King's Guard Showcases Amazing Skills to Stay Mounted
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- čas přidán 11. 04. 2024
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0:11 Two police horses gracefully make make their way through the Horse Guards
8:13 Changing of the Guards 12pm
Date filmed: 12 April 2024
Who they are:
Household Cavalry Regiment: Protectors of the Monarchy
The Household Cavalry stands as the amalgamation of the British Army's two oldest regiments, namely The Life Guards and The Blues & Royals, forming a distinguished entity divided into the Household Cavalry Regiment and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
Within this esteemed framework, the Household Cavalry Regiment serves as the active operational component, tasked with armoured reconnaissance missions utilizing the cutting-edge AJAX armoured vehicles. This unit is not only proficient in armoured reconnaissance; its soldiers are also adept in varied critical combat roles such as sniper operations, anti-tank warfare, operation of remotely controlled aerial systems, and conducting informational operations.
On the other hand, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment presents the ceremonial aspect of the regiment, engaging in state and public ceremonial duties in London. Known for their exceptional horsemanship and ceremonial excellence, they play a significant role in national and international events, embodying the monarchy and the UK's heritage on a global stage.
Regimental History
In 1660, The Life Guards formed from Royalists in Holland to protect King Charles II post-Restoration.
The same year, Cromwell’s forces became The Royal Horse Guards ("The Blues") with new Royalist leadership and blue uniforms.
By 1661, The Royal Regiment of Dragoons was raised to defend the Tangier colony in Morocco, earning their first Battle Honour.
1672: Regiments excel in Flanders against Dutch; showcasing cavalry and reconnaissance skills.
1743: King George II leads the British Life Guards to defeat French counterparts at Dettingen; Royal Dragoons beat France's elite cavalry.
1758: Horse Guards building completed; starts tradition of royal guard change.
1760: Royal Horse Guards win at Warburg, starting no-headdress salute tradition.
1778: Horse Guards reformed into 1st and 2nd Life Guards, influencing ceremonial dress.
1813: Royal Horse Guards become Household Cavalry under George III and Wellington, taking on royal escort duties.
1815: Life Guards, Royal Horse Guards, and Royal Dragoons shine at Waterloo; Royal Dragoons secure Napoleon’s 105th Regiment's eagle, now part of Blues & Royals.
Crimean War: Royal Dragoons in Heavy Brigade.
1882-1885: Egypt and Sudan see battles, like the "Moonlight Charge" at Kassassin involving Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards. Soldiers also in Heavy Camel Corps.
1899-1902: Boer War showcases massed cavalry tactics in Rensburg, Kimberly, and more.
1914-1918: Regiments in WWI, serving in trenches and cavalry charges.
1922: 1st and 2nd Life Guards merge to become "The Life Guards" in 1928.
1939-1945: British cavalry switches to mechanization in WWII; Life Guards and The Blues form 1st and 2nd Household Cavalry Regiments, acclaimed by General Horrocks. They operate in various regions as elite reconnaissance units.
1945: King George VI reinstates King's Life Guard, mirroring today's Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.
1955: Royal Horse Guards contribute to ending EOKA insurgency in Cyprus, excelling in reconnaissance with mules and horses.
1969: Royal Horse Guards merge with Royal Dragoons to create Blues & Royals, serving in Northern Ireland, Germany, and Cyprus.
1969-2004: Operation BANNER in Northern Ireland involves Life Guards and Blues and Royals aiding restoration efforts in various capacities.
1982: Blues & Royals deploy to Falklands in armoured reconnaissance, supporting Operation Corporate.
1990: Life Guards join Gulf's Operation Desert Storm in Challenger 1 tanks, engaging in ground operations.
1991: Options for Change melds Life Guards and Blues & Royals, reshaping with focus on reconnaissance and ceremonial roles in HCR and HCMR.
HCR has become a key British Army "Battle Group" in Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eastern Europe.
At Horse Guards, the King's Guard, mounted on horseback, stands watch for an hour, switching with another guard and horse rotationally. They're stationed at the Whitehall entrance from 10 AM to 4 PM, changing guards hourly-a quintessential British Tradition upheld daily from 10 AM to 4 PM.
History of the Parade
The 4 'o' Clock Parade started in 1894 when Queen Victoria found the entire guard drinking and gambling while on duty and as a punishment, ordered that they had to be inspected every day at 4pm by an officer for the next 100 years!
Although the 100 years finished in 1994 Queen Elizabeth II wanted the parade to continue as a tradition.
For more information: householdcavalry.co.uk/
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Timestamps: 8:13
Date filmed: 12 April 2024 at Horse Guards in London England. ❤ 🇬🇧 #thekingsguarduk
Most likely the horse was spooked, at the get go..
Já que esses seres não tem respeito por nada o guarda deveria impor. Estressam o animal e podem machucar enfiando os dedos nas narinas do pobre animal. Seria melhor repensar quanto às regras e procurar mudá-las.
Maybe these horses are all sooo fedup and irritated by these people . Rubbing and touching thear foreheads and noses are sooo irritable to these horses.
Peopleshould not be aloud to touch these horses at all
Think about this... how will your nose and forehead feels after so much rubbing.
A good seat.
Is there a contingency for the replacement guard, mounted or on foot, to "man" that unoccupied sentry post🤔
Is there another mounted or foot guard on standby for such instances?
I have often that myself survey they would have to 🤔
Maybe they should charge for non citizens to touch the horses. Sell tickets at a booth next door for say 25 quid per person and have a ticket taker to allow the tourists to go through one group with tickets at a time. That might limit the big crowds down to manageable sizes. The citizens of Great Britain pay taxes so they should have priority. Touching the reins should result in a monetary fine.