The King's Bodyguards - Ep. 1: The Yeomen of the Guard

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A series explaining the history, uniforms and roles of the many British royal ceremonial units.
Dr. Mark Felton is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.o...
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@adamsteele6148 2 года назад

I see mark I click

@aaronomahony 2 года назад

He approves of your word Adam. You've been chosen.

@adamsteele6148 2 года назад

@@aaronomahony the honor is mine

@jaybee9269 2 года назад

Yup.

@adamsteele6148 2 года назад

@Wagner Football Club Thesaloniki (Thessalonians) we all click

@tmfo2024 2 года назад

Top Marks.

@Lupinthe3rd. 2 года назад

Its interesting to note that the tassels on the yeoman pikes (or any polearms like halberds for that matter) are not intended to be ornamental or ceremonial but instead are a practical part of the weapon itself. The tassels are put on pikes to absorb blood thus preventing the polearm from becoming greasy and slipping in combat almost like a mop.

@leemichael2154 2 года назад

Awsome! Thanks for letting me know something I didn't know

@arnbo88 2 года назад

The tassels like their Chinese spear counterparts, also serve to when fencing with the spear and it also allows the user to see where his own spear point is located. Hence, bright colours for the tassel.

@maverick4177 2 года назад

Proud to have served in the Blues and Royals 👍🏻 great content Mr Felton as always Charles the Second formed the Life Guards when he rode from Restoration house in Rochester Kent to be reinstated as King of England

@skwalka6372 2 года назад

Good for you! All this ceremonial stuff is just lovely. The one thing I wish the did differently are the guns of the Scots Guards, something "period" would look nicer. =)

@caniconcananas7687 2 года назад

@@skwalka6372 I think their assault rifles are meant to be used against 21th century attackers, not against the musqueteers of Richelieu. If the Scots Guards were armed with arquebuses or musquets... Well, perhaps they would not be on pair with any holder of automatic weapons. Think about the assassins at Paris 2015 with their Kalashnikovs.

@diona3061 2 года назад

You guys are way cooler than the Life Guards.

@evancrum6811 Год назад

That's really cool!

@Gorilla_Jones 2 года назад

I don't find it dizzying, I find it wonderful. Love the pomp and circumstance.

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 2 года назад

The household cavalry regiment has beautiful uniforms. I love the pomp in ceremony that they have in the United Kingdom. I am saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. God save the King

@tedcrilly46 2 года назад

The ceremony eventually becomes pointless and empty after a point. Just tradition for traditions sake. The pudding spinner holding the stick of snakes in his left hand because it looks fancy. Have him give 4 whistles and a foot stomp. Oh look isn't it different. Fuck the monarchs and their simps.

@pa5287 2 года назад

u think we still live in the middle ages plus not saddened be same as always life goes on

@charlesclarke3538 2 года назад

Appreciate the disctinction between the Yeoman and the Yeoman Warders, they often get confused with each other. Interesting historical note, I have heard we don't know more about the Yeoman of the Guard because their records were burned at one point.

@evo5dave 2 года назад

I love that there is a backup Mark who enthusiastically shouts stuff that Mark forgot to say. "And also at the Tower of London!"

@vk2ig 2 года назад

It really sounds like the Backup Mark is in the next room.

@RT-mm8rq 2 года назад

Regardless what someone may feel about the monarchy, I really like hearing about the history behind the uniforms and the origins of the soldiers who wear them.

@boozecruiser 2 года назад

It's the same with the Romans, many of them were pedophile wastrels like the British royal family, but it's still interesting

@garrysekelli6776 2 года назад

Somehow i thought that the yeomen were called beefeaters. Like the gin.

@hobblywobbly4681 2 года назад

What's wrong with Monarchy?

@RT-mm8rq 2 года назад

I don't have a problem with the monarchy at all, but it doesn't really affect me, I'm not British. IMO it is a part of their national identity with a rich history some of it good, some bad just like any nations past. But as I have read there are those who wish to see it go away as a relic of the past.

@RT-mm8rq 2 года назад

@@garrysekelli6776 I think they were. I'm pretty sure that I watched a show that said reason they were called that was because while under service to the King they were given extra portions of beef as a perk.

