Changing of the King's Life Guard Horse Guards Parade
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video, Sinead, a guide with Free Tours by Foot walks you through the Changing of the King's Life Guard at the Horse Guards Parade, a ceremony dating back to the 17th century, and through the day until their Dismounting Ceremony,
These events see the two Squadrons that make up the Household Cavalry (the Life Guards and the Blues & Royals) the two oldest in the British military - end and/or begin their shift.
These sentries change every hour until the final Dismounting Ceremony occurs at 16:00 (4 pm) when the sentries are posted and the horses are returned to their stables. This video covers it all.
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Thank you for this one Sinead. My son has been in the Blues for 14 years. I never tire of watching the ceremonial.
Thanks again for watching, Isabella! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.
Ok
Is he still doing it
I'm an American....Such a sucker for any guard changing ....love it. Thanks a lot.
I can remember also once seeing the Canadian mounties doing ceremonial guard at horsegaurds. They were quite impressive. Great uniforms
I just love watching the mounted and dismounted Queen’s now King’s 💂♀️B&R + HC and those beautiful Blacks 🐎. Tho I do wish the tourists would show them more respect, that they definitely deserve and respect those grand horses too.
Nice video walking tour. Thank you.
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What these soldiers put up with is insane
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The Household Cavalry are magnificent, always.
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How nice to see you this morning. Thanks so much for this footage. Such beautiful surroundings. Can’t wait to get back to London one day. Horsemen in uniform are just amazing. The Irish Blacks are so regal. Love their white socks. Regards from South Africa
We hope to see you here soon, Georgie!
Beautiful horses! So much ceremony throughout the day. I cant imagine the amount of work that goes into preparation of both men and horses. I hope you managed to have a nice lunch between filming all day. Loved the Queen Victoria's solution - 100 years worth of daily inspections - that'll teach 'em. 😄Thankyou Sinead and Team!
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed this one :)
This was a great tour, beautifully edited to bring together the different components of the changing of the Guards at Horse Guards parade. Recommended.
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Another excellent tour! Can't wait to see this in person next year! Thank you!
You're going to have such a great time, Kathie! Glad you are enjoying the content until then :)
So EDEL und MÄCHTIG❤❤❤❤ RESPEKT and LOVE. FROM. GERMANY ❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS THE GUARD and the HORSES AMEN☝️☝️☝️🕊🕊🕊🕊🫡🫡🫡
These horses are soooo beautiful!!! Thank you for today's tour Sinead. It was wonderful
Aren't they gorgeous? And so majestic, too! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
I see the black horses can have white feet.
every horse is beautiful but the black horses are so stunning!! thank you dear sister for sharing this!! love u!!
Aren't they just gorgeous? Thanks, as always, for watching!
I love British traditions' and history. Thank you 💖💖💖
We love sharing them with you, Jackie!
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THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US. GOD BLESS
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Wonderful to watch as always, thanks Sinead, will send a goodie near the end of the month-Dan!
Thanks for your continued support, Dan!
That was brilliant! Thank you so much Sinead ❤
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Thank You , dear Sinead , my pleasantly
Always a pleasure
Thank you so much Sinead it was so beautiful
Very well done and explained young lady excellent 👏
Glad you liked this one, Rob!
Good Morning Sinead from the U.S.! These are my Favorite guards. Growing up around horses I'm partial to these guys. I think they have the prettiest uniforms and those Black horses are absolutely Stunning. I enjoy your video tours so much and I hope to see this in person one day, Hopefully. Hopefully before I die. Lol. I would love to come live in Britain. The history alone just amazes me. Not to mention the country, the landscapes especially. My profession is Horticulture. To see al the Gardens would be a dream come true. I appreciate your videos some much. Thank You very much.
Lol we hope you do make it out here to visit us, Crystal!
When you come over to visit you should make sure you go to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, in South West London, it is an increadible place.
Wonderful as always. I really enjoyed this video. The pagentry and tradition is so great to watch. And Sinaed, your hair looks great!
Glad you liked this one, Brian!
November 4th and still in 'summer' kit. Good video !
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Clem! If you haven't done so already, you can hopefully check out our back catalogue of virtual London tours th-cam.com/users/FreeToursbyFootLondonvideos. There is more where this came from.
Awesome. That do that everyday. WOW. Must take train to London one day. To go to Horse Guards Parade.
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Thank you for today's tour Sinead This was a great tour, beautifully edited to bring together
Sending you BEST WISHES & A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 Continue blessings & success 💯👍❣️You are a AWESOME TOUR GUIDE ❤️
I must say,your tours by foot are excellent!
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Another lovely video with a gorgeous lady. Thank you, Sinead.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Really interesting again Sinead. Good stuff. Thank you.
As always, thanks for watching, Declan!
Thank you for sharing another great video. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for your continued support, Sharon!
