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DickMabutt73962 · 2021-12-29T23:23:31+00:00

I wasn't born and raised in the UK and am not into the culture of 'tradition' but I don't understand the majority of reactions to this video blaming the parent and saying of the guards 'it's their job'. Can anyone more enlightened explain to me why this was necessary? As far as I can see the guard is marching, not saving London from attack. I don't see why a side-step wouldn't work. And if this is a register thing then maybe future control of how close members of the public are able to get in their path https://www.indy100.com/viral/queen-royal-guard-trampled-kid-tiktok-video-b1983965

Sn0tnose · 30/12/2021 01:55

Making my point even further, it should not be accessible to tourists then at all You want to shut down one of the most historically interesting sites in Britain rather than put the responsibility on tourists to be aware of their surroundings? Are you serious?

greenteafiend · 30/12/2021 01:56

How is this marching in straight lines remotely helpful as a means of protecting anyone or anything?

There will be other people (in plain clothes) whose job is to keep an eye on the situation in that kind of way.

Marching soldiers march because they need to show their presence. It is about saying "don't mess with us."

CoedenNadolig · 30/12/2021 01:58

@MobyDicksTinyCanoe

The Queens guards hae to put up with gormless tourists as well as do their job. I have great admiration for them, there's no way in hell I could do it...... Never mind pushing kids out the way id be booting them to Mars 😳

😂😂😂

Mls1984btc · 30/12/2021 01:59

@CoedenNadolig

Tableto · 30/12/2021 02:00

Going by the siblings Snapchat video the family, or the sibling at least speak English, so they could have listened or read the numerous signs. Just because a parent can't be fucked to keep an eye on their child, doesn't mean the private property should be closed to everyone.

SomethingOnce · 30/12/2021 02:06

Looks to me like the guard attempted a sidestep and then, when the child fell, stepped over him. Hardly a kicking or a trampling.

EveryFlightBeginsWithAFall · 30/12/2021 02:07

What a huge fuss over nothing. Kid gets in the way, is knocked over and guard goes back after to check he's OK.

Bet they spend most of the time hoping people don't get in the way , doubt the majority are hoping for some member of public to bash into

Bloodypunkrockers · 30/12/2021 02:07

Judging by the number of "y'all" responses on twitter I'm guessing they were American?

I'm loving all the posters on twitter saying what they would have done had it been their child. Aye right. Now there's a video I'd like to see. I don't think they understand that there are hard as fuck soldiers under the bearskins

Lucillesbigsister · 30/12/2021 02:09

Perhaps I am seeing a different video? I see a child running into the soldier, who almost falls as he trips over him.

I do not see a child being kicked or trampled. It’s a non story

WrongWayApricot · 30/12/2021 02:13

Yeah they don't fuck about We went to see some at a quiet place, it was just us there and they weren't changing. My cousin who was 10 at the time got shouted a warning when he wandered too close to one (about 10ft?), scared the shit out of us. I feel sorry for the guards they have to put up with so much. I haven't rtft, do they choose the role or are they rotated? I'd hate to be a tourist attraction and have to undertake an incredibly serious job while carrying a loaded weapon and keeping an eye on dozens of kids.

We were always taught if they hurt you, then it was your fault for being too close or in the way. I think the parents should have kept him back. But I guess if you're not from here you might not know what the guards will do and won't know how important it is to stay back.

Thedogscollar · 30/12/2021 02:28

@mathanxiety

They guard asset and infrastructure, and I can assure you they can perform their duties in the uniform. They can run and they can fight. Ok the bearskin might fall off, but that wouldn't be essential it's not a helmet. Guards do the same promotion courses and fitness courses as other branches of the military. They still have to have qualifying fitness times, and they can still run in boots and a coat. They are hardly prancing about in high heels and a straight jacket

They are running the risk of serious head injuries if their ridiculous headgear falls off, rendering them not fit for purpose.

I'll remind you again, it was CCTV, not any guards marching pompously about in the grounds of Windsor Castle, that prevented an armed man from getting further than he did.

These marching buffoons perform the very necessary function of making the past look quaint and cute as opposed to a long and miserable saga of rampant injustice, and degradation of the poor. That's all they're good for.

These marching buffoons as you so rudely described them are the same men and women who have signed up to protect you and your family in times of conflict.

They are highly trained professional soldiers. How dare you describe another human being that you know nothing at all about like this.

Your posts are bigoted and ignorant.

Crankley · 30/12/2021 02:29

Well I'm one, I stated in the OP that I wasn't raised here and don't get the 'tradition' around it all. Personally I think it's all a bit OTT and unnecessary

Well since you've lived here for a whole ten years, I'm sure the Guards will change their ritual and routine which they have followed for the last few hundred years, just for you.

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 02:30

It's called a uniform and they are marching as they are the Queens guardsmen.

Just because it's a uniform doesn't mean it must never be questioned or its practicality or fitness for its alleged purpose debated. It's a weird, outmoded dress of little practical use, and marching doesn't make you a good guard.