@emreus1 2 года назад

Correction: "Partisan" is the name of the specific polearm head they are carrying. Not the sword or the dagger. The symmetrical lance/pike head in the pictures you provided is the "Partisan". Always love your content. Kind regards.

@gray1shark 2 года назад

Beat me too it. Lol

@RCorvinus 2 года назад

I thought those were spontoons?

@unicorn_6932 2 года назад

‘Not the sword *nor* the dagger’

@emreus1 2 года назад

@@unicorn_6932 Thank you.

@AA-ke5cu 2 года назад

Yes MARK gets a lot of obvious details wrong in a lot of his videos; enough to question his knowledge and expertise in developing his not so accurate information from the slanted British perspective. Did Hitler get away to Argentina? Yes he did. Flying saucers in ANTARCTICA during Byrd? Oh yes indeed. Submarine pens under the Antarctica ice? Yes indeed. Forestall murdered? Yes indeed. Shall we go on for another half hour? Was Amelia's plane destroyed by American marines? Yes indeed....

@VosperCDN 2 года назад

Love when a ceremonial unit has a longer history than most (?) countries have been around in their current manner.

@faithlesshound5621 Год назад

The Beefeaters were founded seven years before Columbus reached the Caribbean Islands.

@DavidFraser007 2 года назад

Thank you Mark. There were very many interesting uniforms and costumes on display a few days ago in the city of London when the new monarch was proclaimed.

@tridentanimation2981 2 года назад

This is an excellent idea for a series, I certainly hope to that you will make a video about each and every one of the royal bodyguard units for the British Monarchy.

@herseem 2 года назад

I'm absolutely certain Mark Felton must already know this, but he abbreviated the story about them saving king James from the gunpowder quite a lot. They weren't just patrolling, they were actively searching for something as the plot to blew up the king and parliament had got so many people involved that eventually someone leaked that something was going to happen.

@randylahey4519 2 года назад

Mr. Felton, I am a veteran of the US Army’s 20th Infantry Regiment during OIF and OEF and would love to see you make a video of their exploits during WW2. They served in the Pacific theatre and it seems their sacrifices have been forgotten.

@robertchubb1518 2 года назад

Yet another great episode from Dr Felton...his channel just keeps giving...

@bigblue6917 2 года назад

Just think. These guards go back so far they are older than some countries.

@bobelliott2748 Год назад

My father (Royal Canadian Artillery) who served on the front lines in WW2 guarded Buck Pal in 1946. He told me all about the marching. My father-in-law was in the Irish Guards and also guarded Buck Pal around the same time. Interesting video.

@UmvimvaniT 2 года назад

Thank you. Looking forward to them all!!

@nordicson2835 2 года назад

Thank you ,l enjoy the rich history behind these regiments.

@markadams7597 2 года назад

"Spectacle" is correct. Thanks for trying to clear things up.

@EdMcF1 2 года назад

I saw once a video of the Yeomen of the Tower, the Beefeaters, explaining to visitors to the Tower how you could tell the ex-RAF Beefeaters: He said that they were walking around holding hands...

@jewishspacelaseroperator5410 2 года назад

New Mark videos to help me pass the time while sick in bed are always more than welcome

@adamsteele6148 2 года назад

Feel better soon

@WarStorieswithMarkFelton 2 года назад

Hope you recover soon!

@jewishspacelaseroperator5410 2 года назад

@@WarStorieswithMarkFelton thank you so much!

@danjarrett 2 года назад

Thanks for all Your hard work in sharing all this interesting Information with Us.

@alanmoffat4454 2 года назад

YES Dr KEEP INFORMING ALL THAT DONT UNDERSTAND HOW OLD THESE TRADITIONS ARE .

@combrogi 2 года назад

It was an old tradition to burn people at the stake, along with countless other traditions but luckily we came to our senses. Maybe it's time Britain woke up and stopped kissing the feet of the privileged rich.

@herseem 2 года назад

Your caps lock button seems to be on

@fuyu5979 2 года назад

Awesome upload. So much interesting n informative history of rhe Yeomans. Kudos

@dlmsarge8329 2 года назад

Thanks Mark Felton!

