I'm such a weirdo, I cry with pride when I watch stuff like this, please tell me I'm not the only one ❤🇬🇧❤
@richardaldridge5474
2 жыл бұрын
Your not the only one Vanessa.
@gillianhynes7120
2 жыл бұрын
No your not the only one I can cry at anything with the Queen in as I know we are now coming to the end of the reign of this wonderful woman
@AmethystDew
2 жыл бұрын
By now you (like me ) are a blubbering mess after seeing our Sovereign Lady with a dear little bear. 🐻🥪👜💖
@kennethsewell4245
2 жыл бұрын
You must be one of thousands that includes me also at march past cenataph
@user-zs7on1cg5h
2 жыл бұрын
I marched around on the Troop loads of times. It was emotional, especially in the rain when the bearskin drops down and compresses your cranium! I exchanged it for one much too big and lined it with sponges so it wouldn't wobble! I used to cry a little whilst stood to attention at military funerals especially in Oosterbeek when farmers found soldiers' remains. I shook hands with and said "thank you Sir" to Henry Allingham, one of the last living WW1 survivors. I played the last post on Remembrance Sunday in Kabul...Those two experiences are unforgettable and I still feel so proud 🇬🇧
@chrisbaldwin3609
2 жыл бұрын
nobody does pomp or circumstance like the british , they might look pretty to watch parading around , but they are also some of the best fighting soldiers in the world .
@franceshicks5337
2 жыл бұрын
My late dad would totally agree with u there, but he would say the best in the world
@Brian-om2hh
Жыл бұрын
Spot on.....
@JetstreamAviation747
Жыл бұрын
I believe our soldiers are the most skilled out there! We can only be beaten with numbers which is where we are lacking.
@ulsterisbritishf.g.a.u48
2 жыл бұрын
Watching from Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 British & Proud, God save the queen 👑 🇬🇧
@mariojorgeoliveira7775
Жыл бұрын
Back in 75 as a young lad, came to this country with nothing, and still have nothing, but one thing that I got and I am very proud of, is my British Citizenship, and I love anything to do with royalty and watching this makes me even more proud to be British.
@realburglazofficial2613
2 жыл бұрын
The “Colour” is very important to guards regiments. It’s issued to them by the reigning monarch at the time and has their crest and all of their battle honours on it, it used to be that a Guards Regiment would only be recognised as such once it had its Colour issued. It was used as a rally point and a morale booster on the battlefield. ‘Trooping the Colour’ was so that new guardsmen could get used to and recognise their Colours so they could follow it in the chaos of battle. In the Napoleonic Wars, soldiers would give up their lives before they let their Colour be captured by the enemy. The Colour is _never_ to touch the ground and it is only ever dipped in salute to the King or Queen. Losing the Colour was seen as a _huge_ disgrace to a Regiment and entire battles have been fought with the sole objective of recovering a Regiment’s captured Colour. A lot of the practical reasons for the Colour are completely obsolete now, but we British are big on our traditions, so we still Troop the Colour, the Colour comes with us on Operations and the Colour is still treated with the reverence it did 200 years ago.
@Tom-bs1em
2 жыл бұрын
I’d think it’s still important to most regiments 😆😉 other than that, very accurate
@realburglazofficial2613
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tom-bs1em true, but colours are different for each Regiment. The Royal Artillery have dozens of Regiments across the country but only one Colour, that's held at the School of Artillery in Larkhill. Whereas there is only one Coldstream Guards Regiment and their Colour follows them wherever they go. I think what I meant was the Colour is more relevant to Guards Regiments than any other. I mean I was attached to an Artillery Regiment for nearly 5 years and I've never seen the _actual_ Artillery Colour. I've seen our Battery Colour loads and the Artillery is probably the most traditional of all the British Army Regiments
@neilmorrison7356
2 жыл бұрын
@@realburglazofficial2613 the Colours do touch the ground and are dipped for in salute to other members of the Royal Family.
@realburglazofficial2613
2 жыл бұрын
@@neilmorrison7356 the only time the Colour should touch the ground is during a funeral for royalty. The Colour is dipped to 45° during the salute, but it's dipped past 90° in remembrance. They did it during Prince Phillip's funeral.
@taylort5672
2 жыл бұрын
@@realburglazofficial2613 Correct answer!
@poolelasssb
2 жыл бұрын
I always get really emotional from pride when watching trooping the colour makes me so proud to be British 😊 🇬🇧
@pushtheenvelope
2 жыл бұрын
If you're on the street somewhere around the Mall you'll be able to see everything coming and going from Horse Guards. I stumbled on it a few years ago and it was worth standing around for.
@paulmurrell1301
2 жыл бұрын
Also the Queen isn't doing it this year. As a btw you can tell which regiment of guards it is by counting the number of buttons in a group.
