IDIOT Tourist INTERRUPTS the King's Guard during the changeover in the tunnel! 

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In case you read this I want to tell you that I have now and had depression. I found myself watching your channel. It’s hard to say why but I have found myself smiling . Thank you.

John I totally appreciate your commentary. You talk about the horses and guards with a passion that I share. I have never seen them and probably never will, but I enjoy them through you. Keep showing me, and talking to me. X x x x

I'm from the United States of America. I watch your videos all the time. Like your veidos. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 USA

Of all the You Tubers filming at Horse Guards you are far and away No. One! Your chatter and humor are so great and makes the video. I watch it and laugh like a loon the whole way through. Isn't it amazing and so good for videos that you can't fix stupid. LMAO Thanks a bunch keep up the brilliant work

What tourists seem to forget is that these are working guards. They are not just there to look pretty for them. They need to be more mindful of that. Ask politly if you can have a photo. Most don't mind as long as they are not about to change over. Tourists can be so ignorant at times.

I have just spent the last 4 hrs watching your wonderful videos. I love the rich history represented and remain awe struck with the beauty of the horses.

Hello from Nova Scotia Canada. I am so glad I found your videos. I am 72 years old and grew up through times of living under the monarchy and in the commonwealth of English rule. We were taught respect of the monarchy and, as children, it was ingrained into our lives. Too bad those days are gone. I often get frustrated watching people who don’t respect the guards and their horses. It’s shameful and doesn’t say much for the parents and how little people understand loyalty and respect for others. Keep up the great work.

John,I’d love to see what you look like. I would rather listen to your banter than watch others who say nothing. Keep doing what you are doing. 🌺

I think digging up the yard will be so exciting, I hope archaeologists get involved! Thanks for all the information and history, it's an integral part of our Great Nation!

Tourists still don't learn their lessons at all , before visiting , never piss off any of the guards on duty or interrups them. So any of them have common sense that's just rude and disrespectful. Horses are gorgeous

I love watching these beautiful horses and the serving troopers, the commentary really helps, I’ve learned so much watching your channel. You explain about the traditions beautifully and have amazing self restraint with some of the tourists being so disrespectful. I love it when the horses are a little nippy especially with the silly disrespectful tourists. Thank you ❤

I love that you speak to us and explain what is happening. Your videos are the only ones I watch now. I am quite deaf and it's makes such a difference when you explain.

In the North of England at least, there is a saying " You can't mend "thick". and then we see these totally disrespectful tourists acting irresponsibily. People trying or actually walking through past horse and rider in the box is dangerous.

I’m not sure this was one of the vids RU-vid wanted me to watch.. I’ve never been there, no horses.. but, I’m totally hooked I love the commentary I’ve learned things that I didn’t know I need to know,but I crave more.. such a clear representation of knowledge. I am now wanting to come see it in person and I know the rules so I won’t be a silly tourist. Thank you.. I’m so hooked can’t wait to see all your uploads… ❤❤

Really sorry we didn’t get to see/hear the trumpeter. I’m sure it would have been spectacular. The grey is beautiful as are all the horses. Thanks again for your great commentary. I love that you tell us all the details and why and when things happens. So good.

I only have one complaint I can’t get my housework done for watching your wonderful programme god bless anne

What a magnificent way. To end the video. An up close view. Of the handsome Royal trooper. Well done! You always catch the best moments.❤️💂‍♂️🇬🇧

What an amazing moment to see that gorgeous grey trot through the tunnel 👍🤗 and we will also witness the trumpet solo soon🙏

Tourists who come 2 London these days r so bloody rude! Why can’t they leave the King’s Guards alone???

Superb coverage. We’re seeing and hearing detail I’d never seen before. Thank you so much. 😁🐴 Thanks also for the horse appreciation. They so deserve appreciation, as do the guards.

The trumpet solo is to announce to the captain of the old guard that the new guard is approaching. However if it is very cold the trumpeter may not play but just go in to collect the officer

John, what will you do when they close the yard? Wouldn't it be nice if they printed a pamphlet of the guard horses and their names and had it available at the Guards Shop?

If you're in the UK, don't forget tonight on Channel 5HD at 9pm -- "The Kings Guard"-- new documentary series about the 7 Regiments of the Household Division.

Trumpeter played at the back today. I have an ear for that, sorry, High School music was my 2nd home. COH was on that lovely big horse, lovely man! The 2 soldiers in the boxes this AM are both excellent riders. Thanks for sharing so much, John. As I've said before, I will never visit England now so your videos are very welcome.

Darn, I knew I shouldn't have taken a break to do house cleaning (gag)! Plenty of time to do that nonsense when horse guards are closed in the next few weeks and I'm snowed in and I'm twiddling fingers missing my horse fix. On that note John, will you being any videos then?

