The late Queen had a Ghurkas for a bodyguard i believe. My father was Scots Guards at Buckingham and said in WW2 he fought alongside Ghurkas and they are the best of the British military.
No she didn't. The royal family are protected by the police, not the Army. What you're talking about are the Queen's (or King's) Gurkha Orderly Officers. They guide visitors, open doors, carry handbags, etc. Ceremonial and prestigious, but nothing remotely to do with being a bodyguard.
The Gurkha have proven themselves time after time in the past to be the bravest and most professional fighting machines in the world …these men will carry on even when they have exhausted every single option to defend themselves and the King and country they have sworn allegiance to ..the recruits in Nepal will do anything to join the prestigious Gurkhas
As a private soldier in the Gurkhas gets paid more than the Prime Minister in Nepal, or a general in their army, it's hardly surprising many want to join. Prestige has little to do with it.
Watched with love and pride. So lucky to meet some of their families, who were on a coach trip, to Suffolk..I asked one where they were from, and one said Nepal....then another said "No London".I said that's a bit nearer..We met a former Gurkha Sargeant in Blackpool who runs a hotel and employ's his retired pals as staff...
We were in Singapore with my father in the forces during the Indonesian problem but still had to attend school and it was the Gurkha that were tasked to be our armed escort on the bus just in case of an attack. Our parents trusted that if anyone could protect their children they could they are friendly ,loyal and would defend us with their last breath. Loved them! Cracking soldiers you couldn’t ask for better.
Dont think theres any other military force spoken with the same reverence as the sas or sbs, every single ghurka is in my opinion owed nothing but the utmost respect, warriors all and what they had to go through to get to that position is nothing short of incredible, thank you lads, truly a credit to both our nations
In the mid seventies as a Guards NCO I was assigned to teach the Gurkha's public duty drill at Church Crookham. they are the most respectfull and proffessional solders in the British Army.
@@John-Gwell mate that saying is true and still we do it but there’s a difference which and when Like example ceromonial khukuri yes And more ….🙂 Find out about yourself 👌🏼
Smooth Perfection..they make it look easy… HOWEVER….it takes dedication and discipline. Bless them. The landslide in Napal must be very worrisome for them.
Makes you wonder if it is Seamus as they usually have one in training too I believe although if it was prob keeping him used to the noise of marching and the band, he got a pat at the end for being a good boy 😊
@@TheKingsGuardsChannel In the town I last lived there was a Nepalese restaurant. I got my recipe for Goat curry there! And lunchtimes, they did a choose it yourself lunchbox and filled it with anything they had on offer! It was great! Great folk, and gorgeous food!
My father, who served from 1939-1969 in the British Army was seconded to the 1/7th Gurkha Transport Battalion during the late 1960's during the Malaya Campaign. He said they were the most loyal, yet terrifying men he'd ever served with, utterly fearless, proud and resolute. Even my old friends who joined the Parachute Regiment after leaving school, later stated that in pub fights between regiments, NOBODY tried picking a fight with the Gurkha troops, or you'd end up as "50 pence a slice in the NAAFI canteen afterwards." Truly an honour to watch these wonderful, patriotic and proud men here today.
I think you've got your units rather confused. There was no 1/7th Gurkha Transport Battalion. It could have been either the Gurkha Transport Regiment or 1/7 Gurkha Rifles. The rest is just nonsense, being realistic - sorry.
@@John-G I can only go on my father's memories and the photo's of his time among the Gurkha soldiers in Changi Prison Garrison at the time. My father was a Sergeant at the time, from the 22nd Light Air Defence Regiment, Royal Artillery (Originally he was in the South Staffordshire Regiment until he re-badged over after Arnhem), and the unit markings on the vehicles in the photo's and on the buildings in the background. My father was awed by the sheer ferocity of the Gurkhas, and how they terrified everyone around them, let alone the troops they fought during the Malay Campaign. Some of his favourite memories were of the times he spent with the Gurkha troops, eating chicken curry and drinking dark rum with "Corporal Piano Teeth" as he was called, because he was always smiling, and had pure white teeth with gaps in them, so his smile looked like a piano keyboard. My father was proud to have served the last years of his army career among such noble troops, and treasured the photo's he had of him with them. Today, I think, only English officers are allowed to serve with the Gurkhas, and have to speak their native language. I could be wrong, but I've not been around any army bases or veterans for many years, and they seemed to keep changing the rules and amalgamating/renaming regiments I was familiar with while I lived in England over 20 years ago. I had one school friend who joined the Royal Corps of Transport, which was renamed the Royal Logistic Corps, and other friends who joined other regiments that were amalgamated into the now Princess Of Wales Regiment. The army today is much different to the one my father served in, so many regimental units have been deleted from the records.