@augustusimperator.avi1872 2 года назад

As always, a great video Mr. Dr. Felton. I've noticed that the royal family, including the king, were dressed in RAF colours during the ceremonial procession to Westminster Hall, maybe you could, and I am asking this with the upmost humbleness, share some light on why the RAF and not another service, or civilian clothes. Many thanks Dr.

@WarStorieswithMarkFelton 2 года назад

King Charles holds honorary ranks in all three services, and is an Honorary Marshal of the Royal Air Force. I guess he could choose which of the services to represent. The other day, he wore the uniform of a British Army Field Marshal. I expect he will wear his Admiral of the Fleet uniform for the funeral on Monday. Regarding Prince William, his military service was mostly in the RAF, hence his uniform.

@archstanton6102 2 года назад

The surprise is to see Prince Edward anywhere near a uniform, as he dropped out of training. I think Anne served in some capacity. Andrew certainly did.

@augustusimperator.avi1872 2 года назад

@@WarStorieswithMarkFelton thanks a lot for your enlightening response.

@timf2279 2 года назад

Although, most of the male senior royals served in some capacity, I think its a but pompous to wear these honorary uniforms.

@ohauss 2 года назад

@@timf2279 And I think it's a bit frivolous to talk about "pompous" when talking about the Head and Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces. Does "I swear by almighty God that I will be faithful, and bear true allegiance to his Majesty King Charles III, his heirs and successors, and that I will as in duty bound, honestly and faithfully defend his Majesty, his heirs and successors in person, crown and dignity, against all enemies, and will observe and obey all orders of His Majesty, his heirs and successors and the generals and officers set over me." ring any bells?

@Mark-yy2py 2 года назад

I look forward to your exceptional videos, Dr. Felton! Keep up the great work!

@CocoaBeachLiving 2 года назад

I think what fascinates and gives me faith and respect in the UK is the fact that all ceremonial guards are true to their heritage, they are the active combat forces. This is how you do things.

@ryanchen4921 2 года назад

this channel comes in so clutch

@saintuk70 2 года назад

Can't wait for the Lifeguards :) Just incase, around 4:15 , James VI inherited the English throne... so from James VI of Scotland and I of England it was not just an English King. Of course with the Act of Union of Scotland, and Act of Union of England... in 1700's it became more "British"

@c.f.sedgwick1885 2 года назад

Feldman's videos are always interesting

@dennisud 2 года назад

Nice start, I can't wait for more!

@mitchmatthews6713 2 года назад

I'm never disappointed with a Mark Felton video!

@mosads2986 2 года назад

THANKS A MILLION DEAR SIR 😘 AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS 👍 🙏 ❤️

@jonmeek3879 2 года назад

This is the type of story that can’t be found anywhere else

@spudskie3907 2 года назад

2:06 It’s Captain Mainwaring from “Dad’s Army”!

@jessicamilestone4026 2 года назад

Thank you Mark. This video is really fascinating 🙂

@importantname 2 года назад

pomp and ceremony - some love it. Some find it quaint, and interesting hobby. We all need hobbies.

@stephenhenion8304 2 года назад

It's great to see History of the Past as it meets History of Today... Thanks again, Mark...🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸

@joycekeller8214 2 года назад

T hank You for this very informative video! I always love the mounted regiments !

@hardnox6655 2 года назад

Love this channel!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your information Mark. As always, well done sir!

@Riceball01 2 года назад

One bodyguard unit you missed, Dr. Felton, are the Royal Horse Aritleery. They wear Hussar looking uniforms and were the ones that dre the guin carriage carrying the casker of the late Queen during the procession that took her casket to lie in state at Westminster Abbey(?).

@BiGDuke6Actual 2 года назад

REALLY looking forward to the next episode. PLEASE, Dr. Felton - please update the next episode in this series ASAP. And THANK YOU for posting the video about the Queen's Car collection - it's now archive/reference-material for my HRH collection. Very much enjoy watching the videos you post on your channel, Sir. Thank you.

@thefattymcgee5801 Год назад

I love when u do British Military History.

@cornbread8246 2 года назад

I hope Dr. Felton will explain how the Beefeaters acquired their name in the next part of this series.

