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  • KAREN slayer King's Guard spys IDIOT who touches the Horse blanket! 09.10.2023.
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  • @LondonCityWalks
    @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +46

    Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and I hope you enjoyed it! If you'd like to be notified each time a new video is published, please hit the 'Subscribe' Button ▶ and the notification 🔔

    • @mariagrenat6147
      @mariagrenat6147 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Is there a way to communicate with you to ask you a question one on one?

    • @tracymcardle1236
      @tracymcardle1236 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Thank you for filming for us❤❤

    • @GLAlex9470
      @GLAlex9470 Před 9 měsíci

      Yes, how can I message you. My stepson is now living in the UK. We will be going to go visit soon now that they have a baby. Just have some questions about planning a trip there.

    • @maryannward443
      @maryannward443 Před 9 měsíci

      Keep up the awesome job ❤

    • @veronicacrabtreehill6608
      @veronicacrabtreehill6608 Před 9 měsíci

      John, at one time were you a member of the Lifeguards or Blues and Royals ?

  • @Wulfyr
    @Wulfyr Před 9 měsíci +34

    Well done for pulling that bloke up on his conduct.👍🏻

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +14

      Had to be done mate as it was almost embarrassing that he seemed so oblivious. 👍🏻

  • @karenfein4774
    @karenfein4774 Před 9 měsíci +42

    Thanks for telling that tourist what he kept doing wrong.

    • @nalasimba
      @nalasimba Před 9 měsíci +1

      Why leave it so late? Should have said something "stern" immediately.

    • @veronicacrabtreehill6608
      @veronicacrabtreehill6608 Před 9 měsíci

      I think John and Buska should say something to these fools. They say it on camera but not to the people
      reponsible.

    • @veronicacrabtreehill6608
      @veronicacrabtreehill6608 Před 9 měsíci

      Are you stuck inside again John ? You should have learned by now.😂😂

  • @Ladywolf2263
    @Ladywolf2263 Před 9 měsíci +22

    I love your narrative to your videos as they help me . I live in the states, and am a horsewoman, so I know enough not to touch anyone’s horse. But I’ve learned a lot about the guards and their horses. And there are times I laugh, and other times I shake my head at the stupidity. Thank you, Sir, again for your fine videos. ❤️

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +3

      My pleasure Ladywolf. Thank you for your kind comments! ❤️

  • @BetFarmer-te2lf
    @BetFarmer-te2lf Před 9 měsíci +15

    Good on you for telling him what he’d done wrong, I wish others would do the same.

    • @battles146
      @battles146 Před 9 měsíci +4

      the tour guides (who get paid very well by these tourists) should certainly tell the tourists what is allowed and what isn't for their safety - that not following the Rules and not using some common sense can have some serious consequences -

  • @Flufficat
    @Flufficat Před 9 měsíci +11

    Best commentary on the Horseguards. Informative, honest, and sometimes very funny. 😆🤣

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Only 'sometimes'? 😅😅😅
      Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated!

  • @kaafromoz
    @kaafromoz Před 9 měsíci +30

    Great timing there to capture the Foot Guard change over and the Box Guards changing. Great to see our wonderful Lady "Karen Slayer" back on duty. How well we remember her and her no nonsense handing of that annoying witch. And yes always hear someone opinionated tell people not to touch the Horse, and even when told the signs says the reins they insist they know better. And well done mate on telling that total idiot NOT TO TOUCH THE GUARD, what a real jerk doing that on purpose and he knew it.Well the week ahead should be a real adventure.
    As a retired Army Medic of 22 years I watch mostly because of the precision the PERFECT uniforms and magnificent Horses and TY for you love of The Horse Guards
    As always I appreciate your effort and always watch your videos daily they are beautiful and always interesting.
    Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +3

      It was pure luck, but very fortuitous! Thank you for the kind words and for your comments! 👍🏻

    • @dorisbotts6414
      @dorisbotts6414 Před 9 měsíci +6

      Unfortunately the sign doesn't say, "Don't touch the guard", either. But people have to be touchy feely anyway even if it did say that.. because see how many ignore the "Don't touch the reins" sign. And are shocked when they get bit?

