The Queen’s Guards are entrusted with the duty of providing security to the British Royal Family and are stationed at royal residences all over the UK.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Dec 30, 2021 16:55 IST
A Queen's Guard knocked off a boy and the video has gone viral on the internet.
By Srimoyee Chowdhury: A video captured around the Tower of London showed a Queen’s Guard knocking over a boy who was in the middle of his marching path. The clip, shared by an anonymous TikTok user, has now gone viral and has been doing the rounds on social media platforms. The shocking incident has prompted netizens to share angry reactions regarding the Guardsman’s behaviour.
The Queen’s Guards are entrusted with the duty of providing security to the British Royal Family and are stationed at royal residences all over the UK. In the now-viral video, two Guardsmen can be seen marching on a street packed with tourists. As the video goes on, a boy can be seen stumbling in the path of the Guardsman. However, they carry on and one of the Guardsmen almost steps on the child.
Take a look at the video:
| WATCH: A kid gets trampled by the queen’s guards pic.twitter.com/xzv7W8I2F5— News For All (@NewsForAIl) December 29, 2021
The clip has garnered over 2.2 million views and several enraged comments from netizens. According to a report by DailyMail, the Queen’s Guards are given specific orders to deal with obstacles that may come on their marching route. They are allowed to shout ‘Make way for the Queen’s Guards’ and also stomp their feet.
“The Guardsmen on duty warned members of the public that a patrol was approaching but the child unfortunately ran out in front of the soldier unexpectedly. The soldier tried to step over the child and continued on his duty. Following the incident, the soldier checked on the child and was reassured that all was well,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence told DailyMail.
But the public fury was evident from the comments shared on the Twitter post. Some Twitter users pointed out that the behaviour was insensitive. Many, however, opined that the Guardsmen were just doing their duty.
What sort of adult does that?— Rödlök (@Rdlk13) December 29, 2021
I did that job once. The soldier didn’t hurt him on purpose, but they are on guard and move for absolutely no one, unless ordered to do so.— Anthony Gibbons (@Anthony86603572) December 29, 2021
Do that to my child, we are fighting— aaron (@DabboGaming) December 29, 2021
@piersmorgan @KensingtonRoyal @metpoliceuk surely some action to the guard is required here? Totally unacceptable— Dhillon LFC (@DhillonLFC) December 29, 2021
Why can’t we change the rules so that the guards can just walk around people? I’m sure the answer is “tradition” but who really cares— (@kitorbis) December 29, 2021
Surely that's an assault.— Ben Madigan. Fan Slan (@BigPee35441637) December 30, 2021
The Queen’s Guards have been entrusted with the security of the Royal Family since 1660. They wear red tunics and bearskin hats and during autumn and winter months they wear long grey coats that make them quite distinguishable in public.
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Srimoyee Chowdhury
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Dec 30, 2021
FAQs
When were the Queen's Guard caps introduced? The hats were created after the British Army defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. It was thought that the 19-inch tall caps would make soldiers look taller and more intimidating to their enemies.
What does the Queen's Guard say? ›
Guards “are allowed to get [people] away by shouting… warnings if they fail to move away or start to act aggressively,” the Reddit guard says. For instance, they're known to yell “make way for the Queen's Guard!” at tourists who get in their way. He finds shouting this to be a fun part of the job.
What are queens guards called? ›
Dating back to 1485, there are a number of theories surrounding the origin of the name. One is that it comes from the old French word 'buffetier', which means 'food taster'.
How heavy are the Queen's guards hats? ›
The 18-inch-high bearskins made the French grenadiers seem taller, more intimidating. To commemorate their victory, the British adopted similar hats for the soldiers who guard royal residences. The standard bearskin cap of the Foot Guards is 18 inches, yet weighs just 1.5 pounds.
Can you touch a Queen's Guard? ›
As London aficionados know by now, one should never touch a member of the Queen's Guard. If this is the case, they are actually allowed to shout warnings at you to make you go away.
Why do queens guards wear strap under lip? ›
It's reported that the decision to wear the chained strap for these headpieces under the lip comes from when soldiers actually fought while wearing them. If a soldier was shot, the heavy hat could fall backwards and cause the soldier's neck to break if they were wearing a chin strap.
Are the Queens Guards guns loaded? ›
Those guns aren't loaded…
The Guard's intimidating weapons only have ammo in them when they are aware of a potential serious security threat.
What language do royal guards speak? ›
The alias "Kenix Kil" was Imperial Guardsmen Kir Kanos' name in the Guard's battle language. The Emperor's Royal Guard battle language was a language understood only by the Emperor's Royal Guard.
What are the Queen's guards not allowed to do? ›
Traditionally the Queen's Guards are not allowed to move.
Typically, a Guardsman spends two hours on duty and four off. He is not expected to stand still for any more than ten minutes at a time. Every so often, he will march up and down in front of his sentry box, rather like a policeman "walking the beat".
Can a woman be a Queen's Guard? ›
THERE ARE WOMEN IN THE RANKS Although the iconic troops are usually associated with male figures, there are more and more women joining the Queen's Guard.
The guards do not just perform ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace, they also take an active role in protecting their Sovereign. At night they patrol the grounds of both Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace.
How much is The Queen paid? ›
The National Audit Office was not entitled to audit the Royal Household. The Queen received an annual £7.9 million a year from the civil list between 2001 and 2012.
Do the Queen's guards wear real bearskin hats? ›
For perhaps the last 200 years, five regiments of the Queen's guards — the Grenadier, Welsh, Irish, Scots and Coldstream Guards, who protect Buckingham Palace and other royal sites — have worn real bearskin hats. According to reports, the army's hat manufacturer buys roughly 100 Canadian black bear skins each year.
Are the Queens Guards hats real fur? ›
Bear pelts that are used for the Queen's Guards ceremonial caps are the by-products of these licenced culls, as opposed to fur being harvested from an animal being bred for this sole purpose.
Do the Queens Guard still wear bear skin hats? ›
Yes, the bearskin hats are made from the fur of Canadian black bears – each pelt costs £650 and lasts around 80 years. Despite objection from animal rights activists, the Queen's Guards continue to wear bearskins.
What is the purpose of a Busby hat? ›
Military fur hat originally from Hungary
In its original Hungarian form the busby was a cylindrical fur cap, having a bag of coloured cloth hanging from the top. The end of this bag was attached to the right shoulder as a defense against sabre cuts.
