Act of Kindness Saves Soldier as Dozens of Guards Collapse in Sizzling London Heatwave
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I’ve been saying this for years, as much as I admire and respect traditions, I still can’t understand why the guards should wear bearskins in the summer heat? Why not introduce lightweight caps for the summer in some traditional historical style? Could be WWI style caps, could be Wellington army style hats… It would have helped a lot.
I wish they could wear lighter fabric in the summer/warm months too
That was what I was going to say. They should have some kind of light hat in summer. I love tradition, but these guys fainting in the heat is really sad. Is there anyone who could be petitioned for this? I'm in America so I can't. But there must be someone who could be petitioned to let these military people wear lighter hats and uniforms in summer.
Unfortunately the bearskin does make you sweat buckets and it does squeeze your head even more so if your chin strap hooks are digging in. That’s the number 2 uniform a lot lighter than the full ceremonial uniform red wool tunic and tweed trousers, your boots melt and burn your feet. It’s tough it really is but we chose these regiments were trained for it but sometimes it gets to you
agreed, they need a tropical uniform because 100years ago, it was a great deal cooler on earth and it's stupid to force anyone to wear wool uniforms and bearskins in high temps. It's also dangerous.
I completely agree 🙏
If receiving water is "an act of kindness" then it's time to rethink this whole archaic charade.
You should maybe rethink Brexit first?
@@alannewman85 not sure what you're on about. I'm not in parliament.
@@alannewman85Brexit was a success. Sovereign Uk is better than a UK governed by foreign interests. Vote Reform!
@DevilishBeaver0 keeping us peasants in check.
Heat leaves the body through the top of our bodies....at least that's what I've heard and it's why we're encouraged to wear a hat in the winter. Can't begin to think of the heat the bearskins hold in during warmer / hot weather. Much respect to these soldiers 🇬🇧.
It's not an act of kindness....it's a duty of care...all employers must make sure that the health and safety /well being of their employees is tantamount...x
As if the government has ever cared about the health, safety, and well being of British soldiers
@@iociccio936are you upset about something by any chance?
It's the army not Tesco
Absolute p.c, rubbish.
God bless everyone serving during the hot weather! From an 🇺🇸grandmother
Amen.
Standing there, doing nothing while not allowed to get a drink is not serving. You're proud about some guys being tortured for your personal entertainment.
I think it ma be time for some summer uniforms. Drinking water will not stave off heat stroke. Their body needs to be able to sweat through their clothing to cool off. The uniform is soaking up all their sweat. I live in Texas where it will 100 degrees or more everyday until October. Heat stroke can be deadly quickly.
Oh yes, really sad soldiers collapse under heat, I can understand as here we have a very hot weather, it's hard to resist! Great admiration and respect for their brave❤
My late dad was a coldstream guardsman, he did trooping the colour three years in a row, in those days they would have a big lump of barley sugar shoved in their mouth, that lasted throughout the whole ceremony, miss you nobby💂♂️💂♂️
@@JohnCollins-u8v salute
I agree my uncle was in the blues and royals as a colour Sargent… he said he always carried a bag of barley sugar
Yep my Dad was Mick Guard good old barley sugar
In a country where health and safety has gone completely bonkers and ridiculous where is it shown here
I remember seeing a programme about the Tower of London and the Yeoman of the Guard. One said that their woollen caps got very hot in the winter and she fashioned a small plastic bag filled and sealed with ice. This bag was then wrapped in a small towel and placed on top of the head. Just cool enough to prevent a headache. I'm sure the King's Guard have done loads of experiments like this but at the end of the day, standing stock still in the heat in a hot hat and the body can do all sorts of things however well you prepare for it.
That's so sad they have to stand so long in those hot uniforms in the heat. Prayers for all the Guards
Amen.
@@iociccio936 we’re not talking about HorseGuards
Dont get pissed the night before, have a good breakfast, and drink a lot of water beforehand and you will be fine.
Thats why they are soldiers, not some disneyland copy.
Thank you for your patience and hard work keeping us informed on everyday life of the Kings Guards. 100's of years of heritage - and the only people who disapprove are overseas tourists who don't understand.❤
These are boiled sweets that are issued to the foot Guards when they are street lining because sometimes it can be a long stand. We used to put about three ir four behind our white Buff (blanco) belt, then when the Officer or N C O came to you, he would locate one of these sweets and put it in your mouth. Not only did it act as a quick suger boost, you also tried to get the wrapper of the sweet without ripping it, this is all done when the sweet was in your mouth
Toughest men in the world ! 👏
@@iociccio936you military?
