Changing of the Guard - 6th June 2010

Men from the Grenadier Guards being relieved from sentry duty at St. James's Palace.

Notice how the Lance Corporal was quite literally sweating bullets. I can attest to the fact that it was indeed a very hot day, accompanied by a ridiculously high pollen count.

Also, ignore the genius who said, "Stand Easy," thinking he could have fooled the Guardsman.

6th June 2010
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[MrMightymitch1]

what do they wear under their tunics?

[emptyangel]

@MrMightymitch1

Yep he's sweating, they practically ran from Buckingham Palace.

Also they wear t-shirts underneath their tunics to soak up the sweat.

[ReassuringSmile]

and how long do they stand there until next rotation?

[emptyangel]

@ReassuringSmile

I believe it's usually for 2 hours.

[B1GMON3YJR]

i dont think i would like this job

[emptyangel]

@B1GMON3YJR

These are the same full-time soldiers who form the backbone of British forces on operations in Afghanistan and elsewhere.

The Grenadier Guards, seen here, had just returned from Afghanistan just a few months prior to when this video was filmed.

They do this until they swap roles with another regiment so the men can go back to what some view as 'real' soldiering, i.e. preparing for operations and the operational deployment itself.

[MrMightymitch1]

thanks emptyangel.being that hot would iritate me no end

[MrMightymitch1]

is the corporal sweating or drooling at 2:15 shit it must be roasting

[09Pruitt]

That's got to be one hell of a bicep workout. Holding your elbow at a 90degree angle for an extended period of time is murder on either arm, especially holding a gun.

[nylonTS]

the marching pace looks very fast