@@MrCrystalwarrior1 Sorry, but it's simply wrong - there has never been a "1/7 Gurkha Transport Battalion", as I explained. Gurkhas have always been officered by a mix of British officers (not necessarily English), including some on ERE, and Gurkha, some QGO's (in the past), some Sandhurst commissioned and some LE, as well as the occasional Commonwealth / foreign officer - Sitiveni Rabuka, Fiji's PM, was one with 6GR (before my time). There are also other British officers, such as the QM and Paymaster, and British SNCOs such as RAPTC and REME, and considerably more in the Sigs, Engineers and Log / Transport. Edit: it's actually the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, to be pedantic.
They're not special forces. They do the same job as any other engineer unit (or infantry, sigs, log, or tpt). In this case they're Engineers - combat support.
I'm sure it's going to be a great video and I definitely know who the Gurkhas are and their history, and what bad asses they are; but right off the bat I have to say I'm not too thrilled about the way they have them carry their weapons when they are marching out to formation. Pretty much everyone is covered by the muzzle of the weapon being carried by the troop behind them. Just saying.
@@BruceMusto It's absolute nonsense. They're carried at the trail, just as every other unit in the British Army carries them doing the same drill movements, as does virtually every other Army (or "military" in the world). If you don't realise quite how stupid your comment is, your "twenty years in the military" must have been very sheltered - and certainly not in the Army. Edit: and FWIW these are Engineers. Combat Support, if you know what that means.
In the British Army, every soldier’s uniform is tailored specifically to fit them. This ensures a sharp, professional appearance and allows for optimal comfort and mobility during duties. Tailoring is an essential part of maintaining the Army’s high standards of discipline and presentation.
@@TheKingsGuardsChannelWhat utter tripe. Ceremonial uniforms (Blues, etc) may be tailored but generally they're as issued. Other uniforms are as issued. What, exactly is your military experience, if any?
No mention in the comments column of the chronic alcohol, drugs and domestic violence amongst Gurkhas? Why? We have this popular idea that military are hero’s. A military, like any police force, is a reflection of the society from which it is drawn.
@@maybarnard1088 People keep it very quiet because it upsets an urban myth. Trying to recruit them these days is intolerably difficult. So many are ruined prior to the recruitment stage. I’m a former 2434…1974-1998….RH. Btw, the army as a whole is riddled with a terrible drinking culture. Drugs are catching up.
@@maybarnard1088 I've just googled regarding this and the answer is as follows; Yes, the U.K Armed Forces including the Royal Gurkhas Rifles have a problem with alcohol and drugs, it didn't mention about domestic violence though...
Probably because it's not a fact as you infer? You really think an outfit that is in such demand to join, so revered by those joining and this disciplined would find such an offence and not weed the people out? And what 'domestic violence'?
@@1chish The domestic violence takes place in married quarters; both here and in Nepal. It is mostly alcohol fuelled. The Army Drugs Testing Team (ADTT), staffed by service police on a tri service basis carry out random routine testing across all three services. You are obviously not former forces in any context or you would know this. If you’re ex army then provide the first four of your number; as I have done.
The late Queen had a Ghurkas for a bodyguard i believe. My father was Scots Guards at Buckingham and said in WW2 he fought alongside Ghurkas and they are the best of the British military.
No she didn't. The royal family are protected by the police, not the Army.
What you're talking about are the Queen's (or King's) Gurkha Orderly Officers. They guide visitors, open doors, carry handbags, etc.
Ceremonial and prestigious, but nothing remotely to do with being a bodyguard.
Thank you for answering!
The Gurkha have proven themselves time after time in the past to be the bravest and most professional fighting machines in the world …these men will carry on even when they have exhausted every single option to defend themselves and the King and country they have sworn allegiance to ..the recruits in Nepal will do anything to join the prestigious Gurkhas
As a private soldier in the Gurkhas gets paid more than the Prime Minister in Nepal, or a general in their army, it's hardly surprising many want to join.
Prestige has little to do with it.
Watched with love and pride. So lucky to meet some of their families, who were on a coach trip, to Suffolk..I asked one where they were from, and one said Nepal....then another said "No London".I said that's a bit nearer..We met a former Gurkha Sargeant in Blackpool who runs a hotel and employ's his retired pals as staff...
We were in Singapore with my father in the forces during the Indonesian problem but still had to attend school and it was the Gurkha that were tasked to be our armed escort on the bus just in case of an attack. Our parents trusted that if anyone could protect their children they could they are friendly ,loyal and would defend us with their last breath. Loved them! Cracking soldiers you couldn’t ask for better.
Presumably you mean during Confrontation?
They would probably have been Gurkha Contingent Singapore Police.