@Westcountrynordic
2 жыл бұрын
@@paulmurrell1301 From what I've seen in the press and on various websites. There has been no decision on the Queen attending Trooping the colour this year. If she attends or not will be decided on the day itself.
@RB-747
2 жыл бұрын
@@Westcountrynordic It seems like they're planning on Charles and William taking the salute but she might be on the balcony
@Westcountrynordic
2 жыл бұрын
@@RB-747 We'll have to wait and see but I have seen mention of her riding in a Range Rover to horseguards
@paulmurrell1301
2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanclark762 I'd heard she wasn't going to be there this year, seems like others heard similar & some slight different. This is a youtube comments thread so I don't bother double checking everything I've heard. PS I'm sorry you have a small winkie and I hope you find some more profitable way to destress.
@scottduggan2146
2 жыл бұрын
I am a Army Vet,i served in the Household Division in the Coldstream Guards in the early 80's. Had the best time of my life in the Army.
@BlameThande
2 жыл бұрын
3:15 This is now a ceremonial manoeuvre, but in the Napoleonic Wars and earlier it was life or death - being able to rotate a column on the move to face the enemy and deploy into line so that more soldiers could bring their muskets to bear. Then if enemy cavalry appeared they needed to form a square that the horses wouldn't attack, and if they were too slow they'd be slaughtered.
@tonysilver9214
2 жыл бұрын
You can quickly distinguish between the 5 different brigades of guards, by looking at the spacing of the buttons on their red tunics. Grenadiers have buttons in ones, Coldstream twos, Scots threes, Irish fours and Welsh fives. They also have different collar badges, shoulder badges and plumes on their bearskins.
@wmroe
Жыл бұрын
You have covered that well. Thanks for posting the difference.
@neilmorrison7356
2 жыл бұрын
Having been the Ensign for the Colour for a Queens Guard the manoeuvres of the Ensign and RSM are just as formal even when done in a small courtyard with no one watching.
@neilmorrison7356
2 жыл бұрын
1986 Queens Guard in Kirkwall Orkney
@neilmorrison7356
2 жыл бұрын
@@sean3691 I wish
@connor9295
2 жыл бұрын
Having spent four years as an Army Cadet in my teenage years, I can tell you that learning basic drill is extremely easy. Standing at attention, standing at ease and standing easy. Right turn, left turn, about turn - easy. "By the right/centre/left, quick march/slow march" and all that - easy. The maneuvers pulled off in this ceremony, however, are an entirely different story, especially when rifles are added to the mix. So much attention to minute details, so much precision and timing. The focus and discipline required to be so flawless for such at extended period of time is remarkable.
@dianepiggott1083
2 жыл бұрын
My brother in law was in the Coldstream Guards, back in the early 80's he was one of the soldiers taking part in Trooping The Colour it is one of his proudest moments. I am going to London tomorrow , will stand on the Mall and hopefully go down to Buckingham Palace to see the Royal family come out onto the balcony.
@philsmith7343
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Guys! I hope you enjoy your visit to the UK. To answer your question, Trooping the colour takes place at Horseguards Parade. Which is located between St. James’s Park and Whitehall.
@orwellboy1958
2 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend a tour of The Tower of London. The tour guides are very amusing and obviously very knowledgeable.
@claregale9011
2 жыл бұрын
Definately !! a must .
@betterhalf6868
2 жыл бұрын
@clare gale Haha that's so funny cause we just did that today! It was very cool! Wont have a video of it out for awhile. Eventually we'll share though
@robingannaway8262
2 жыл бұрын
and Saint Paul's
@williecoulter1091
2 жыл бұрын
You mean MMarkles future home
@england1413
2 жыл бұрын
Are there any Americans here? "Yes". Here is traitors gate. Are there any Italians here? "Yes". Try and keep up.
@mctea2033
2 жыл бұрын
Awwww, as I understand it Trooping the colour is a birthday present from the army to the Queen (who is essentially their boss) and I always love to see her tapping her feet to the music and the pride she has on her face for her 'boys and girls' is a delight 😍🥰 Have a great trip! 🤗
@TimStamper89
2 жыл бұрын
It's now to celebrate but its original purpose was to show the colour, the flag of the regiment itself, to the men to remind them where to rally in the din and smoke of older battle fields. Smoke of blackpowder made it hard to see sometimes and battle is chaos It marks your place in line and where your comander is, we'll did anyway
@oliverjohn8334
11 ай бұрын
The queen only ever missed 1 trooping the colour during her reign during the strikes in the late 1900s
@user-zr6pl6nb6z
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a Canadian Army veteran and I love watching these soldiers. They're so sharp.
@wessexdruid7598
2 жыл бұрын
It's only when you've tried yourself that you realise how difficult some of this is. 😀
@joleneannturner7785
2 жыл бұрын
We love you too. 💖
@Anglo_Saxon1
2 жыл бұрын
Respect from over the pond!