Sorry to hear they let you/us down with no trumpeter playing as you/we expected and you got there early for that. 🙁

Wow stunning life guards ,horses leaving.thanks for amazing video.beautiful grey

I like the comment by Bonnie Week who says Ormonde has three white socks and the Loch Ness Monster on his forehead……and I looked and she’s spot on! To quote those tv Meercats “Simples!”! 😂….love it, as for me that’s such an easy way to tell! So Thankyou Bonnie! Just another 40+ to go😂😂…..thanks John for an exciting video….too many stupid rude tourists ,but some super beautiful Horses and their Riders! Best wishes! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍☕️🙋‍♀️

Hello my name is Maureen Thackway and I love watching your commentry at Horse Guards parade. I am sorry I don't know your name. I love the horses and how beautiful they look and the guards look amazing in there uniforms. The information you give is so helpful and interesting. I want to come to Horse Guards on the Sunday 26 November as it is my 70th birthday and can you tell me if Horse Guards will be open on that day . I've been longing to come for a while. Hope you can help me and maybe I might bump into you. Keep up with what you are doing. You do a great job. I must admit some of the horses do have their own characters. I find some of the tourists are very disrespectful to the guards and I don't know why they have to be like this as the guards are only doing their jobs. Thanks again.😊

Fascinating commentary my friend Thankyou. I love learning John, so Thankyou. Xx😊

HI JOHN, Just want to compliment you on your wonderful informative videos. I was born in Cheshire, England, but have lived in Canada since 1965, at age 19. I love Canada, but miss my beloved England sooo much. You have taught me so much about London and the Guards that I didn’t know. I am amazed at just how knowledgeable you are about the horses names and how respectful you are for the whole procedure. I am always in awe of the British people who know so much about their own country. My brother, who still lives in Cheshire always takes me to amazing places when I go back for a,vacation, and he knows so much about every place we go. I have a chronic pain condition and have a lot of sleepless nights. I have started watching your videos and am addicted to them. Thank you for distracting me from my pain issues. Your videos make me happy and put a smile on my face. Big hugs and love from Canada.❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

My birthday today, + your video was definitely a great highlight of my day!🙂👍

I could be wrong but what I heard the guy say was “Fall out the Trumpeter!”

I love watching your U-tube channel! I'm so glad you explain everything. I so respect the Royal Guards and the beautiful horses. I doubt I'll ever get to London to see this in person, so thank you so much for video taping it for us U.S. residents!

Once again a brilliant afternoon of history and info the hours fly by . Just love this especially the horses names

Hi John. I recognize the horse that has the blaze that looks like a fist/stop sign. Is it Ormonde? But not biting. I can't understand why tourist want to be silly with what is a glorious tradition. I'm a military brat and adore pomp and tradition. I went to all the parades. Thanks for a lovely video.

I miss seeing that large policeman with the red fluffy beard. The horses seem to like him a lot and he them. Guess they all rotate duty spots. I think he sometimes gave the horses mints.

I'm not a royalist but I totally admire the magnificent horses and guards. I'm subbed & love watching your videos 😊

You are one of a kind, I just love your videos and listening to you. Thank you so much

I love your channel here in the US this is History to me

thank you john for this lovely video i wish i lived in london to see these beautiful horses how many horses does the king's guard's have

LOVE THE GRAY ==VERY INTERESTING ==WOW THAT WILL BE INTERESTING DIGGING AND REPLACE THE BRICK AND CONCREAT ==FUNNY THE HORSES WANTED TO SWITCH BOXES SEEMSTO HAVE WORKED THANKS FOR THE VIDO 🥰🥰

Really enjoy your channel, your comments, I am in Adelaide Australia, I am from the UK, I find it amazing that I can see all that...

What a beautiful site those magnificent horses 🐎 love watching all the pomp and ceremony that comes ❤❤❤❤with it l enjoy your videos THANKYOU 🙂😊

Ormond has the three stockings and the Loch Ness monster on the forehead.

Thank you so much for your video. Follow you every time your on. You are very acknowledgeable .love watching the guards & horses.cannot believe how many are so respectful adults & children.

Thank you for your videos. I enjoy your commentary. I don't know if I'll ever get to visit your country, but I feel like I'm there when I watch your videos.

You have such a good eye, always pointing out colors, lighting, reflections, etc. Besides the history and magnificent horses and guards, I find I'm paying better attention to detail. Thank you 😊

The horse which the lady guard was on I think was ormonde

Everything is happening this morning.glad you got it on film

Jsem z České republiky a začala jsem se dívat na vaše videa s koňmi a strážci, krásný, krásní koní a ještě krásnější vojáci,moc děkuji ráda se na ně dívám.