@loganmunding9926 2 года назад

I watched ur channel for years ur awesome

@crisslastname9417 2 года назад

British history-if your completely confused, then you've got it.🤣I love this stuff!

@markbenjamin1703 2 года назад

2. Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms 3.Royal Company of Archers, The King's Bodyguard for Scotland Edit: forgot the Yeoman Warders of the Tower(damn thought I predicted the future episodes)

@markbenjamin1703 2 года назад

Maybe a shout-out to the Royalty Protection Command Detectives?

@peterpluim7912 2 года назад

I think not. The Yeoman of the Guard and Yeoman Warders of the Tower are two distinct entities. The Yeoman of the Guard have cross belts worn from the left shoulder when they wear scarlet red uniforms, the Yeoman Warders of the Tower have the same ceremonial uniform but without the crossed belt.

@bryantblake1877 2 года назад

Mark, the numbers of guard organizations and their duties mind boggling to us former colonials. Interesting to know that most members of the guards are serving soldiers! As usual, another informative video. 😊

@jhnshep 2 года назад

The Foot Guards regiments rotate through deployment, training, leave and palace duties with the addition of 2 rifles and the Gurkhas having had a turn in the last few years.

@sadaasdafa8635 Год назад

You would have seen quite a show of them during the Queen's Funeral! As Mark has shown already, we have the Yeoman Warders and the Yeoman of the Guard (both made up of UK ex-military veterans). We also have the Honourable Corp of Gentlemen-at-Arms (who are ex-military officers) and the Royal Company of Archers (the Scottish ceremonial guard, once traditionally made up of royalist aristocrats). These all make up the ceremonial group known as the Sovereign's Bodyguard. Then there's the serving military guards, so the Household Division, making up the 5 Footguards (the stereotypical King's Guards) and 2 Calvary Regiments. In practice, these are all serving Army regiments. Then there's the King's Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force who are often invited to guard the Royal Palaces in place of the Household Division (although ceremonially, they guard the 'Colours', rather than the King himself). The Royal Marines, though not officially a guard unit, often represent the Royal Navy as the King/Queen's ceremonial guards as well. Finally, there's Royalty and Specialist Protection, who are not ceremonial at all but rather the police protection (and are the closest thing to literal bodyguards for the Royal Family).

@andre.westcoastbestcoast 2 года назад

I was wondering about this. Thanks for another good educational video Mark ! Cheers.

@antm2296 2 года назад

Thank you for the content Mark! If it was your area, I’d love you to do a video on the Close protection officers assigned the monarchy. Lately been watching King Charles’ bearded giant by his side be good to know some of the history of these officers!

@potato8780 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@mrileeks 2 года назад

A WHOLE SERIES ON THE ROYAL BODYGUARDS *RUBS HANDS IN GLEE*

@semprelazio8864 2 года назад

What about the Scots ones dressed in green Kings archers 🏹

@TankerBricks 2 года назад

Mark. Thanks for providing my Thursday night entertainment!

@DM-sp3zs 2 года назад

I was going to ask where were the Beefeaters. You answered right at the end. Looking forward to the next episode Professor Felton!

@CompetentSalesUSA 2 года назад

Thank you

@DuinHark 2 года назад

Awesome content as always!

@spannerpasser 2 года назад

The Scots Guards wore the red tunic and bearskin when on public duties at Edinburgh Castle when serving as the resident infantry battalion in Edinburgh. They also provided the Royal Guard at Balmoral when the resident battalion at Edinburgh. I was a REME vehicle mechanic attached to them in 1992 and provided mechanic cover at Balmoral.

@michaelmallal9101 7 месяцев назад

I vaguely remember seeing a UK army band in Singapore in the 1950's. I particularly remember the drummer, who wore a tiger skin on his breast under the drum and was a Gurkha.

@MB5rider81 2 года назад

Best channel on RU-vid

@bashirmuhammad8181 2 года назад

Nice one.I love the colours.And those horses strutting out in unison.

@hobartw9770 2 года назад

I love fancy uniforms, very cool.

@dcole50 2 года назад

Informative video, thank you very much.

@Nathan-ng1jt 2 года назад

Yay, more fascinating content!