@brucewilliams4152
2 жыл бұрын
The canucks have battle honours second to know one.
@Anglo_Saxon1
2 жыл бұрын
@@brucewilliams4152 Aren't they an ice hockey team?
@mickanderton4763
2 жыл бұрын
my uncle was in the Welsh guards,he trooped the colour 6 times,escorted it on his last one.
@orianhutton8711
2 жыл бұрын
Showing off some of the manoeuvres the army used when fighting in past wars, so that they could turn to face the enemy without losing formation. I love that the British army shows off its strength and discipline in celebration of the Queen's birthday, rather than goose stepping down the Mall. Don't know if anyone has already said this, but in the UK members of the navy, army and airforce take their oath of allegiance to the Queen, not the Government.
@CanadianLegionaire
2 жыл бұрын
Same in the Canadian Armed Forces, our oath is to the Queen and her heirs, not our government.
@christophermichaelclarence6003
Жыл бұрын
Now it's God save the King 🇬🇧🟥👑💂
@ericmwenda6197
3 ай бұрын
And let me ask, why is it that it is only the army that takes part in trooping of the colour and not Airforce ,Marines or Navy? I have always wondered.
@orianhutton8711
3 ай бұрын
Trooping the Colour is about the special relationship between the monarch and the Foot Guards of the Household Division (Scots, Irish, Welsh, Grenadier and Coldstream Guards) and the Household Cavalry (Life Guards and Blues and Royals). It is not about the British military per sae. It is thought to have begun during the reign of Charles II, but did not become an official annual birthday event until the reign of George III. His birthday was June 4th, hence the event always being held in June despite Queen Elizabeth II being born in April and King Charles III in November. @@ericmwenda6197
@kathysmith5411
2 жыл бұрын
My late father was a Coldstream Grenadier bless him. Such an important event. Thank you for your lovely video. Hoping your time in London was very exciting for you both and hope you enjoy Scotland The Queen will be celebrated in Scotland as it's a very special place for her family ....Balmoral Castle a Royal Estate in Aberdeenshire. Happy travels ❤ UK
@dbonyadi
2 жыл бұрын
Love to watch Trooping the Colour Guards. They are magnificent. Much love and respect to our friends across the pond!
@daleduddridge6903
2 жыл бұрын
Much love back to you our Brothers in arms!
@tobytaylor2154
2 жыл бұрын
From the 70s I've gone to trooping the colour regularly. You can stand on the mall as they all march/ride past, including the Royal family. Only 20-30 yards away as they go by. When you come to London you can walk on that parade grd, through the archway below where Kate was sitting you can walk through and see the horseguards, the blues and Royals (in blue) or the lifeguards (in red).
@user-oo8xp2rf1k
2 жыл бұрын
Before late 1800's the ability to march in boxes and fire together was necessary as rifles were slow firing and innacurate. You needed 100 men firing together to get a result. And 100 more loading while the other lot fired. Turning recruits from shambolic farmhands to becoming part of this detailed ballet took a lot of practice. But was essential for survival. Ritual helped them learn to focus and work together as a single body.
@davebetch9918
2 жыл бұрын
In Britain you get medals for Operations or for bravery not just for deployments.
@PHDarren
2 жыл бұрын
04:52 the coloured plumes on their Bearskins denote the guards regiment they are a member of. Grenadier Guards have a white plume on the left side, Coldstream Guards, red on the right side, Scots Guards, nothing. Irish Guards, blue on the right side, Welsh Guards, a white-green-white plume on the left side.
@CoolClearWaterNM
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I am grateful to my grandmothers (both immigrants; one English, one Scottish) for instilling an understanding and respect for things like this. So much history! Every move, every moment, every action a reflection. So sad that even official commentators neglect to call out the import and origin at each step.
@yvonnesanders4308
2 жыл бұрын
They could just use Google it's not like the manoeuvres change
@saraSara-ns3te
2 жыл бұрын
Being there is so exhilarating It’s so loud!!! Have fun. Soak up the fun. Have a wonderful trip.
@daniel_sc1024
2 жыл бұрын
Y'all missed the best part - the passing in review of the Life Guards, The Blues & The Royals, and the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery! It's quite a spectacle.
@youtubeaccount5738
2 жыл бұрын
And the Slow and Quick marches from each 4 Regiments.
@philipplace9990
2 жыл бұрын
This is huge coincidence! I was just watching a video on YT called "Trooping the Colour explained " , I really recommend having a look. It answers so many questions for newbies to the ceremony. PS can't wait for your reactions to your visit. Hope you have a fantastic time.
@t.a.k.palfrey3882
2 жыл бұрын
I am on my way to London, awaiting my night flight from Nairobi - Schipol, and hence to Heathrow. I am my #3 son's guest at his home in SW London for the Platinum holiday, and we have tickets both for St Paul's tomorrow, and the Concert on Sat evening. See you there! 😅🤔🙄🇰🇪. Of course, Princess Elizabeth became Queen while she and Philip were here in Kenya in 1952. I don't remember that, but I do remember our home being full of neighbours to watch the film of the Coronation a year later.
