In this second episode posh but tough Major Thorold Youngman Sullivan and no nonsense right hand man Sgt Major Steve Munro have their work cut out to maintain the impeccable Grenadier standards.
Love all the painters commenting only they can see the colour change in tunics, hahhah.... there is no difference in colour of uniform. It's a joke by the regiment, they having a laugh. "David Blunkett came and said he wanted to change the colour and chose a shade" .....David Blunkett is blind! They taking the piss out of the crew and show, they done it a few other times in the series too.
Coming from a southerner from America, I was so hoping to see a comment like this! Hahaha the 'lad standing with the bright smile while the colors were shown was pretty funny. Although, I don't know for sure either way which is the truth nor do I care, because honestly I feel something like that so perfectly fits the sly, sometimes dry but colorful humour of the Brits. Right under yer' damn nose man! 😂👌
There is a tiny, tiny difference -- so small that you can only see it when they are next to each other, or in a mixed group. Absolutely NO REASON to waste the money! Some bureaucrat at MOD sent a memo, I'd guess ...
Aisling Michaela O'Neill Hey now Essex is not the equivalent of New Jersey. I’m from Essex and take that as an insult. We’re more like Chicago, we think we’re the shit but really were just a windy city on a lake lol
I honestly wasn’t sure if that was a joke, I was laughing wondering if his dog chose it. I’m British born and raised and therefore I usually catch the slightest hint of sarcasm, but not this time.
It is very sad to me to me looking at these soldiers headed to Afghanistan, knowing that after all their efforts and sacrifices, the Taliban would retake the country anyway. :(
"Jenkins, you have become a buffet slayer" the great strength of the British Army is not only its steely discipline but the underlying affectionate good humour.
Darth Marr, You can't be, your a Sith born in the Planet Dromund Kass, in Kass City... Though you have are accent and you have spikes on your shoulders you are not British, but like us your ships are far better then everyone else's hehe ;)
I like how these guys have a sense of humor. You don't see other countries officers joking around being civilized with their troops. "Have you just eaten a small horse?"
The Secret Scouser so does every army, they demand hire respect because they are of a hire rank, have more experience, and are more capable then the lower ranks. so they are given their separate space. are you fick??
I feel like there were a couple of times in this program where the guards were messing with the crew, like the tunic colour and the bloke going to Ghana to get the anthem XD good lads
Sorry, but as a professional camera operator and editor, the colour of the tunics is distinctly different. For those of us who colour grade and colour correct footage on a regular basis, the colours are different. The crew also will be acutely aware of this - especially the camera operator who will have set the white balance (i.e. colour balance) on the camera. The joke is on you and I don't mean that offensively.
Andrew Jones Productions the fact that the cameraman may or may not of been able to tell that it was a joke doesn’t change the fact that they were indeed having a bit of fun. Especially since the person they claim to have chosen the new colour is BLIND lol
As a former US Army Officer I salute my brothers in arms of the Queen’s Guards. Well done gentlemen. We in America are proud to be your closest ally. Kindred spirts
Mike, although Trump is far from perfect he’s certainly better than the alternative. I can’t speak for anyone but myself (and many of my friends) when I say I’ll be voting for Trump and hope he wins. The Constitution and the Republic is at stake this time around, unlike any time in history I’m afraid.
Sad thing is watching this here in 2020 some of those young men who were training to go to Afghanistan are no longer with us, RIP to those who lost their lives doing what they were trained to do.
It is also sad that Lt. Col. Conway Seymour passed away last November. Seeing him start to tear up at relieving his post and immediately finding out he passed away was very disheartening.
MASSIVE RESPECT for the Grenadiers. I wish our US 3rd Regiment (Old Guard) had such a respect from around the world, let alone the US itself. Love from the USA!
As a Revolutionary War reenactor I & my Regt. have marched in many parades with them, dedicated monuments with them and we were always honored to be in company with them. The captain of our rifle company had previously been sergeant of the guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier. When I was a sergeant and/or served on our artillery piece the sword I wore was a decommissioned US 3rd Regt. weapon it was an honor to carry it. I once had the pleasure to be photographed with the soldier carrying the American flag --- that guy was 10 feet tall & I felt 9 foot standing next to him !!! ( Assuming, sir that you served I thank you for your service -- I served '68 - '74 )
For any yank watchers, the whole ‘red/scarlet tunic’ thing is a joke. David Plunkett (who they said chose the new colour) is blind. British sarcasm at its best!
Respect to them for joining but at roughly 28:45 they said they didn't join to stand outside all day. So why join the Grenadier Guards then and not another Infantry Regiment.
Because all soldiers have to stand outside all day, one way or another. The Grenadier Guards have a prestige only matched by the Coldstream Guards and other notable regiments. And even then. Being called a Grenadier Guard is an honor.
Peter Arthur Charles Lawrance "Because all soldiers have to stand outside all day, one way or another." Im no expert, but I'm pretty sure they don't. If you want the soldiering side and not the drill side, go join a regular infantry regiment. Pretty stupid joining the regiment who's job is 50% drill if you don't like drill.