Police, not "soldiers".
Dont think theres any other military force spoken with the same reverence as the sas or sbs, every single ghurka is in my opinion owed nothing but the utmost respect, warriors all and what they had to go through to get to that position is nothing short of incredible, thank you lads, truly a credit to both our nations
The Gurkhas strike fear into any enemy combatant who faces them. Amazing soldiers.
Amazing sight 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
In the mid seventies as a Guards NCO I was assigned to teach the Gurkha's public duty drill at Church Crookham. they are the most respectfull and proffessional solders in the British Army.
Gurkhas are brilliant perfection lovely people too i was married to a soldier in the 70s an was posted to Hongkong with the Guekhas happy days ❤
Wonderful. They are said to never put their knife away until it has blood of the enemy on it. Toughest troops in the British Army
A rather stupid myth. Do they stab someone, or themselves, after an inspection?
@@John-Gwell mate that saying is true and still we do it but there’s a difference which and when
Like example ceromonial khukuri yes
And more ….🙂
Find out about yourself 👌🏼
Yes. The Gurkhas are fierce fighters. Much respect for them! I pity the enemy who faces them!
In WWII the Japanese ran away from them
@@cg9952 Really? Where?
Smooth Perfection..they make it look easy… HOWEVER….it takes dedication and discipline. Bless them. The landslide in Napal must be very worrisome for them.
one of the only people in the world that joining the army means something to them rather than just a job.
13:02 - Looks like "Seamus" has come out to watch the mighty Gurkhas and to do some inspecting of his own?! 🐶💕
Absolutely wonderful to see him again! 🐶 Glad you enjoyed watching and thank you for tuning in 👏
Makes you wonder if it is Seamus as they usually have one in training too I believe although if it was prob keeping him used to the noise of marching and the band, he got a pat at the end for being a good boy 😊
Seamus looked like he was doing the inspection of the Troops. ❤
Now wouldn’t that be excellent! 🤩
@@TheKingsGuardsChannel In the town I last lived there was a Nepalese restaurant. I got my recipe for Goat curry there! And lunchtimes, they did a choose it yourself lunchbox and filled it with anything they had on offer! It was great! Great folk, and gorgeous food!
Gurkas are BEST of BEST 😊
Seamus is an Irish wolfhound.
Seams is so beautiful
I truly enjoyed seeing the soldiers of the Kings Guards & the military band.
😊🐕🦺🪖🎖🦴😍 Love and hugs to Seamus! Proud Irish lad!
My father was in Burma (WW2) with the Gurkhas, he said they are very brave.
Well, I don't know about this dog...I was expecting a Belgian Malinois or a German Shepard....Loved seeing the Gurkhas !!!
So cool
Very nice ❤❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed watching! Thank you for tuning in 🤗
@@TheKingsGuardsChannel my pleasure 🙏🏻
Most impressive😊
brilliant love it
every time makellos - the best
Yes I would because I am one of them 😂
Thank you
My father, who served from 1939-1969 in the British Army was seconded to the 1/7th Gurkha Transport Battalion during the late 1960's during the Malaya Campaign.
He said they were the most loyal, yet terrifying men he'd ever served with, utterly fearless, proud and resolute.
Even my old friends who joined the Parachute Regiment after leaving school, later stated that in pub fights between regiments, NOBODY tried picking a fight with the Gurkha troops, or you'd end up as "50 pence a slice in the NAAFI canteen afterwards."
Truly an honour to watch these wonderful, patriotic and proud men here today.
I think you've got your units rather confused.
There was no 1/7th Gurkha Transport Battalion.
It could have been either the Gurkha Transport Regiment or 1/7 Gurkha Rifles.
The rest is just nonsense, being realistic - sorry.
@@John-G I can only go on my father's memories and the photo's of his time among the Gurkha soldiers in Changi Prison Garrison at the time.
My father was a Sergeant at the time, from the 22nd Light Air Defence Regiment, Royal Artillery (Originally he was in the South Staffordshire Regiment until he re-badged over after Arnhem), and the unit markings on the vehicles in the photo's and on the buildings in the background.
My father was awed by the sheer ferocity of the Gurkhas, and how they terrified everyone around them, let alone the troops they fought during the Malay Campaign.
Some of his favourite memories were of the times he spent with the Gurkha troops, eating chicken curry and drinking dark rum with "Corporal Piano Teeth" as he was called, because he was always smiling, and had pure white teeth with gaps in them, so his smile looked like a piano keyboard.
My father was proud to have served the last years of his army career among such noble troops, and treasured the photo's he had of him with them.
Today, I think, only English officers are allowed to serve with the Gurkhas, and have to speak their native language.
