their own, where are the carers 🤪🤪🤪
Did not orange clown respect rules at the Unknown tomb!
Usually i find it somewhat funny to see what level of none sense these people can reach, but tbh this time i felt irritated in both cases. I don't think it's the same for the guards, i think they are well used to it by now and that they shouted just to have a more effective and quicker impact...and it worked indeed. Now, not anymore of course.
Is English your second language? #nonsense
@@superyachtchef Alternatively... Poor educational standards.
@@moyaingram7166 well, you might say that but I couldn't possibly comment. 😆
@superyachtchef6603 "The pen is mightier than the sword" ... Deo Gratias 😎🙄
@@moyaingram7166 I learnt it at school, so you guessed right, eventually it's a matter of poor educational standards.
The painting of thr gaurd is great.
Fantastic right! 👏
Respect Respect Respect whilst we're visiting His Majestys Grounds .
This makes me miss my father. He was also a painter. 😢
Bless him
❤️ Ester Arney
The armed officers should be stricter towards the tourist during the changing of guards. Some tourists are ignorant and stubborn and they only think about taking pictures or videos of the event without paying attention that the guards are all on duties and not to be there for display.
they have zero powers with the general public, they are MOD police and the guards are there for display, they are a tourist attraction.
Yes but not everyone is perfect,with it and on the ball,are you?
I would buy that painting of the King's Guard.
So good right!! 👏👏👏
The elderly man did not know the horse was to go under the arch. He was sweet and appreciative, acknowledging the rider. As soon as he realized, he hurried out of their way. No need to be mean. Remember some people have dementia tho im not saying he might have.
Yes, exactly true ......
Love the guards and horses
Imagine being that old guy and seeing yourself in a TH-cam video titled "dumbest tourist ever." But I don't think he's being disrespectful, he's just an old guy who was standing in the wrong spot. I see a kiosk selling royal themed items and a sign pointing to the museum and gift shop. They are catering to and encouraging tourism, so you will get a lot of tourists and some of them will stand in the wrong place by accident.
Their arms must really ache holding the sword up like that for that amount of time!
If you can't touch the soldier then you shouldn't be able to touch the horse. Just my opinion.
Love the plein air painters. Subject remaining still for a long time helps in the figure painting.
I gather most people have never seen a horse up close or touched one? I understand their curiosity, but people have to understand that these are not normal horses. They are guards, military, working horses. They are not zoo, circus, petty animals. They should not be touched! It is like somebody just waltzing up to you and your baby/child wanting to touch them. You wouldn't like that too much, and may even have some mixed words for them.
People should understan that being on holiday does not mean you can ignore good manners nor that other people have to pardon everything. These men are soldiers on duty, and it's only thanks to their training and intelligence that a lot of accidents are avoided. Maybe tourist should stay on planned paths that prohibits them to get too close to the guards
The horses are so professional.
Stunning horses and guards ❤❤❤
I've seen other videos where they grab the harness, to have their photos taken. How disrespectful and stupid can they be. Feel sorry foe the riders and the horses.
Such disrespect again after people were told to get behind the lines. When a Guard says make way then you move out of the way so they can perform their duties & in no way was the Guard rude or at fault for the ladies bag breaking he is just doing his job & if anyone was rude it was the lady for not standing aside
3mins 19 :
Like the addition of
shrubs in tubs !☺️🌲.
🇬🇧🌿🌲🐴☺️🌲🇬🇧
Yes, definitely a new edition for the HGP 🪴
People need to realize they have a job to do ,respect the guards and horses
The oil on board of the Guard is amazing!!!
American visitor's question to tour guide at Edinburgh Castle: ''Why did you have to build it so high up? You should have taken tourists into consideration when it was built.'
Reminds me of another tourist question - about Windsor Castle. "Why did they build it so close to London airport"?
@@johnmillar2818 Terrible lack of foresight!
Or again about Edinburgh Castle - why did they build it so close to the railway station 😂
Edinburgh Castle again - Why did they build it in the middle of the city? 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
@@shirleyanneyoung955 🤣
Wow that guys painting of that guard is brilliant
Wonderful right! 👏
Why didn't the police sort them out. The silly woman filming and deliberately standing in the way. They should have shoved her.