@aglandorf75
2 жыл бұрын
I recommend you to visit the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, it's amazing. Especially the evening show. The sound of pipes and drums will give you goosebumps. Of course the entire show is great. And Edinburgh is amazing city.
@catpee
2 жыл бұрын
Just came here to say this! It is on for the full month of August during the festival and the stadium seating is set up on the castle esplanade. There are some great youtube vids of previous years. Look out for the Top Secret Drummers, they are incredible!
@Hungry_Box
2 жыл бұрын
RAF Red Arrows are doing a show at Buckingham Palace, on 2nd June until 1315.., they'll be flying around London from 1240 and leaving around 1330
@mattharrison9621
2 жыл бұрын
What you have just witnessed is the formal trooping of the colour through the ranks. The ceremony has ancient origins. Ostensibly the purpose is to troop the colour through the ranks so that the soldiers will be able to recognise their regimental/battalion colour during a battle - the colour is the traditional rallying point for individual units when fighting on the old battlefields. However, here it is a ceremony that is performed to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch... The rest of the ceremony consists of the guards performing a march past of the dais (with the Queen on it) in both slow and quick time. This is then repeated (walk-march and trot-past) by the Household Cavalry (which has a separate mounted band) and the King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery. The whole parade then accompanies the queen and the other royal dignitaries to the Palace where the Queen accepts the salute of the guards before they return to barracks. Then you get the flypast of the RAF - which the Royal Family observe from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. You should be able to witness the flypast from any position on The Mall (the road that connects Horse Guards Parade (and Trafalgar Square via Admiralty Arch) to Buckingham Palace. The King's Troop also fire a 41-gun salute in Green Park before the salute at the Palace...
@jameswroe2403
2 жыл бұрын
Except it was an 81 gun salute this year.
@fatrobinbooks754
2 жыл бұрын
Hello, Chaps! A huge thank you for even looking at this. As a 'Brit. I cannot express my pride at the moment. It is a huge/massive weekend for a lot of brits. Just the bands evoke pride in me and I no longer live in the UK! I suppose it's the same for you guys too. Do you have the pomp and ceremony in the U.S? ?
@ianjardine7324
2 жыл бұрын
This ceremony dates back to the earliest days of soldiering in the confusion of battlefields soldiers were often separated from their units and often needed to know where to rejoin each regiment regularly paraded or "trooped" the colours "regimental flag and national flag" in front of the soldiers especially before a battle to ensure the men would recognise them. Each of the gold scroll's on the flag represents a battle honour a representation of a time when the regiment fought with particular merit in an important battle as the guards regiments are some of the oldest and most decorated in history many of these awards have been combined into single scrolls representing multiple awards going all the way back before the united kingdom was even united. The reason all the drill movements are so precise and sharp such as lifting the knee waist high is to ensure every man executes the maneuvers in synchronization. One person being lazy can muck up the timing for the whole parade.
@minno234
2 жыл бұрын
Guarding the Colour on the battlefield - the role of colour sergeants - was crucial. My ancestor Daniel Tighe was ensign of the colour of the 1st Foot (Grenadier Guards) at Quatre Bras and Waterloo, aged 19, where no less than 5 colour sergeants lost their lives. BTW if you Google you can see his uniform.
@ShanghaiRooster
2 жыл бұрын
What a great ancestor to have. Just one little thing, pedant that I am. The Grenadier Guards are the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards, the 1st Regiment of Foot is (or was) the Royal Regiment of Foot (now the Royal Scots). Both these fine bodies are older than the United States, dating back to the mid 17th century.
@maureendavidson4635
2 жыл бұрын
Is the actual colour he carried now in the Guards Chapel? There are so many Colours in there. Some of them barely holding together due to singeing and cannon ball damage. We should be encouraging these American onlookers to visit the Chapel.
@Someloke8895
2 жыл бұрын
Funny that your London escapade is right at the time of this whole celebration for Her Majesty (You'll deffo see the Guards around The Mall this weekend) - oh visit the Guards' museum on Birdcage Walk next to Wellington Barracks - it'll really give you insight into the Guards and Uniforms.
@mandyfox9376
2 жыл бұрын
My Grandad was in the Grenadier Gruads we used to watch the the Troop every year with him he sadly is no longer with us but when I see this I smile and think of him ..
@pathopewell1814
4 ай бұрын
My father was also in the Grenadier Guards, he took part in Trooping the Colour too. I still watch, with tears in my eyes!
