4th March 2024: "Absolutely Amazing"! Never Expect To See This At Wellington Barracks🇬🇧
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@user-oo2dv9qq2h3 ай бұрын
🎵🎶That tune's a blast from the past... Well played guys!! 💯
@barrymcmanmon95953 ай бұрын
Cut out " the never expect tosee this"
@ritapitt82733 ай бұрын
That looked very intense 😬 they all looked fabulous 😊
@TalkTalk443 ай бұрын
Bearskin hats from Canada from the wonderful Black Bear ..
@stevekay54862 ай бұрын
Thank god for black bears
@kah101613 ай бұрын
Atmosphere music: “Downtown”, +Petula Clark. ❤
@robertjanes48123 ай бұрын
Written by Tony Hatch OBE, a former member if the Coldstrram Guards Band. (1960s)
@ripghyll2050Ай бұрын
I bet the soldiers were glad when this trully INTENSE inspection was over
@SugarWildflower-si4ox3 ай бұрын
Some of the bearskins have cowlicks at the top..😅 even bearskins have bad hair days in windy weather. They are being uniform inspected today like a fine tooth comb.. even more rigid.
@QPRTokyo3 ай бұрын
Well done. Thank you.
@hmybritannia2 ай бұрын
I wish we did this in the USA because I love y’all’s tradition.
@graemeschou1222 ай бұрын
These traditions go back centuries. Refined over the years due to different types of weapons and uniforms . The flags have all the Battle Honours the Unit/Battalion have earned during all the wars that they fought in.
@PaulSmith-nr6eg2 ай бұрын
Watch the old guard at Arlington they are just as spectacular in their percision.
@n6nvr2 ай бұрын
Marines at Eighth & I in DC. (Although I think getting them in uniforms with ruffles might be a little tougher to pull off.)
@mikeellis48383 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing 👍
@supernutkin51223 ай бұрын
Great video ... thanks for doing this AJKC
@colintuffs5683 ай бұрын
A quiet running commentary explaining the procedure would enhance this video . Fantastic choice of music took me back fifty years ! 😊
@kevinmorgan21002 ай бұрын
it is not a public display, commentary is not required.
@esmeduplessis9412 ай бұрын
Well done!!
@rasanath3 ай бұрын
More,more,more,pretty pleaseeeee!
@timlewis58663 ай бұрын
Love the SCOTS DG officer wandering about true cav style, pretending he knows what he is looking for 🤣
@timcubison98322 ай бұрын
It was good to see the Scots Grays cap on parade
@nigeldunkley2986Ай бұрын
SCOTS DG not RSDG!!
@timlewis5866Ай бұрын
@@nigeldunkley2986 🤣
@nigeldunkley2986Ай бұрын
@@timcubison9832 Scots GrEys not the transatlantic former colonies version GrAys and the Royal Scots Greys amalgamated with the 3rd Carabiniers in 1971 to form the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) aka SCOTS DG in abbreviated SD form
@timcubison9832Ай бұрын
@nigeldunkley2986 it would seem unlikely that the title would be abrieveated to SD Former Carbaniers and Royal Scots Greys (oroiginal name certainly at the Battle of Waterloo was Royal North British Dragoons) would turn in there graves to be SD
@Maria-tm2eu2 ай бұрын
Wonderfulll that they are playing their instrument on elder pop song for the soldiers.
@timcubison98322 ай бұрын
It has been a long time since i have seen The King's and Regimental colours of the 2nd Coldstream Guards on parade!!
@patlsmith4043 ай бұрын
Whatever it’s about great! Should explain what’s going on so we’re let in on it.
@dabsy1233 ай бұрын
This happens every year actually!...TWICE
@dazza93263 ай бұрын
Winter is over, back in red Tunics. The Woman I'm guessing was a seamstress, checking out the fit of the Tunics.
@charlottecunningham21413 ай бұрын
I thought they didn’t change over to red tunics until later this month🤔
@emstirling-is4nu3 ай бұрын
She was with a camera crew yesterday at the Competition for the Blues & Royals Elizabeth Award.
@steveellis90653 ай бұрын
@@charlottecunningham2141 it will be end of march, this inspection is to see where alterations are needed
@charlottecunningham21413 ай бұрын
@@steveellis9065 that’s what I figured
@dazza93263 ай бұрын
@@charlottecunningham2141 You could be right, it was certainly fitting dress though.