Obvously not.
@@JerryOCallaghanWhy does it matter if he's Military or not?!.. I don't need to be a vocal coach to know if someone is a good singer!
Barley sugar is being handed out. It’s in the HQ London District Order of March for parades. It has been so since the 1960’s.
With the climate changing. Maybe the guards uniform needs to re adjust especially the bear skin hat , in the warmer weather.?
When did anyone at the top ever care about the lower rank cannon fodder?
They never have especially the out of touch idiots who because of their birth right get to rule. Time for a republic
You would think that each soldier/police officer cd have been given a bottle of water at least.
They are 'summer' uniforms. The old No 2 dress was thick wool.
How can police stand there and drink water when the guards are there sweating like hell even collapsing ignorant
they are not allowed to drink
@@LEV51Official yes they are have Sen before them getting drinks given to them
Grow up the lot of you. The Police and the Army have separate systems to deal with this. It's not a picnic. "Cruel policeman". For goodness sake. How many days a year is our temperature in the 30s? You want £10,000s on a "summer uniform"? I'm sure the army would have £££ spent on far more important things.
@@Insperato62like those bearskins?
The uniforms and bearskins are not just the only cause. They don't help, but when I was in the US Marines I stood formations and parades with troops in short sleeved shirts, lightweight trousers, and a lightweight fabric garrison cover. More than one keeled over in summer heat in California even when formed up on grass. My recruit platoon had two go over during the battalion commander's inspection and they were in good shape and wearing lightweight summer uniforms. Probably locked their knees when at attention, that is often a causative factor too. Standing on the asphalt parade deck didn't help either. After the inspection, our drill instructors had us drinking water for a while. I will say that the battalion commander did speed things up after the second recruit went over. He didn't look very comfortable either.
It's not that hot there! It's only like 23C or 78F! Good grief
@@RobbieAmerican That's it? Well, standing in the sun even in 78-degree weather can still get to you. My boot camp inspection was in 90+ temps and full sun. Kind of surprised only two guys went over. By the end I was feeling a little fuzzy.
@@RobbieAmerican um, that is wool and a bearskin and those tunics are heavy. They ought to have a tropical linen uniform for high temp days with appropriate headgear- sun helmet, SmokeyBear, Aussie flop but not wool and bearskin. You don't think it's hot because you're not standing still in the sun in that uniform. You're doing whatever you damwellplease to do. Temperature isn't just 78F but also involves humidity and pressure systems.
My USAF husband talks about locking knees causing trouble too…said he was taught to keep wiggling his toes and flexing his feet and knees as much as possible when standing for inspection….I guess it helps keep blood circulating and not collecting down in the legs? He said he almost went down once because he locked his knees, and there were several in his group who went down in much cooler weather because they locked their knees. I’m sure the problem is amplified with the heavy uniforms these guys have. Much respect for them!
"locking knees" is a myth and not reality.
They need to design a uniform for hot weather.
Wonderful observation but they will be cold during winter.
@@edwardbrown3308 No, they just wear their traditional uniforms in cooler weather...
Completely agree with you, I admire them for all they do for our country,🇬🇧
They do. Here's the explanation:
During winter season they wear the traditional 'Great-Coats' which are grey, long coats ish. You can google for a picture.
In the summer they wear the red tunics.
Both seaosns they wear the bearskin unless it's a private event.
This is their summer uniform, they’d normally be wearing red tunics. The weather was just unusually hot. They’re all fine, just a bit of hurt pride.
It's not only the heat. It's standing still, for too long.
When London Heats up it stays that way until summer ends.
As others have commented on about the bearskins and the heat - yes in 🏴 we can have temperatures above 25 degrees
In know it’s tradition but perhaps within their belt/s perhaps design some sort of hold-all for a small bottle of water
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I've watched Police collapse as well during parades where they stand in 30c plus Temps. It's a massive risk for head injuries.
Much respect to these guys, troopers, horses and the police.
I was told they have cool bags on their heads under the busby hat?! It was hot today bless them.
It’s a bearskin….not a Busby. A Busby is worn by the Kings Troop RHA.
Surely there should have been ventilation or ventilation holes placed in the top of the bearskin to ensure fainting or heat related injuries would not happen as much.
Nowadays, the headgear is for ceremonies or standing guard at the Palace but even so, small adjustments as these would not compromise the integrity or dignity of the pomp and tradition which makes events as these so admirable.
@@lelandconner3337 You are not former army and so even if it was explained to you I doubt you would understand.
