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Moment King's Guard horse gives girl a 'kiss' after she makes sweet gesture
Moment King's Guard horse gives girl a 'kiss' after she makes sweet gesture

Daily Mirror

time01-06-2025

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  • Daily Mirror

Moment King's Guard horse gives girl a 'kiss' after she makes sweet gesture

In the viral TikTok clip, the 'respectful' young girl is greeted with a sweet 'kiss' by a King's Guards horse outside St James' Palace in response to her kind gesture Sweet new footage shows the moment a horse from the King's Guard gives a girl a 'kiss' in reward for her kind gesture. In the viral clip, filmed outside St James' Palace, the youngster can be seen patiently approaching the King's Guard and his horse, with her mother close stood close behind her. Then, she leans over to the guard and places small amount of cash inside his boot, before returning to stand beside the post. A couple of seconds later, the horse moves turns towards the girl and gently presses its muzzle on top of her head - leaving her beaming with joy. ‌ ‌ After the video of the heartwarming interaction was posted on the TikTok fan channel royalguards_england21, many joked that the horse appeared to be 'thanking' the little girl for her small donation. One wrote: "The horse gave her a kiss!" Another commented: "And this is how you respectfully approach the guardsmen and horses." ‌ Someone else said "she's more respectful than most adults there", while a different user commented: "This is how it should be done - ask first then show complete respect. Well done young lady." Though the practice is not encouraged by Palace staff, with signs warning that it is dangerous to get too close to the horses, some tourists choose to leave pound notes inside the boots of mounted King's Guards as a thank-you gesture. Any cash left is collected for military charities. ‌ In March, charming footage showed the moment a King's Guard broke protocol to interact with a young blind boy. In a video, eight-year-old Amin is seen walking over to the foot guard while guided by a voice off-camera, and stamps his foot to salute the guard. In response the soldier - who is wearing his customary helmet - salutes the youngster back by stamping his foot. And in July 2023, a King's Guard was praised for posing with a man with Down's syndrome in another unusual breach of protocol. Mike van Erp, also known as YouTuber Cycling Mikey, said he had taken the youngster to get a photo at Buckingham Palace and had tried to stand close to the Guard - something which can sometimes see visitors given a stern telling-off Instead, the Guard moved nearer to the pair so they could get a better picture of the day at the Horse Guards Parade. As he walked away, Mike said: "What a nice man. What a cool thing to do."

Watch: UK tourist gets too close to King's Guard horse and instantly regrets it
Watch: UK tourist gets too close to King's Guard horse and instantly regrets it

Time of India

time15-05-2025

  • Time of India

Watch: UK tourist gets too close to King's Guard horse and instantly regrets it

Credit: X As a tourist, there are certain things you simply have to do when visiting London — from snapping a selfie at Big Ben to strolling along the Thames. But perhaps one of the most iconic experiences is posing beside the King's Guard, especially the mounted guards on horseback. These stoic figures — and their majestic horses — are a living symbol of Britain's royal tradition and pageantry, attracting thousands of curious visitors each day. However, not all photo ops go smoothly. In their excitement to get the perfect shot, some tourists seem to forget that while the guards are trained professionals, the horses are still animals — living, breathing creatures with instincts and limits. And being approached, touched, or crowded by dozens of people every day can wear on even the calmest animal. — PicturesFoIder (@PicturesFoIder) A viral compilation video recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) has highlighted exactly what can happen when tourists cross the line. The clip features several moments where the King's Guard horse, clearly irritated or startled, reacts by biting at tourists who get too close or behave disrespectfully. In most cases, it appears the bite is more of a warning nip — enough to shock the person and make them back off. Interestingly, there is a warning sign just where the Royal Guard stands along with the horse, and it clearly says, 'BEWARE HORSES MAY KICK OR BITE. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pensando em viajar? Azul Compre já Undo DON'T TOUCH THE REINS. Thank you.' The video currently has more than 4 million views and thousands of comments, some worried, while others question why the tourists bother the animal so much just for a picture. One user wrote, 'Big question is why are tourists allowed anywhere near these guards? And seriously, who are they guarding on horses and sables?' Another wrote, 'It's time they stopped tourists from getting anywhere near the Guards.' What is the King's House Guard? The King's House Guard is the mounted unit stationed at the entrance to Horse Guards, which serves as the official gateway to both St James's Palace and Buckingham Palace. This tradition dates back to a time when the Mall was closed at both ends, making Horse Guards the primary access point. The presence of sentries at this location has a long history, beginning with the Stuart Restoration, when Whitehall Palace was the principal royal residence. However, today they play more of a ceremonial role and represent the past glory of the Royals. As per reports, these men are trained, but they are also given lessons in patience to deal with enthusiastic tourists.

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