The painting by the gentleman in the white fedora and glasses is amazing! I would love to have it.❤❤❤
King's guards are hot AF. 🔥💪🏻
A full review should be carried out and excluding tourists from areas behind gate and barriers to keep them away from Guards and horses should be imposed.
These people behave as though these soldiers are Disney land replicas. The disrespect is appalling
The palace should authorise a sign saying do not touch or hinder horses a fine will be issued
This is Horseguards . Nothing directly to do with the Palace.
The footguards at Buckingham Palace have been behind the fence for years ,because of the crazy tourists. No these troopers have been guarding their Regimental HQ for 380 years.
🙄 Oh my God, such lack of awareness. Insane.
,When are these people going to realise that the guards are working soldiers , this is not bloody Disney world 😡😡😡😡😡
Stupid tourist standing in front of the box and blocking it trying to take a photo while the Gaurd was performing his duty.
do tourists automatically become stupid when they step off the aeroplane?
Good painting
I just Can't believe that STUPID Guy Done that. He put he's hand up did he really think that the Guard 💂 was going to stop whilst he took a picture? Unbelievable. That Guy's painting was just Amazing ♥️
A wild moment! And yes, a wonderful painting indeed. 🙏
No he unwittingly made a mistake,be more tolerant!
It’s getting a little out of hand now
I really don't think tourists should be allowed to mill around inside blocking the archways and marching routes - dealing with these clueless selfish people must make the job horrible for both guards and horses
First there is an old guy, standing in front of the entrance to the Archway, waving at the soldier with a stupid smile on his face while he takes a photograph; and there is a silly old lady who doesn’t get out of the way, drops her stuff in the ground and laughs like it’s so funny. I despair for humanity when I see fools like this.
I do realize the guards are an attraction, but they're military!! Somehow people can't understand this. The entitlement is horrendous. If there's signs saying horses bite & kick, there should be a sign guards will shout if need be ,please show respect
It's fine and sweet,
when the tourists
gently stroke the
horse, so that it
doesn't jump or flinch☺️.
🐴🇬🇧💕🐴🇬🇧
But , on balance, I really
wish people wouldn't touch
the horses....
It's not a Petting Zoo....
🇬🇧🐴💕☺️🐎💕🇬🇧
Just had an idea ! Inspired by the conifers in tubs, inside the square, behind the boxes :
Potted shrubs ! So the public couldn't reach the horses.
The police need to be stricter with these dumb idiots where did that stupid man think the horse was going waving at it wasn't going to help and it was that womans fault she got knocked on the arm. who did she think he was talking too. Need a policeman on the sentry doors or that nice guard who came out before it is obvious that these people just see an opening and walk through the horses muck without a thought. Well done to the guard on the horse and his calm approach. Those two artists are capturing the guards beautifully,
Oh come on people!!! These people were not disrespectful nor were they willfully obstructionist and there is no reason to call them "dumb" or "stupid", they were just ordinary people who happened to be in the wrong place through innocent ignorance. They quickly moved out of the way and with good nature as soon as they recognized their mistake. Why do we have to be so critical of people and unkind?
Because people are dumb and stupid.
How on earth are the guards supposed to do their job with all that going on. Didnt realise people actually stood and painted them! And theres a gift ship forming around the guard? Should that be allowed? Is it blocking his view? The Army leadership has to get a grip of this.
Fabulous artist.
Absolutely!
That person doing the painting is doing an amazing job I hope that he sells it to someone that’s great full to own it
The police at least should have intervened, total lack of understanding by the civilian nor his own safety.
Love the painting of the guard
Absolutely great right! 👏
I would love to see more of the artist's work. Exquisite!
Why is it necessary to touch the horse?
Who are the Artists, they're fantastic.
Wonderful right! 👏
what a lovely horse at the end.
I was shouting at the screen…leave the horses alone! 🤬
Why do they have to pet the horse? He should bite them.