@zenadavis6069
2 жыл бұрын
Watching your reactions to the Trooping of the Colour was fascinating 😊 I’ve never watched it. I’m British by the way, I might have a look next time it’s on
@nichemphill8321
2 жыл бұрын
The voice you are hearing is that of BBC lead news presenter and very proud Welshman Huw Edwards who has been the commentator for main ceremonial events for more than a decade now, he normally has a military expert who has since retired as an expert analyst. Huw is also the main host of the festival of Remembrance that takes place in November at the Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday
@unbearifiedbear1885
2 жыл бұрын
The Trooping of the Colour An event so powerful, it makes *everyone* feel patriotic - even if they're American! lol Thanks for the video - all love from London UK 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🍻❤
@SM-ys8uv
2 жыл бұрын
I love how you say ‘the RAFs’ 😁 . Sadly you won’t just see them anywhere in London unless you’re really lucky, the red arrows (which I think is what you’re imagining when you say the RAF) only come out on special occasions Edit: I didn’t realise you were coming to the UK! You should be able to see the red arrows no issue from the Mall 😊
@Hulalulatallulahoop2
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them last year in my hometown (Lancashire)...they flew overhead when the Speaker of the House, Sir Lindsey Hoyle came home to Chorley and Nancy Pelosi was his guest. Such a great sight to behold...they flew so quick!
@grahamstubbs4962
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys are enjoying your UK trip. Looks like you brought the weather with you!
@davebetch9918
2 жыл бұрын
Shuffling their feet = Slow March
@johnfry1011
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, hope you're enjoying your trip! You mentioned the different coloured plumes in their bearskins (hats) you can tell which regiment they are in by the colour and position: • Grenadier Guards Left / White • Coldstream Guards Right / Red • Scots Guards None • Irish Guards Right / Blue • Welsh Guards Left / White-Green-White You can also tell by the grouping of the buttons on their tunics: • Grenadier Guards - Singly • Coldstream Guards - Pairs • Scots Guards - Threes • Irish Guards - Fours • Welsh Guards - Fives
@tmbrwn_
2 жыл бұрын
Going tomorrow!
@emmajones5470
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy trip here in UK. And try get used the time different
@bowlingbill9633
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy your time here in the UK you picked the right time to come and it looks like the weather going to be kind to xx
@suzettewilliams1758
2 жыл бұрын
As a sort of fictional context watch/read Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe in particular Sharpe's Eagle (with the lovely Sean Bean) in which the King's Colours are taken by the French.
@flowerpower7389
2 жыл бұрын
You have a picture of Wales on your wall. Wicked. Also love trooping of the colour. I'm ex military so know the drill moves. Theses guys are amazing.
@PoppyRed3
2 жыл бұрын
William and Catherine were married (2011) as she was referred to as the Duchess of Cambridge.
@stevieduggan1763
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan & Angie. When I was seventeen I went to Pirbright ( The "Guards" depot ) for an induction to the army. Our instructor took us round their assault course. I commented that this isn't very hard. He said they have to do a 4.2 mile run first, and a limited time to do it. Have fun on your trip here. Hope we do you proud with our hospitality. 🇺🇸🇬🇧💜🖖
@peterbrown1012
2 жыл бұрын
Did you do the sand hill in full combats?
@grahammcghee4754
2 жыл бұрын
@@peterbrown1012 Aye the bloody sisters, sandhill and assault course, could not do it now.
@Zippy66
2 жыл бұрын
She's not on a balcony for the ceremony, but this may change this year. She's normally on Buckingham Palace's balcony after she's left Horseguards Parade and been taken up the Mall. Once all the procession has passed up the Mall then the police re-open the Mall to the crowds and they all stream towards the Palace. You will then get the balcony appearance by the Royal Family and a flypast by the Red Arrows
@paulc180
2 жыл бұрын
The Windsor Castle Guard are scheduled to change at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Important - On Sundays the Windsor Castle Guard change
@Kizron_Kizronson
2 жыл бұрын
You can join the British army at 15 and 9 months (with parent's permission) but won't be deployed abroad until 18. (Training also won't begin until after you are 16) Bear in mind the basic schooling ends at 16 in the UK, to move on to further education or some form of apprenticeship. So by the time you actually attend basic training you would be above school leaving age.
@marycarver1542
2 жыл бұрын
The law requires everyone in the UK to remain in full time education until age 18.
@Kizron_Kizronson
2 жыл бұрын
@@marycarver1542 No, there are other options besides the army. Lifted this directly from the Government website. You must then do one of the following until you’re 18: stay in full-time education, for example at a college start an apprenticeship or traineeship spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training. The army fits the second category.
@clarelawton4653
2 жыл бұрын
Have a safe trip and hope you have a fantastic time over here 💕
@angelahawman4263
2 жыл бұрын
"Horse guards parade" is a place in London near the Palace where the horse guards parade. So anywhere around there. Have a look at some apps for a Londoner's guide to London or similar places you are going, or like minded youtubers who would love to show you round. Locals know what they are talking about. Have a good time.