Peter Arthur Charles Lawrance Grenadier Guards, Coldsteam Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards and Welsh Guards all have more ceremonial duties to do than any other Infantry Regiment such as The Yorkshire Regiment, The Rifles, Parachute Regiment etc.
British Armed Forces Which makes the guard division regiments more disciplined. There's more to it then just being "ceremonial" it's guarding the monarch, and it's just like any other infantry regiment expect more drill and duties (as you previously mentioned) but a lot of time it's like everyone just thinks they are just ceremonial (mostly tourists) but other regiments do ceremonial duties from time to time. It makes troops better. If you want to know ceremonial units that don't really deploy or fight, there's the king's troop (royal horse artillery) and the bands of all regiments/corps who still are trained in phase 1 obviously, but it's mainly drill and still need to learn the standards but only sometimes deploy as stretcher carriers or medics (expect from the drummers and pipers they are machine gunners) I think because they where young guys, they wanted to be on the front a lot more and because of all the other men from their regiment training to go to Afghanistan made them want that honour. And also guards have much more demanding infantry training (2 weeks longer then the rest of the infantry expect from the paras and Gurkhas) and where probably always told most of the time about Afghanistan, and they wanted to deploy to put their training to good use. So I think they did join as a guardsman because it is a a well respected regiment, it's interesting beyond the duties to the queen, and they probably did want to do it but at the same time want to do something with their career and join the war. They where glad at the start to be doing the duties, but during that short time nothing really was happening and they where always on guard most of the time (no parades expect from that one) and got bored after doing all the palaces and wanted to move to the different things they do (because it is the army) and there is so many things you can do, especially if you're young that will attract you. So the guards is not all about ceremonial duties to the royals, and people yes do join the guards but don't just expect to be doing sentries all the time because every regiment/corps in the army does loads of other things. So when you do all the palaces in such a short period of time, you want to do more that the army has to offer.
I wonder why those "proud Ghanaians" don't live in Ghana? They seem very patriotic and clearly identify as Ghanaian, yet want to live in the UK, all very odd.
+Ade Larsen His rank was Drummer, and before joining a band he was a Fusilier. Troopers are cavalrymen, but Drummer Rigby was part of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers which is a line infantry regiment. I don't understand where you got the Trooper rank from.
This is interesting story. English is a people of tradition. Watching the guard stick to their tradition is very interesting. I am surprised to know the guards are going to go to Afghanistan. I wish everyone of you safe and return to love ones.
+TheJeffryButnic2 No I meant England. I wouldn't know about Wales,Scotland or Northern Ireland as this video does not give insight on those areas in Britain. But if they are just like England then cool!
+KillerAsh What else am I supposed to say? When it is a video mainly about England? I was just saying how I think their traditions are cool. If I were to watch a video about Scotland im sure I would feel and say the same. Sorry if what I said offended you.
Breyana It is the British Army, and the British Army is not split into the different nations of the UK as it is an integrated force. There will have been Scots, Welshmen and Irishmen in the Grenadiers! :) Not trying to have a go at you, it's just that England and Britain are not the same thing! And people often make that mistake! Glad you enjoyed the video, however!
Having watched the Queen's funeral , and watching this again a couple of weeks later to say that this hits hard is an understatement. To grenadiers past and present.. I say you did your majesty proud and in her own way her majesty is smiling upon all of you., for a job well done not just now but also for all the years before this moment. In her own way she held all of you close, and thought of all of you in her own way as family. She thanks you for your service as does the nation. I now fully understand why she was affectionately known as "the boss" to those who served. God Save the King, God save and remember Queen Elizabeth II
I love watching the British changing of the guard! It's really incredible and I respect them so much. I of course love my own countrys changing of the guard however it's always a pleasure to watch the Brits. Greetings from an American.😊✌
From the United States, and although I'm not in the military, and likely won't be, military men are to be respected. It pisses me off when tourists mess with the Queen's Guard, and pisses me off when tourists mess with the Sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Their dedication to duty commands respect.
In the minute 12:47 it's amazing how the Grenadier uniform changes this young man's face and appearance, generally speaking. That happen with Cadets, it seems how if uniforme changes then from inside out. Amazing!
@tom the cat123 I'm from The Netherlands. I used to visit London every year. Sometimes visiting the tower. Or Windsor. Always fascinated by the guards. I really hope your future kings will continue this ancient legacy and heritage.
Looking at the comments before me. I can't help but laugh at many of you. I think the message is clear, you are each proud of your military and country. We all have military advantages and disadvantages.lets hope we don't end up in a world war theater where "allies" are put to the test of that wager. I know everyone wants to have the biggest cock on the block. Peace to all nations.
Those two blokes inspecting the tunics (torell and the northern bloke) are sooooo fit. It helps that they are in a uniform obviously! But boy are they fit....
