nobody does pomp or circumstance like the british , they might look pretty to watch parading around , but they are also some of the best fighting soldiers in the world .

I'm such a weirdo, I cry with pride when I watch stuff like this, please tell me I'm not the only one ❤🇬🇧❤

I'm a Canadian Army veteran and I love watching these soldiers. They're so sharp.

Watching from Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 British & Proud, God save the queen 👑 🇬🇧

The “Colour” is very important to guards regiments. It’s issued to them by the reigning monarch at the time and has their crest and all of their battle honours on it, it used to be that a Guards Regiment would only be recognised as such once it had its Colour issued. It was used as a rally point and a morale booster on the battlefield. ‘Trooping the Colour’ was so that new guardsmen could get used to and recognise their Colours so they could follow it in the chaos of battle. In the Napoleonic Wars, soldiers would give up their lives before they let their Colour be captured by the enemy. The Colour is _never_ to touch the ground and it is only ever dipped in salute to the King or Queen. Losing the Colour was seen as a _huge_ disgrace to a Regiment and entire battles have been fought with the sole objective of recovering a Regiment’s captured Colour. A lot of the practical reasons for the Colour are completely obsolete now, but we British are big on our traditions, so we still Troop the Colour, the Colour comes with us on Operations and the Colour is still treated with the reverence it did 200 years ago.

I always get really emotional from pride when watching trooping the colour makes me so proud to be British 😊 🇬🇧

I remember being in the crowd on The Mall nearly 40 years ago, when The Queen still rode side saddle on Burmese, a horse gifted by the RCMP. It was a beautiful day & the parade was the most majestic thing I'd ever seen & still not outdone after all these years. Extraordinary to think Her Majesty was already in her middle fifties, like I am now. I remember how noble she looked, with still dark brown hair and very (very) upright. Probably because it's 'now', it's a memory that brings a bit of a lump to my throat, but being 🇬🇧 I'll not admit it, publicly (🙂). God Save The Queen.

good to see younger generations showing an appreciation of traditions and customs from other countries. when i was young this kind of thing sparked my interest and began my passion for history

I am a Army Vet,i served in the Household Division in the Coldstream Guards in the early 80's. Had the best time of my life in the Army.

If you're on the street somewhere around the Mall you'll be able to see everything coming and going from Horse Guards. I stumbled on it a few years ago and it was worth standing around for.

3:15 This is now a ceremonial manoeuvre, but in the Napoleonic Wars and earlier it was life or death - being able to rotate a column on the move to face the enemy and deploy into line so that more soldiers could bring their muskets to bear. Then if enemy cavalry appeared they needed to form a square that the horses wouldn't attack, and if they were too slow they'd be slaughtered.

my uncle was in the Welsh guards,he trooped the colour 6 times,escorted it on his last one.

Back in 75 as a young lad, came to this country with nothing, and still have nothing, but one thing that I got and I am very proud of, is my British Citizenship, and I love anything to do with royalty and watching this makes me even more proud to be British.

Awwww, as I understand it Trooping the colour is a birthday present from the army to the Queen (who is essentially their boss) and I always love to see her tapping her feet to the music and the pride she has on her face for her 'boys and girls' is a delight 😍🥰 Have a great trip! 🤗

Hi Guys! I hope you enjoy your visit to the UK. To answer your question, Trooping the colour takes place at Horseguards Parade. Which is located between St. James’s Park and Whitehall.

Having been the Ensign for the Colour for a Queens Guard the manoeuvres of the Ensign and RSM are just as formal even when done in a small courtyard with no one watching.

You can quickly distinguish between the 5 different brigades of guards, by looking at the spacing of the buttons on their red tunics. Grenadiers have buttons in ones, Coldstream twos, Scots threes, Irish fours and Welsh fives. They also have different collar badges, shoulder badges and plumes on their bearskins.

I highly recommend a tour of The Tower of London. The tour guides are very amusing and obviously very knowledgeable.

I am on my way to London, awaiting my night flight from Nairobi - Schipol, and hence to Heathrow. I am my #3 son's guest at his home in SW London for the Platinum holiday, and we have tickets both for St Paul's tomorrow, and the Concert on Sat evening. See you there! 😅🤔🙄🇰🇪. Of course, Princess Elizabeth became Queen while she and Philip were here in Kenya in 1952. I don't remember that, but I do remember our home being full of neighbours to watch the film of the Coronation a year later.