Let’s all write to the king. He has the power to change this.
@@iociccio936 I can see both of your comments. Idk if you mean a different one is not showing, but TH-cam does this to a lot of us - I'll post a comment or reply and it's not there, but if I exit the video/post and come back then I'll see it.
You could do that, but before doing so, write to your MP and see if parliamentary procedures and the PM could sway HM to reconsider.
No matter your traditions im a massive empath, no way could i walk past 9ne of the soldiers who keep me safe,,dreadful ❤❤
Tradition, duty and honour. Unfortunately, tourists don't understand these concepts.
This is ridiculous why can’t bottled water be provided for these brave young men
Brave? Standing around along the street and waiting until some car is passing has absolutely nothing to do with bravery.
@@wzukr You can't be a royal guard without combat experience...
@@MrEricmopar Not true. Most soldiers in the British Army these days have no combat experience
@@wzukr They are soldiers
@@wzukr you should do a little research and then you’d learn they aren’t just watching cars go past!
I really feel for these young men and the embarrassment that they must be experiencing through no fault of their own. The summers in the UK are getting progressively hotter, and their uniforms are now causing them to be overheated with possible health issues. The uniforms, though traditional, must urgently be adapted for the heat before there is a fatality.
Write to the king he the one to blame for them to over heat . Who are they guarding 💂♂️
@@heatherives8646 I think you have something there because the King is the one who could make it happen.
Requiring the soldiers to endure this type of physical and medical torment is cruel and needs adjustment.
Absurdo, embaixo de sol com esse chapéu fornalha, não tem uniformes de Verão?
Their fur hats must be too hot for this
warm weather. Thanks very much for your warm welcome.
The tough UK military. No wonder theyve become a third tier militay!
Perhaps you should stand for hours in a sauna, wearing a bearskin hat, and see if you can fare any better.
So sad for those poor soldiers who collapsing in the heat, Why weren't they provided with cool water, the police made sure that their men had water. Their uniforms are not suitable for a heatwave either. I do hope they all soon recovered!
They 'need' to change the uniforms!
The climate is getting a lot hotter than when I used to work there 30 years ago - and on a hot day back then, I saw a few soldiers really struggling in the heat.
What a lot of people don't know is - if you get heatstroke once (as I once did), you cannot tolerate the same high level of heat again.
I now start to struggle if the temperature closes on 30C (that happened last year, and I spent 2 days sat under trees beside a stream, my feet in the water. I couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, couldn't move. It was awful.
These soldiers don't really need those bearskin hats. They are so heavy for starters. I can't imagine how hot they get.
Surely a flat military cap would be quite sufficient, or maybe design something different that vents the heat out of the hat.
The fact that the police officer had to go to Tesco to buy water is a disgrace. Shows how much the King really cares about the health of “his” forces personnel!
Blame the shift commanders not planning or checking the weather.
Notice the NCO going around giving their bods boiled sweet or salt tablets and checking their welfare?
Yeah because the queen brought out the water cooler for them whenever it was very hot out...
They have worn this uniform for centuries. It doesn't need changing.
It's obviously changed over th centuries. We're they wearing brown centuries ago? Or just oast 100 years?
Police is drinking water and guards are not... crazy
@@iociccio936because they say "God save the (sovereign)". Since someone has to stand in for Him, they're pretty much doing God's work. 🤔
Good evening anyone! Sorry, but don't they wear light uniform in summer?? I saw another video in king's guard channel, same parade: a winter uniform at 27°C?? They should wear uniform according to season. Please, give them a light uniform, a bottle of water in not sufficient to survive!! My total admiration for their hard job and brave, from your italian fan❤
I've been told that, with army cadets at least, passing out on parade is often the result of not having had a breakfast that morning.
Has England ever heard of summer uniforms or canteens? Those poor soldiers.
I have yet to see a soldier of any country carry a canteen on parade. There will be members of the medical Corp on some occasions administering water.
@meredithlyon3142 well, to be fair, England hadn't really heard of summer.
They’re British not English and they are wearing summer uniforms.
They’re not going to totally redesign the kit because we have a couple of hot days a year.
This situation was very unusual, it’s the first time I’ve seen more than one or two people struggle. In my entire 12 years in HM Forces I’ve seen one person pass out on parade, and that was caused by too much alcohol the night before.
We don't usually have a summer!
The stretcher bearers with the jacket 5 sizes to big....
Summer uniforms?