I look forward to England. Thank you Grenadiers and British soldiers everywhere I was feeling really bad and this makes me feel a whole lot better, much better. No matter what stands in your way you have to fight against it and destroy it. I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder brought on by a vicious and unpunished attack a million years ago in school, but for too long I lived in the past. Now it's damned to Hell. I'm not who I was then and I'm glad for that. It's like the scene in Falstaff where once Harry is King he says "I Know Thee Not Old Man" minus the sadness. What history! I want England to stay England. I go there and all of a sudden there's something really supernatural about the whole experience- just absolutely amazing. Thanks for making me feel better. Very best of luck to you guys!
Seen this a few times and every time I see it brings back memories, the part were the trooper over slept and had to see the Commanding Officer. Retired US Navy and was in the US Air Force before that and while in the Navy served a number of years with the US Marines. Guess what, got into trouble at least once with each service (all due to beer) and had to see the Commanding Officers a number of times in all three services. Surprising how similar the procedures were to what is shown here (though the Navy is a little different because of tradition).
Although this is not my world - so to speak -, but: The emotion on the face of Regimental Adjutant Conwey Seymour (I hope I did not misspell the name) was so pure, it was beautiful to see. 👌
Haha, I'm not disputing the fact Mr Blunkett is blind, the joke is saying that he came down and looked at the tunics (as in changing the tunics colour by so little seems pointless)
England is a magical country and a huge part of that magic is the Grenadier Guards. For me the soldiers ARE England and the amazing music produced for decades IS England. I could go beyond rock. I could say not just marching songs, but also the folk tradition going back to Medieval times- brilliant. 350 proud years of serving the most wonderful country in the World. You'd say in the history of the Grenadiers there'd be at least one screw up, one wrong move in battle or ceremony, one disgrace, but definitely 100% NOT! No fuck up ever. God do I wish we'd (America) lose all our power and be diminished to the piss ant country we are. If England was the world's largest power again the world would be a much better place. I had an amazing, fantastic experience with the Grenadier Guards 5 years ago- hoping for an even better one this September! Maybe I'll get to go even further, but they certainly give back the appreciation you give them. Very warmest heartfelt thanks and I wish the war would end soon- too many great British soldiers and European soldiers have either died or been seriously wounded.
Benjamin, I think you're a bit too admiring. If you look at any nasty little hot conflict going on at any given moment, you'd find that the British have had their finger in that particular pie at some point in the recent past. As a Briton, I find that very hard to reconcile with the peaceful, good-humoured and tolerant country in which I live.
Nicole K You've gotta lighten up and be less prejudiced. Do the soldiers choose the wars!? NO! Granted, not all soldiers are good, but most of them are. I have had both good and bad experiences. You can't generalize about just about anything except racism and any kind of prejudice. You must keep and open mind AND THAT INCLUDES ACCEPTING OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS.
Coopers part, where he was with his mother and sister. Made me cry a little. Seeing his mom and sister cry because he couldn’t move, talk, interact besides holding her hand. Heart warming. I could tell he had tears in his eyes, but he could get fired for crying, laughing, smiling. Very sad, proud of Cooper.
My brother went to Afghanistan while on patrol in a small town they were ambushed most of his friends died but they died with loyalty serving the queen
vambo Kennel Maybe if the people in those countries weren't such weak-willed fuck-ups, Britons, Americans, Frenchmen, etc. wouldn't have to clean up their mess, aye? Think before you speak.
I’d give anything to be a guardsman. Sad to see the common wealth fall into such disrespect fot HM the Queen. I think these men have one of the best jobs in the UK. I hope they have a sense of pride. Well done.
The Grenadiers are A Spectacular Unit in itself, but it does not mean the Regular Units Such as the Infantry or Navy or Air Force are Bad. The Fact they Willingly Put themselves on the Front lines for the Their Country, shines Honour and Pride Of the Highest Order. Respect to All Service Personell, Active or Retired.
I was intrigued when observing it during my own military service, and again as I watched this - the fine balance of rapport between the CSM - who's been there, done that, more times than we've had hot dinners - and the superior officers. I was part of a small service guard decades ago when I overheard the RSM, who was a grizzled veteran, and a martinet when it came to parade discipline and attention to detail, describing the company lieutenants as "nappy-clad wankers" because they couldn't get their roles right.
My old platoon sergeant in basic training was a grenadier and he hated northerners with a passion, im from Durham and he was a cockney so never liked them since
That band organizer must have felt like an utter twat after returning from Ghana and seeing one of the guys play the Ghaneian national anthem through the internet on RU-vid.
Thanks for posting this informative and enjoyable video. I would've expected a Sean Connery/Michael Caine tongue-lashing (a la "The Man who would be King") in 8:00 but this good natured ribbing (even if done for the sake of the camera) is just as effective.
It is one of my goals to visit The Uk, England. And one day i would really like to just give these brave guards and soliders a gift for protecting their nation and all the Hard work they do. Is there any way i could do it? If so what gifts could you give?