Love watching you & listening to your commentary! Love the horses & King’s Guard!

I love your content. Well done my friend. Great placement at 1:11:21 for a clear detail of the headgear. I can not wait until August of 2024 to visit from the US.

John, when I mentioned the yard could use a pressure wash, I wasn’t suggesting that they turn it into Disneyland with fake facade’s, just that the military are known to be fastidious about cleanliness behind the scenes concerning the gaurds.. so why hasn’t that been transferred or included in the historical building in which they work. I’m a proud Brit so I found your quip hurtful. I only meant that some green algae and black traffic soot could be removed, that’s it. I enjoy your videos very much and watch them daily so please continue the good work

26:45 The word that you were looking for, in describing the middle of the tunnel at that point, is 'sacrosanct'.

Thank you John once again for a great video. Always something interesting happening: Kiwi

So beautiful , thanks for sharing ! 😊❤

I enjoy your videos, I am obsessed with the horses, especially those who don't feel like working. Q10, why was he named Q10, do you know?

i am very glad that Prince Charles got to be King Charles, really. i’ve always liked him. But, i just can’t get used to the reference to ‘The King’ instead of ‘The Queen’. 👑🇬🇧

I started to watch the guards and horse's about five weeks ago now it's 12-14-23 12:35am. Mountain time. I live in the Northwest corner of Montana. That girl on the horse does not take crap from anyone the horse or the tourists thank goodness. Sometimes I laugh when the Guard's yell at people. I don't understand why everyone has to touch the reins. I swear half of them do it and just reaching out not knowing where there hands go. That guy that was pretending to want a picture with the guard he just wanted a reaction from him. I'm horrible with names like the horses I look at the horse's front of their faces for the white or no white and shape of the white. You are probably the only one that actually talks to us and explains things to us. And I pay attention to there personalities like one love's getting petted and one will bite anyone that comes near him. I just wanted to type that.

Ormond is a hilarious naughty boy. Love him❤

I hope it's a long guard on your birthday when you have 1 million subscribers!

Very informative - you always make these so interesting

It;s not the Royal Standard The Royal Standard is the King;s Personell Standard which Flies at the Location where the King is currently located. The banner the guards are carry are the Reginental Colours which are heart of each regement. The Colours are awarded by the King or Queen and are a record of the the Regiment Victories in wars. The Regimental trumpeters all ride white horses so they are visible in battle and the trumpeter in playing orders as they did in past wars. If you watch Trooping of the Colour which happens on the June Kings Birthday Celebration weekend, It will give you an insight.

You are a riot and I enjoy listening to you! Watching from NC in the US.

Hello from USA, just love to see your videos. It’s a shame how disrespectful people are now days. The Kings Guards shouldn’t have to put up with it! How shameful!

King's birthday and birth year, when my parent's got married. A brilliant video from the start...captivating closeups of the horses and guards, the trumpeter looked so cool🎺🎶 we will hear him next time. Saw beautiful Pagan leaving ....feeling rather disappointed She wasn't on duty this time. ka kite Pagan. But ...on the other vid "wow whoa" that Q10 what a vision to behold! Thanks John for your humorous banter, gets this one banging on my desk lol 🤣every time. Kia ora. Stay safe and well.

Thanks John. I’m a dual, uk/usa, I am saddened to basically see,Swat Team police officers necessary. Guarding that tunnel. It never used to be like that.

Hello, from Oregon. I don’t think the words were “all hail the trumpeter.” What I heard was “fall out, trumpeter,” and that’s when the trumpeter moved out of the line.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY KING CHARLES” from Canada!

I enjoy your video's and sense of humor. At times you make me laugh with the description of rude people!

First time viewer from the USA - Enjoyed your lively commentary, explaining what is going on, different uniforms, standard flags, etc. I've watched some other RU-vid videos where all you hear is touron noise. Thanks

Oh John, don’t be silly…….they bury the Karen’s out in the park.

Im so glad i joined 🎉❤

The last 3 weeks I noticed your videos and I'm hooked. There are others that has their channel but you are way in front, humour, details and very knowledgeable. Well done. I notice your title is London City Walks, do you arrange walks around London? it's many years that I've been to the very big smoke but looking for a visit in 24

I love your channel. Makes me smile. But get angry at ignorant tourists. Always adored horses and the guardsmen are outstanding. Thank yoh so much...🤗

thanks for the video you have a great sense of humour , hopefully once they have relaid cables etc they will put a decent surface down which is better for the horses

John did you see the Lady Guard salute that white haired man in the suit. She tipped her sword in a salute.

Just wonder how many people have respect for family and friends as we have not really seen much here. No respect for guards ,police & everybody who is involed with the horse guards .love watching it all.