@stevekay54862 ай бұрын
2 questions. What is the blue uniform for the CSG? And why is a woman present on the parade( meaning a civvy woman before anyone goes for my throat)?
@jacobkeppler19843 ай бұрын
Drum major Coldstream guards regimental band Coldstream guards 💂🇬🇧
@karifredrikson-lr1mm3 ай бұрын
WOW! Thank you Gentlemen & Ladies!
@jacobkeppler19843 ай бұрын
@@karifredrikson-lr1mm your welcome
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
Is it the same as Household Calvary?
@charlottecunningham21413 ай бұрын
@@dewdropn5619the men carrying swords look like they are from HH Cavalry
@stevenlee_13 ай бұрын
Yes! Drum Major Fitzgerald is amazing.
@Blue-Red-Blue2 ай бұрын
It looks like the annual tunic inspection of Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards, by one of their senior officers. The Irish Guards Sergeant with the sword is likely to be the London District Master Tailor. Tunics are back in shortly, replacing the winter greatcoats.
@timcubison9832Ай бұрын
What is a RSM of a Army Air Corps Regt doing making notes of an inspection surly it should be the RSM of the Coldstream's in this case
@cled36002 ай бұрын
Are they actually playing Petula Clark's hit "Downtown"? 😂
@JelMain2 ай бұрын
Of course. What do you expect, drill?
@johnedwards29202 ай бұрын
Why is there a WO Class 1 Army Air Corps part of that parade inspection?
@JelMain2 ай бұрын
Staff aide. What you're going to notice is that the class distinction between commissioned, and warrant/non-conditioned officers is easing, because the ideas of leadership are permeating all levels. The idea of command skills vs craft skills is perhaps more relevant.
@avryllsixtus34293 ай бұрын
Stillon greatcoats..red tunics for this inspection because in June the greatcoats will be off. Nice to see band in their 'blues'....
@steveellis90653 ай бұрын
Greatcoats finish end of march when clocks change
@chrismair81613 ай бұрын
The (Band) is an Element of all the British Services and they have All had extensive training. They just know how to play an instrument of not (WAR).
@kevinmorgan21002 ай бұрын
Not true, the bands are training as clean up sqauds for possible chemical warfare.
@kevinmorgan21002 ай бұрын
They also do tours of duty as drivers in war zones such as Afganistan, and were employed as stretcher bearers/medics during the Gulf Wars.
@wernerhaase26322 ай бұрын
Sie sind alle picobello!!😊😊😊😊
@mikemyshka1472Ай бұрын
I never seem the standards bearers being messed with inspector, the Kings Colors and the Regiments. Those two officer most likely spect a lot of time getting ready for this inspection.
@Fritzasmr-vy1oj3 ай бұрын
Inspection.
@freebeerfordworkers3 ай бұрын
8.01 The corporal on the right hand side. They've obviously done away with height requirements for the guards but looking his medals there's no other reason why he shouldn't be there.
@kevinmorgan21002 ай бұрын
Height requirements were done away with over 30 years ago with the equal opportunities act as were the separate women's forces, WRAC WREN and WRAF
@johnewilliams19592 ай бұрын
What's the air corps guy doing there?
@penquinbumbum60492 ай бұрын
The guy fussing with the Busby's must be a member of the 4th expeditionary Hairdressing Regiment.
@timcubison98322 ай бұрын
Didn't realise there were any Hussars there😂
@annettewalter22732 ай бұрын
Ha ha. 😂
@brmam13853 ай бұрын
Oh dear, the inspection from hell!
@user-vq1ys6rc7vАй бұрын
👍
@CopperAdam12 ай бұрын
Great vid, thanks! Question please: Light blue beret is Army Air Corps, correct? Thanks and greets from L.A.! USMC 1976-1980
@MrBritbloodАй бұрын
47 RA now wear blue berets.
@CopperAdam1Ай бұрын
@@MrBritblood Thank you Sir! Take care and be safe!
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I felt like I had a front row seat to an awesome event. Is this the Embarrassment Parade? Do they do this everyday at 4:00? ❤
@philhunter91583 ай бұрын
No, only at what is called the silly season, that is when they go from greatcoat to tunic order. They have spring drills for three weeks and then beating retreat, trooping the colour etc.
