Some stick oranges on the end of the bayonet. And the worst of the lot are the Teddy Boys. Lots of women slip things into our pocket when we're wearing greatcoats. Things like addresses and telephone numbers. These guardsmen are no toy soldiers.
Throughout British history no units have been more consistently heroic on the battlefield. Their ranks are filled with peers and aristocrats, and in just about every case they come from Eton or Harrow and Cambridge or Oxford. The royal family know many of them by name and mingle with them socially. No matter what mischief the public concocts, the guardians of the monarch are expected to "patrol in a smart and soldierlike manner; not converse with any civilian except on business and then as briefly as possible and without movement; prevent any kind of nuisance in the vicinity; assist the civil police if called upon; not use more force than is necessary to carry out your duty; not stand easy, sit down, lie down, sleep nor smoke during tour of duty.
The guards consist of the Life Guards, who wear scarlet tunics with blue collars and cuffs, and the Royal Horse Guards, blue tunics with scarlet collars and cuffs — the Household Cavalry. About 80 percent of the enlisted personnel of the Coldstream Guards — Tibbetts' outfit — are regulars, according to veteran NCOs. All are volunteers. Wash, tidy bed, clean barracks area. James Palace, his sentry assignment for the day. Kit includes blankets, pillow, tobacco, shaving and wash items, reading matter.
Guards perform a ritual, called Changing the Guard, in front of Buckingham and St. Why do they do that and what are other rules guards must follow? Currently, the main ceremony is performed at Buckingham Palace. When the Queen is in residence, the Royal Standard flag flies above the palace. That also means more guards are involved in the ceremony. The colors from the synthetic fur ran easily so the palace switched back to real fur.
Further advice can be found on the Met Police website. Prefer a visual representation of what is happening? Then take a look at this info-graphic video. Most people head for Buckingham Palace to see Changing the Guard, but the ceremony actually takes place between three locations - Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and Wellington Barracks. The St. The Buckingham Palace detachment, of the Old Guard, already on duty in the Palace, are inspected whilst awaiting the arrival of the St.
James's Palace detachment. James's detachment enters the Palace Forecourt via the South Centre Gate left of centre facing the Palace and takes up position beside the Buckingham Palace detachment on the left hand side of the forecourt.
While awaiting the arrival of the New Guard's Regimental Colour the band, accompanying them forms a circle and plays a selection of music. This symbolic gesture represents the transfer of responsibility for the security of the Palace's from the Old to the New Guard who, until relieved, will be The Queen's Guard. After this salute the officers, of both the Old and New Buckingham Palace detachments, salute the Senior Captain on parade with their swords.
Retiring to the guardroom, they will report to the Senior Captain after completing handover procedures with their Senior Non-Commissioned Officers. During this period the Ensigns, carrying their respective Colours, patrol the area before the Palace from left to right. Officers not directly involved in the ceremony march in step along the west side of the Guards.
As each new sentry is posted, a Corporal distributes any special orders, previously collected from the Palace by the Captain of the Guard. During these procedures the Regimental Band, originally accompanying the New Guard, moves to the centre of the forecourt, forms a semi circle and perform a programme of music. Pipers who occasionally accompany the Old Guard, on the march from St. Their lavish lifestyles and quirky customs have captured the curiosity of many.
The origin of these seemingly excessive helmets dates back to the 18th Century. At the time, the gunner in British and French armies wore these enormous bearskin caps to make them appear taller. This was believed to intimidate their opponents. The French Emperor Napoleon dressed his imperial guards in similar hats while he was in power in the early 19th Century.
Curiously, these caps are secured under the lip of the guards by a curb chain as opposed to under the chin. The Bearskin Cap is said to get its name because inside is a cap that fits snug to the head of the wearer. No, seriously! Those massive bearskin caps, 18 inches in height, can weigh up to 1.
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