If you know these events are coming up, make sure to eat a solid breakfast, and make sure you are properly hydrated, and this sounds silly but also practicing wearing that uniform in similar heat 2 weeks prior. Also making sure there is a guard rotation schedule to allow drinking water and taking a break with out head gear, can even throw I'm some marching movements and pagentry to hide the fact your just heading off to cool off a bit.
I'm surprised the "required/traditional" ANIMAL FUR hats haven't turned into a legal/liability situation.
because it is not America, all soldiers sailors and airmen know what they have signed up for, you cannot sue the MOD.
You’re most likely surprised because you read the Daily Mail, the Express or the Sun. You’re probably also of the opinion that ‘elf n safety’s gone mad, that single sex toilet are scary and that Brexit would’ve turned out better if it hadn’t been for lefties
It is TIME for the palace to rethink the health and safety of these foot soldiers !
This soldier looks in trouble with the heat. It’s cruel and it’s time to move on regarding their beautiful uniforms.
Beards in the army was the perveiw of the Pioneer Corp a few deades read 30 ago i think. Its all a bit hazy for me
With ever increasing temperatures during summer, surly it is time to rethink how the guards should be turned out.
Sizzling London Heat. Probably 75 F.
Would benefit having an alternative hat to wear in.the heat...now the temperature is rising so often.
I think maybe have a signal among the soldiers on duty such as shouldering the rifle on other shoulder could bring someone along with a bottle of water and keep things a bit discreet or add a bottle to drink from to the dress uniform so they can drink
Traditions are a good thing but common logic is a much better thing. From May to September they could adopt the hats of either Australia or New Zealand.
Fucking unbelievable it's not 1700 , standing like that in the heat..
All for what? A King and a Queen? What year are we in?
I know right?! So many people, mostly women especially older ones turn into thumb sucking toddlers when we "dare say such things."
We should be in the dark ages considering how many adulterers and traitors have been allowed to skate through and some solidify their space in the family with impunity. Their whole "religion" was just a quick rip off of Catholicism in order for adultery to be allowed anyway.
I bet somebody said the same thing in 1955. These traditions are centuries old.
The British have a right to keep what little is left of their culture and traditions. Those who refuse to accept this need to bugger off.
Yes. The tradition is worth saving. However, wearing this heavy heat intensive uniform needs a summer adjustment. Immediately.
Maybe during summer they should get linen uniforms instead of wool.
Its all about good housekeeping .. if a Guardsman has had breakfast and hydrated before ceremonial duties he should be good to go..i was a foot Guard and had no issues as i made sure my blood sugars werent low and i was properly hydrated .. its all down to personal management.. remember the brigade of Guards have been doing this a few years now come rain or shine 💂
So what you are effectively saying is that these boys have only two choices : either drink loads of fluids and risk holding a piss for hours on end or drink moderate amount of liquids and deal with scorching heat and eventually wither out like is the case all on account of not being issued an appropriate sumer uniform and to wear bear fur hats on top of everything. You sir are full of beans 🫘
Its unfortunate that the weather was extremely hot for the guardsmen, and even more unfortunate that royalty took so long to finally get underway whilst the grenadier guards cooked in the blazing hot sun. The fact of the matter is that they are Grenadier guards this is how it is and how it will always be, the only difference being they now protect the king
Saw the police officers drinking water but not offering the soldiers any
The Army has its own system. Nobody's being nasty to anyone.
@@Insperato62 pleased to hear that Thank you
What temperature was it that day??
@@lizardninja007 I saw a couple of people say it was 27C which is around 80’ish Fahrenheit. I can tolerate 80 as long as it isn’t humid or standing in the sun and not wearing long sleeves
@@charlottecunningham2141 that temperature sounds so nice - we just had 95 degrees with a feel-like temp of 112 the other day. But 80ish is probably just a lil too hot for the Brits.
Prime example why I stray away from standard jobs. Standing in the hot sun in full uniform is not my cup of tea.
brown uniform? When is this worn? And when red?
First likeeee 💂💂
You guys need water bottles like the football players use. A water boy “ could walk along and give them water.
@@BrownEyedGirl56 I’d like to be a, “water grandma,” and ride a bike but that would cause a lot of pearl clutching amongst the masses
@@charlottecunningham2141 I love that idea!
So sad too watch 😢😢
Q- 7:29 soldier has a beard, is that allowed now?
Bearskins are cool and all, but shouldn't there be some sort of "summer headdress" available? Especially when the summer heat is getting worse every year. Pith helmets, berets or plumed hats are pretty cool.
was this filmed today?
Yes it was
So only police men qualify for water….
