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I’m Ex Police John, I served 20 years in fact. I’d say you are spot on! That group of 4 are extremely dodgy. I would hope and I imagine the Officers there have got their number. Their behaviour is totally suspicious. Unfortunately until they actually do something illegal the officers cannot stop them to ascertain their details

If they look suspicious, they should immediately be told to leave.

John , you’re correct. I recognize that same group as well. They were acting the same way. Thanks for dropping a word to the police. They should be watched for their patterns.

We definitely thought that group of 4 men looked as sketchy as heck! If that soldier was my son standing there with these 4 questionable guys, I would be concerned for my boy. Glad the police were circling around! Also, it is fantastic that John films what could become a potential incident! Nice work John!

100% right about those 4 guys, something really out of place. They look as if they’re are up to something.

Their behavior is off. Wouldn't trust them as far as I can spit. Very pleased you alerted the officers about their weirdness. Good job john.

Your spidey senses are 100% on the money, John. Congrats for getting up their collective hairy nose. What a bunch of creeps.

Those four blokes need to be watched closely. When I was in the forces we had to look out for this kind of suspicious behaviour. When I saw them in your last video I became wary of their body language. The laughter had me on edge. While they were laughing I waned to look about to see if there was something happening in the background. Hopefully they are not seen again! But I have a feeling they will be back!

Should put up a sign , "This is not a petting zoo" These are working horses

Yes, that little group of guys look suspicious. Why would they hang around there.

I think people must have never seen a horse before. Do they think they are at a petting zoo? Aagh. Kudos to the guards for their professionalism and patience.

Poor 'Arnie'! The horse is shaking it's head and tossing it to get away from the hands. If someone gets badly bitten it won't be the horse's fault.

John you are absolutely right that those guys were there Monday . I agree that there is something off about them . The way they stared at the officer and kept staring at the trooper . The one that is in the grey sweater seems to be the leader .

Hi john u did the right thing telling the police, the feeling we get is that they are there to plan something its creepy. The big lad had a picture with the horse the other day he placed his hand on the horses neck and the horse was not happy. Thank u for bringing us these great videos ❤

They are the same group as on Monday and look like they are checking out the security of the place

" Your spidey sense tells you they are trouble makers , John . "

I agree it is time that the notice was changed to include do not touch the horses

They are loitering. They are not tourists

Yes, those guys are definitely suspicious and up to something!!

About 30 years ago we visited London and Horse Guards. There were no mobs of tourists milling about and absolutely no armed police officers anywhere. What a difference between then and now. I don’t know what’s happened but it certainly isn’t good.

'Thank you for your service' has become popular here in the US especially since 9/11

Their behavior is very strange

Whenever my mother saw a group of lads skulking about she used to say “they are up to no good”. She was always right. They have nothing better to do than make fun of the guards and get themselves on You Tube. I honestly believe we should bring back conscription from the age of 16. No exceptions for any religion if you live in the country you abide by our rules. UK is not ours anymore it’s very sad. I was born in the fifties where we were taught to respect our elders and people of authority. They were also strict in the schools too. Nowadays the children especially the teenagers do what they want. Even back chat their teachers parents don’t care and teachers are now very restricted and unable to give out punishments. With regard the rain John I just walk down the high street as the heavens opened. My trousers were soaked. Yet when I went out it was sunny. Snow on the way apparently it is certainly turning very cold. Good old UK 😂

Just take your photo and MOVE away!!! I feel so sorry for the horses with the onslaught of people!!! Imagine if one of the horses decides they've had enough? Carnage!!!

I think you should trust your inner voice, or your spidy senses. I think all of you who film are an asset to the Guards security. I believe we are born with those senses they are a gift to us.

Kudos to the Police! They are there everyday, rain or shine putting up with all these people..Cheers to them!

Offering up their children I see! I was once smacked straight on in the face by a horse’s head. I saw stars. Literally! I can still remember the pain and I was 16. If people only knew how much pain a horse can inflict just by turning its head, they’d stop crowding around them. Not to mention those huge feet. I reckon getting your foot smashed would be a deterrent . I’m really surprised it doesn’t happen more often.

wish people would learn to read the horses body language.

Where were the adults with the group of children on their phones. Teach your kids the respect figures of authority.

Animals are not stupid : When my dog Bullet tells me he wants to go for a Pee, I open the back door and if it's throwing it down with rain he pokes his head out, gets his nose wet, goes into Reverse and looks at me like ::: *_"NO WAY am I going out there.... I'll wait till it stops raining...!"_* 😂

Just what are they up to? Surveillance?

