@@meyrickgriffith-jones3908the Cavalry salute while holding a sword by bringing it from the at ease, resting on the shoulder, to the attention, upright, if the sword is already at the upright the sword will be put to the shoulder then upright again.
Generations apart but they are still brothers. The salute with the sword was beautiful and deserved for this decorated hero. Makes me proud to be British! The young man who stepped out of his way was brought up well too 👏
Sorry to be nit-picky, but the Marine isn't 'decorated' - taking a look at the medals on his chest, they're basically campaign medals for being in theatre (issued to anyone who was there or partook in supporting ops) - to be 'decorated' one has to have one of the following examples (not exhaustive): Victoria Cross George Cross Conspicuous Gallantry Cross Military Cross Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Flying Cross Air Force Cross Anyone awarded one of the above medals is entitled to have the post-nominal letters after their name, VC, GC, CGC, MC etc and is thus 'decorated'
Do you know who the great man is? By the looks of it, NO. Are you British or not? I know who he is and I'm Argentinian, go to the cavalry regiment and ask. @@bobpage6597
Love the way the Guardsman, instantly makes a sword salute to the Royal Marine veteran. These two gentleman are separated by decades in age and service but the respect between them is obvious and palpable.
@@Rogue66669 Really? I have studied military history most of my life. There are many forms of armed salute and they have changed a great deal over the centuries as weapons evolved. The mounted guard could not salute the veteran properly with a sword in one hand and the reins in his other, so he did what he could. I have seen that gesture before in historical texts, rendered by those under arms while on guard duty. It is not quite a salute and not quite present arms, but still, everyone with an ounce of dignity will recognize it as a sign of respect. The whole POINT of a salute is to show respect. That is what that young soldier did. I don't think the King would disapprove or any of the guard's superiors.
In his age he had fight and served in Iraq/Gulf war (33 yrs ago), he is too young for WW 2 but maximum Falkland. I dont think that you get these medals for normal service without fighting.
He sure has some medals. However, many service personnel have medals for the Coronation and for three Jubilees - all fine and dandy but not medals for operations, whether war or campaigns.
@@lestermay5878 In my book, anyone who has given service for his/her country in active warfare deserves massive respect irrespective of how many or how few medals they have received. The fact that they put their lives at risk - and tragically so, so many gave their lives - for their country and for people like us is worth a million medals and I am grateful to every single one of them. “Lest we forget”.
What alot of visitors don't realize is that the soldiers on duty are real trained and armed soldiers, and the horses are working service animals. Don't touch the horses. lots of respect to the veteran.
I´m pretty sure thats up to the guard on duty and dependent on what horse they have. The guard must have known that horse was very calm and stable so it wouldent randomly bite or make a sudden move so he was okey with a gentle touch as he knew the horse dident mind it. If he hade a horse more prone to biting as we can se in some videos he would never have allowed the ppl to get that close especially not the kid who was standing less the a foot from it.
The cult and fanaticism that surrounds the Nationalists of the OUN-UPA and SS Galizien in Ukraine, who are responsible for the genocide against Jewish and Polish civilians during World War II. Let us condemn the cult of cruelty and hatred. The report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights accuses Azov of war crimes: looting, unlawful detention and torture (and not only them, as far as the Ukrainian forces are concerned. The Wolfsangel, or wolf's hook, is also a well-known neo-Nazi symbol, previously used by the Wehrmacht and SS. However, the Azovs explain that it is an abbreviation of Ідея Нації, i.e. "Idea of the Nation".
In the 1930s, the leaders of the OUN saw the Ukrainian national movement as part of European fascist movements and did not hide it at all. Hand in hand with the Germans The consequence of these views was the rapprochement of the OUN with Nazi Germany. The practical experience gained then was used by the OUN-UPA in 1943, carrying out the ethnic cleansing of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia. At the end of the war, the Germans decided to use the collaborative enthusiasm of the Ukrainians on a larger scale. They released Bandera and offered him cooperation in the fight against communism, they also formed the Ukrainian Waffen-SS division (to which as many as 80,000 volunteers signed up!).
After the war, the OUN circles operating in exile conducted a systematic action of changing history. In publications, studies and memoirs, the topic of cooperation with Germany, participation in the Holocaust and murdering Poles was omitted. The OUN and the UPA were presented as noble organizations fighting for a free Ukraine against two enemies - the Third Reich and the USSR. An idealized image of Bandera was also built as an outstanding politician, leader of the nation, thinker and noble fighter for freedom. All those who recalled the Ukrainian collaboration, participation in the Holocaust and the Volhynia massacre were called Soviet agents. Rossoliński-Liebe
That Gentleman is a Retired Serviceman. Anyone Serving has a Huge Respect for Veterans, the "Old Boys" of the various Regiments & Services. God Bless Him & all Veterans.
