Adorable to watch sweet, unique Pagan walking home. The superb Coldstream Guards at Wellington AND the Life Guards departing!! There'a sound that you can add to all the much loved music - - - YOUR crunch upon the famous gravel!! Thank you.
Hello from Pennsylvania, USA. I love watching the precision and pagentry of the guards. We hardly ever have parades anymore, let alone something as wonderful as this. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
Thank you again for capturing these moments with the Lifeguards going back to barracks.... Splendid video... Take care and Happy Holidays to everyone. 🥰
That is a Coldstream Guard uniform. He is obviously the Sergeant in waiting (duty Sergeant) he is there to take the names of any Guardsman or NCO (Non Commissioned Officers) who gets picked up on the inspection. He is obviously excused from wearing a bearskin cap so he is wearing his forage cap
Ì don't know the modern rules on hair and facial hair but in my day we had to shave twice a day when on Queens Guard. It's hard getting used to seeing beards underneath the bearskin, years ago only one Mann was allowed to have a beard and that was the pioneer Sergeant ( so as he would be easily recognised on the battlefield)
I thought the forage cap was a foldable fabric hat with a central crease, that was worn with the crease pointing "fore and aft" (or North and South if you prefer) but at least from nose to back of the head. I thought this one was a "peaked" cap.
It is the Sergeant in waiting, he is responsible for allocating individuals to positions in the guards. He himself is not on guard just makes sure the allocated people turn up. Therefore he does not wear a bearskin he parades in barrack dress with forage cap.
I thought the forage cap was a foldable fabric hat with a central crease, that was worn with the crease pointing "fore and aft" (or North and South if you prefer) but at least from nose to back of the head. I thought this one was a "peaked" cap.
The sergeant (not trooper as he's in an infantry regiment, not cavalry) is Rastafarian, a recognised religion in the UK and permitted to follow his religion's practise of not cutting his dreadlocks. He has to wear his dreadlocks in a tidy manner that permits him to wear the headwear correctly. As mentioned in another reply posted on this video, he's wearing the forage cap since he isn't parading as a guard on guard duty but is the duty sergeant there to note any "infringements" in uniform dress picked up by the officers doing the inspections, for "follow up" later.
I'm seeing a lot of red sashes lately. What do those mean? Is he here studying? He has binder. When you find out. Let us know please. Inquiring Americans want to know. Thank you.
A man joins a proud guards regiment looking to emulate his or their forebears. Some individuals who join just want to impose their ideas on tradition. The Sgt-in-waiting is an opportunist, undisciplined, without pride and a disgrace forced upon the Coldstream Guards. The music seems to fit the change in atmosphere of the Guards Division! What a shame!
There isn’t a trumpeter in this video on a grey horse, this is quite clear. To find the horse I’m referring to, you’ll need to look more closely at the one ridden by one of the Life Guards. In the sunlight, he has a beautiful rare silver sheen as he trots down the Mall.
It's a Trumpeter who rides a white horse not a bugler. The silvery tone coloured horse is Pagan, 3rd line of horses on the left as they leave the parade ground.
The British Defence Forces have realised that if they are to get sufficient numbers of men and women to volunteer to serve nowadays they have to be more inclusive of the various religions, including Sikhs, Rastafarians, etc. That isn't PC, it's simple plain common sense when it's becoming more and more difficult to recruit suitable young people to serve in the armed forces, not only in the UK but in many other allied countries. The sergeant has been serving for quite a few years to achieve his rank, so it's clearly not something "new".
The guards will be nice and warm inside their cosy long coats and bearskin headgear. But the chap in charge with coat, cap, and LONG BUSHY HAIR Is a disgrace to the Kings Royal Guards.
How come, why do you think that? If it were against regulations, I'm sure it wouldn't be allowed, so I'm assuming because he's there, then the bosses allow it, but why do you think that? 🙂
The sergeant is a Sikh,a member of an Indian martial religion and race who do not cut their hair. Also Jewish,Islamic and Eastern Christian chaplains and Pioneer Sargeants in some line infantry regiments are also allowed to wear beards.
@Rose-Marie l agree with you, it looks horrible. The King's Guards are always so perfect, so elegant with their bearskins. It is an enormous contrast with this bushy haired soldier. For me, it's very shocking indeed, as you said, it's a disgrace, it destroys the harmony of the whole ceremony.
Really enjoyed the video. Thank you. The sound of the horses’ hooves on the road is one of the most soothing sounds I know….
Wonderful to hear! Really appreciate you tuning in and thank you again for your kind comment 🙏
Adorable to watch sweet, unique Pagan walking home. The superb Coldstream Guards at Wellington AND the Life Guards departing!! There'a sound that you can add to all the much loved music - - - YOUR crunch upon the famous gravel!! Thank you.
Hello from Pennsylvania, USA. I love watching the precision and pagentry of the guards. We hardly ever have parades anymore, let alone something as wonderful as this. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
My Grandfather was in this guard. I am an in USA and have only heard of him wearing this big hat and it is wonderful to be able to see it live.
@granmacarlson3125 Your grandfather must have had some great stories. Merry Christmas to you.
It's powerful and cool.
Indeed! Thanks for tuning in, and I’m glad you enjoyed it 🫡
Absolutely fabulous .. the pride of Britain 🫡
Lovely to see the kings guards looking so splendid and may they all have a lovely Christmas
Thank you again for capturing these moments with the Lifeguards going back to barracks.... Splendid video... Take care and Happy Holidays to everyone. 🥰
Many thanks, and happy holidays to you!