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +10

      Completely agree. It's almost as though common sense is abandoned... who on earth touches ANYONE else randomly when they're working. Yet many tourists seem to think it acceptable behaviour.

    • @annpachini2155
      @annpachini2155 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I can’t believe the number of people who think it’s ok to touch a total stranger regardless touching a soldier

    • @kathellison8084
      @kathellison8084 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@LondonCityWalks I do sometimes wonder if common sense is handed in at passport control upon arrival 😂

  • @christineharding4190
    @christineharding4190 Před 9 měsíci +32

    You say you've never seen a horse kick. Well, it wasn't a kick I saw, but I remember last year when a Japanese couple were standing nice and quietly next to a Guard and Horse. The man was closest to the horse, which turned and looked at them, then deliberately lifted its right front leg and place its hoof on top of the man's foot. So funny - the man wasn't hurt and laughed along with everyone else. That horse was definitely a joker. 😂

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +13

      I didn't want to scare the tourists away by telling them that a Guard was kicked just two weeks ago after the dismount in the yard.
      Both legs straight to the chest. Fortunately the Cuirass breastplate took the brunt of the force, but the lady guard took a fortnight off.

    • @teresabillings8378
      @teresabillings8378 Před 9 měsíci +8

      I saw two horses, during the dismount, kick out at one another. They didn't make contact but they looked like two brothers slapping out at one another.

    • @user-fw5kd1hn2c
      @user-fw5kd1hn2c Před 9 měsíci +5

      Oh, I hope the guard is doing OK

    • @user-fw5kd1hn2c
      @user-fw5kd1hn2c Před 9 měsíci +4

      ​@@teresabillings8378 Yeah I saw that too, have to say I couldn't stop laughing especially reading some of the messages.😅😅

    • @cynthiabruce8082
      @cynthiabruce8082 Před 9 měsíci +3

      ​@teresabillings8378 Just a few days ago one horse kicked out at the other as they were standing outside the door for inspection before going to the boxes. One was a tad antsy and backed into the other resulting in the kick.

  • @LondonCityWalks
    @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +23

    The large 17.3h hands horse is 'Oxford' 🐴👊🏼

    • @cindykirk1678
      @cindykirk1678 Před 9 měsíci +5

      How do you discover the horses names etc.

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +11

      Friends in HCAV. They are permitted to share the names of the horses. 👍🏻

    • @lesleycooke6226
      @lesleycooke6226 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Great name ❤

    • @battles146
      @battles146 Před 9 měsíci +4

      'Oxford" at 17.3 hands stands 5 foot 11 inches at the withers - Horses are measured from the ground to the highest point of the withers, which is the ridge between the shoulder blades (where the mane usually begins) -
      Fun Fact: The tallest horse ever, a Shire called Sampson, was 21.25 hands (7 ft 2.5 in at the withers) and weighed 3,360 lb (1,524 kg).
      There’s a good chance that Sampson’s name might forever remain in the Guinness World Records as the biggest horse that ever lived. 😊

  • @nalasimba
    @nalasimba Před 9 měsíci +13

    Erm...that woman that was bitten? She was American - the sign is in English 😊😅😅😅😅😅😅

    • @barryeva8862
      @barryeva8862 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Tell me about it, I live in America and it’s like talking to kids sometimes

  • @louiselane806
    @louiselane806 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I love there is someone like you standing up for these guards and horses, defending them from the moronic tourists

  • @BetFarmer-te2lf
    @BetFarmer-te2lf Před 9 měsíci +5

    My father in law was kicked in the face many years ago by a Clydesdale horse, one of the most placid of horses, he was in a coma for three weeks but luckily recovered to tell the tale but was scarred for life. The public must think these horses are placid and chosen for the public, they are horses on guard duty, beautifully trained but not to be fooled around with. I love the pomp and ceremony we in Britain enjoy and that’s why I love watching this every day (sometimes quite often in a day) not to watch self entitled clowns stirring up the guards or the horses.