@oneshotme 2 года назад

Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

@onestepbeyond5221 2 года назад

Very interesting.. an education at a sad time 🇬🇧✌

@Jabberstax 2 года назад

Another excellent video 👍

@ThePsihopatul 2 года назад

This is saved to my personal documentary video list. Very informative and interesting video. I also remember my late friend taking new to Windsor castle soon after I arrived to live in the country. I knew of royal guard and ghurkas, we were standing in perfect spot for them to honour Queen's residence "eyes right". I actually almost pissed myself knowing these soldiers. I was wearing military like outfit that day. My respects to the royal family and to the soldiers of UK

@MatthewChenault 2 года назад

I’m a simple man: When someone mentions King James I, I like the video.

@nriab23 2 года назад

This is so fascinating I had been wondering the the background of these guards. Thanks for the video

@ProjectFlashlight612 2 года назад

Fascinating look ar the royal arcana

@jf7243 2 года назад

What fascinating content Dr Felton, I had never known the Yeomen of the Guard discovered the gunpowder plotters!

@jeremym785 2 года назад

Best channel on yt, thanks

@channysmith83 Год назад

Very interesting thank you.

@wweminehead5458 2 года назад

I do love a good story

@2011woodlands 2 года назад

I remember seeing a lot of Guards at the Tower in 1979, many of which were wearing WWII Campaign Medals, but they had a large burly Scotsman guarding the Crown Jewels.

@dac545j 2 года назад

I always pay strict attention to the safety of my own, as well.

@brunotonyoli9408 2 года назад

Ah the Kings Guard now

@archstanton6102 2 года назад

Queen Elizabeth II has died? Wow, they kept that quiet. I thought it would have been mentioned on TV or in the newspapers.

@mongothedestroyer88 2 года назад

Nice. Can't wait to see the next video in this series.

@Perktube1 2 года назад

Yes, please detail these uniformed guards and their history. Id like to know about the beefeaters. 😉

@ColinH1973 2 года назад

The cloth of all of the Guards' scarlet tunics is made by a very old company in Yorkshire, and has been for many, many years.

@christopherbraiden6713 2 года назад

Thanks for the video Mark, very interesting and informative!!😎🇬🇧

@aurathedraak7909 2 года назад

Awesome explanation. Now we know how confusing British guards are.

@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595 2 года назад

May I add my condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II. I was born the year she was crowned Queen and, from my view in the USA, she bore the Crown through tumultuous times no one could have imagined. She did so with grace and a remarkable constitution.

@boarder721 2 года назад

Not his usual but I know I’m going to learn something and be entertained.

@dannycarter1966 2 года назад

In the military documentary 'Carry On Up The Khyber' the regiment is documented in the programme as The Third Foot & Mouth. Could you explain what happened to this regiment? I'm assuming it got swallowed up by the RCT, The Scots Guards or similar. Thanks.

@ezandman6804 2 года назад

2:55 powerful order necklace chain Tudor is wearing

@vipergtsmre 2 года назад

How was I not subbed to this other Mark channel?

@01cthompson 2 года назад

Thank you. I was curious about this.

@jeffblacky 2 года назад

Whistling “ Col Boogie “

@macmedic892 2 года назад

While building a bridge over the River Kwai?

@CallumThomas104 2 года назад

The 22 years of service and having the rank of either warrant officer class 2 or Warrant Officer class 2 is new and was only recently required.

@Graygeezer 2 года назад

I love this channel so much I click like twice!

@PattonIRL 2 года назад

So you remove your like then

@peterbrown1012 2 года назад

The Household cavalry is complicated, the Household Cavalry regiment is a composite regiment made up of 2 regiments, The Lifeguards and The Blues and Royals, The Household Cavalry mounted Regiment is made up of a Squadron of Lifeguards, a Squadron of Blues and Royals and a mixed HQ Squadron, when soldiers join the Household Cavalry, after their basic training they will usually join the mounted regiment after mounted dutyman training, then they will join the Household Cavalry regiment after armoured training. Soldiers will move between the two regiment's during their career. The Household cavalry is also a corps in it's own right. The Household Cavalry have gold sticks and silver sticks.