That is a Coldstream Guard uniform. He is obviously the Sergeant in waiting (duty Sergeant) he is there to take the names of any Guardsman or NCO (Non Commissioned Officers) who gets picked up on the inspection. He is obviously excused from wearing a bearskin cap so he is wearing his forage cap
Thank you also, Sir, for your information. 16:39
He needs a haircut and his beard trimmed.
@@maybarnard1088 Probably a sihk with a turban problem!
Ì don't know the modern rules on hair and facial hair but in my day we had to shave twice a day when on Queens Guard. It's hard getting used to seeing beards underneath the bearskin, years ago only one Mann was allowed to have a beard and that was the pioneer Sergeant ( so as he would be easily recognised on the battlefield)
I thought the forage cap was a foldable fabric hat with a central crease, that was worn with the crease pointing "fore and aft" (or North and South if you prefer) but at least from nose to back of the head. I thought this one was a "peaked" cap.
Thank you very much for wonderful video.
I enjoyed it. 💂🇬🇧
You’re very welcome
Merry Christmas ⛄🎁🦌🎄 And Happy New Year 🎊. I miss you telling the viewers what is happening.
Vacant position for Regimental barber needs advertising in help wanted. No experience in soldiering needed!
Maasaa alaa 🇮🇳🌷👏
Just looks likecthe silver horse as you say has a touch of grey in him and its more prominent because he's fully clipped out.
Thank you for posting this. Best wishes for 2025 to each and every one of you and your families. ❤
That’s Pagan, the grey mare
The Winter Cape of the Kings Guard, first introduced in the Crimean War I think.
It is the Sergeant in waiting, he is responsible for allocating individuals to positions in the guards. He himself is not on guard just makes sure the allocated people turn up. Therefore he does not wear a bearskin he parades in barrack dress with forage cap.
Grateful for your explanation. Thank you.
I thought the forage cap was a foldable fabric hat with a central crease, that was worn with the crease pointing "fore and aft" (or North and South if you prefer) but at least from nose to back of the head. I thought this one was a "peaked" cap.
Yes, I have seen that uniform before..
First time I have seen a male trooper with long hair. Why is he wearing a different hat from the other troopers?
The sergeant (not trooper as he's in an infantry regiment, not cavalry) is Rastafarian, a recognised religion in the UK and permitted to follow his religion's practise of not cutting his dreadlocks. He has to wear his dreadlocks in a tidy manner that permits him to wear the headwear correctly. As mentioned in another reply posted on this video, he's wearing the forage cap since he isn't parading as a guard on guard duty but is the duty sergeant there to note any "infringements" in uniform dress picked up by the officers doing the inspections, for "follow up" later.
I'm seeing a lot of red sashes lately. What do those mean?
Is he here studying? He has binder. When you find out. Let us know please. Inquiring Americans want to know. Thank you.
Haven't seen Brutus the police horse at all lately.
Pride British.
A man joins a proud guards regiment looking to emulate his or their forebears. Some individuals who join just want to impose their ideas on tradition. The Sgt-in-waiting is an opportunist, undisciplined, without pride and a disgrace forced upon the Coldstream Guards. The music seems to fit the change in atmosphere of the Guards Division! What a shame!
Where is the rare silver horse.. the bugler is always on a white or gray horse... Saw no gray horse as they went up The Mall....
There isn’t a trumpeter in this video on a grey horse, this is quite clear. To find the horse I’m referring to, you’ll need to look more closely at the one ridden by one of the Life Guards. In the sunlight, he has a beautiful rare silver sheen as he trots down the Mall.
It's a Trumpeter who rides a white horse not a bugler. The silvery tone coloured horse is Pagan, 3rd line of horses on the left as they leave the parade ground.
Thanks for the clarification Cathy! 👏
@@TheKingsGuardsChannel She's a mare, not a gelding.
Again dropping standards to satisfy the P.C. brigade. What has the British Army come to?
The British Defence Forces have realised that if they are to get sufficient numbers of men and women to volunteer to serve nowadays they have to be more inclusive of the various religions, including Sikhs, Rastafarians, etc. That isn't PC, it's simple plain common sense when it's becoming more and more difficult to recruit suitable young people to serve in the armed forces, not only in the UK but in many other allied countries. The sergeant has been serving for quite a few years to achieve his rank, so it's clearly not something "new".
Who's making that noise?
What is that strange sound at beginning of the video also it sound annoying
Not the guards
The guards will be nice and warm inside their cosy long coats and bearskin headgear. But the chap in charge with coat, cap, and LONG BUSHY HAIR Is a disgrace to the Kings Royal Guards.
How come, why do you think that? If it were against regulations, I'm sure it wouldn't be allowed, so I'm assuming because he's there, then the bosses allow it, but why do you think that? 🙂
@@roloayers4587 Because that is not the norm and it's noticeably not the norm, therefore eligible for comment,....it's how the human mind works.
Does anyone now why the guy with the long hair has shown up like he has?
The sergeant is a Sikh,a member of an Indian martial religion and race who do not cut their hair. Also Jewish,Islamic and Eastern Christian chaplains and Pioneer Sargeants in some line infantry regiments are also allowed to wear beards.
@Rose-Marie l agree with you, it looks horrible. The King's Guards are always so perfect, so elegant with their bearskins. It is an enormous contrast with this bushy haired soldier. For me, it's very shocking indeed, as you said, it's a disgrace, it destroys the harmony of the whole ceremony.