Royal guards never break protocol—but this one just did
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The King's Guard is known for their unwavering discipline, rarely breaking protocol no matter the circumstance.
Their stoic presence outside royal residences has become an iconic symbol of British tradition.
However, every so often, an extraordinary moment challenges expectations—one that leaves onlookers moved and questioning the rigid boundaries of duty.
The King's Guard is renowned for their strict adherence to protocol, maintaining a stoic presence outside royal residences.
Despite their reputation for stern commands and unwavering discipline, a rare and touching moment recently challenged expectations.
A video circulating on social media captured a heart-warming exchange between a soldier in full ceremonial attire and an eight-year-old blind boy named Amin.
Guided by an off-camera voice, Amin approached the guard and stamped his foot in salute.
In response, the soldier acknowledged the child by stamping his own foot, a gesture that broke protocol in the most endearing way.
The video’s caption read: ‘A very kind soldier. When a visually impaired child salutes, the guard salutes the child by stamping his foot hard on the ground.’
Before walking away, Amin could be heard saying: ‘Have a good day.’
The post gained significant traction online, amassing over 931.6K views and more than 19K likes.
One commenter described the moment as ‘unbelievably beautiful’.
Another wrote: ‘Such a great moment, I’m sure he will remember this for the rest of his life.’
Amin’s family shares his experiences on social media, with many videos featuring his interactions with Royal Guards.
Watch the video below.
Although rare, similar moments of compassion from the King's Guard have been witnessed before.
In 2023, a soldier allowed an elderly veteran to touch his horse, and a Life Guard moved closer to a young boy with Down’s syndrome outside Horse Guards Parade.
However, not all viewers were convinced that the soldier’s foot stamp was a salute.
Some debated its intent, with one social media user commenting: ‘That’s the official warning stomp.’
The King's Guard has made headlines for enforcing strict regulations, with past incidents including a soldier reprimanding a man for grabbing a horse’s reins and another instance where a woman was bitten for getting too close.
Stationed at Horse Guards Parade, the guards are on duty from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
The King's Guard is tasked with protecting Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace, upholding centuries-old traditions.
While on sentry duty, they stand still for two hours before taking a four-hour break.
Every ten minutes, they must come to attention, slope their arms, and march 15 paces across their post.
Regardless of weather conditions, they must maintain composure, with any lapse—such as laughing—potentially resulting in a £200 fine.
Although generally prohibited from engaging with the public, they are authorised to issue commands if obstructed.
In a previous story, we saw another emotional moment involving the King's Guard.
This time, the soldier’s reaction left everyone stunned and teary-eyed.
Be sure to read about the heart-wrenching reason behind it!
Moments like these remind us that even the strictest traditions can make room for kindness. What do you think—was this a deliberate salute or just part of protocol?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Their stoic presence outside royal residences has become an iconic symbol of British tradition.
However, every so often, an extraordinary moment challenges expectations—one that leaves onlookers moved and questioning the rigid boundaries of duty.
The King's Guard is renowned for their strict adherence to protocol, maintaining a stoic presence outside royal residences.
Despite their reputation for stern commands and unwavering discipline, a rare and touching moment recently challenged expectations.
A video circulating on social media captured a heart-warming exchange between a soldier in full ceremonial attire and an eight-year-old blind boy named Amin.
Guided by an off-camera voice, Amin approached the guard and stamped his foot in salute.
In response, the soldier acknowledged the child by stamping his own foot, a gesture that broke protocol in the most endearing way.
The video’s caption read: ‘A very kind soldier. When a visually impaired child salutes, the guard salutes the child by stamping his foot hard on the ground.’
Before walking away, Amin could be heard saying: ‘Have a good day.’
The post gained significant traction online, amassing over 931.6K views and more than 19K likes.
One commenter described the moment as ‘unbelievably beautiful’.
Another wrote: ‘Such a great moment, I’m sure he will remember this for the rest of his life.’
Amin’s family shares his experiences on social media, with many videos featuring his interactions with Royal Guards.
Watch the video below.
Although rare, similar moments of compassion from the King's Guard have been witnessed before.
In 2023, a soldier allowed an elderly veteran to touch his horse, and a Life Guard moved closer to a young boy with Down’s syndrome outside Horse Guards Parade.
However, not all viewers were convinced that the soldier’s foot stamp was a salute.
Some debated its intent, with one social media user commenting: ‘That’s the official warning stomp.’
The King's Guard has made headlines for enforcing strict regulations, with past incidents including a soldier reprimanding a man for grabbing a horse’s reins and another instance where a woman was bitten for getting too close.
Stationed at Horse Guards Parade, the guards are on duty from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
The King's Guard is tasked with protecting Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace, upholding centuries-old traditions.
While on sentry duty, they stand still for two hours before taking a four-hour break.
Every ten minutes, they must come to attention, slope their arms, and march 15 paces across their post.
Regardless of weather conditions, they must maintain composure, with any lapse—such as laughing—potentially resulting in a £200 fine.
Although generally prohibited from engaging with the public, they are authorised to issue commands if obstructed.
In a previous story, we saw another emotional moment involving the King's Guard.
This time, the soldier’s reaction left everyone stunned and teary-eyed.
Be sure to read about the heart-wrenching reason behind it!
Moments like these remind us that even the strictest traditions can make room for kindness. What do you think—was this a deliberate salute or just part of protocol?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