@_starfiend
2 жыл бұрын
It's right behind Downing Street as well. The PM's office overlooks Horseguards Parade.
@Chris_GY1
2 жыл бұрын
There is a video with the full Trooping The Colour on KZitem filmed a few years ago. Back in June 1991 I was sat in a stand on Horseguards Parade for Beating The Retreat of the mass bands of The Royal Marines on a Thursday evening before Trooping The Colour on the Saturday. On Horseguards Parade there is a museum to The Household Cavalry, at Wellington Barracks near Buckingham Palace there is The Guards Museum both are very interesting and informative. There is a video on KZitem of the full Changing of The Guard by Free Tours by Foot-London, the lady tells you about every detail that happens during The Changing of the Guard.
@kattytatty7266
2 жыл бұрын
You lovely people are now a part of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth history and family. What I have seen so far of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations makes me filled with joy and optimism for the future. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸 xxx
@robertcoutts6035
4 ай бұрын
The Trooping of the colour is practiced months in advance and they complete four Trooping of the Colours in total. The final time is with the Monarch in attendance and is the Official Trooping of the Colour, and the only one that is televised. Not commonly known is that many of the Guards are on duty for the full 24 hours in other ceremonial roles throughout the city. They are carrying out Guard duties at Buckingham Palace, St James, Tower of London, Windsor etc. and returning to these posts once the Trooping is Finished. The "Flag" is called The Colour, each Regiment has their own set of Colours, and on these colours are the dates of past Battles that the regiment took part. The Colours originated withhin the Regiments of the British Army so that in a battle Soldiers fighting in the battles would know where their regiment is and would look for and return to the Colours if needed. Hope this helps you understand some more of the Troop, Great video, cheers from the UK.
@stevengray6069
2 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see this in person my brother in law was taking part and we got tickets and it was even better when you are there
@RushfanUK
2 жыл бұрын
When you mention the RAF it is just singular there is no RAF's as you kept saying.
@anta3612
2 жыл бұрын
While you're over here on Jubilee weekend be sure to catch one of the many street parties: they're a Great British tradition. Just be sure to take a plate of grub and a bottle of booze and enjoy partaking in the celebration!
@sandrac3517
2 жыл бұрын
Changing of the guard takes place every day at the Palace and every afternoon a small change takes place at 4pm in the tilt yard which is a small court yard between Whitehall and Horseguards Parade ground.
@rogerf874
2 жыл бұрын
The area where the soldiers do Trooping the Colour is called Horse Guards Parade, which is just off a long road called the Mall, at one end of the Mall is Buckingham Palace. This yearly event is to mark the official Birthday of the Monarch, but it’s different from the actual date of her Birth.
@davidmccann9811
2 жыл бұрын
Each of the gold scrolls on the flag has the name of a battle in which the regiment fought. I'm pretty sure your military does this too, as I know during your civil war they had the names of previous battles on their flags.
@davidtaylor7242
2 жыл бұрын
The best place is to hang around Wellington Barracks, and Birdcage Walk. as you will not get close to Hores Guards Parade. Then move to Queen Victoria Memorial ( known as the birthday cake. Or if you can try St James Park. I have done three trooping the Colour, in the 80s, still the same every year and has been done for many years. It is not the oldest military ceremony, that title goes to the ceremony of the keys performed every night at The Tower of London. Enjoy your Hols over here, all the best.
@karenblackadder1183
2 жыл бұрын
Have just sent the full ceremony to SoGal. Will get you the link. The true stars, of course, are the 2 massive Shire Horses, each carrying 2 huge kettle drums.
@daviddirom7429
2 жыл бұрын
I know it’s a bit late, but they go from Wellington Barracks which is to the right of BP, March past Buckingham Palace (BP), down the mall (front left of BP) to Horse Guards. St James park is surrounded by the locations already mentioned. Lots of spectators they start showing up around 6-6:30am to get a good spot.
@keithrudd8003
Жыл бұрын
The wave as you put it is down to what’s called sizing … it’s a deliberate drill move
@libbyluke328
2 жыл бұрын
It’s so moving to see this . You will have such a brilliant time over here
@paulroberts7561
2 жыл бұрын
In her younger days the Queen rode a horse, side saddle during the trooping. One year someone in the crowd pointed a gun at her. The guards officer escort jumped off his horse into the crowd to grab the man. Interesting to watch. Nowadays she doesn't ride anymore.
@paulroberts7561
2 жыл бұрын
Just checked the year was 1981.
@jillosler9353
2 жыл бұрын
Every service recruit swears allegiance to the Monarch - currently the Queen - and the soldiers, despite ceremonial uniforms, are active soldiers who were probably in Afghanistan a few months ago.
