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Royal guard video kicking child in the way

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DickMabutt73962 · 29/12/2021 23:23

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

www.indy100.com/viral/queen-royal-guard-trampled-kid-tiktok-video-b1983965

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Marianne1234 · 30/12/2021 00:39

Oh ffs 🙄

Fortunei · 30/12/2021 00:39

@AnotherMansCause

I've lived here over a decade. I have very little interest in the drama and ceremony surrounding Royal life.

In other words, you've lived here over a decade, haven't particularly wondered about the RF in that time (not completely unreasonable) but have now decided to complain about the way they do things without finding out why (definitely unreasonable).

Perhaps, if you're going to complain about an aspect of the country you've moved to, find out about it first. Find out what happens, why, the history & traditions, & purpose of the the thing you're complaining about. I'm sure the country you originate from has many traditions that might seem confusing to an outsider too, but they would make sense if only you would take the time to educate yourself.

You’ve said it yourself: you have little interest in traditions of this country. At least learn to respect the country and the traditions.
steff13 · 30/12/2021 00:40

@nocoolnamesleft

At least it wasn't the US, so the kid wasn't shot.
Yeah, because that's exactly what would have happened. 🙄
Flowers500 · 30/12/2021 00:42

@rubicscubicle

It was brutal and unnecessary . Big man boots trampled all over a young child. Where does he think he is, the middle of a war zone?

If the guards are doing a serious job, they need to cordon the area so that no one gets in their way, and not have children, citizens and tourists mingling around - that does not help them identify threats. Basics of military.

His shouting was inaudible - I presume even much so for a tourist or child who would not expect it.

Disgusting !

Christ some of you have a terrifyingly naive idea of what war consists of… yes a child who seemingly intentionally disrupted a military manoeuvre might have banged his knee. What a fucking tragedy, we should disband the army over this
SmellyOldPartridgeinaPearTree · 30/12/2021 00:42

Well, the kids ok and he learned a lesson. People watching learned a lesson too.It's hard to get too worked up about it. Do you not think worse happens to children in some - most?? Countries around the world when they step out of turn? Which is awful and terrible but being stepped over really isn't that bad.

Chloemol · 30/12/2021 00:44

They are armed soldiers with a duty to perform, and most know that and keep out of the way

The kid ran into the guard who saw him last minute, but training says carry on

It’s not just us, I watched the changing of the guard at Arlington, soldiers there did the same thing and pushed someone out of their way who should not have walked in front of them

Kids should be kept under control regardless of where they are, and running around at the entrance to a castle is not the place for that, as parents should know

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 00:44

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.

ldontWanna · 30/12/2021 00:44

@DickMabutt73962 I kind of get where you are coming from OP and it's definitely not nice to watch .

But if you don't want to point your outrage at the parents, then point it where it belongs, the people in charge. First of all,The Guards are expected and trained to do exactly that, failure to comply has repercussions. Second, if it's so risky and dangerous not just for the public,but for the guards/Queen/jewels/residence then it shouldn't be a public event, but you know .. tourism.

I do feel bad for them tbh, having to deal with all the abuse and twattery from dicks with a camera . Due to their job and stance people treat them like the statues in a wax museum, then they get all shocked when they don't suddenly become all warm and fuzzy and empathetic when it suits.

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 00:45

Christ some of you have a terrifyingly naive idea of what war consists of...

Excuse me, but 'war'???

toomuchlaundry · 30/12/2021 00:45

I bet if that child had been used as a distraction by someone who had some evil atrocity in mind, many of the posters currently complaining that the soldier didn’t stop at the time to make sure he was ok, would be complaining then if he had stopped and ignored the potential threat from the adult

Tutan · 30/12/2021 00:46

@WheelOnTheBus

The soldier doesn’t kick the child out of his way. The child stands in his way and is knocked over. The fact that the child was in their way to be knocked over is the fault of the parents.

The Queens Guard aren’t a tourist attraction. They’re professional soldiers who are doing their duty.

Yup
Theflamingnerd · 30/12/2021 00:46

Last time I went to the tower of London (admittedly about 4 years ago) there was an unarmed guard (one of the yeoman warders) that went out a few minutes before telling people to make way for the queen's guard and doing a bit of crowd control. It was quite clear you had to move out of the fucking way. The armed guards also shout repeatedly make way for the queen's guard. The parents and the sprog had ample warning and chose not to move. The video also conveniently cut out the prior warning, but then I guess it "idiot parent deliberately let's their kid get tripped over" doesn't quite have the same ring to it.