The olde fashioned uniform and the marching is certainly a tradition, and that is why its principal purpose is to project the image of the Monarch and a sanitised image of the Monarchy and what Britain stood for in days of yore to tourists and to any citizens who are interested in this sort of spectacle. The only practical function is to be part of the Great Royal Swish, a PR stunt.

UniversalAunt · 30/12/2021 02:31

Generally, it seems sensible to not step in the way of armed agents of the state on active duty, e.g. police, army etc.

There are very few places where in the UK where armed police & soldiers are in civilian areas unlike other countries. In central London, there are several places where armed police & soldiers on active service can be seen, & it is only sensible not to behave like a gormless arse around them.

I do wonder how many tourists who get in the way - & their 15 seconds of fame pops up on social media - come from countries where the street based police are fully armed. I doubt they get in the way on home turf.

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 02:32

These marching buffoons as you so rudely described them are the same men and women who have signed up to protect you and your family in times of conflict.

I'm Irish, living in the US, so I have no need of their services.

And anyone who has had the common sense trained out of him to the extent that he walks straight into and over a small child is a buffoon.

Prescottdanni123 · 30/12/2021 02:34

The child wasn't on his eye level and stepped out in front of him. It was an accident. They are working guards, not actors in fancy dress to impress tourists. It has been confirmed that he did return to apologise to the child and check that he was OK. I don't know why he didn't stop the second it happened, but maybe because something like that could be used as a distraction by people planning something bad.

Redredtedswine · 30/12/2021 02:35

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Lucillesbigsister · 30/12/2021 02:35

@mathanxiety

These marching buffoons as you so rudely described them are the same men and women who have signed up to protect you and your family in times of conflict.

I'm Irish, living in the US, so I have no need of their services.

And anyone who has had the common sense trained out of him to the extent that he walks straight into and over a small child is a buffoon.

The child clearly ran in to him, not the other way around.

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 02:35

They are highly trained professional soldiers. How dare you describe another human being that you know nothing at all about like this.

Your posts are bigoted and ignorant.

As stated upthread, my father (and his brother) and grandfather were officers in the British forces. I possibly know more than you do about the difference between ceremonial and combat duties, and the training and attitude of highly trained professional soldiers.

Thedogscollar · 30/12/2021 02:36

@mathanxiety

It's called a uniform and they are marching as they are the Queens guardsmen.

Just because it's a uniform doesn't mean it must never be questioned or its practicality or fitness for its alleged purpose debated. It's a weird, outmoded dress of little practical use, and marching doesn't make you a good guard.

The olde fashioned uniform and the marching is certainly a tradition, and that is why its principal purpose is to project the image of the Monarch and a sanitised image of the Monarchy and what Britain stood for in days of yore to tourists and to any citizens who are interested in this sort of spectacle. The only practical function is to be part of the Great Royal Swish, a PR stunt.

Ok you're anti British Army and anti RF coming across loud n clear.

Marching well doesn't make you a bad guard either.

Thedogscollar · 30/12/2021 02:42

@mathanxiety

They are highly trained professional soldiers. How dare you describe another human being that you know nothing at all about like this.

Your posts are bigoted and ignorant.

As stated upthread, my father (and his brother) and grandfather were officers in the British forces. I possibly know more than you do about the difference between ceremonial and combat duties, and the training and attitude of highly trained professional soldiers.

If you have family that were in the military I'm sure they are delighted that you seem to refer to all guardsmen as buffoons. How exactly did you come to that conclusion?

Winniemarysarah · 30/12/2021 02:47

I’ve only read the op and the first few responses, but are people seriously watching the same video that I’ve seen? The child runs in front of the guard, the guard clearly sees him and screams ‘MAKE WAY’ at the child before trampling over him. He knew the child was there because he shouted at him to move, but didn’t give him a chance to. IMO it doesn’t matter whose ‘fault’ it is, you don’t knock over a child because you’re a ‘highly professional trained soldier’!

Winniemarysarah · 30/12/2021 02:48

And thinking about it now if someone shouted ‘make way’ at any of your small children, would they even know wtf they were being asked to do?

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 02:49

The child was stationary. The soldier roared 'moike woy' when he was right upon him.

Lots of people who visit London, and indeed lots of people who live in London, don't speak English as a first language.

And roaring when you are right on top of the person you are about to trample isn't the way to keep people out of your path. Roaring at a child is not guaranteed to get the response you want.

sashh · 30/12/2021 02:53

@Adios2011

If they didn't wear the stupid uniforms and bear skins and do their pointless marches people wouldn't flock to see them, but of course its all for tourism! When have they actually saved the queen?? She's fine up in her 800+ bedroomed Palace with her pervert son! Think it's time they got rid of all this pompous traditional rubbish! Dress them as proper modern soldiers if they want people to take them seriously

You do know they are proper modern soldiers don't you? They have been in Afghanistan and the Balkans and various other wars over the years.

Some have even got medals.

Quite a few did not come back from the Falklands.