Changing the Guard in Windsor - 3.2.2024 Band of the Coldstream Guards 

Absolutely. The D/M has an extra bit of polish and accuracy. That Police Officer always looks the part and takes pride in the event by keeping in step. Great to see.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Well done Delvin and thank you 🙏

Ive been enjoying these videos for months but only just managed to sign in so I can comment! So thank you Mr Delvinrodriguez for all the input you’ve made, naming the marches and with their times, in all the videos I’ve already watched as well as this one. It really has been most appreciated ☺️

@@AnnofWales21 Hello there Ann!!! This has made my day you know, That's very kind of you! As I always say, it is my pleasure to provide the marches and any additional info! Welcome to our lovely little community!

Thanks mate again. I’ve been wanting to hear the mighty ‘Red Shield’ for a while and guess what was played! Chuffed to bits.

Super performance all around , very inspirational 👏 Great to see the policewoman smile as the band passed by playing The Red Shield .

SDM Gareth Chambers MVO, is the Only Senior Drum Major in the Household Division. He has an Assistant Senior Drum Major, ASDM Scott Fitzgerald of the Coldstream Guards. I don't think you'll get much of an Argument from any of the Regulars in these Guards Change Video Channels.

Colchester Castle; One of my favorite marches too. Always glad to hear it.

@@daviddumbraveanu589 Hi David! Yes that's a great March & 1 of my Favourites too.

Hello Hazel! The New Guard is the Welsh Guards, the Old Guard is the Welsh Guards & the Duty Officers & NCO's are Also the Welsh Guards today, They've Scored the Trifecta, Lol. We've gotten used to the Drum Majors & Welsh Bands having the Larger White with Green Stripe Plumes. The Guardsmen's Plumes are Narrower & tightly Bound, like the Grenadiers thin White one & they can be a bit hard to see when they're Marching, but you can see the Plumes when they go through the Gate into the Castle, as they show their left Side to the Camera. Well spotted on the Welsh Guard, he's playing the Alto Saxophone behind the Cymbals. The Old Guard as they Swing on to High St on the way back are wearing the Guardsmen's Welsh Plume, so you can see what they're like. All that was needed was the Welsh Band & Drum Major & the Red Dragon Flag would fly over Windsor! Hahaha

Thank you for that Vicky, What a blunder, I’ve looked at the video again and now can see what I couldn’t see before,🫣🧐literally!! I can now see their plumes as the guard turn into the gate of the castle. If it had been summer I might have been more able to identify the regiment by the button formation . I find that the first thing I do when I see a picture/video of guardsmen is automatically count the buttons,,😂😂. My dad was an Irish Guard a long time ago.

@@hazel1605 Hello Hazel! You are more than Welcome. It can be really awkward in Winter when they have their Greatcoats on. The Bands are fairly easy to Spot as many of them have the larger Feather Plume. The Guardsmen though have that thinner Horse Hair Plume & that can be difficult to see, even from front on. Depends a lot on who's filming them too, AFV is Good, because he always gets them going through the Henry Vlll Gate & their left side View. Buttons are very Good, they've helped me many times work it all out. Awww Bless your Dad, My favourite Guards Band is the Irish Guards, they're Great. Enjoy your Week Hazel, looks like it's warming up over there!

@@vickyRoyalHistory thank you ☺️

Glad you enjoyed it

One of my favourites!

Thanks for providing the name of Mr Siwale.

I’ve noticed that young lad too, nearly always there walking along with the guards. I think he must really enjoy it! ☺️

He’s my favorite SDM😊I can keep up with his foot movements and sometimes when he switches the mace from one hand to the other or stops to salute, but I can’t get the flair correct whatever it’s called😂 I also like to pretend that I’m an escort when they break out of formation and step in place then rejoin their comrades

@@charlottecunningham2141 Dear Charlotte, thank you so much for your interesting comment about the drum major. I hope he'll read our comments and be proud of himself. He deserves it but also all of the Guards, I love them all (I could explain why but it would be too long...)

He always puts in a very polished performance and with evident pride. Makes me want to pull my shoulders back and walk tall😊

@@AnnofWales21 Thank you very much for your interesting comment. The Guards are a great part of british pride so as you say, that's quite normal that they show their personal pride. I also noticed that the drum major is walking with his "shoulders pulled back and walk tall": that's such a nice and suitable description, I love it.