  • @Spy.Duckie
    @Spy.Duckie Před 9 měsíci +11

    Gotta love this horse's playful sense of humour! Just wants a BIT of fun interaction. That woman had no right to be indignant about the nip and is rather lucky it wasn't Arnie or Ormonde. I wanted to shout at that man ...No touchie the blankie! Awesome of you to confront both with their own idiocy. Two more instances of genetic pools that should not be allowed to reproduce. Made me laugh regarding the comment of those taking pics, going home to try to find themselves amongst the throng of people doing same. I would have thought that tour guide would have known better than to hog the sidwalk like that all the while waving her hands to try to hurry them along. Curious to see how people behave when it's raining.

  • @user-hd3vd5rs2s
    @user-hd3vd5rs2s Před 9 měsíci +2

    Always magnificent to watch the Royal Horse guards and the majestic horse 🙏Thank you for this video.

  • @peggybegin8241
    @peggybegin8241 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Great view today. It wasn't luck, it was your good timing.😊

  • @annpachini2155
    @annpachini2155 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I so admire you explaining to there tourists what they are doing wrong. What we see as obvious some of these people just don’t understand unless they are told

  • @lmae989
    @lmae989 Před 9 měsíci +23

    OMGosh WELL DONE FOR STEPPING UP AND TELLING THE STUPID TOURIST WHY THE GUARD IS MOVING THE HORSE AWAY. This is amazing - calling out the tourist. Ignorance knows no bounds. Enjoying your channel and the side commentaries. 🇺🇸❤️😎👍💪

  • @camillagorham1673
    @camillagorham1673 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I appreciate your narrative on your videos. It truly answers a lot of questions. I appreciate that you will speak up to the ignorant people unaware of what they are doing wrong. Some are still going to act ignorant as we saw with the woman and the disabled person in wheelchair. She seems like one of those hardhead entitled people. Smh at least im thankful for your warning her. Thank you for your videos and God bless you for your compassion ❣️

  • @Joyfullscroll
    @Joyfullscroll Před 9 měsíci +4

    I noticed that it's mainly Men from other countries who disregard the sign.

  • @katieannjones89
    @katieannjones89 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thanks for the really interesting info, brilliant commentary.

  • @annwoodruff827
    @annwoodruff827 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thumbs up for that. None of the others speak up for guards. Gurt great. (Bristolian)

  • @JulieThompson-tt3qu
    @JulieThompson-tt3qu Před 9 měsíci +2

    Hello from South Ga! Glad you gave that man Heck for touching the blanket. 🤓🦋

  • @user-ze5tf8bv1u
    @user-ze5tf8bv1u Před 9 měsíci +4

    Hey LCW, what we would all love is a list of the names of the horses, linked by socks, stars, blazes etc for both the Lifeguards and the Blues & Royals horses.
    If you could get the riding guards names, that would be a plus!
    No pressure! 🤣🤣👍

    • @pamspurgers3578
      @pamspurgers3578 Před 9 měsíci +1

      LOL! I've been begging him to give us those lists for a while now. It's not like he has nothing else to do!!!!! 🥰

    • @alisonhutchings4690
      @alisonhutchings4690 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I went on the horse guard website, there r over 250 horses! Live in veterinary care ❤️
      They also get a summer break at the seaside, Scotland this year

    • @pamspurgers3578
      @pamspurgers3578 Před 9 měsíci

      @@alisonhutchings4690 I’ve never thought to go on the website. Total DUH moment. Thanks for jogging my brain 🧠.

  • @bettyalexkollias8058
    @bettyalexkollias8058 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Gidday from OZ. You have the best videos, felt like i was there.

  • @christinehysteria689
    @christinehysteria689 Před 9 měsíci +9

    thankyou for another great video that guard looked seriouly pissed at the numpty

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +7

      He really was oblivious to his own stupidity and the subtle actions of the Guard to avoid needing to shout in his face.

    • @battles146
      @battles146 Před 9 měsíci

      @@LondonCityWalks I would have rather heard her shout so that the other eejit tourists 'got the hint' 😂 thank you for educating some of these folk, you're the only youtuber I've seen do this! 🤩

  • @dbn52
    @dbn52 Před 9 měsíci +14

    My Grandson thinks you "kindly" told the man off. He laughed at it . He is 8. Sorry for 2 posts

  • @marywood6270
    @marywood6270 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Well said John.

