Well done to you all! Wishing you good luck in your chosen career! From a daughter of the Regiment (my dad, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather and great uncle all served in the Coldstream Guards! ) Nulli Secundus!
@gregchapman-oliver7725
Жыл бұрын
Nulli Secundus indeed , my unit 4 Battalion The Royal New South Wales Regiment, was raised from the St George Regiment the Australian Rifles who shared this motto.
@SpookyFox1000
Жыл бұрын
Not many things about our country make me proud theses days. THIS ABSOLUTELY DOES ! How wonderful for the families of theses wonderful people ! It gives me hope in our country ! God bless everyone of you, you are the best of the best !
@Rumbletummy117
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Wonderful young men still prepared to fight for King & Country. God bless them all.
@bobblue_west
Жыл бұрын
What's the bloody point? All this pomp and 47,000 illegals invaded our south coast in 2022.
@alexweatherburn4390
Жыл бұрын
Well done lads, good drill and smart turnout. I passed out at Pirbright in 1963 as a Coldstreamer.
@henrymann9851
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Alex.
@bobblue_west
Жыл бұрын
Well done. Now get down to Kent and protect our shores from an invasion of illegals. "Ooooo no, We can't do that. We're a woke army now."
@alexweatherburn4390
Жыл бұрын
@@bobblue_west Much as we would love to unfortunately our Army can only do what our Governments tell us to do, in other words ‘Lions led by Donkeys’.
@kevinadamson5768
10 ай бұрын
That's when it was really tough to get in the guards.
@martinford1147
Жыл бұрын
Well done gentlemen and thank you for your commitment. From a former serviceman. Good luck in your future careers!
@Dharmanarchist
Жыл бұрын
Old American Army veteran here, this showed up randomly on my feed and I really enjoyed it. Congratulations to these young men and their families, hope they got some Christmas leave before moving on to their Regiments.
@johnstephen2869
Жыл бұрын
A very fine turnout, congratulations to all. It reminds me of my parade in 1966 in NZ. No matter where in the free world we are, we all rely on fine young soldiers like these to keep us all free to live our lives peacefully. God bless you all.
@colvinator1611
Жыл бұрын
Well done to all the staff and recruits. I passed out 10/3/72. I wish you all well as you start your worthy careers.
@daz6637
Жыл бұрын
Passed off that very square 32 1/2 years ago, albeit, we where the Royal Corps of Signals and this was our regimental home. Good on them and may they enjoy the Army like I did.
@michealk5136
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant standard of drill overall, well done lads.
@pbrobotspbrobots1710
Жыл бұрын
I remember my passing out parade in 1978 at the guards depot. we all got our Christmas leave, got home a few days after the parade. then most of us who passed out got a recall back to the depot to take part in the oil tanker strike that was supposed to happen over Christmas. we were going to ride shot gun in the tankers.
@joemccalman1914
Жыл бұрын
Passed out 43 years to the day on the same parade ground, then, it belonged to 11 Sig Rgt which gave me my best friend to this day, enjoy guys, you’ll have good times and bad,but you will always have friends! 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@SpookyFox1000
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service ! Appreciated pal
@blackpoolrox6475
Жыл бұрын
I passed out from 11th Sig reg at Catterick too. About 55 yrs ago October(ish)
@iainmacmillan2548
Жыл бұрын
Me too , 1984.
@stewartross1233
Жыл бұрын
I've never served but to me, for noobs, the drill was impressive! Good luck with your careers. Thank you for looking after me.
@tpmg5272
Жыл бұрын
Well done chaps. I passed out of Caterham in 89. Enjoy your time.
@frankgardiner5002
Жыл бұрын
Being ex Guards I know how much time and effort is made into passing out. CARRY ON GUYS your OUT STANDING
@charlottecunningham2141
Жыл бұрын
I’m not military or know much about the military, but the man in the black uniform seemed to have kind words for all of the graduates. I saw lots of smiles
@davidsweeney4021
Жыл бұрын
Even hanging around waiting, the smartest bloody soldiers in the world!
@n4gix
Жыл бұрын
Very smartly done! I've never heard Christmas music played during an inspection of the troops before. It was a real treat! Cheers from a retired US Army veteran.