Showing off some of the manoeuvres the army used when fighting in past wars, so that they could turn to face the enemy without losing formation. I love that the British army shows off its strength and discipline in celebration of the Queen's birthday, rather than goose stepping down the Mall. Don't know if anyone has already said this, but in the UK members of the navy, army and airforce take their oath of allegiance to the Queen, not the Government.

The way the British Army and other British Armed Services march is renowned as the worlds best. It will be noted that countries that were part of the British Empire also march with the same precision. Lifting the knees when executing a turn is the way to do it. Lifting legs when marching and swinging arms is marching, however 'sliding the feet' is the Slow March. Its matching not a stroll in the park. The RAF does not over fly London on a regular basis. If you want to see even more stylish marching watch the sunset gate closing at the Indian / Pakistan border.

My brother in law was in the Coldstream Guards, back in the early 80's he was one of the soldiers taking part in Trooping The Colour it is one of his proudest moments. I am going to London tomorrow , will stand on the Mall and hopefully go down to Buckingham Palace to see the Royal family come out onto the balcony.

My late father was a Coldstream Grenadier bless him. Such an important event. Thank you for your lovely video. Hoping your time in London was very exciting for you both and hope you enjoy Scotland The Queen will be celebrated in Scotland as it's a very special place for her family ....Balmoral Castle a Royal Estate in Aberdeenshire. Happy travels ❤ UK

the next stage is the best part when all those troops march in formation past the queen, they march at various speeds and its amazing the way the negotiate the turn at each corner. well worth watching the next stage

Love to watch Trooping the Colour Guards. They are magnificent. Much love and respect to our friends across the pond!

Before late 1800's the ability to march in boxes and fire together was necessary as rifles were slow firing and innacurate. You needed 100 men firing together to get a result. And 100 more loading while the other lot fired. Turning recruits from shambolic farmhands to becoming part of this detailed ballet took a lot of practice. But was essential for survival. Ritual helped them learn to focus and work together as a single body.

I recommend you to visit the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, it's amazing. Especially the evening show. The sound of pipes and drums will give you goosebumps. Of course the entire show is great. And Edinburgh is amazing city.

The Grenadier Guards, those in the video, have served on the front lines in Iraq, Afghanistan etc. They are soldiers first and foremost.

In Britain you get medals for Operations or for bravery not just for deployments.

Y'all missed the best part - the passing in review of the Life Guards, The Blues & The Royals, and the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery! It's quite a spectacle.

Being there is so exhilarating It’s so loud!!! Have fun. Soak up the fun. Have a wonderful trip.

04:52 the coloured plumes on their Bearskins denote the guards regiment they are a member of. Grenadier Guards have a white plume on the left side, Coldstream Guards, red on the right side, Scots Guards, nothing. Irish Guards, blue on the right side, Welsh Guards, a white-green-white plume on the left side.

I can't wait to hear what you guys have to report from your trip and what you saw during the Jubilee! Thanks for sharing!

Guarding the Colour on the battlefield - the role of colour sergeants - was crucial. My ancestor Daniel Tighe was ensign of the colour of the 1st Foot (Grenadier Guards) at Quatre Bras and Waterloo, aged 19, where no less than 5 colour sergeants lost their lives. BTW if you Google you can see his uniform.

RAF Red Arrows are doing a show at Buckingham Palace, on 2nd June until 1315.., they'll be flying around London from 1240 and leaving around 1330

Beautiful! I am grateful to my grandmothers (both immigrants; one English, one Scottish) for instilling an understanding and respect for things like this. So much history! Every move, every moment, every action a reflection. So sad that even official commentators neglect to call out the import and origin at each step.

My Grandad was in the Grenadier Gruads we used to watch the the Troop every year with him he sadly is no longer with us but when I see this I smile and think of him ..

Watching your reactions to the Trooping of the Colour was fascinating 😊 I’ve never watched it. I’m British by the way, I might have a look next time it’s on

From the 70s I've gone to trooping the colour regularly. You can stand on the mall as they all march/ride past, including the Royal family. Only 20-30 yards away as they go by. When you come to London you can walk on that parade grd, through the archway below where Kate was sitting you can walk through and see the horseguards, the blues and Royals (in blue) or the lifeguards (in red).

Going tomorrow!

Having spent four years as an Army Cadet in my teenage years, I can tell you that learning basic drill is extremely easy. Standing at attention, standing at ease and standing easy. Right turn, left turn, about turn - easy. "By the right/centre/left, quick march/slow march" and all that - easy. The maneuvers pulled off in this ceremony, however, are an entirely different story, especially when rifles are added to the mix. So much attention to minute details, so much precision and timing. The focus and discipline required to be so flawless for such at extended period of time is remarkable.