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
@@philhunter9158 My goodness! So much goes into this! Does your average citizen know all of these things, or usually someone who served, or is serving in the military currently...would be most likely to know all about it? Just wondering! I dunno! Haha!
@joannehawksworth44402 ай бұрын
@dewdropn5619 I would imagine a lot of us British know some of it,i don't know what all the regiments are, but i did know from watching these videos that they change uniforms in the warmer weather ,and i've watched Trooping the colour on TV, that's really magnificent to watch with all the regiments and Horse's plus the marching bands.
@dewdropn56192 ай бұрын
@@joannehawksworth4440 As an American I'm amazed by it all. I certainly dislike the tourists acting so idiotic and disrespectful towards the horse's and Guard's...regardless of their nationality.
@lew2u3 ай бұрын
Is that the Coldstream guards.
@johncookson97512 ай бұрын
What's the occasion and which band is that?
@davidlloyd23613 ай бұрын
Why is the Sargent wearing a sword belt and sword
@philhunter91583 ай бұрын
He would be Battalion Staff, Orderly Room Sergeant or another appointment. May be the Master Tailor.
@davidjacksoncompositions41583 ай бұрын
Master tailor I should think.
@christopherhumphreys70523 ай бұрын
@@philhunter9158That's the RSM...... HELLO 🙄🙄🙄
@supernutkin51223 ай бұрын
@@christopherhumphreys7052 Nah, three gold stripes on sleeve is not the RSM
@nullispence3 ай бұрын
Because he is a Master Tailor and part of Battalion HQ Staff
@johnsabini23302 ай бұрын
Why are AAC & RSDG involved?
@richardstone58133 ай бұрын
Am I correct in thinking the 3 gold chevron sgt is a Regimental Master Tailor and is therefore permitted to wear a sword?
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
@richardstone5813...Can you imagine the income the Master Tailor earns?! I bet the contractors/employees that actually do the hands on work, stay busy practically 'round the clock. Steady employment! 😀
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
Where is @j.ksmith when we need him?! 😉
@philhunter91583 ай бұрын
Yes, a Master Tailor wears a sword as he is a part of Battalion Staff filling what is called a rank ranged post, filled by a Lance Sergeant to a Warrant Officer Class ll. He is also called Sir because of this appointment. A note I say "HE" as so far there has not been a female doing this job.
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
@@philhunter9158 Does that also mean he is automatically Knighted/Sir?
@philhunter91583 ай бұрын
@@dewdropn5619 no he's called sir as you would address an officer.
@johnedwards29202 ай бұрын
Why is the Irish Guards Sgt carrying a sword?
@JelMain2 ай бұрын
Because he is.
@joannehawksworth44402 ай бұрын
All senior officers carry swords in the Army.
@JelMain2 ай бұрын
@@joannehawksworth4440 The OP's surprise was that a Sergeant was. The precedent in the Trooping the Colour, where the RSM transfers it from "Storage" to "Display" in the hands of the Ensign, used to be seen as unusual, but in this case, with the Regimental command staff involved in resetting the foundation all the rest of the pomp and circumstance builds off, making certain that the admin side is squared away, I think they're using it to make sure there's no confusion in roles.
@JelMain2 ай бұрын
@@joannehawksworth4440 I've been in a military HQ for a decade and never saw one. It used to be all officers did, but now it's only parade kit. But, as I say, the boundaries between class have blurred, now we recruit and promote on worth.
@paulbromley66872 ай бұрын
Do I take it they now heave minime s in the guards division
@coam37083 ай бұрын
Is that SAS Berry he is wearing
@pollyllwynfedwen87633 ай бұрын
Why is there a smurf there?
@scottholmes84273 ай бұрын
There isn't anyone wearing a white hat??
@terryjeisman75503 ай бұрын
Time for a new colour by the looks of things???????
@GGibert3 ай бұрын
Who are they? What are these uniforms?
@Luciasantos-by9np3 ай бұрын
Coldstream guards.
@dewdropn56193 ай бұрын
@@Luciasantos-by9npThank you for replying to a question posed by another person's comment.