  • @waxkopp
    @waxkopp Před 9 měsíci +9

    That man was definitely not the brightest. But hey, wich tourist is?

  • @julieroche8636
    @julieroche8636 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Bring back the barriers!

  • @mcpheerebecca498
    @mcpheerebecca498 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I love watching your videos. You explain what is going on. Sometimes you just have to shake your head at some people 😁

  • @elizabethmeador1947
    @elizabethmeador1947 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Sign should say don't touch the horse...reins and guard.......better just say keep your dirty paws off...lol

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Don’t blame some of these toursits with that horse, can see it in the horses eyes, “come on get closer, see what happens, I’m having an off day” 😂😂😂

  • @pamelacurran7170
    @pamelacurran7170 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Hope Ormonde is back.

  • @lindainparis7349
    @lindainparis7349 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Very cool video, thanks

  • @amyblasingim2136
    @amyblasingim2136 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love your videos. You explain things to us and I enjoy hearing your conversations between you and tourists. You have a great laugh.

  • @ritasearle7736
    @ritasearle7736 Před 8 měsíci +1

    HimJohn You did right to tell that bloke not to touch the blanket They are idiots are by they Good for you ❤

  • @sugakookie6303
    @sugakookie6303 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I enjoy listening to your commentaries … you have a great voice…

  • @samic1051
    @samic1051 Před 9 měsíci +2

    That guy knew I can't believe how effing stupid he was what four times if ever a guard should be allowed to scream at the person it was this idiotic dude. Thank goodness you went to talk to him he still tried to play dumb. Thank you again for your wonderful video absolutely love watching yours, God bless❤

  • @patmcclain5986
    @patmcclain5986 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you for telling that gentlemen to stop

  • @sued616
    @sued616 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Love watching the change overs they,re stunning guards and horses

  • @Swanoaks
    @Swanoaks Před 9 měsíci +6

    He is a handsome looking horse, if fact both are amazing well balanced horses. Are they a special breed of horse? Magnificent line up of both lots of Guards ... Kiwi

    • @kathellison8084
      @kathellison8084 Před 9 měsíci +4

      Irish draught with some thoroughbred cross .

    • @Swanoaks
      @Swanoaks Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@kathellison8084 Thank you Kath, I had a feeling there had to be a cross bred, they are stunning horses. Kiwi

    • @battles146
      @battles146 Před 9 měsíci +3

      The horses of the Household Cavalry, known as Cavalry Blacks, have been guarding the royal family and taking part in ceremonial occasions since the restoration of King Charles II in 1660.
      Traditionally Irish-bred in Ireland and are sourced from Ireland, with a mix of Irish Draught and thoroughbred breeding, the ideal Cavalry Black is a mandatory minimum of 16.2 hands high at the withers (officers’ chargers should be at least 17 hands high and preferably completely black with no white markings) -

    • @Swanoaks
      @Swanoaks Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@battles146 Thank you for explaining, us Kiwis no nothing about these traditions. LCW has mentioned the height many times, They are superb animals.

  • @pamelashiflett5281
    @pamelashiflett5281 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks, great vid, never seen through the tunnels before!

  • @veronicacrabtreehill6608
    @veronicacrabtreehill6608 Před 9 měsíci +2

    "Oh he bit me" .... tough

  • @bev5175
    @bev5175 Před 9 měsíci +1

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽congratulations he bit me don’t go near the horse 😅

  • @user-dl8eo6zc9z
    @user-dl8eo6zc9z Před 9 měsíci +1

    Saw something very amusing the other day, the helmet plume was red, and with the beautiful sun shining, the sword took up the red on the blade, it looked just as if he had left a few bodies on his way! If only!

  • @1977ajax
    @1977ajax Před 9 měsíci +2

    Jeez! Don't move away trooper - just chase the idiot off out of it with a good shout added.

  • @GLAlex9470
    @GLAlex9470 Před 9 měsíci +2

    NO RESPECT! Thank you for saying something, this makes me so angry, How would they like it if someone just walked up to them and put their hands on them for a picture!

  • @joannicholson3030
    @joannicholson3030 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Well done for telling him.

  • @charlie4739
    @charlie4739 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Enough to frighten a Police Horse and they don’t scare easily 😮

  • @user-pn6mk9yz6m
    @user-pn6mk9yz6m Před 9 měsíci +2

    Great info.

