No more horsing around.
Two women had a rude awakening when they stood too close to a King’s Guard horse outside of the Household Cavalry Museum in London. In separate incidents, the animal grabbed a tourist’s ponytail and headbutted another who came too close, as seen in a video obtained by ARK Media. The first tourist was posing for a photo next to the horse when it bit the back of her ponytail so strongly that it dragged her from where she was standing, leaving her flailing. Ironically, the woman was standing next to a sign that read, “Beware horses may kick or bite!” And that it did. In the second half of the clip, another tourist tried to take more snaps alongside the horse, but it headbutted her on the side of her arm, leaving her shocked. Of course, the guard that was mounted atop the horse didn’t even crack a smile, as they’re supposed to stay stone-faced whenever on the job. “We want to ensure all those who visit the Horse Guards have an enjoyable time,” the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence said in a statement to The Post. “This area is particularly busy with tourists. Signs clearly display warnings that animals may bite and for tourists to keep their distance. This is for the safety of those on duty and the public.”
Last month, a video of a King’s Guard at Buckingham Palace went viral on TikTok after he was seen yelling in a woman’s face as she tried to take a picture. While taking the photo, the unsuspecting visitor seemingly touches the infantryman, which set him off, prompting him to yell, “Do not touch the King’s Life Guard!” However, it’s crucial that people visiting the palace abide by the guard’s rules. “One should never touch a member of the Queen’s Guard,” according to Londontopia.
“If this is the case, they are actually allowed to shout warnings at you to make you go away. If people start acting aggressively, the soldiers can even present their bayonets to them.” In the coming days, plenty of security will be in place, as King Charles III’ coronation is set for Saturday, May 6 at Westminster Abbey. It represents the official transfer of power to the King after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 this past September. And, it was announced earlier this month that Prince Harry will be joining his family for the coronation — but without his wife, Meghan Markle.