As a person who lives in the kingdom of the Netherlands it is easier to respect the guards and horses, follow their rules just as i do towards our own king.❤

Love the videos today John, especially that beauty of a big horse in the second video.

I think many were suffering from water on the brain today, wow so many firsts happened, as you listed off one after another weird things were happening. Thanks as always my friend for a great video, personally I hope the renovations are limited to the courtyard area as the staining of the building has come from time I would not like to see it all freshly painted. I would like to see some work done on the horse boxes maybe newly fixed and painted doors and some work on the cobbles inside them for the comfort of the horses and safety for the Troopers on them but that would be it, Horse Guards has endured so much over the years so leave the walls and the stains alone they have all been earned from time itself. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘❤❤❤❤

Some of these tourists are so ridiculous. Just standing there staring at these guards for way too long if you ask me

Excellent video i was disappointed not to hear the trumpeter but it was brilliant to see the beautiful horse's and the blues and royals. Dick head Tourists about i sometimes wonder if they have any brains. Never mind you did a great job John as always look forward to seeing many more. Thank you for your service Godbless you all ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧

I value the work that you do in that I get to see the courtyard workings of a working royal barracks and the challenges that the soldiers/guards/horses deal with on a daily basis as they go about their work. Tourism is a major part of the economy in London and as such needs to be respected not vilified. Your quest to video the errant behaviours of the tourists (and locals) means that you become part of the drama just by your presence to video it all. It can be rewarding to be viewed as a regular/reporter of the masses, but you too are one of the masses. I definitely agree that many parents have abdicated their responsibility to educate their children about how to be respectful when visiting other cultures and official sites. Naturally, the mother will protect her child regardless of the situation. Best to leave the policing and guarding up to those who hold those positions. If you get triggered by the behaviours, then step back, bring in the police, but don't put yourself in close proximity to the chaos especially where children are involved..... The man who was trying to put his head on the brow of one of the horses, may have been trying to communicate with the animal. This is a sign of great respect for the creature in his culture. Unfortunately, he can't translate that behaviour as being an interference/inappropriate when the horse is at work as a royal guard to the King. Commentary is everything. It says a lot about who you are as a person. Keep up the great work.

I watch you everyday as well John, it’s my secret pleasure & get so peeved at the tourists who act up, that’s why I love Ormonde so much. I thought the horse you said was so passive (the left horse as I look, on first of Blues & Royals), maybe I was wrong though. Love from Victoria, BC 🇨🇦

I just discovered these videos. I will never get to London so I am getting to see this. I’m from North Carolina USA. The guards and horses go thru a lot on a daily basis because of tourists who want to do what they want.

You hadtheperfect spot to watch the bluescome in. And yes I saw my favourite handsome guard on a beautiful mount.Trooper K is the best

Hello My name is Julie and I am new to your channel and love watching your videos and listening to your commentary ❤ I have a question I hope you forgive my ignorance, my excuse is I am Australian 😊 my question is is can you please explain to me why do the guards slap their horses before they dismount?

New subscriber, been binge watching your videos the past couple of days. Love the channel 🖤

I so love how much you informed you are about these Beautiful horses, and the guards. It makes me sad to see how rude people are to those loyal guards.I hope we get to see Arnie more ,some of the rude people need to meet him up close.

Love your comments, especially about the Watermelon man. 😂😂😂

Hey John, watching from Roanoke Virginia in the ( USA )

Hooray Titan at last

HI JOHN, Just want to compliment you on your wonderful informative videos. I was born in Cheshire, England, but have lived in Canada since 1965, at age 19. I love Canada, but miss my beloved England sooo much. You have taught me so much about London and the Guards that I didn’t know. I am always in awe of the British people who know so much about their own country. My brother, who still lives in Cheshire always takes me to amazing places when I go back for a,vacation, and he knows so much about every place we go. I have a chronic pain condition and have a lot of sleepless nights. I have started watching your videos and am addicted to them. Thank you for distracting me from my pain issues. Your videos make me happy and put a smile on my face. Big hugs and love from Canada.❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

No matter if I have seen some of your videos before, they alwys cheer me up with your chatter and the mavelous troops and their pageantry.

Each regiment has their own trumpeter with a Long Guard. The trumpeter who rides up to the Mall to watch for the new guard is from the old guard. The reason for the solo after he sees the new guard coming is to let the Captain know, for some reason he went inside today. Trumpeters wear red plumes even if they’re a Life Guard. Next time you film a Long Guard, go out to the parade ground. Both trumpeters signal the arrival and departure of the other regiment.

Another fantastic video! Thank you!

Hi Ormonde (on the left), I missed you❤