You describe "sliding the feet" in relation to the slow march you cant see it unless closer up but the feet don't actually slide on the ground. As you take a pace forward the foot goes forward very close to the ground and at the last second comes back a little way before touching the ground. It takes practice like every other manoeuvre.

Funny that your London escapade is right at the time of this whole celebration for Her Majesty (You'll deffo see the Guards around The Mall this weekend) - oh visit the Guards' museum on Birdcage Walk next to Wellington Barracks - it'll really give you insight into the Guards and Uniforms.

Hello, Chaps! A huge thank you for even looking at this. As a 'Brit. I cannot express my pride at the moment. It is a huge/massive weekend for a lot of brits. Just the bands evoke pride in me and I no longer live in the UK! I suppose it's the same for you guys too. Do you have the pomp and ceremony in the U.S? ?

It's on tomorrow!! You'll definitely be able to see them walking from Buckingham Palace down the Mall, so enjoy!!

What you have just witnessed is the formal trooping of the colour through the ranks. The ceremony has ancient origins. Ostensibly the purpose is to troop the colour through the ranks so that the soldiers will be able to recognise their regimental/battalion colour during a battle - the colour is the traditional rallying point for individual units when fighting on the old battlefields. However, here it is a ceremony that is performed to celebrate the birthday of the reigning monarch... The rest of the ceremony consists of the guards performing a march past of the dais (with the Queen on it) in both slow and quick time. This is then repeated (walk-march and trot-past) by the Household Cavalry (which has a separate mounted band) and the King's Troop of the Royal Horse Artillery. The whole parade then accompanies the queen and the other royal dignitaries to the Palace where the Queen accepts the salute of the guards before they return to barracks. Then you get the flypast of the RAF - which the Royal Family observe from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. You should be able to witness the flypast from any position on The Mall (the road that connects Horse Guards Parade (and Trafalgar Square via Admiralty Arch) to Buckingham Palace. The King's Troop also fire a 41-gun salute in Green Park before the salute at the Palace...

This is huge coincidence! I was just watching a video on YT called "Trooping the Colour explained " , I really recommend having a look. It answers so many questions for newbies to the ceremony. PS can't wait for your reactions to your visit. Hope you have a fantastic time.

The Trooping of the Colour An event so powerful, it makes *everyone* feel patriotic - even if they're American! lol Thanks for the video - all love from London UK 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🍻❤

I went a few years back and was opposite the road for horse guards parade on the mall and had an awesome view of everything marching past

The voice you are hearing is that of BBC lead news presenter and very proud Welshman Huw Edwards who has been the commentator for main ceremonial events for more than a decade now, he normally has a military expert who has since retired as an expert analyst. Huw is also the main host of the festival of Remembrance that takes place in November at the Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday before Remembrance Sunday

I hope you enjoy trip here in UK. And try get used the time different

As a sort of fictional context watch/read Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe in particular Sharpe's Eagle (with the lovely Sean Bean) in which the King's Colours are taken by the French.

This ceremony dates back to the earliest days of soldiering in the confusion of battlefields soldiers were often separated from their units and often needed to know where to rejoin each regiment regularly paraded or "trooped" the colours "regimental flag and national flag" in front of the soldiers especially before a battle to ensure the men would recognise them. Each of the gold scroll's on the flag represents a battle honour a representation of a time when the regiment fought with particular merit in an important battle as the guards regiments are some of the oldest and most decorated in history many of these awards have been combined into single scrolls representing multiple awards going all the way back before the united kingdom was even united. The reason all the drill movements are so precise and sharp such as lifting the knee waist high is to ensure every man executes the maneuvers in synchronization. One person being lazy can muck up the timing for the whole parade.

The slow march they are taught on entering the army just as important as the quick march.🇬🇧🇬🇧Thank you for watching.

Go to the Changing Of The Guard at Buckingham Palace.

Hope you guys are enjoying your UK trip. Looks like you brought the weather with you!

You have a picture of Wales on your wall. Wicked. Also love trooping of the colour. I'm ex military so know the drill moves. Theses guys are amazing.