I could be wrong, but I've not been around any army bases or veterans for many years, and they seemed to keep changing the rules and amalgamating/renaming regiments I was familiar with while I lived in England over 20 years ago.
I had one school friend who joined the Royal Corps of Transport, which was renamed the Royal Logistic Corps, and other friends who joined other regiments that were amalgamated into the now Princess Of Wales Regiment.
The army today is much different to the one my father served in, so many regimental units have been deleted from the records.
@@MrCrystalwarrior1 Sorry, but it's simply wrong - there has never been a "1/7 Gurkha Transport Battalion", as I explained.
Gurkhas have always been officered by a mix of British officers (not necessarily English), including some on ERE, and Gurkha, some QGO's (in the past), some Sandhurst commissioned and some LE, as well as the occasional Commonwealth / foreign officer - Sitiveni Rabuka, Fiji's PM, was one with 6GR (before my time). There are also other British officers, such as the QM and Paymaster, and British SNCOs such as RAPTC and REME, and considerably more in the Sigs, Engineers and Log / Transport.
Edit: it's actually the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, to be pedantic.
We heard that Sesmus had died which made his fans very sad.
Hint…it is not the dog in the image you need to worry about. GO GORKHALI!!
Almhult umbrella
Senior officer is wearing spurs. Do they use them because of their rank or is there a mounted division?
Most, but not all, officers wear spurs as traditionally they were mounted. Purely tradition.
The highest medal tally in the Brirish Army
26 of those being the V.C.
Yes, twenty ffffing six
What is with the knives? History?
Tradition. In practice it's a working knife, like a machete.
Like Delta or Russian Special Forces. Do not F w these guys
They're not special forces. They do the same job as any other engineer unit (or infantry, sigs, log, or tpt).
In this case they're Engineers - combat support.
I'm sure it's going to be a great video and I definitely know who the Gurkhas are and their history, and what bad asses they are; but right off the bat I have to say I'm not too thrilled about the way they have them carry their weapons when they are marching out to formation. Pretty much everyone is covered by the muzzle of the weapon being carried by the troop behind them. Just saying.
"Just saying" nonsense. The weapons aren't loaded, let alone made ready.
Do you think this is how the Army goes to war?
@@John-G it's never nonsense. it's basic weapons safety. I spent 20 years in the military. I know how armies go to war.
@@BruceMusto It's absolute nonsense. They're carried at the trail, just as every other unit in the British Army carries them doing the same drill movements, as does virtually every other Army (or "military" in the world).
If you don't realise quite how stupid your comment is, your "twenty years in the military" must have been very sheltered - and certainly not in the Army.
Edit: and FWIW these are Engineers. Combat Support, if you know what that means.
@@John-G go find somebody else to bother today. I'm not British, obviously.
@@BruceMusto That's a poor excuse for posting nonsense.
Why are all their trousers too short???
In the British Army, every soldier’s uniform is tailored specifically to fit them. This ensures a sharp, professional appearance and allows for optimal comfort and mobility during duties. Tailoring is an essential part of maintaining the Army’s high standards of discipline and presentation.
What a stupid comment how do their trousers look too short?
It was raining.
@@Blackmafia943and made their trousers shrink?! 😂🤣
@@TheKingsGuardsChannelWhat utter tripe. Ceremonial uniforms (Blues, etc) may be tailored but generally they're as issued.
Other uniforms are as issued.
What, exactly is your military experience, if any?
Znači da su Gurke sastavni dio engleske kraljevske vojske u Londonu. Bravo.
No mention in the comments column of the chronic alcohol, drugs and domestic violence amongst Gurkhas? Why? We have this popular idea that military are hero’s. A military, like any police force, is a reflection of the society from which it is drawn.
Probably because it's not widely known about, if your comment is genuine.
@@maybarnard1088 People keep it very quiet because it upsets an urban myth. Trying to recruit them these days is intolerably difficult. So many are ruined prior to the recruitment stage. I’m a former 2434…1974-1998….RH. Btw, the army as a whole is riddled with a terrible drinking culture. Drugs are catching up.
@@maybarnard1088 I've just googled regarding this and the answer is as follows; Yes, the U.K Armed Forces including the Royal Gurkhas Rifles have a problem with alcohol and drugs, it didn't mention about domestic violence though...
Probably because it's not a fact as you infer? You really think an outfit that is in such demand to join, so revered by those joining and this disciplined would find such an offence and not weed the people out? And what 'domestic violence'?
@@1chish The domestic violence takes place in married quarters; both here and in Nepal. It is mostly alcohol fuelled. The Army Drugs Testing Team (ADTT), staffed by service police on a tri service basis carry out random routine testing across all three services. You are obviously not former forces in any context or you would know this. If you’re ex army then provide the first four of your number; as I have done.