I was hear, Long time ago 1978 I was one of the four men. I'm looking for a Video of 2 Royal Anglian and light Infantry marching through the Main Street and standing at the Spanisch boarder
That Police Officer was trained in Britain, as were the Gibraltar Guard. Simply magic. My only observation is that the Police Officer should be about turned, facing the crowd, looking for possible threats and insurgents, as was his armed colleague only 20 metres away.. That young kid in Guardsman's' uniform and Bearskin... oh so cute and clearly the son of a British patriot. The skirl of the pipes reminded me why we are in Gib... simply because it's ours, we are there, we can be there, and we will continue to be so, because the Royal Navy is far better and stronger than anything Spain could ever muster. It was really bizarre to see Guardsmen piping the bagpipes, with Scots bandsmen playing brass. The mind boggles.
Thank you Stuart for filming this. In all the times that I have been to Gibraltar, I have never seen the changing of the guard ceremony at the Convent. I have seen the Royal Gibraltar Regiment marching down Main Street in period dress from the Convent to Casemates and back (usually on Saturdays). Please can you tell me when the changing of the guard takes place and at what time. Any reply will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
It's the Irish slow air "Last of the Great Whales". Written by Andy Barnes with lyrics in the 80's and recorded by The Dubliners among others. Not sure of the arranger for this band version. It has elements of The Last Post in the second half so the band use it as a memorial piece.
Thanks Stuart. That arrangement was very beautiful. Lately I have been listening to British (and Commonwealth) armies bands, and they are playing those non traditional British Regimental marches, and i must say I like them. Thanks again.
Hi Guys, some further details. It was arranged by Captain Alex Knox as Director of Music for the Royal Irish Regiment. It written specifically for the Regiment’s combination of Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums. It was and remains very popular both with the public and the band. Great video by the way, brings back very fond memories! Faugh a Ballagh!
@@Richard500 Then it's meaningless. The Household Division in the UK mounts guard on Buckingham Palace where the Queen resides. The US Marine Detachment at 8th and I Barracks guards the White House. In either case, it's not just a show for tourists, a hassle for local residents and a waste of time for the troops involved. Something is being guarded in accordance with a tradition. I suppose a "bit of research" means shut up and hit the books. However, I always start my research with stupid questions. Thanks anyway.
@@oltyret They are Guarding the Convent which is where the Governor lives. The Governor is the Queen's representative in Gibraltar. The Convent is also home to the first british flag to be raised in Gibraltar. But yeah their main purpose is pretty much cerimony.
You are clearly not of the 21st Century, not even the 20th Century or 19th Century. Nothing to 'lol' about... Should I be you, I'd be feeling very ashamed and embarrassed by now, at my lack of knowledge of world history.
