UK Guardsman Shoves Tourist After She Stood in His Way
THIS footage shows the dramatic moment a tourist was shoved out the way by a soldier from the Queen’s Guard outside Windsor Castle on Sunday. In the video the soldier pushes the tourist who is standing directly in front of him. The tourist was seen standing in the path of the soldier, on the wrong side of a roped off area outside the castle. Blocking his path, the soldier barged into her, almost sending her flying to the floor. The woman, wearing a yellow dress and sunglasses, screamed as she was shoved out the way. She then moved to the side as the soldier continued to march in front of the shocked onlookers.
The Queen’s Guard are charged with protecting official royal residences. They are known for their distinctive uniforms of red tunics and bearskin hats. The units, manned by fully-trained, serving soldiers, have more than 350 years of history and have defended monarchs since Charles II took the throne after the English Restoration in 1660. There are thought to be guidelines in place for guardsmen to deal with nuisances, which begins with stamping their feet and shouting.
Raising a rifle is considered a 'final warning', after which the guardsmen is allowed to detain the person in question. The Ministry of Defence couldn't confirm exactly when the incident took place but a spokesman told The Sun Online: “The Household Division is proud to guard Her Majesty and honoured that people come from around the world to watch our ceremonial spectacle. The ropes are there to protect both the public and our soldiers; please stay behind them.”
Don't mess with the Queen's Guard:
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