I still find the display of the Japanese flag in the UK disconcerting after Japan's WW2 War crimes against UK and colonial troops. I think WW2 veterans lined the route to the Palace with their backs turned, when the emperor visited after the war.
Do they get penalised for collapsing
They are not penalized! Only if it is proven that there was negligence on the part of the guard! If they are on sentry duty, they are replaced if they become ill! If they are in parade, they have a specific way to fall and they wait to be helped!
Not if they fall straight
Surely There should be a time when they can remove head dress an drink some water . Effin ridiculous in this heat .
Why they in their no.2s?
Dogs wouldn't be left out in this weather.
I get the impression people are their to watch them suffer. In USA we guard the unknown soldier
I'm an ex soldier, I wasn't in the guards but like the guards my regiment had historical traditions, u ask why they where them, because its there biggest honor
Honour is well dead with these current generations. All a suaddy cares about in reality is either getting bozzed up. Buying yet another car on hp, tattoos. Driving home or the weekend for all of the above. Those left from the 80s and 90s still carry with them some of that drilled into them and that's why this nonsense seems to work and convince people watching on tv. But there are few who really care much about d day sacrifice or some funeral or royal event. Except the miniorty of zealots as in any group.
Utter nonsense to not adapt to the future and try something new and radical what with numbers dwindling. Relics and dinosaurs eventually go extinct. Might as well just have an all in one does everything security force
When it's too hot at the white house the marine guard does not stand outside the oval office.. use a little common sense
So are they just ceremonial? Or do they guard from somewhere else?
@@kimberlywoodbury1739 doing guard duty wherever
You'd be had up for animal cruelty if you tied a dog up out there in the hot sun. So how the heck do they get away with this today!
Just wondering why the grenadiers where wearing their no2 dress uniform with the bear skinned hats. Assuming this was filmed in the summer wouldn’t they be wearing their scarlet tunics, not a dig I’m just genuinely curious.
thats an embarassing bull shit. Absolutly no respect for the service, the health and dignity of these poor man.
I have lived in hot countries all my life. Heat kills people.
Ammo boots dont help either, feet go numb if your stood still for to long
These poor soldiers’ health being sacrificed for what??? Bearskin headwear…R u serious?? Change the headgear for the summer as sensible people have been saying. COME ON.
Nothing, they were out on the lash the night before and haven’t had enough water. Textbook.
This job is modern slavery. Tradition permeates the injustice of the past.
I *absolutely* LOVE all the Kings Guards, BUT...It's utterly insane that they're made to stand there, year after year, feinting after feinting and literally NOTHING is done about the gear they wear. The same gear that CLEARLY causes this. YOU DON'T FEINT FROM WEARING LIGHT GEAR IN WARM WEATHER. The idiots who make the rules are to blame for this.
military parades are truly absurd, when there is so much talk about human rights, soldiers are treated inhumanely.
As long as they fall to attention no one will notice
Been there, done that. Solution, don't get pissed the night before and learn to relax.
Or perhaps change centuries of senseless tradition and stop treating personnel as disposable cannon fodder .
Micks need to do some sit-ups.
Sargent watch where you're pointing that bayonet.
Do they still wear those fur hats when they go into battle ?
NO NO NO they do not
Not since the Crimean War or Queen Victoria's times.
Ah, Great Britain: where everything is ceremony and facade. Not so great. And as Islam reshapes the nation, not very British. The guards are a piece of nostalgia from times gone by. Militarily, the UK is ranked pretty low on the scale. But those hats are kind of cool!
This is cruel beyond words.
Eine Tradition die längst hätte abgeschafft werden sollen 😁
Act of kindness?! THE POLICE OFFICER GIVING ANOTHER A BOTTLE OF WATER AND HE DRINKS IT RIGHT IN FRONT OF A GUARD WITH ONE OF THOSE RIDICULOUS AND HOTTTTT HATS ON!
Any civilian organisation that forced its employees to stand like that in the searing heat would be prosecuted through the courts and heavily punished.
Why are they out there in that heat?
@@madeleinegombert661 foreign dignitary in town drive by
“ Only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun “ . Hmmm, seems senseless tradition still takes precedence over commonsense
It was so dangerous when the guard was holding his bayonet with the knife pointing upwards, if the young soldier had fainted, gone forward, he could have been stabbed. Need a new protocol on how hold their bayonet.
You mean @2:23? Yes, that´s indeed crazy! Our first lieutenant had us punished for pointing an unloaded gun towards another person as joke.
@@wzukr yes, and I agree 100% indeed.