Glad you enjoyed 😃

Hello Flyboy!, The Crown above The 3 Chevrons on the Right Sleeve, mean that the Wearer is a Colour Sargent, they also wear a Red Sash from the Shoulder, Diagonally to the side. The Colour Sargent as a Rank, was created in the early 19th Century & was awarded to Sargents who had distinguished themselves with Bravery & Protected the "Colours" of a Regiment. These Days, it's a Non-Commissioned (NCO) Rank above Sargent & below Warrant Officer. The Colour Sargent may also Act as the CQMS - The Company Quarter Master Sargent - In the Infantry Regiments of The British Army. They also can be in Charge of & responsible for, the Colour Party who Protect the Regiments Colour when Paraded. Even if it's not Paraded an Officer with Drawn Sword will March where the Colour Bearer would Normally be, Protected by the Escort, commanded by a Colour Sargent. The Crown Alone on the Right Sleeve designates A Major. The Crown will also appear above Insignia of Some Commissioned Officer Ranks. Warrant Officers & Officers wear a Sword on their Left Sides. In the Guards Regiments, they also have a Regiment Plume on their Bearskins, which is larger than those worn by the Guardsmen Ranks. Unless they are in one of the Bands or are The Regiments Director of Music, Officers Carry the Sword in their Right Hand in Salute. The Director of Music will either March in the Ranks of the Band, filling in a place left by a missing Bandsman or at the Back of the Band. They March with empty Hands or Carrying their Baton, in step with the rest. Occasionally, we see the DOM Conducting the Band while they wait for the Old Guards to form up. The Drum Major is a Good Example of a NCO, they have 4 Chevrons on their Right Sleeve, with the Crown above. They wear a Sword on their Left Side & have a Larger Plume of their Regiment on their Bearskin. Hope this helps to answer your Question. Have a great Week!.😊

Thank you for the reply with great details very interesting now I have a understanding Thank you kindly.@@vickyRoyalHistory

@@flyboyyep7154 Hi Flyboy! You are very Welcome! If you ever have Questions or want an explanation, these Channels are the ones to Visit. There are many knowledgable People who are only too pleased to help. I'm not yet in that Category, but there are a few things I know, luckily this was 1 Lol. Just ask away & some one who knows will answer.

I think all of the regiments wear the same type of coat. I have to look to see what color plumes are in their caps to distinguish one regiment from the other but there’s a regiment that doesn’t wear plumes

Hello GGibert. The Button Groupings only apply to the Scarlet Tunics. These Athol Grey Great Coats just have Normal Button Groupings. The only Difference in these Great Coats is for The Officer Ranks. They have a Double Row of Buttons like on a Double Breasted Suit Jacket & they are far more Tailored. The Entire British Army have these Greatcoats & it makes Identifying their Regiment a little more Difficult. The easiest way is by looking at the Plume on their Bearskins. The Bandsmen wear the same sized Plumes as the NCOs, so they're easier to Spot but it depends which side the RU-vidrs are filming on. I've listed the Regiments & the Identifying Differences but that's based on the Red Tunics which has everything on it. The Regiments are listed in order of Seniority: *GRENADIER* Thin White Plume on the LEFT side of Bearskin. Buttons in Single Spacing. Collar Badge: a Grenade. Shoulder Badge:Royal Cipher. Regimental March: Q British Grenadier S Scipio *COLDSTREAM* Red Plume on the RIGHT side of the Bearskin. Larger for Bandsman.Thin Red Plume for Guardsmen. Buttons in Groups of 2. Collar Badge: Garter Star, Shoulder Badge:A Rose. Regimental March: Q Milanollo S Figaro *SCOTS* No Plume on the Bearskin. Buttons in Groups of 3. Collar Badge: Thistle. Shoulder Badge: Thistle Star. Regimental March: Q Hielan' Laddie S Garb of old Gaul *Irish* Blue Plume on the RIGHT Side of the Bearskin. Larger for Bandsmen, Thin Blue Plume for Guardsmen. Buttons in Groups of 4. Collar Badge: Shamrock. Shoulder Badge: St Patrick's Star. Regimental March: Q St Patrick's Day S Let Erin Remember *WELSH* White with a Horizontal Green Stripe on the LEFT Side of the Bearskin. Special Dispensation for Bandsmen to Wear Officers Plume. Guardsmen have a Thinner Plume. Buttons in Groups of 5. Collar Badge & Shoulder Badge: Leek. Regimental March: Q Rising of The Lark S Men of Harlech Hope this Helps, Have a great Week

Hello, The march is ‘Colchester Castle’ a lovely march, one of my favourites.

Still trying to find the music part on drums though!