Sinead - you are such an awesome guide! I just loved how you filmed the Guard. I felt like you had me by the hand as we walked. Probably the only way I could keep up! The Guard are so impressive!
Thank you so very much from Pennsylvania, USA
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Fabulous once again , 😊😊😊
Thanks for the continued support, Alan!
What a great video that is a magnificent sight to see the uniforms so pristine the horses looked stunning so well turned out, a question if you know when the soldiers dismounted they gave their horse a slap is that them giving the horses a pat for good work and behaviour? i expect it is....Thanks Sinead i enjoy all your tours.
Apparently a pat of appreciation we’ll spotted Aleisha
Thanks for watching
Sinead
Thanks for the continued support, Aleisha!
For appreciation but more importantly it tells the horse that dismount is imminent. This allows the horse to prepare for all of the weight of the Guard to be moved to the left side of the horse during dismount.
@@softailfunThank you for explaining that. I was wondering about the slap as I am not familiar with horses.
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Changing of the King's Life Guard Horse Guards Parade love louis shirley
Thank you sinead for another excellent informative video.
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Your tours are so much fun to watch honey
Weather looks glorious, how I miss autumnal colours along with trees ! I stood next to one of these fabulous men a few years back when my husband showed me around ( ex Coldstreamer ) he was so tall .
Wonderful! And in case you haven't yet watched it, Sinead also has a video on the other Changing of the Guards th-cam.com/video/O2mZueiAz_U/w-d-xo.html.
@@ToursbyFootLondon yes, I viewed afterwards, fabulous 💕
thanks for a very interesting video.. Though I am a Londoner until 1960.s I never went to see the changing of the guard. Now I am 80 I doubt I will make a trip to see those parades.
Glad we could get you there to see it virtually :)
Love your tours you make them very interesting with plenty of information
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Simply Beautiful 😍
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If a trumpeter is present this means the monarch is in residence at Buckingham Palace.
Glad you found the channel, A R!
The last Trooping the Colour was in 2019! I hope it comes back in 2022
I've been waiting for this one! Thanks so much! Can't wait to see it in person.
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Wonderful 💂🏻♂️
Glad that you enjoyed this, Margarit. We also have one of the other Changing of the Guard th-cam.com/video/O2mZueiAz_U/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so very much for sharing 😊
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@@ToursbyFootLondon I will post on my community tab would appreciate you joining my channel also Linda just a crochet sister ❤
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Lovely to see Sinead when are we going to see her doing her tours again Love to watch her keep looking to see if she is doing any tours but nor seems her at all
Have you seen her latest one, Rita? th-cam.com/video/leRN8ttozms/w-d-xo.html
Sorry no. I haven’t xx
Amazingly beautiful!!
Glad you enjoyed this one, Lenora! If you haven't seen the Changing of the Guard video, you may enjoy it, too - th-cam.com/video/O2mZueiAz_U/w-d-xo.html
I was so taken with the fact that my Mammy went to Sunday Mass in a pony and trap, in Birr Co. Offaly💖 . These are just such beautiful animals. (I still think we would have had room for a pony in our garden). Thank you for all you do. 💖
I think you had room for that pony, Trish! It's not too late to get one now..?! ;)
If you watch carefully, you'll see lots of commands are given with the nod of the head
So much is conveyed with such subtlety! It's great to see.
Horse and rider work as one. An incredible relationship.
Superb .
Glad that you enjoyed it.
Sabtastic thank you
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Your number one fan from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean..when I return to London you'll definitely be my first call.
Can you do a tour of Scotland..Edinburgh and Glasgow?
Thanks for your support, Oswin! Keep an eye out for Scotland...
Great Video Sinead.Do you know if the Guards are assigned the same horse to ride? Thank you
No, they do not always ride the same horse.
Household cavalry ranks are denoted by a series of augiletts, NCO'S from the left shoulder and officer's from the right.
We love when people share extra info with us. Thanks, Peter!
@@ToursbyFootLondon the Blues and Royals are the only regiment in the British army that salute without headgear.
Household cavalry ranks are different from the rest of the army and on their normal uniforms the insignia are different too.
Lance Corporal has 2 stripes with crown above, Lance Corporal of Horse (corporal) 3 stripes with cloth crown above, Corporal of Horse (Sargeant) 3 stripes with brass crown above, Staff Corporal (staff sargeant) 4 inverted strips with crown above worn on lower sleeve or wrist, Squadron Corporal Major (sargeant major) crown on lower sleeve or wrist, Regimental Corporal Major (regimental sargeant major) coat of arms and officers uniform. On their peak caps each rank gets a gold braid starting with a trooper with one braid.
All ranks address a Lt. Colonel and above by their rank and not sir.
I didn't hear you describe what the "Punishment Parade" was. I was into watching them change out. Mesmerized by the whole thing. Could you explain it again? Apologies.