@marcvg1625
Жыл бұрын
Magnificent! And all good wishes! 👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@gregchapman-oliver7725
Жыл бұрын
A proud moment for them after all their effort and for their families, made me think of the many march out parades I was privileged to be a member of, as both student and staff , the drill and format just the same in the Antibes. Well done lads.
@stevenwhite9408
Жыл бұрын
Well done lads.. looking at the video ,this is Helles barracks. Used to be a signals depot,back in the early 90s.
@murielorsborn3510
Жыл бұрын
Well done too each and everyone of you God bless you so proud of you all ⭐️❤️🇬🇧
@ZedsDeadOK
Жыл бұрын
Brings back memories when I passed out December 76 at the Junior Leader Regiment, Bovington. We had drill instructors from the Coldstream and Welsh Guards so I know what these guy's have gone through. Good luck with your careers.
@josephhelyenek9203
Жыл бұрын
This is what makes the British the best, Christmas carols at graduation. Jolly good
@peterbrown1012
Жыл бұрын
When I was at the Guards depot in 1971, each foot regiment and the Household Cavalry passed out separately, shows how much recruitment has gone down.
@markevans6973
Жыл бұрын
Would you join these days for all the crap they have to endure. More money stacking shelves at Asda. Like most jobs these days hard to recruit. Just let them have their day without being negative.
@peterbrown1012
Жыл бұрын
@@markevans6973 you contradict yourself, I said how much recruitment had gone down, you agreed but said I was being negative, recruitment has gone down because people don't want to join anymore and the armed forces have shrunk a lot since 1971.
@nobbydeblue4357
5 күн бұрын
I went through The Guards Depot ( The Old Guards Depot at Elizabeth Brks ) in 1967 as an Household Cavalry Recruit we trained as H/Cav but 26weeks as an Infantry Soldier or as a Guardsman then onto Catterick for trade training for AFV vehicle's in The 70s i was back at The Guards Depot ( Now The New Depot ) as a member of staff and there is no comparison between The Household Division of the 60s & 70s of that of today.
@anthonygallagher1397
Жыл бұрын
Meant to say on my first post that I got the dvds of their training,pass outs etc, brilliant guys well done.
@nedrasellayah9314
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting to see a number of the lads praying eith bowed heads and saying Amen. One doesn't think of a lot of Brits being prayerful anymore. Especially young men. Good for them. God Bless them all.🙏🙏🙏
@frankbrasenell3789
Жыл бұрын
Did my Royal Signals basic training and passing out there in 1961,a very cold year,the Fijian,recruits slept in full kit plus pj,s great time though 👍
@timhannah4
Жыл бұрын
Be Proud, all the Guardsman, hopefully youre Loved ones saw and appriciated the specticle......Best Wishes 🤜🤛
@anthonygallagher1397
Жыл бұрын
I saw my son pass out as a jnr guardsman, in Harrogate and then passed out as a Scots guard at catterick , and he served a further 6 years, both pass outs were brilliant
@davidjamison1672
Жыл бұрын
Impressive, I passed out of Mons in 65 and it helped my business career good luck boys David Jamison
@johnvint3122
Жыл бұрын
Great parade reminded me of mine, not with the Guards, was an Engineer was great to know I was done and on my way for Trades Training best 36 years I spent
@colinatkinson3170
Жыл бұрын
Well done guys, welcome to the Blue Red Blue Brotherhood, Septum Juncta In Uno 💂♂️🔵🔴🔵💂♂️
@kevinadamson5768
10 ай бұрын
Being an exJock guardsman I like watching these videos, I passed out in 1986 at the guards depot and it's fair to say it was a lot tougher then, but not taking anything away from these lads the drill and turnout was first class, a lot better than a lot of other recent videos I've seen. Still a proud day for the young guardsmen and their families and I wish them all the best in their careers.
@karenandrews5740
Жыл бұрын
Pride well done shows your commitment to your country. God bless England ..... God bless your King 🇦🇺♥️🇬🇧
@fod1855
Жыл бұрын
Your King too!
@Phlegmwahn
Жыл бұрын
Did you watch the video? England, really! Amongst the Guardsmen on parade I saw members of the Irish Guards, the Welsh Guards, the Scots Guards and the Coldstream Guards (raised in Coldstream in the Scottish borders). English exceptionalism has no place in the British Army!
@That1Eagle
Жыл бұрын
@@Phlegmwahn Did you miss the Grenadiers?
