@Londonchronicles

3 weeks ago

If you have enjoyed this video and would like to see more of my content, please consider subscribing to my channel. Also, don't forget to click the bell 🔔 icon to receive notifications whenever I upload a new video. Your support means a lot to me. ❤ 🇬🇧 Date filmed: 7 May 2024 at Horse Guards in London. WHO ARE THEY? Formed in 1969, the regiment emerged from the merger of the Royal Horse Guards ("the Blues") and the Royal Dragoons ("the Royals"), units with roots in the mid-17th century. Serving globally, it had roles in Northern Ireland, the Cold War in West Germany, the Falklands War, UN missions in Bosnia, and conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was part of key defense strategies and reconnaissance missions. Notably, Prince William and Prince Harry joined as cornets in 2006. HOW LONG DO THE ROYAL GUARDS AND ROYAL HORSES WORK? After the officer checks them at 4:00 p.m., everyone, whether they're on horseback or not, will be done for the day. Two guards on horses watch the entrance to Horse Guards on Whitehall from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. They switch out every hour. WHY THEY SLAP THE HORSE? The purpose of guards slapping their horses when dismounting is to ensure the horse is prepared for the change in weight distribution as the guard descends from the horse. The first one on the neck is essential to tell the horse, "good job." The second slap is to inform the horse that there is an excessive displacement of weight on one side at dismount

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