All due respect to the Royal Marine officer he has done his Country proud with his service and bravery. It was great to see the mutual respect from both the Trooper and the Royal Matine
He wasn't an officer so shouldn't have been saluted, and should have said that he wasn't an officer, and he showed zero respect for the trooper by interfering with him and putting him in an impossible position. No respect at all for his own cap badge or either of the troopers.
@@John-GYou have no idea what is french marine commando and how much they (this commando in particular) respect great britain army and soldier (it's unique in France and maybe in the world). Please learn about Marine Commando before talk next time.
A serviceman or woman always recognises another who has served. It is great to see the mutual respect that so many civilians will never understand. Hats off to both of them.
Different to germany where soldiers were spitted in public and no veteran talks about or show his medals in public. And i dont talk about Wehrmacht soldiers, they are all dead now.
Please Note: The gentleman in the green beret [green lid] is not a Royal Marine Officer. He is a Royal Marine [Boot neck [Bootie]. Royal Marine officer baret badges are different from Royal Marines. Respect to him and the service he has given to the United Kingdom. The Royal Marines are the only military branch to train their own officers. They don't trust Sandhurst!
Nice to see one of the Corps, I don't know how old this chap is, but I reckon he's younger than me. I'm 70yrs old and joined the Royal Marines on my 18th birthday. I left the Corps after 10yrs in 1980 and 2yrs later the Falklands Conflict started. I remember shedding tears as I watched them leave for the South Atlantic, I wished I was going with them. Later on in the conflict I heard that 4 of my old oppo's who stayed in the RM's after I left, were killed in action. I cried buckets. Rest in Peace my brothers in arms.
@martinbootneck meanwhile, further down the list, some are doubting this Royal is a gen Royal. Fancy coming down to help? Thanks for your service Martin, from another brother's wife. We lost a fair few good oppos during that conflict. Rest easy lads, with fair winds and following seas. Valhalla is where they are. X
Much respect to the soldier on the horse. First the respect he showed to the veteran. Second for controlling the horse. The tourists have know idea what respect is.
There have been so many young men who have lost their lives through wars past and present so that people may live in peace now all these countries are racing to see who can make the most nuclear weapons and who will be the most powerful country if someone presses the button no one will exist so what those men gave their lives for will have been for nothing .
There it is, the respect that military men and women have for each other and military personal past. That very slight salute to a veteran was golden, and that veteran appreciated it. Also note the distance between him and the horse. How absolutely wonderful.
Reminds me of my Passing out Parade back in 78 the whole family came down to see it as they do, I was in the same Regiment on the Trooper on the Horse, my Grand Father was there, when they found out that he fought in the First war and at the Somme he was treated like a VIP by everybody including the Officers I was more proud of him than they were of me made my day sadly he passed away about 3 years later, they found a bullet the tip of a bayonet and bits of shrapnel in him just before he died when he had a Scan, no one knew he never mentioned it, don't make them like that anymore.
Normally the guards isnt allowed to talk, but its a different to meet a veteran with lots of medals or a stupid tourist who means that it is show and costume...
I love how he just strolls up to the Guard and starts chatting with them😂 of course I don't think anyone would dare reprimand them for breaking their bearing talking to a decorated vet
What a gentleman. And clearly, he has done his bit for Queen and country..... It was nice the horse guards clearly showed respect, the gentleman being a former Royal Marines Officer. I've known and met several ex military, and even decades after their service has ended, the bond is still strong..... Even though this gentleman's service ended some time ago, you can still see that military "bearing"....
@Debra Parsons, they deserve all the respect, they absolutely earned those medals. Remembering all our fallen, and from this Royal Marines family, PMPT Royals with fair winds and following seas. Xxx
Both the older gentleman and the mounted Guard "gave respect" to oneanother. Many civilians have no idea what forces personnel have had to endure, both physically, mentally and psychologically, during their years of military service.