I absolutely love how much pleasure you get out of the idiots…😂 So many of them these days. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank you John from the southern USA. Great videos

Hi John, as always, thank you so much for your thoughtful informative videos. Sadly, these daily scenes of mass tourists squeezing through the yard of Horseguards are becoming unsustainable, and it's not even the main summer season yet! Is no one in the MOD security teams worried for public safety, the safety of the military & indeed the lovely & very patient horses. Mass tourist groups should not be allowed in the yard. No suitcases or large bags or backpacks either. I worked in Whitehall for a very long time and used the yard to cross between government departments & Parliament. I never encountered such issues as I see today. To even enter the Palace of Westminster now is tedious but warranted. I fear the tourist companies are getting greedy & the numbers they guide are sublimely large through the yard. Don't get me started on the foreign students! The rudeness amongst some of them is disgraceful but also very sad to serving troupers who give their lives to king and country. As you have highlighted, there are other groups of mainly younger persuasions who are just as ignorant! You did say the military personnel appreciate your time and videos. Can you show or highlight how, as myself, amongst others, worry desperately for the security, well-being of the troupers and horses. It's time for change of how the worlds tourists are allowed to enter this precious space! Please, please help John! My best wishes, Theresia

That group of guy’s hanging around the soldiers sure does look shady! Oh and John, the sound of the raindrops on your umbrella is relaxing to me. I just wished it wasn’t so miserable for you! From your Pennsylvania fan in the USA!!

Yes very suspicious behaviour and trying to stare police and you down so out of place

That group did crowd both arches but, if you look at Mondays coverage again you'll see they come out & lean against the wall between the gate & the mounted trooper on camera left ! It's alarming now they're back with , at least, one more person !

People need to watch their pockets

Get the brats away from the horses. Leave them alone!

Poor horse. Poor, lovely nose. She definitely didn’t like all those poking fingers.

Do not like or trust them.

It's always off when they look around to see who's watching, such as you. If you notice, no one else seems to mind to be on camera, but they seem to be really concerned you are filming them.

Part 2 first today as Part 1 is still 'Processing' 💪

Those four are not tourists at all they are observing. Thankyou for informing the officers

That poor horse clearly didn’t want all those people mauling it. Time to change that notice to DO NOT TOUCH THE HORSE.

Unbelievable,, unbelievable.i feel for the beautiful horse and the Guard.

John, the group of four are the second wave of the guys I told you about last year. They are middle eastern but the language they are speaking is not straight up Arabic... I thought I caught some French words. My intuition about these types are never wrong. They are planning something for the Spring/Summer because horse guards don't have enough police to handle what they plan. The last group was four too and they are off at other tourist spots.

If a horse is trying to bite you wouldn't that tell you don't touch ? Stupid comes to mind

the horse is displaying his dislike with ears back

That group of 4 is probably not all they should be concerned about. The loose management of this place makes it a prime target for anything.

Poor horse it’s awful the way they are crowding him the guard should tell to stop when there’s so many people. Great video John 😊

Why can't they Just leave the poor Horses alone. Would they like someone rubbing around there FACES. Unbelievable I feel sorry for the Poor animals bless them.

People are just nuts.I continue to be amazed at the disrespect of young people it’s terrible.😢😢

Those guys who were back today did go out the front on Monday. They were standing to the left of the horse and guard in the box on the right. l live in Victoria, Australia on the coast west of Melbourne. We are now in urgent need of a few days of heavy rainfall, my garden is so dry. Watching and listening to the rain in your video was delightful for me.

Why do people get so close respect their invasion of space.

Wow, so many people. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ When I see images like these, it makes me really happy and relieved that I live in the peaceful, quiet countryside. Xx

Those guys are very suspicious. The fact they hanging out in the rain, and dont seem real tourist like. They are watching, especially the comings and goings. I hope the police are on it. Stay safe please.

AMAZING filming John on a very wet day,Well Done My Friend.

I’m glad the trooper is back in the box. That way people stop with the feeling hands 😊

Jon. Its so dangerous with all these people..that poor horse...if he panics there will be nowhere for him to go..these poor troopers. Times like those there should be an armed guard or another trooper.. Those 4 were in ur previous video..most concerning the way that they r just hanging around like that...

It makes me think of the tragedy that Horse Guards suffered years ago. This made the me ache in the pit of my stomach

John i have had to date 31 likes for my comment saying bring out Ormonde.