@nigelpilgrim4232
Жыл бұрын
@@Phlegmwahn coldstream foot guards regiment was formed in 1650 at Berwick Northumberland by George monck 1st duke of Albemarle dates back to the English civil war !!!
@raymondsawyer8626
Жыл бұрын
God bless the United kingdom would be more appropriate 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@michaelamos4651
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to everyone of them . Well done 👏
@Ian20232
Жыл бұрын
Looking good there. Welcome to the best job in the world. I passed of that square 31 years ago.
@nicholasdavies6264
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations men ! Superb 👍
@benjichan2648
10 ай бұрын
Those grenadiers music they play at slow march was so hearttouching.
@CopperAdam1
Жыл бұрын
From a Yank (USMC 1976-1980) Well done lads! Looking good! Best of luck in your careers!
@overopensights
Жыл бұрын
Takes me back to when I was 18 and did just this sort of parade before being sent of to face the Chinese. I would have missed none of it and good luck to these smart and articulate young men here today. They certainly look the part, well done all of you and good luck!
@waynechan6451
Жыл бұрын
I joined the British army immediately after I moved into the UK. I am really proud of being a British soldier and learning from the best. ❤❤❤
@Ancienterk
Жыл бұрын
Excellent parade but cannot help thinking the D.I's have an easy time of it with such a tiny platoon to train. When I passed out in 1958 (RAF National Service) we were an intake of 300 , now that was a Parade.
@timcubison9832
Жыл бұрын
I remember when I passed out at Catterick thought it wasn't Guards Company we couldn't see the man in the rank in front of us due to the fog all we could hear was the words of command and the band. It was the best day of my life even better than when my RSM welcomed me into the Warrent Officers and Sgts mess
@ianorr7623
Жыл бұрын
Thank God we're out of it. Enough of being terrorized by that 7ft. tall Sargent.
@DolbyVirtual1
Жыл бұрын
I joined January 1966, still alive and kicking out well, I like to attend March parades, my slow March really gets noticed, but hey, that’s a Coldstreamer for you , lol.
@michealk5136
Жыл бұрын
26:37 excellent present arms
@donaldsinclair7762
Жыл бұрын
Passing out same parade square in 99, well done lads welcome to the BRB brotherhood. Nemo Me Impune Lacessit. 🏴💂🇬🇧
@sararedfearn4691
Жыл бұрын
Ditto , crack on soldier boys…….
@dabsy123
Жыл бұрын
Good to see the boys passing out in their 2 Dress..as apposed to wearing great coatsand even ceremonial!. Plenty of Coldstreamers there
@henrymann9851
Жыл бұрын
Thank you all for your service.
@davidsweeney4021
Жыл бұрын
I never realised that different regiments did their initial training together, which I like, commoradrerie?. And proper full-on inspection from the CO. You blokes are good!
@michealk5136
Жыл бұрын
All guardsmen on this parade though, that’s what separates them.
@davidsweeney4021
Жыл бұрын
@@michealk5136 Just never knew they trained as guardsmen together. But great to find out.
@evelinemarquesdasilva6000
Жыл бұрын
Well done lads, all men are beautiful. I saw lots of simles.😁 🤪❤❤ Very Happy Christmas. 😘🎊❤
@davidphillips2259
Жыл бұрын
Well done lads
@iancampbell3726
Жыл бұрын
The other "Passing out on parade" was the trombone Bandsman or Bandswoman. Hope they are okay.
@michealk5136
Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@doronron8715
Жыл бұрын
They was fine and joined the parade again for the march off.
@ghl3488
Жыл бұрын
There is no finer. Good luck to you all and enjoy it.
@willtheww2collector742
Жыл бұрын
brilliant parade. I felt a bit sorry for the sergeant who won best section, no one clapped for him, however everyone else got a clap.
@markriley2733
Жыл бұрын
Nice to watch, 36 years almost to the day since I passed out the guards depot
@davidcorbett62
Жыл бұрын
I passed off in 1975 at Catterick Royal Armoured Corps. Much different army then and much different standard of dress for the families but think it’s more down to the way people dress now rather than financial . Same in churches restaurants etc. But the main focus should be on the lads passing off who done well in all respects
@MrStevemarc
Жыл бұрын
Well done gents ... welcome to the brotherhood ... BRB..