  • @carlytasmith5754
    @carlytasmith5754 Před 9 měsíci +2

    PLEASE put the fences back up!

  • @carlytasmith5754
    @carlytasmith5754 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The sign should say DON’T touch the horses & reins and that the horses bite NOT will bite!

  • @user-dj7ru3rf1y
    @user-dj7ru3rf1y Před 9 měsíci +1

    Admire your comments on these crazy people looks as though they don't know right from wrong x

  • @jillmorrison5202
    @jillmorrison5202 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I cant quite believe how many parents let their children stand within biting distance of the horse....

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +2

      It's my biggest fear... honestly shocks me how they simply don't know they're actively exposing their children to potential danger.

  • @user-oy4yi2gl3k
    @user-oy4yi2gl3k Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your videos are def my favorite! Especially when you narrate. You have the perfect touch of knowing when to comment and when to stay quiet so that we can hear what is happening at the scene. You were very polite in your advice to the tourist. I live in Texas and we wouldn't have nearly the patience that you kind Englishmen have with others. I saw a video the other day where the Dad took the toddler too close and the horse bit the girl on the leg. Totally the fault of the father, but it was very frightening to hear the child scream and cry. Do you know if the child was injured or just scared. Thanks so much for your wonderful work. My husband yells comments while he is working in his home office and says he is very much used to hearing the bing bong of the alarm prior to changing guard and often comments about your narratives.

  • @dbn52
    @dbn52 Před 9 měsíci +7

    Always glad to see my favorite Guard. John is Overlord or Titian bigger. I thought Ormonde belongs to Blues not Life Guards? Am I confused??

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +14

      I believe that Overlord is the larger of the two horses. Ormonde is indeed a Blues and Royals horse. 🐴👍🏻
      Fun fact: the biggest horse ever in HCAV was Goliath: 18.3h. 🐴👊🏼

    • @dbn52
      @dbn52 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@LondonCityWalks Thank You.

    • @Maggie_1957
      @Maggie_1957 Před 9 měsíci

      @@LondonCityWalks Wow he must of been a wonderful sight to see 🐴 Must of had to duck to get into the sentry box😀

    • @battles146
      @battles146 Před 9 měsíci

      @@LondonCityWalks wow! that's just over 6 foot at the withers! the guard must have had to use a ladder! 😲😄

    • @kathellison8084
      @kathellison8084 Před 9 měsíci

      @@battles146 And a long way to the ground if they fell off 😂

  • @sued616
    @sued616 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great job on video you had good timing

  • @Joyfullscroll
    @Joyfullscroll Před 9 měsíci +2

    If Tourists Have to take pictures, they should Not get too close. At least keep on the outter arches on both sides.

  • @lyndamac1058
    @lyndamac1058 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I haven't seen the kings guards for a little while and i see they included " don't touch the reins " on the plaque.. Good idea but It's still doesn't stop some tourist

  • @AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko
    @AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko Před 9 měsíci +2

    I would love to see Ormonde brought out when that bloody Gypsy turns up to make herself a nuisance!

  • @elizabethmeador1947
    @elizabethmeador1947 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was rude of that teacher.

  • @rickbarnard-uj8hs
    @rickbarnard-uj8hs Před 9 měsíci +1

    Keep these people away from the horses, this is not a petting zoo!

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 Před 9 měsíci +3

    👍👍

  • @annpartoon5300
    @annpartoon5300 Před 7 měsíci

    before you looked at the number on the hooves 7.43 bravo fir speaking to that man

  • @marykate38
    @marykate38 Před 9 měsíci +1

    😂😂horse is peering into your soul😂😂❤️

  • @ritasearle7736
    @ritasearle7736 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi John ❤

  • @elizabethmeador1947
    @elizabethmeador1947 Před 9 měsíci +2

    They look down the fence stupid move.

  • @judithryle2113
    @judithryle2113 Před 9 měsíci

    What finally happened to the crazy lady that tormented the guards and horses. They should have never put up with her

  • @veronicacrabtreehill6608
    @veronicacrabtreehill6608 Před 9 měsíci

    That man was on yesterday. I remember him.