@karenbrough6449
2 жыл бұрын
The feathers in the hats depends on which branch of Guards. My nephew is a Grenadier
@seeriktus
2 жыл бұрын
FYI: If you go to visit, most of the action will be near horseguards. The video you watched of the big yellow square is of horseguards, it's besides The Mall (pronounced like "towel", the road leading to buckingham palace), across from St James' Park. There are several underground stations nearby to get there, I imagine the roads will be shut down in the area.
@davidrowlands441
2 жыл бұрын
After your holiday it'll be good to hear your views on the different accents you hear.
@Mikey_Five999
2 жыл бұрын
I've Always Lived In The UK But I Never Go To London as it's always a massive long line to get there on this day it's easier to watch it from The News And William And Kate got Married on 29 April 2011 At Westminster Abbey in London England. Also Keep Up the Good Work On The Video's!
@colinhowarth
3 ай бұрын
One of my Nephews was a sergeant in the 1st Grenadiers, they called him little philip, 6ft 10 inches tall
@Kari_B61ex
2 жыл бұрын
You'll be able to see everything on The Mall - Hope you're having a good time and today isn't as rainy as yesterday!
@woodrowelmore3030
2 жыл бұрын
Trooping the color is held on a field called Horse Guard's Parade. - there would be no room at Buckingham Palace. Even Windsor castle isn't big enough. THe trooping is always the same, year after year. There is lots of practice. A few years ago one Guards unit was in Afghanistan and besides the military operation the drummers were practicing because their regiment was going to be the escort to the color. The officer in charge rides a horse and he has to learn the movements - left, right or backwards. I've read that moving a horse backwards is no easy feat.
@coreenavenn4235
2 жыл бұрын
There's a museum on Horse Guards Parade & the Trooping is to the rear of that. You can visit the horses too.
@peterbrown1012
2 жыл бұрын
Household cavalry museum, and you can see the soldiers preparing for their guard duties.
@coreenavenn4235
2 жыл бұрын
@@peterbrown1012 I watched the stand down parade at the end of day. The horses looked so bored.
@vascocourtney
2 жыл бұрын
The colours are the Flag of the regiment. This was originally taken onto the field of battle and acted as a rallying point. It was therefore important that all the troops knew what it looked like. This ceremony is intended to walk the flag past all the men so they could identify it. The bars on it carry the names of all the battles that the regiment has been involved in.
@adammullarkey4996
2 жыл бұрын
You're quite right that the "Colour" is the flag. The Colour is the regimental flag of one of the five regiments of the household division (Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Welsh Guards and Irish Guards). Judging by the commentary, this particular ceremony used the Scots Guards' colour. The ceremony has an interesting history. As I mentioned, the Colour represents a specific regiment. This wasn't just these five regiments; every regiment in the British Army (and most armies) had it's own colour. In battle, the colours were used by the general to tell him where a particular regiment was on the battlefield. They were also used by the soldiers in the regiment as a rallying point in the event that they were scattered in the confusion of battle. As such, it was essential that each soldier was able to recognise his regiment's colour, and that's where the Trooping the Colour ceremony comes in. Historically, every regiment would have performed it's own ceremony, trooping the Colour through the ranks to ensure that every man knew his colour on sight. Over the years, as battles became larger and new technologies, such as radios, were invented, the Colour became obsolete as a rallying point, and most regiments stopped performing the ceremony. Today, the regiments of the household division are the only units that continue to troop their colours regularly.
@martintabony611
2 жыл бұрын
The Household Division has seven regiments, you missed the most senior :) The Life Guards and Blues and Royals. Septem Juncta In Uno (Seven Joined In One)
@peterbrown1012
2 жыл бұрын
The last time the colours were taken into battle was the 2nd Boar war.
@adammullarkey4996
2 жыл бұрын
@@martintabony611 Of course, my apologies. At least I got all the Foot Guards!
@FlashyVic
2 жыл бұрын
The original trooping of colours goes back to medieval battles when a regiment or company's colours or flags were important for troops to know. It indicated where they should rally to or where their comrades were in the panic and confusion of fighting. The trooping of the colour was a ceremony performed before the battle to let the rank and file get to recognise their flag so as not to mistake it in the heat of battle. Of course it's become very ritualised in the many centuries since.
@TruthHurts-s7g
2 жыл бұрын
Not.. Medieval.. Maybe 17 century ish but yes the colours were for soldiers to know where their own people were and to muster there
@lindylou7853
2 жыл бұрын
That guy’s not yawning. He’s trying to adjust his chin strap without using his hands. If his chin strap is not in the right place, his bearskin will fall off. I’ve read that if the strap is not in the right place, the bearskin is so heavy that it could snap your neck. Not sure if that’s true!
@1chish
2 жыл бұрын
You commented on the different coloured plumes in the band's bearskins. Each Regiment has their own distinctive version of the ceremonial uniform and the band here is the massed band of all regiments on parade. So you will have Irish, Scots, Coldstream, Grenadier or Welsh Guards on parade. Regiments differentiate with the colour of the plume, the number and grouping of the tunic buttons and neck badges. The bagpipes are provided by both Scottish and Irish pipers and if you are on The Mall the RAF flypast will go right over your head as its the line of flight over Buckingham Palace. Enjoy your stay!