Hope you enjoy your time here in the UK you picked the right time to come and it looks like the weather going to be kind to xx

Another great video, hope you're enjoying your trip! You mentioned the different coloured plumes in their bearskins (hats) you can tell which regiment they are in by the colour and position: • Grenadier Guards Left / White • Coldstream Guards Right / Red • Scots Guards None • Irish Guards Right / Blue • Welsh Guards Left / White-Green-White You can also tell by the grouping of the buttons on their tunics: • Grenadier Guards - Singly • Coldstream Guards - Pairs • Scots Guards - Threes • Irish Guards - Fours • Welsh Guards - Fives

There is a video with the full Trooping The Colour on KZfaq filmed a few years ago. Back in June 1991 I was sat in a stand on Horseguards Parade for Beating The Retreat of the mass bands of The Royal Marines on a Thursday evening before Trooping The Colour on the Saturday. On Horseguards Parade there is a museum to The Household Cavalry, at Wellington Barracks near Buckingham Palace there is The Guards Museum both are very interesting and informative. There is a video on KZfaq of the full Changing of The Guard by Free Tours by Foot-London, the lady tells you about every detail that happens during The Changing of the Guard.

It's not a flag as such, it's a list of the battles this regiment has been in.

I love how you say ‘the RAFs’ 😁 . Sadly you won’t just see them anywhere in London unless you’re really lucky, the red arrows (which I think is what you’re imagining when you say the RAF) only come out on special occasions Edit: I didn’t realise you were coming to the UK! You should be able to see the red arrows no issue from the Mall 😊

It’s so moving to see this . You will have such a brilliant time over here

As of typing this 2022 Trooping the Colour is taking place for the first time in full due to the pandemic. The main ceremony will take place on Horse Guards parade. There are 5 household guard divisions and each year one will be the lead division who will be 'TROOPING THE COLOUR '. On this extra special day, it is the turn of the Irish Guards, You may think all the SCARLET JACKETED soldiers look the same but there is an easy way to understand who is who, and it is all down to the buttons and how they are spaced. THIS IS HOW TO IDENTIFY EACH GUARDS REGIMENT: 🟡: GRENADIER GUARDS HAVE A ⬜ PLUME ON THEIR BEARSKIN (FORMED JUNE 1656) 🟡🟡: COLDSTREAM GUARDS HAVE A 🟥PLUME ON THE BEARSKIN (FORMED AUGUST 1650) 🟡🟡🟡: SCOTS GUARDS NO PLUME (REFORMED OCTOBER 1650) 🟡🟡🟡🟡: IRISH GUARDS HAVE A 🟦 PLUME ON THE BEARSKIN (FORMED APRIL 1900) 🟡🟡🟡🟡🟡: WELSH GUARDS HAVE A GREEN ⬜🟩⬜PLUME ON THEIR BEARSKIN (FORMED FEBRUARY 1915)

William and Catherine were married (2011) as she was referred to as the Duchess of Cambridge.

The Windsor Castle Guard are scheduled to change at 11:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Important - On Sundays the Windsor Castle Guard change

They're 'sliding their feet' because it's a slow march - 60 paces/min. Arms by the side, you're taught to imagine rolling a pencil with your foot. Quick march is 116 paces/min, by comparison (~3.5 mph - can vary slightly by regiment) and double march (light infantry pace) is 140 ppm.

You can join the British army at 15 and 9 months (with parent's permission) but won't be deployed abroad until 18. (Training also won't begin until after you are 16) Bear in mind the basic schooling ends at 16 in the UK, to move on to further education or some form of apprenticeship. So by the time you actually attend basic training you would be above school leaving age.

Have a safe trip and hope you have a fantastic time over here 💕

Wishing you a great time and experience here in the uk. Looking forward to Angela's epic vlog of it all at some point!! 🤩🥰

Trooping of the Colour is a ceremony traditionally carried out to allow all members of a Regiment to identify 'their' colour (Regimental flag). In past times the colour acted as a rallying point during battles so knowing what it looked like was vital. It is also worth noting that the formations and movements displayed in this event reflect how troops moved while fighting in battle, especially during the Napoleonic period.

You lovely people are now a part of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth history and family. What I have seen so far of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations makes me filled with joy and optimism for the future. 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸 xxx

Changing of the guard takes place every day at the Palace and every afternoon a small change takes place at 4pm in the tilt yard which is a small court yard between Whitehall and Horseguards Parade ground.

She's not on a balcony for the ceremony, but this may change this year. She's normally on Buckingham Palace's balcony after she's left Horseguards Parade and been taken up the Mall. Once all the procession has passed up the Mall then the police re-open the Mall to the crowds and they all stream towards the Palace. You will then get the balcony appearance by the Royal Family and a flypast by the Red Arrows

Hi Ethan and Angela, Glad you enjoyed Trooping the Colour. I hope you get to see the real thing on your UK visit. I remember when the Queen would be riding a horse to view the parade.