Really? After serving for two decades, from Dhofar to Northern Ireland, Cyprus, the Falklands, the Gulf and Cambodia, I don't regret a second but I'd feel a bit more "respected" if my state pension wasn't frozen because I live abroad and I wasn't charged 150% of cost for the NHS if I ever go back to the UK although I still pay tax on my military pension! Thank you for your service 😢
Too bad that British ppl dont remember who fought and died for thier country. Jałta treaty is perfect example they dont give a crap on others. Much love to others veterans who died to defend not just British ppl but whole world.
Why do people feel the need to touch a military horse without permission! Not from the UK but even I know it's not allowed. Thank you for your service to your country and ours 👏👏👏
I'm happy to see all the tourist being as respectful as they were as other videos in high numbers have shown otherwise. Enjoyed that special moment between the old gaurd and the new.
Every time I looked these videos, I always be shocked, that the people have not a minimum of respect for the soldiers, they work on this place😮😮😮😮 . This respect for a veteran is great......❤
@@seanshukoski3457 What else could he do? He has three choices, all in full view of the tourists: 1) to acknowledge him and talk to him as if he's a 'veteran'; 2) to ignore him; 3) to acknowledge him as 1, but accuse him of being a fraud and not a genuine 'veteran'. Option 1 is incorrect but simple, not controversial, and polite, regardless of whether he's a genuine veteran or a Walt and a fraud, or somewhere in-between. Option 2 is correct, but looks rude and disrespectful to someone who appears to the tourists to be a decorated veteran (as many here have assumed he is), although it's questionable. Option 3 is correct, ("F*ck off with your fake medals, you Walt w*nker") but appears even more rude and disrespectful, etc, than 2 even if it's 100% justified. Bear in mind that the trooper is clearly young, and on his first tour after his recruit training, and will almost certainly have no idea what any of the medals are.
So many on youtube fit the" been there,done that,got the tee shirt" type. The guard duly recognised the " been there, done that,got the medals" type. Respect.
Brothers in arms. I like that. You know, in the end, these Royal Guards don't seem to be any different than any other person you meet. Respect given, respect earned. Be polite. You might get a display of appreciation - even if you're a mere tourist.
Yeah, all a beautiful connection between ages and lots of respect from the young marine who salutes the veterans. Who kept this country safe, young and old.😊😊❤❤
I always love watching these kinds of videos; Where older veterns meet with younger military and are treated with utmost respect. Something about nationalism just makes me happy. People being respectful towards those that quite literally fought for what and where they are now. No matter the country.
On remembrance day, if you go to a royal legion bar after the 2 mins silence, your see very old and young service men sit next to each other and just talk experiences. Once me and my mates was sat having a good drink. We shaw this old boy on his own. Called him over bought his drinks. He was a raf spitfire fighter pilot from ww2. Sat with vets from Afghanistan and Iraq. What a humble experience it was. Freedom is never free, some body has to pay the price.
That little boy with the dinosaur t-shirt at the end looked so happy to be stroking the horse. I know tourists shouldn’t be touching the horses but I couldn’t begrudge this boy his moment of pleasure.
The respect for those in the service by those that have served is great to see. Just a shame that many civilians don't seem to show that same respect. The horses are in the service and therefore should be respected as any of their human counterparts. Don't touch any creature that is in the services.
@@verali164 actually here in the UK where the Royal Marines Commandos are trained, they are the most elite fighting force in the world. We also say Once a Royal Marine, always a Royal Marine, or OARMAARM. PMPT Royal. Xxx
@@Ann-vc1pyso still basically saying once a marine always a marine. Doesn't matter which country your from we're still apart of the brotherhood of being a marine.
I will say the British army has some of the most majestic mounts on the planet.they are a thing of beauty, i didnt have anything to do with horses whilst i was in service, different branch of the army but i did do a bit around them in my civilian life, and if you are not used to horses they can be a big scary animal, with a mind of there own, so the high level of training the black mounts of the guards ride are selected from the best of the best. By nature horses are skittish around loud noises, same as any animal so to get them to remain calm when crowds are shouting and bands are playing is testimony to the lads and lasses that train them, and if there wasnt a huge bond and trust between horse and rider it just wouldn't work. i will say it again the horses of the guards are beautiful beasts.
There's a beautiful moment when you understand that the royal guards are also soldiers like the others but whit a different function and it's sad to see how tourists try to annoy those men. Being a royal guard it's like be a soldier or a Police. Please more respect to them.
sorry you're a bit mistaken the soldiers in the royal guard come from various regiments and are not permanent they don't spend their entire military careers in the royal guard at one point they go back to their regiments and many of them have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. So they are real soldiers.