  • @janetrankin9520
    @janetrankin9520 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Disappearing species, people who care about other people.

  • @analorenagarbanzo6600
    @analorenagarbanzo6600 Před 9 měsíci

    Me encanta soy latina saludos desde Costarica

  • @arlettnothnagel6369
    @arlettnothnagel6369 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Da hilft nur der Rohrstock.🙄🙈💩💩💩

  • @catherinecastle9376
    @catherinecastle9376 Před 9 měsíci

    Most people probably don’t even know what “reins” are.

  • @NoldorianElf
    @NoldorianElf Před 9 měsíci +1

    I have a question about the boots. They sound like there are “nails” under the soles as in loud on the pacing stones.

  • @wendyeason7498
    @wendyeason7498 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Keep up the excellent work that you are doing. Great videos every time thank you. I wonder if the soldiers could put up fibre glass that goes around the box.

  • @judithryle2113
    @judithryle2113 Před 9 měsíci

    I wish they would not have the guards and horses sit out there. It is wrong to just try and please the rude tourists

  • @kajuncourier
    @kajuncourier Před 9 měsíci +1

    Is there a lot of Asian decent soldiers in the British military ? Nothing against any race or nationality. Just didn't realize that until I saw 2 Police inside the gates.Any nationality can be a British soldier.

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci

    What’s with the muscle men and peace signs these people do,
    If they think it’s gonna make their picture look more impressive, WRONG, especially if the horse nudges you, 😂😂😂
    Horse and guard always win, they are the peace and muscle in this country

  • @gregorychurches5468
    @gregorychurches5468 Před 9 měsíci

    Ow the horse bit me.
    Suprise it didn't take a flesh sa3😢

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci +1

    More important, you don’t touch the reins, as it’s taking control of the horse, and not the guard, ?

  • @lynnebunning7273
    @lynnebunning7273 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Loving your videos. Best of the ones I watch. Can you tell me what the difference between the plumes & uniform. How long do they the horses stay before change over. Love the sound of the horses hooves. Cheers from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻💙💜

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Thank you Lynne!
      Uniform:
      Scarlet Tunic with White Plume = The Life Guards.
      Dark Navy (almost black) Tunic with Red Plume = The Blues and Royals.
      The boxman on horseback change each hour, on the hour.

    • @lynnebunning7273
      @lynnebunning7273 Před 9 měsíci

      @@LondonCityWalks thanks for answering. What difference between Life Guard& The Blues and Royals . Is one a higher rankings than the other. Please.

    • @kathellison8084
      @kathellison8084 Před 9 měsíci

      @@lynnebunning7273 May I suggest a Google search for Household Cavalry , there you'll find lots of information and history of the regiments , very interesting reading .You'll also find some behind the scenes videos of the Troopers and horses .

  • @carlytasmith5754
    @carlytasmith5754 Před 9 měsíci +2

    What happened to the fences that were up the other day?

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +3

      They were temporary crowd control barriers for a marathon which passed Horse Guards. Council workers swiftly removed them. 👍🏻

    • @carlytasmith5754
      @carlytasmith5754 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@LondonCityWalks Thanks for answering. I still wish they would keep them up though.

  • @carlytasmith5754
    @carlytasmith5754 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So the horse can bite the little girl’s leg.

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +4

      The horse can do.... wherever it pleases. 🐴👈🏼

  • @hazel1605
    @hazel1605 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you for your relaxing informative commentary! Can I ask something? I think I’ve heard you refer to some guards as ‘chits man’ , is that correct? If so what does it mean? Thank you 😊

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +9

      Great question! So... 'Chitsman' is actually a variant of 'Chicksman'. The Guard on that side of the yard (stable side) stands right next to the door which leads to the subterranean level where Cockfighting used to take place. His original function was to guard the entrance to those pits, hence 'Chicksman' which evolved to become 'Chitsman'. 🐔

    • @hazel1605
      @hazel1605 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@LondonCityWalks oh my goodness! That’s an answer to which I could never have replied ‘thanks for confirming what I thought!’ So interesting 🧐 thank you 😊

    • @j.ksmith7432
      @j.ksmith7432 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@LondonCityWalks did you hear/read how that came about? The story goes that a Trooper on guard during the wee small hours was caught napping, the officer asked why he was there and being a little sleep befuddled the Trooper stammered out a story about guarding the fighting cocks which wasn’t really what the officer wanted to hear!