When you mention the RAF it is just singular there is no RAF's as you kept saying.

I was lucky enough to see this in person my brother in law was taking part and we got tickets and it was even better when you are there

There's a museum on Horse Guards Parade & the Trooping is to the rear of that. You can visit the horses too.

The coloured plumes in the bearskins are one of the regimental distinctions: Grenadier Guards= white, worn on the left, Coldstream Guards = red, on the right, Scots Guards = none, Irish Guards = St. Patrick’s Blue, worn on the right, Welsh Guards = White-Green-White, worn on the left. The side of the bearskin the plume is worn is also on the opposite side to where the Regiment parades, so the Grenadiers, as the senior regiment, parade on the right of the line, but because the Coldstream Guards were formed before the Grenadiers the form on the right - “Second to none” as in their motto. The Scots (3rd) Guards have no plume and form in the centre, with the Irish on their left and the Welsh on the right.

Shuffling their feet = Slow March

Every service recruit swears allegiance to the Monarch - currently the Queen - and the soldiers, despite ceremonial uniforms, are active soldiers who were probably in Afghanistan a few months ago.

After your holiday it'll be good to hear your views on the different accents you hear.

I've Always Lived In The UK But I Never Go To London as it's always a massive long line to get there on this day it's easier to watch it from The News And William And Kate got Married on 29 April 2011 At Westminster Abbey in London England. Also Keep Up the Good Work On The Video's!

haha, oh that's funny Ethan, when they have formal wear its for the posh toffs, not us mere plebs watching, anyhoo enjoy your stay, be safe, can t wait till you make your blog on your experience of the visit, see you soon, love the channel, keep doin what ya doing

Each of the gold scrolls on the flag has the name of a battle in which the regiment fought. I'm pretty sure your military does this too, as I know during your civil war they had the names of previous battles on their flags.

So pleased that you are over at this time and being able to see the Jubilee.

Hi Ethan & Angie. When I was seventeen I went to Pirbright ( The "Guards" depot ) for an induction to the army. Our instructor took us round their assault course. I commented that this isn't very hard. He said they have to do a 4.2 mile run first, and a limited time to do it. Have fun on your trip here. Hope we do you proud with our hospitality. 🇺🇸🇬🇧💜🖖

Malaysia, as it used to be under British rule, also conducts Trooping the Colour annually. It is known as "Mengarak Panji-panji" in Malay language. Same concept, same format, same purpose. Though, there are differences, when compared with the original Trooping the Colour in Britain, such as language and uniforms (of course), the absence of horse troops, the lack of "spinwheel" formation/movement by Malaysian Brass Band (which I believe only exclusive to British Massed Band), and five royal colours are trooped instead of one regimental colour from one chosen regiment. Out of five royal colours, three of which have emblems of three Malaysia Army regiments/corps, and the remaining two represent Royal Malaysian Navy and Royal Malaysian Air Force, respectively.

"Horse guards parade" is a place in London near the Palace where the horse guards parade. So anywhere around there. Have a look at some apps for a Londoner's guide to London or similar places you are going, or like minded youtubers who would love to show you round. Locals know what they are talking about. Have a good time.

You'll be able to see everything on The Mall - Hope you're having a good time and today isn't as rainy as yesterday!

Sure you already know but there is a huge parade this Sunday if I was in or near London i would go! I went to the tropping at three years old more intrested in japenese touris behind me who loved me so loved them right back!

Have just sent the full ceremony to SoGal. Will get you the link. The true stars, of course, are the 2 massive Shire Horses, each carrying 2 huge kettle drums.

While you're over here on Jubilee weekend be sure to catch one of the many street parties: they're a Great British tradition. Just be sure to take a plate of grub and a bottle of booze and enjoy partaking in the celebration!

All I’ll say is that if you are going to be up here in Scotland from the 3rd don’t build your hopes of seeing anything much in Jubilee celebration just to prewar you so your not too disappointed. I hope you have a fantastic time n your holiday x

The feathers in the hats depends on which branch of Guards. My nephew is a Grenadier

join the crowd lining the streets and you'll see the guards march right past you, including the horse guards....stay there for a couple of hours and you'll see them all march back again

I hope you do a VLOG when your guys are here!

The wave as you put it is down to what’s called sizing … it’s a deliberate drill move

I’ve been to the last 2 troopings. I was sat in block N this year pretty much next to your seats so it’s a real shame you didn’t get to go! I didn’t even know you guys were watching on The Mall or I’d have tried to meet up 🤣

Thanks for sharing.