@keithorbell8946
2 жыл бұрын
The coloured plumes in the bearskins are one of the regimental distinctions: Grenadier Guards= white, worn on the left, Coldstream Guards = red, on the right, Scots Guards = none, Irish Guards = St. Patrick’s Blue, worn on the right, Welsh Guards = White-Green-White, worn on the left. The side of the bearskin the plume is worn is also on the opposite side to where the Regiment parades, so the Grenadiers, as the senior regiment, parade on the right of the line, but because the Coldstream Guards were formed before the Grenadiers the form on the right - “Second to none” as in their motto. The Scots (3rd) Guards have no plume and form in the centre, with the Irish on their left and the Welsh on the right.
@stephengreen6338
2 жыл бұрын
haha, oh that's funny Ethan, when they have formal wear its for the posh toffs, not us mere plebs watching, anyhoo enjoy your stay, be safe, can t wait till you make your blog on your experience of the visit, see you soon, love the channel, keep doin what ya doing
@TimStamper89
2 жыл бұрын
The massed bands are from across the guards which is why they are dressed slightly differently Each guards have their own slight differences to the uniform, different button groupings, colours in the bear skin etc
@iancook7792
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you had a good time in the UK. Such a lovely couple. Enjoy 🤗
@ccityplanner1217
2 жыл бұрын
You can join the army at 16 (although I think under 18 you need parents' permission). All of our soldiers look young because they're not allowed to have facial hair; they're required to be really close-shaven & are not allowed to leave any stubble at all. The blue hackles in their caps are to identify which regiment they are a part of. The legend for this is posted on a sign near Buckingham Palace, although I can't remember of the top of my head myself. We have a vast expanse of gravel in just west of Whitehall which is only used for Trooping the Colour once a year & the rest of the time it's just a massive area of gravel.
@crusader8626
2 жыл бұрын
Your allowed to have moustaches in the army I believe and you can ask for permission from your CO to grow a beard. It's also allowed for religious purposes. The plumes on their head gear relate to their location in line formations back in the old line infantry days. For example, if it's on the right they would of been on the right of the formation etc. As scots guards used to be in the centre, this is why they don't have a plume. The colours of the plume are purely for unit distinction.
@Laura-s3x6k
2 ай бұрын
English and proud. My country is the greatest on earth for pomp, ceremony and brave men who fought for this country in war.
@andyb2706
2 жыл бұрын
The different colour flags in their hats denotes what regiment they belong to. This part of the ceremony is held at Horse Guards Parade which is a little distance from Buckingham Palace and is just off The Mall and behind Downing Street.
@me0375
2 жыл бұрын
You only see the jets do a fly past at the Palace on a special occasion - but if search online for the RAF Red Arrows they are the air display team that did the plumes of red, white and blue smoke. They do displays around the country, and have a KZitem channel, Insta, FB, etc
@youtubeaccount5738
2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly, the Scots Guards drummer isn’t from the Corp of Drums, but from the *Pipes and Drums.* The type of drum the Drummer used was a Highland type snare drum, commonly used for Pipe bands. The reason being is that the Scots Guards Corp of Drums disbanded in 2003, sadly.
@cfjooijevaar1
5 ай бұрын
I am always stunned knowing that all this personel is only a very smal part of the infantry namely the Household Division, meaning the King's guard. However they are also trained as common military personel and are also sent to problematic places all over the world. So they have next to their ceremonial function a combat function as well. There are five guards: Grenadiers guards, Coldstream guards, Scots guards, Irish guards and Welsh guards.
@rayshowsay1749
Жыл бұрын
To correct a seeming misunderstanding, 'trooping the colours' is _not_ the exchanging of the 'flag'. The trooping of the colours was that part of the ceremony where the bearer passed in front of the ranks.
@mrjockt
2 жыл бұрын
You can differentiate the different Regiments of Foot Guard by the button spacing on their tunics, it also shows the Regiments seniority, the Grenadier Guards, officially the oldest, have buttons set singly, then the Coldstream Guards with the buttons in pairs, the Scots with the buttons in groups of three, the Irish with groups of four and finally the Welsh with the buttons in groups of five.
@daviddirom7429
2 жыл бұрын
7.58 this is Horse Guards. To the left of the Queen (edge of parade ground) is the rear of #10 Downing Street, straight over the queens head on the other side of the park is Buckingham Palace
@seamusandpat
2 жыл бұрын
The colur of the feather dressing on the Bearskin hats denote the regiment of the wearer. For example green for the Irish Guards, red for Grenadier guards and so on. Also the arrangement of the buttons on the front of their red jackes denote the regiment.
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