@johnpeschke77233 ай бұрын
who inspects the inspectors?
@dynamitewallflower3 ай бұрын
Instead if people making stupid remarks why not do some research ? Or do they like showing how ignorant they are ?
@user-rn8ej6jh3k2 ай бұрын
Inspecting the living daylights out of the poor buggers. Who complained? the new king?
@annettewalter22732 ай бұрын
It is a regular occurrence.
@wernerhaase26323 ай бұрын
Alle Balladen mit musik schwung!!😊
@traceplus23 ай бұрын
Um this happens all the time at Wellington Barracks..."Never Expect To See This | Wellington Barracks" PLEASE think of better titles rather than lies and tropes. But I am happy you were there to capture it. A little context of what is happening would be great - or at least be interested enough to find out.
@johnwright78953 ай бұрын
Tiny fella in blue beret looks lost.
@megw73123 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s an identification parade. Alice and her mum looking for Christopher Robin ?
@stevehyland83452 ай бұрын
Quite an unusual inspection. I’ve never seem an inspecting officer going into such overwhelming detail. He behaved like a sergeant! Is this is what was meant by "absolutely amazing"? In the absence of explanation, perhaps "bizarre" would be a more apt description.
@lepolhart32422 ай бұрын
I thought it was hilarious when he was stroking and smoothing down the bearskins. He`s obviously got an eye for detail like so many gay officers.
@user-gu9xb2tn7z3 ай бұрын
Who’s the scruffy old women in brown coat also one in blue
@JaneWakeley-eg2od3 ай бұрын
They are BOTH judges for a competition to be held at Windsor later this year before Trooping The Colour in June.
@nadiaeddyditboudreau32833 ай бұрын
She was with the press, the one with the worn out teddy bear coat on.
@johnridout6205Ай бұрын
Remember when the guards had to be a certain height, before PC and Diversity. They said I should go the Guards but I made my mind up to go in another Regiment.
@hull294Ай бұрын
Nothing to do with PC & Diversity....Guards have always had problem with recruitment & retainment because of the nature of the duties....PC & Diversity must have come as a relief to senior officers....bigger pool to draw from. Its the same with allowing beards which I am not a fan of...it looks scruffy, dirty & smacks of a man that can't be bothered.... hey anything to encourage recruitment.
@0000slugs3 ай бұрын
que hace esa tia de paisano entre los militares de uniforme?
@RobertLewis-el9ub3 ай бұрын
terrible audio
@TalkTalk443 ай бұрын
Who is that woman ,one would think she could have dressed more appropriate for the important occasion..
@AnnMcKinlay-zp2ef3 ай бұрын
I believe she was involved in the publicity/ media group attending the initial competition at the Horse guards/ Blues and Royals on Saturday(???)
@markbate55833 ай бұрын
NCO looks like sergeant Ethan than WO to a layman but he has a sword?
@9796Dav2 ай бұрын
He is the Master Tailor
@nails633 ай бұрын
I think time would’ve be spent servicing the RN. Farcical
@dellx30483 ай бұрын
Never known a wife involved in an inspection and looks like a spectator who made no effort when everyone else is in No1 uniform. Ah times change.
@nullispence3 ай бұрын
She is part of London District Media Team and does a great job!
@0000slugs3 ай бұрын
Es lo mas ridiculo que he visto en un ejercito
@samhunter69623 ай бұрын
Um circo para o público,tornou-se ridículo essa inspeção.
@markellis2512 ай бұрын
An absolute shit-show! Soldiers in ranks for a formal inspection while civilians just amble about?!? And let's not ignore the music: "Downtown" (Petula Clark hit) and the "Rocky" theme! Is this a parallel universe?
@kevinmorgan21002 ай бұрын
The music is not there to entertain the public.
@coraynbell89913 ай бұрын
Who is the scruffy woman standing there?
@user-bf6hd6hu1m2 ай бұрын
Feckin' toy soldiers the lot of them!
@kevinmorgan21002 ай бұрын
Really, you try messing with one of them! All are combat trained.
@declanmurphy64273 ай бұрын
What a load of BOLLOCKS . Not one of them wearing WELLIES!
@user-wf9hu6kn8v3 ай бұрын
Are they supposed to play pop music classical music would be better seems cheat pop music