@Coldstreamer17
Жыл бұрын
Interesting seeing the different traditions by unit. The Grenadiers tend to say their name as the officer approaches, while the other don't for instance.
@kevinadamson5768
10 ай бұрын
Grenadiers never use the word yes and will use any other suitable word instead. I was jock guards and we had some grenadiers attached to us in Canada, I thought our traditions were a bit crazy.
@Fester_
Жыл бұрын
December weather and so comfy seats.
@karenandrews5740
Жыл бұрын
Ooops sorry I forgot ... our King. No disrespect intended 🌹♥️🇦🇺🇬🇧
@bluepurgatory2927
Жыл бұрын
I knew someone would comment on the Irish Guard's hat, other than that they did us proud.
@alexsimmonds2803
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the quality of kit we get isn’t great and how the forage cap was is how it got given to him which the co understood. He just said it needed exchanging he wasn’t to fussed as is wasn’t fault of the guards as himself
@1442GlennLane
Жыл бұрын
A special day for sure, but a little disrespectful for some families to turn up dressed like they're about to go to Tescos.
@MC14may
Жыл бұрын
Sign of the times...no-one cares anymore
@phucknuts.7065
Жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying, but just remember not everyone is fortunate enough to to afford a new suit or have they had the same up bringing as you. Most people join the army to try and escape poverty and shithole council estates in the UK.
@1442GlennLane
Жыл бұрын
@@phucknuts.7065 Seriously. I joined the military in 1972 and people had a lot less back then. Nowadays, you can go into a supermarket and get a descent suit/dress etc real cheap. Nice to know you think those people attending this passout couldn't afford to dress descent on these soldiers special day.
@phucknuts.7065
Жыл бұрын
@@1442GlennLane i was just thinking back to when i did training in 2001 and to my shock families of fellas couldn’t afford anything after lives of living off welfare. My family were suited and booted but we never judged.
@1442GlennLane
Жыл бұрын
@@phucknuts.7065People don't turn at weddings in jeans and t shirts, even if they're on welfare, what's the difference....none.
@jerrydowse5061
2 ай бұрын
Good film,Thank you,but pardon my confusion,i thought Grenadiers had a white plume,yet here they wear a red band which to me is Coldstream.Thanks in anticipation..Very smart lads,hope they all are still in.
@davericketts9101
Жыл бұрын
Very smart but it is a great pity that there seems to be so few of them.
@Coldstreamer17
Жыл бұрын
Why do you have the icon upside down?
@trevermcdonald2402
Жыл бұрын
Only six Lillywhites.
@harrietwoolever6180
Жыл бұрын
I like the shuffle to make the lines straight.
@raymondsawyer8626
Жыл бұрын
That is called right dress
@clipz4238
Жыл бұрын
10:56 yesssss m8 fuckin proud of ye la
@ianorr7623
Жыл бұрын
Here come the Mommys and Daddys.
@midnightteapot5633
Жыл бұрын
I do not know why the Rifles came to the conclusion that taking out the stiffening from the front of their peaked caps is a good look, the caps look like muffins.
@gloriakoch4764
Жыл бұрын
I wonder why the different hats, color, shape.
@doronron8715
Жыл бұрын
Symbolises the different guards regiments, Grenadiers with the Red band, the Irish with the green band, scots with the red and white chequered, the Coldstream with the white and the Welsh with the green black stripe.
@senianns9522
Жыл бұрын
Catterick is a cold and nasty place for sure! Poor boys standing without overcoats!
@SpookyFox1000
Жыл бұрын
They’ll be OK. They’re British ! Hard as nails and proud.
@alison__16
Жыл бұрын
Well done all of you!
@jamesmather2839
Жыл бұрын
Sorry you edited out “Break. Into. Quick. Time. …Quick march!” A significant drill move for their future. But otherwise excellent quality.
@bobxingerburger6198
Жыл бұрын
🟦🟥🟦
@Inimitable
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am curious.... why did the reviewing officer not wear medals? On a formal parade such as this, where those on parade were wearing medals, he was wearing ribbons only. Seems strangely incongruous. Any ideas why? Not a criticism, just curiosity.
@doronron8715
Жыл бұрын
As he's in the household frock coat. Ribbons not medals are worn.
@wickwicker8575
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant turnout of young guardsmen. The military is the only thing that works in modern day Britain.
