The King’s Guard are often seen in uniform on horseback in front of the royal palaces and are not afraid to bark orders.
And in recent years they have become known for their irate orders to tourists not to get too close.
However, a young man was treated to the friendlier side of a member of the King’s LifeGuard in London on Tuesday.
A video capturing the moment, which has already been viewed 44,000 times, has been posted on the YouTube channel. The King’s Guards UK.
In the clip, the heartwarming moment shows the man wanting to pet the horse when the soldier comes closer so he can take a picture.
A young man was treated to the friendlier side of a member of the King’s Life Guard in London on Tuesday.
When the man realized what was happening, he was overwhelmed with excitement to get a closer look at the horse.
The video was captioned: ‘What a sweet and priceless moment from the King’s Guard to a special teenager!
“The guard looked and saw the special man and moved the horse towards him and when the man was done and wanted to leave he repeated ‘Bye Bye’ to the guard.
“What a precious moment to watch. »
People rushed to the comments to leave their thoughts on the adorable moment.
One person wrote: “What a nice young man. I loved watching his enthusiasm. Thanks to the soldier for being so nice.
Another said: “The smile on this young boy’s face was priceless. The guards tried with all their might to bring his horse closer to him. I would have liked tourists to do the same. Good time.’
While another wrote: “Thank you for sharing this moment! Thank you to the caretaker and for your kind heart towards the young man – you recognized his uniqueness and responded with such compassion!
“He was really put off by your lack of ‘conversation’ with him, however, you found such a nice way to communicate with him and did you see his smile when you did?!?
In the clip, the heartwarming moment shows the man wanting to pet the horse when the soldier comes closer so he can take a picture.
“He also noticed the horse’s bit and he was explaining it to the woman (his mother?) who accompanied him… a very intelligent young man! What a bright moment in my day – thanks to all of you! »
The touching scene comes after an elderly military veteran also witnessed a soldier’s friendly side as he grew close to her as she posed for a photo with her husband at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall.
A video posted on social media shows the couple – both proudly displaying their medals – getting as close as they dare to the soldier on horseback.
But, having apparently realized that they have both served their country, the soldier, who is wearing his usual feathered helmet and armour, quickly brings his horse closer to them before allowing the woman to pat her horse’s nose.
Beaming, the couple then move away and the soldier puts his horse back in position.
The video, originally posted on popular Youtube channel Buska in the Park, was shared on Twitter yesterday and subsequently retweeted nearly 2,000 times.
Having apparently realized that the woman and her husband have both served their country, the soldier quickly brings his horse closer to them before allowing the woman to touch the animal.
The woman who posted the video via her @manc_lass3 account said, “What a beautiful and fitting gesture.”
She added, “God bless all who serve, past and present, without their sacrifice, we really would be nothing today. »
In response, another user said, “Well done to this young man, he must have done the lady’s party.”
However, this year Royal Guard troops have also solidified their reputation for harassing tourists who exceed acceptable limits.
In May, a woman became furious after she was ‘pushed’ out of the way by a member of the lifeguards after stepping into her path, after being asked to get out of the way.
He shouted “make way” and used his arm to push the woman out of his way, which infuriated her.
The previous month, a member of the Royal Guard had scared a tourist by shouting in her face as she tried to take a selfie with him.
The soldier stamped his foot, turned to her and shouted, “Hands off the king’s rescuer!” while holding a sword.
The King’s Guard is posted outside at Horse Guards Parade from 10am to 4pm each day.