I hold my breath everytime a young child is sacrificed in front of rarden the parents continue to hold the kid even when being nearly bit its obvious the horse does not want you near why do you have to wait till you get bitten

Hi John. IQ as an onion. Lmao 😅😂😂. Hi Rarden 💗. It’s Rardens twin Tyranny. ❤😊Oooooh it’s insane there.

Hi John those 4 are up to something glad you have them on camera.thank you John.

I spotted them just before you raised the question of them being 'rapid repeat' visitors! I thought they were dodgy in your Monday video and now I'm convinced of it. You're spot on! I wondered whether they were pickpockets working the crowd on Monday. Do keep your camera on them or even have a chat to one of the Officers on duty.

I don’t understand how people can be so surprised when the horse tries to bite because they have their hands in their face or they are standing too close. Dumb and dumber 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🙄

Yes, they are correct in saying that nothing exists to advise visitors from staying out of the arches. Perhaps it is time for a sign to be posted.

That many people around the horse is an accident waiting to happen !! If the horse gets spooked people WILL BE TRAMPLED!! And it won't be the horses fault or the guards.

That trooper looks amazing he could be straight out of a film.

Why doesn’t the guard tell them to back off. The horses don’t like it and the people are so stupid!!

Goodmorning from North Carolina John...im telling you I'm getting an anxiety attack just watching this. This is totally overwhelming. That poor horse. I think the guardsman should tell them GET BACK DONT TOUCH THE HORSE!!!

What was it like during the pandemic. Were there horse guards. I admire each and every one of the soldiers and horses for their patience.

Despise loitering like that!!!! definitely causes concern

I have watched your videos for a long time,and I have noticed that you have a brilliant judgement on people. 😊

4:59 The horse is laying his ears back now, a good sign he’s had enough. I don’t like it when people invade my 3 feet of space and this horse definitely does not either.

Imagine all those hands coming at you at once….people don’t think.

Love to see tourist admiring the Horses not annoying them

Wierd behavior for men that age, the group of 4 men were there on Monday.. I'm sure the guards have an eyes on them.

How do the guards and horses stand this? Beyond belief 😢😢😢😢

What a RABBLE! WHY are people allowed to get so close and annoy and manhandle the horses! This ridiculous innane noise and behaviour is an insult to the Military, the horses and the country! 😂 It is long time past the need for barriers / chains to be put between the Public and the horses - keep them at least 6 feet away at all times!

Totally agree!!…..definitely dodgy!!😱😱😱

The horse is trying to tell them to leave him idiots do not listen. Get Ormonde and Arnie out there…it will be a different result I guarantee!!

Horses sense fear. People have no business getting near them if they're afraid of horses. I don't know what they expect from the horse when they're standing there with their hands out like they have something for the horse to eat. keep your hands away from the horses! And the thugs should be escorted out.....no reason necessary!

Yes,I felt the same way about those four creeps…

I like the young lad, who solutes the soldier, after his photo. Repect to the young man.

Those 4 are probably scoping out the habits of the soldiers and how observant the police are and if there are any holes in security.

Yikes! I bet the guard would like to just yell STOP! So many people are just dim💡

I'm shocked!🧐😡 Why did the officers let them hang around.

Hi John, how do they ever know if any of these people are dangerous or not and there to hurt someone, it's scary 😢😢😢😢😢

Good morning everyone , all the way from Australia. Another great video of the horse guards. The guard who walks through 19.50, has the most amazing tattoo, and is built like a tank. He has the broadest shoulders and strong built body, possibly one of the most strongest guards there in my oppinion. He would know how to handle a horse that got out of control or people if he was needed

I can't believe how busy it is for a weekday.

These guys are just strange I’m with you those four look like their up to no good.

Your right about those Guys they are up to something

Very odd I remember them very suspicious 🤔

For goodness sake this has to stop.Crowding the horse hands all over his head and face. ANIMAL ABUSE.

That group of four do look suspiciously out for trouble. Thats why they kept looking at you john.glad the police was there😊😊😮😢❤❤❤❤

💯 right John those 4 were in part 2 on Monday doing just the same wearing the same clothes and looking very suspicious. Why don't people understand when the horse puts their ears back they are going to bite you 🙄 such ignorant and disrespectful people. Thank you John and stay safe❤❤🇬🇧🇬🇧

This group is much too large

Yes they were John they were there on Monday because I follow your videos. I recognize that faces. They were very suspicious then and they are suspicious now I thought I was seeing double because I had the feeling they were already there. I went back and checked the video and it’s the same bunch.😮😮😮😮😮