The King’s Guards are infantry contingents and cavalry troopers charged with guarding the official royal residences in the United Kingdom. They are known for their red outfits and standing for hours at attention, only moving to march around the residence on call. A member of one of the most senior regiments of the British Army has come under fire for screaming at a little girl to “stand clear” after she found herself in his path during a routine march. The unassuming little girl, who was visiting London’s royal residences, ran away in floods of tears as the cavalry troopers loomed over her from behind. Though he was performing his duty as a King’s Life Guard, the manner in
Which he dealt with the youngster has been criticised by members of the public for being heavy-handed, with some saying it was “mean and uncalled for”. The little girl, dressed in a pink hoodie, had her back turned to the cavalryman, who was carrying a sword, when he screamed for her to “stand clear”. Having not seen the guard, the little girl can be seen jumping with fright. She then proceeds to burst into tears and run away from the guard, who continues his march into the courtyard before circling back.
Graham Watt, on TikTok, said: “He’s on guard doing his job. He’s not there for tourists yet people think they are.” Another user, called Cathy-Ann, said: “Everyone knows the queens guard, or I guess the kings guard now, move for nobody. They will literally run you down if you get in their way.” Another user, Ash, blamed the parents of the young girl for the ordeal. They said: “Some parents are so clueless it’s unbelievable.”