Marianne1234 · 30/12/2021 00:47

Some people really fucking loathe being British don’t they.

Where would you prefer to hail from?

Wheredidthequietgo · 30/12/2021 00:47

I don't understand how they can guard anything with fluffy hats over their eyes. No wonder the poor kid got trampled 🙄

NumberTheory · 30/12/2021 00:47

@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
^^ This.

To make out the tourists are unreasonably intruding on "their" world when those tourists have been invited in by that very spectacle. A spectacle that is deliberately performed for them. It's bizarre and incredibly arrogant.

EightWheelGirl · 30/12/2021 00:49

Should’ve given him a cheeky jab with the bayonet. 😂

WorraLiberty · 30/12/2021 00:49

@LynxGiftsetAndSocks

What do you actually want from this op?

You seem a bit like a dog with a bone...

A bit of Brit bashing probably with some royals bashing thrown in.
Bloodypunkrockers · 30/12/2021 00:49

@rubicscubicle

It was brutal and unnecessary . Big man boots trampled all over a young child. Where does he think he is, the middle of a war zone?

If the guards are doing a serious job, they need to cordon the area so that no one gets in their way, and not have children, citizens and tourists mingling around - that does not help them identify threats. Basics of military.

His shouting was inaudible - I presume even much so for a tourist or child who would not expect it.

Disgusting !

Brutal?

Get a fucking grip

His big bad boots stopped over no one

And my hearing's not great but the "make way" was audible to me

TerribleCustomerCervix · 30/12/2021 00:50

There’s about eleventy million clips on the internet of tourists messing about with the Queen’s Guard and being made acutely aware that they are actual soldiers and not just actors in fancy dress. The fact that the soldier carried on should surprise absolutely no one.

The parents messed up here. Even if the drill was a harmless performance to entertain tourists, it’s basic parenting to keep your kids out from under the feet of anyone trying to do their job, whether that’s an armed guard or a street performer.

mathanxiety · 30/12/2021 00:50

It's really a pretty appalling piece of PR. And (in agreement with what you've said) all the fannying about in silly clothes is supposed to be PR

YY, and the RF are going to need all the PR they can lay their hands on now that Prince Andrew's bestie Ghislaine Maxwell has been found guilty of five out of six counts relating to conspiracy to traffic and abuse of underage girls.

FortniteBoysMum · 30/12/2021 00:50

The guard cannot default from their path. This is because today it may be a genuine incident but if that guard had stopped what they were doing it is a serious problem. Firstly he falls out of line, second he causes issues for every person behind him and most importantly if he changed his path this time what is stopping a future terrorist creating a similar situation in future to catch them off guard and stem an attack. Think Lee Rigby. If one guard is thrown off course from their duty it leaves their whole unit open to potential attack. The parents should keep their child under closer supervision. These men and women are potentially protecting this country and given the recent bow and arrow attempt on the Queen its unsurprising the guard did not alter his path.

imnotacelebritygetmeoutofhere · 30/12/2021 00:51

They are military professionals, carrying loaded weapons, doing a job. It's very obvious that you don't get in their way!
Imagine doing a job where you are at constant risk of a terrorist attack (anyone remember Lee Rigby?), and then having to do that while people are walking around you taking photos and letting their kids wander in your path.
If you watch on slow motion it looks like he does try to side step but the kid moves in the same direction and gets knocked down. Parents entirely at fault here.
Goady falsified click bait story.

WorraLiberty · 30/12/2021 00:51

@Marianne1234

Some people really fucking loathe being British don’t they.

Where would you prefer to hail from?

Ohhh now, almost every Brit bashing OP in the history of Mumsnet never says where they originate from.

It seems to be MN law to keep that one quiet Wink

BlackCatz · 30/12/2021 00:51

@Marianne1234

Some people really fucking loathe being British don’t they.

Where would you prefer to hail from?

Hah. This.
Maassi · 30/12/2021 00:51

Working armed soldiers tripped during active duty by child not under parents control is a better heading OP.

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