This is Why You Never Mess With a Royal Guard...

Visitors to London are often delighted to see the iconic Queen's Guard standing motionless in their red coats in front of Buckingham Palace. While these

guard

s are famous for not moving an inch even when tourists decide to

mess

with them, don't let that fool you into thinking they're just lazy or slow. In fact, the Queen's Guards are actually some of the most elite, best-trained, and secretive soldiers in the entire world. Sure they look like palace fixtures, but take them too far or try to interfere with their duty and you'll learn very quickly why it was a mistake.

The elusive practices and duties of these elite bearskin-clad

guard

s are some of the English crown's best-kept secrets, but fortunately for you, we have inside information on these subtle warriors that will change the way you see the world. apparent tourist attractions for the rest of your life. Do you think you can handle knowing the secrets of such an elite group? Let's move on! THE ROYAL BODYGUARDS. The Royal Guard is an ancient order of England's most trusted, dedicated and highly trained soldiers sworn to protect the British monarch at all costs. Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in English history, reigning more than 62 years, has been the target of all the guard's efforts since 1952, and has seen more than 10 generations of guards in active service.

The history of the Royal Guard dates back to at least 1660 and, unlike today, when the Royal Family does not hold true power, back then the British monarch was the most powerful person in England and one of the most powerful in the world. , with absolute power, which of course entailed the need for absolute security. During times of war and unrest, the Kingsguard were seen as the most fearsome warriors in existence, making attacks against the king or queen unlikely and ridiculously risky for anyone who was an assassin. The guards didn't just stand their ground throughout history, either. In fact, some of England's greatest military victories can be directly attributed to the

royal

guard, who personally defeated the most powerful armies in European history.

Now, don't think that just because they moved from the battlefield to Buckingham these soldiers have become soft. Standards for the Queen's Guard have become stricter over time and, to

this

day, only the highest performing officers and military personnel are considered for

this

prestigious position. WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE QUEEN'S GUARD. To qualify for the Queen's Guard, potential recruits must meet a number of demanding physical, mental and experiential conditions. For example, a queen's guard cannot be shorter than 5 foot 10, and that was a change made recently. Previously, like Tinder profiles, any applicant under 6 feet 2 inches would receive a left swipe.

As a result of their enormous stature, the guards have earned the nickname “The Models” throughout their history. On top of that, Guardsmen must be decorated members of one of the British Army's 7 most unique regiments, which are recommended only, meaning you must be chosen, not volunteer, to join the Royal Guard. SMILING CAN GET YOU ARRESTED. Anyone who has heard of the Royal Guard is familiar with the fact that they remain absolutely still, almost statue-like, regardless of what is happening around them. This may be fun for tourists trying to get your attention for a vacation video, but the level of restraint the guards must maintain is basically superhuman!

No matter what bystanders and hecklers do or say to them, the guards cannot react or respond in any way, unless they are physically touched or violently threatened, in which case they leave the crowd shocked with their thunderous screams of violence. only phrase they say. I am allowed to say that I am on duty. The sacred oath that the guards take is extremely restrictive and has serious consequences if it is broken. If a guard smiles, let alone laughs, while he is on duty, he will not only be fired, but sent to a military prison! That's right, every tourist who tries to make a guard laugh, which numbers in the millions each year according to tourism statistics, unknowingly runs the risk of sentencing that guard to prison!

No wonder they take their post so seriously! But if someone can make a guard laugh, he should probably pursue a career as a comedian. NEVER MESS WITH A GUARD. Knowing that these guys aren't just there for show, but are the most decorated and battle-hardened soldiers the UK has to offer, and the fact that a transgression as small as laughing will land them in a prison cell, should It's pretty obvious that

mess

ing with a Royal Guard is a one-way ticket to an emergency room. This is because, although guards must remain motionless and unsmiling for the duration of their posts, one would not be much of a guard if he simply allowed himself to be assaulted in any way.

Sure they're used to the crowds of tourists that any city has to offer, constantly taking pictures of the Royal Guards and trying to elicit their elusive illegal smiles, but every once in a while someone will go too far and think they can escape. by touching them. Being trained soldiers, you should

never

even consider this, as some unfortunate tourists have discovered, it is a guard's duty to take down anyone who touches them with explosive force. While this can be an exciting experience to watch - after all, you won't see the guards move otherwise - being on the receiving end of a Royal Guard's attack is a sure way to end up in the hospital.

Fortunately, England has socialized healthcare, so it won't cost you any money, but trust me, that will be the least of your worries if you're foolish enough to lay a finger on the Royal Guard. A GUARD NEVER LEAVES HIS POSITION. The Royal Guard is probably the most serious job in England, perhaps even on Earth. As a result, there is no margin for error among guards, meaning that a guard

never

leaves his post under any circumstances. And yes, that includes bathroom breaks. If a guard needs to go to the bathroom, no matter how urgent, he will just put up with it for his entire shift.

Luckily, a guard's shift typically lasts 2 hours on their feet and 4 hours of patrolling and other duties, so they're not exactly breaking world records for keeping it up. Still, any dereliction of duty, whether it's going to the bathroom, laughing, or even taking a step away from your post, is grounds for imprisonment, so if you mess with a guard enough to get him to move, be prepared to The worst fury an elite soldier can unleash, as they will definitely go to jail just for moving, so they will do much more to whoever cost them their freedom! But if you think those are the most exhausting restrictions, wait until you hear what I have to say at the end of this video.

THE STRONGEST NECKS IN BRITAIN. The Royal Guard's distinctive uniforms aren't just for show. Their uniforms date back centuries and represent the

royal

colors of England. And although London can be incredibly cold, it is also a city famous for its almost constant rain, a factor that is easily laughed at by the Royal Guards. While their coats can weigh up to 8 pounds, rain sometimes accumulates on them and can double their weight! But the coats aren't even the half of it! The most striking part of the Royal Guard uniform is, of course, their gigantic black hats! Called bear skins, and yes, they are made from real bear skin, these huge headdress pieces weigh between 5 and 13 pounds, which is more than the weight of an average human head, without bear skin, that is, since They are used to Easily carrying more than twice the weight of everyone else, these guards have some of the strongest necks on the planet!

Now, you would think that wearing such heavy uniforms would lead to uncomfortable circumstances, which brings us to what is probably the craziest part of being a royal guard. And once you hear this, we guarantee you'll never think about messing with these absolute beasts! FAINTED FOR ATTENTION. I want to make it clear that what you just heard is not a trick. The members of the Royal Guard are so tough that they don't even move when they faint! And this is not something unusual: according to the guard himself, several guards faint every year. In the summer months, the heat in England is nothing to scoff at, but still the Royal Guards wear exactly the same 13-pound bearskins and heavy 8-pound coats that they would wear in the winter cold.

As a result of all that heavy clothing mixed with the stifling heat, and the fact that guards have to stand still for hours at a time, without breaks for water or bathroom breaks, guards frequently pass out from a blow! heat! Even when their vision begins to darken and they feel dizzy, a sensation all too familiar to these stalwart soldiers, the guards maintain their perfect posture and stick to their post until the end. The guards are trained to remain standing even after fainting, but when you're unconscious it's understandable that the training slips away from you. This leads to the phenomenon called Attention Fainting, where guards fall flat on their faces, unconscious long before hitting the ground.

While this may seem quite unfavorable, fainting while standing at attention is actually highly applauded among Royal Guards and passing through it is like a right of passage for new guards. After passing out, the guards quickly get up and continue their watch as if nothing had happened, and after their shift they are usually rewarded with a night at the pub where they are treated like heroes for being so tough that they even pass out. He didn't get in the way of his duty!