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yes - posted a comprehensive response to a question above asking about the origins of 'Chicksman' / 'Chitsman' 👈🏼

  • @sued616
    @sued616 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You got nipped because you where too close

  • @olladypaddlin8891
    @olladypaddlin8891 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Do the horses still work on deep snow days?

    • @Maggie_1957
      @Maggie_1957 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yes they do if you google Horse guards in the snow and then images there are some wonderful pics of them❄❄❄

  • @catherinex7581
    @catherinex7581 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Ils ne savent pas lire ? Meme moi francaise ne parlant pas anglais le peu que je connaisse je comprends et de plus quel manque de respect pour le Cavalier et son cheval. Tres peu disent merci...

  • @littlebobas9656
    @littlebobas9656 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Which reg is Wellington with? He is my favourite ❤

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Blues and Royals 🐴👍🏻

    • @littlebobas9656
      @littlebobas9656 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you!! ☺ Hopefully he is front and centre soon! Such a sweet nature and so so beautiful, a real treat to watch ❤❤

  • @barryeva8862
    @barryeva8862 Před 9 měsíci +3

    No Pagan in this group?

  • @zellfam
    @zellfam Před 9 měsíci +1

    Where is this? What is this place called?

    • @LondonCityWalks
      @LondonCityWalks  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Horse Guards on Whitehall in Central London. 🐴👍🏻

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci

    Often wondered, I know they don’t “smack” the horses, when they dismount, but, that “slap” I can’t think of another word, they do, ???
    Why is that, is it to let the horses no there “shift “ is over ????

    • @kathellison8084
      @kathellison8084 Před 9 měsíci +3

      It's also a signal the rider is dismounting so a change of weight and tells the horse to stand still .

    • @traceykramer9339
      @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci

      @@kathellison8084 oh right, thanks for that, wouldn’t of that tbh, very interested to know why

  • @judithryle2113
    @judithryle2113 Před 9 měsíci

    That lady guard is my least favorite guard

  • @mayokoljubica9153
    @mayokoljubica9153 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Konji su kao tuđi auto. Ne diraj Tuđu imovinu. Gledaj ne diraj nije tvoje.Piše na tabli.

  • @staylor5687
    @staylor5687 Před 9 měsíci

    I think the guard should have screamed at him the very first time he touched the blanket, but most certainly the second time. I don't understand why she didn't communicate but instead chose to make the horse move. Why should the horse have to move?

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci

    I lie this guard. I love them all. But this one, oh wow, he is more stricter (rightly so). Than some of the horses
    You so much look as If you gonna touch, he is there

  • @divaines4986
    @divaines4986 Před 9 měsíci

    ❤gostaria se fosse possivel traduzir o que você tradus sou Brsileira e nao entendo o que você fala ❤

  • @traceykramer9339
    @traceykramer9339 Před 9 měsíci

    They maybe tourists, but sadly so many of them have ZERO basic common sense, the signs are big enough,
    I’m more surprised the horse, which is often quite nippy, has more bad days than good , amd tbh, don’t blame him/her, having these idiots disrespect not just our heroes, (guards),(soldiers), HUGE RESOECT TO EVERYONE OF THEM
    But the disrespect they have to our beautiful horses,
    If this horse didn’t nip/nudge or bite this guy, he was lucky,
    Thankyou for bringing this to this idiots attention, and maybe next time, when rules are in place, FOLLOW them, they are there for a reason,
    These horses cost 100,000’s pounds every year,
    When the signs say don’t touch, you don’t touch, tourist or not

  • @elizabethmeador1947
    @elizabethmeador1947 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So hard for people not to touch the horse...just can't stand next to the horse..smile take the picture without hand signs...peace sign.....stupid face motions...stupid poses..

  • @KalinduUdawela-wv1sv
    @KalinduUdawela-wv1sv Před 9 měsíci +2

    Tourist ttake British people as a joke specially guards