Quote " You have heard solders being argumentative when PROTECTING a main entrance "🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 fucking hell !!
Great video, thank you Sinead. The time, effort and walking you put into your work for us to view is outstanding. What a beautiful day you had. Until today I never have heard of the "The Household Cavalry," thanks, they are magnificent sight to see, you are so lucky to live in London. Your videos are like a living history book on London. Have a great day, Stay safe and Stay strong
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@@ToursbyFootLondon Sinead is great. I have spread the word around about her. I have 44 people I follow on youtube and Sinead is one of only three I give $$$ to. Your lucky to have her. Back to work.......
Watching the guards relieve one another is fine...but I REFUSE to watch the guards "relieve themselves"! 😂🤣😅
That would be a video idea for sure.
Sinead wonderful as always!!!!! Is there any women guards? Must be getting cold stay warm and thank you so much for the tours.
There certainly are! The first one joined in 2019.
Thanks for your continued support, Rene!
@@YvonneWilson312 great! Better late than never.
Hello Sinead not seen you for a while Know this video his old but I’m going to watch it just the same love your videos but don’t seem to get them any more love you Sinead xx
Sinead has been having a well deserved break in Ireland! But get ready 'cause she's back in town ;)
Approximately what time do they leave the stables in Knightsbridge?
10:28am :)
Please start saying ''ceremonial'' instead of ''ceremonious.'' Ithangyow.
Sinead, do they carry any other weapon besides the sword?
No :)
Do these just automatically move overbt9ntgenKing?
Yes!
I pray the Queen will be okay for her Jubilee weekend in June ! I worry about her
Us, too! :(
These are armed soldiers. I wouldn't give them any grief.
I’m wondering what their duties are other than the one hour guarding.
The Household Cavalry Regiment (HCR) has an active operational role as a Formation Reconnaissance Regiment, serving in armoured fighting vehicles, which has seen them at the forefront of the nation's conflicts. The regiment forms one of five formation reconnaissance regiments in the British Army's order of battle. The HCR has four operational squadrons, three of which are traditional medium reconnaissance squadrons equipped with the combat vehicle reconnaissance (tracked) range of vehicles (Scimitar, Spartan, Sultan, Samson and Samaritan) and the fourth is referred to as Command and Support Squadron and includes specialists, such as Forward Air Controllers. One of HCR's squadrons is assigned to the airborne role with 16 Air Assault Brigade as of 2003.
@@YvonneWilson312 oh thanks so much for the info! Very interesting.
@@YvonneWilson312 Yvonne, most of those vehicles are being phased out now. The HCR moved from Windsor to Salisbury Plain to enable them to adapt to the new generation of vehicles, namely Ajax.
Just a snippet ...I was at the Edinburgh Tattoo..up on seats at the castle on a kind of scaffolding and I happened to look down to where there were soldiers out of sight .and a sergeant was holding a dagger to another's chest....I found it a very strange thing to see....to this day.. I'm at a loss as to what was going on ...
Oooh, I would love to know what that was about, too!
They were probably messing about. They have a unique sense of humour that non military personnel really don’t understand.
Seems a dangerous thing to do for fun...I thought it could be some sort of ritual..they didn't know anyone was watching...they were Scottish of course..
@@posnerist Scottish Highland regiments all wear a dagger in their stocking as part of their uniform. It's called a sgian dubh . See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgian-dubh
@@Roheryn100 yes thanks I know all that....it was the sergeant pointing the dagger at soldiers chest... That's what I don't understand what was going on do you?
Are there women guards?
Yes, there are a few now. There already have been some playing in the bands of the Brigade of Guards. You'll see quite a lot of women serving in the Royal Horse Artillery, not only when they provide gun salutes or when they are being inspected by the Major General in Hyde Park, but they also sometimes take on guard duties here at Horseguards and in that case the officer carrying out the 4 o'clock inspection will quite often be a woman.
I still don't understand what these guards are guarding or why they need to be guarded by the police 🤔
They are guarding the official entrance to Buckingham Palace, located at Horseguard's Parade :)
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Henry 8th lived at Horse Guards it was his Palace
Yes - we are hoping to one day get a chance to film what is left of it but Banqueting House hasn't reopened since Covid!
Disgrace the cuts to our armed forces in these times we need service personnel.
Couldn’t agree more
No the chinse man on onthe side where the horses come out are on duty for 2 hour's unless it gets freezing cold,t
Is this man crazy - what country uniform does he want PH to wear - if it is British then it represents the British army - so he wants the British army to hand out medals to the US army war veterans - firstly it is extremely bad taste to have a British man hand out US medals to US war veterans- it’s totally not patriotic and a sad state of affairs that the organisers have fallen to
why do they have to slap the horses so hard?
Thanks!
Thanks!