@Ron-u1z
4 ай бұрын
I'm ex Royal Navy and RAOC. Well done lads. Enjoy your time in the forces and please, please don't leave for a split arse. Enjoy your young lives.
@joelleson3313
Жыл бұрын
Do the different colored covers represent different units?
@JammyDodger45
Жыл бұрын
Yes they do. They're all Guards Division but separate Regiments within the Div.
@selwynowen6213
Жыл бұрын
Had to laugh when at the beginning I heard their drill Sargent say to them about their mummies and daddies were there to see them,😂😂😂😂 I can remember my passing out parade in 1974
@5ch4rn
Жыл бұрын
Fine lads. I hope their government supports them always and deploys them with the utmost consideration for their wellbeing.
@Richard500
Жыл бұрын
Really good to see that standard of drill but sad that it will decline when they join the battalions.
@bobxingerburger6198
Жыл бұрын
True, compared to the other platoons passout the standard of drill has been superior, reminds me of the 1980s depot a bit. Best drill honestly was the present arms. Crisp and nicely done.
@Jeffybonbon
Жыл бұрын
THe Guards lost something when perbright ended Good effort
@allangibson4354
Жыл бұрын
Sans pareil.
@mikeman584
Жыл бұрын
Must have done away with height requirement some of the Guards passing out look quite small.
@tba8241
Жыл бұрын
Well done Lads
@Jim-nt7xy
Ай бұрын
Why are there different caps?
@graememccaig723
Жыл бұрын
2 intakes per year?
@doronron8715
Жыл бұрын
2 in January and one in Feb 2023 that I know of Graeme
@nedrasellayah9314
Жыл бұрын
I thought family needed to dress more formally for such a special occasion.
@pulllift1
Жыл бұрын
Nice parade not a moan but looks better using the SLR
@user-kk5jt9tr6i
Жыл бұрын
It's a blood brass band!
@DolbyVirtual1
Жыл бұрын
Nowt wrong with Tescos, cheeky person.
@phucknuts.7065
Жыл бұрын
People commenting on how the families are dressed, just remember most people join the army to escape poverty and shitty drug infested council estates, and not all have had the same up brining as you. I joined the army in 2001 and people literally had to be shown how to shower because believe it or not some people had never had one. I was like wtf have I joined😂, but that is the reality of life for some people.
@Rumbletummy117
Жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely staggered at how few there are, is this down to recruitment failure, dropouts or so few young people just not interested? There's only about 2 dozen of them.
@Mark-uf4kf
8 ай бұрын
How the numbers have dropped. What's this, one original platoon? Suggest someone starts recruiting
@patriot4786
11 ай бұрын
Do they have to cover their eye sight with their hats like that? 😂
@sim8018
10 ай бұрын
outstanding - best of the best - Guards are the ultimate all round soldiers
@johnsabini2330
Жыл бұрын
Unusual, inspecting officers actually seems to be inspecting the turn out! Would expect this to be done prior to march on.
@raymondsawyer8626
Жыл бұрын
They would have had a once over by the training staff before coming on parade and it is the norm for the senior officer too inspect and chat to the soldiers passing out too begin their career with their respective regiment
@johnsabini2330
Жыл бұрын
@@raymondsawyer8626 In my day (back in dark ages ) - the inspecting officer would normally ask “and where are you from” assume after recent events this would now be deemed non-PC 🤔🤫?
@TheFingerman37
Жыл бұрын
Nice, just a crying shame such a low parade of new recruits. I guess it's easier to stay at home and do a media studies degree!
@desmondhull5778
Жыл бұрын
Does the height restriction still apply ,or has the standards dropped?.
@doronron8715
Жыл бұрын
Why would a height restriction give a drop in standards. You're saying someone 5ft 10 is not as good as someone who is 6ft 2. You're a complete pleb, then I'm guessing putting a statement like that.
@markevans6973
Жыл бұрын
@@desmondhull5778 Same as the police. Employing dwarfs these days.
@doronron8715
Жыл бұрын
@@desmondhull5778 6ft2 and an ex Guardsman and served with some excellent guardsman who was small and definitely mighty. You touched no nerve. You just needed to be told you are a DISRESPECTFUL.
@iriscollins7583
Жыл бұрын
@@desmondhull5778 A once respected man said, "You measure a man from the neck up."
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