What happens if you annoy a royal guard?

Guards are not to be touched One guard explained what happens if you touch a guard. “You are allowed to get them away by shouting warnings at them. If they fail to move away or start to act aggressively we present our bayonets… to remind them that we can do more harm than them.

Are the Queens guards police?

The British Army has regiments of both Horse Guards and Foot Guards predating the English Restoration (1660), and since the reign of King Charles II these regiments have been responsible for guarding the Sovereign’s palaces. The Guards are fully operational soldiers.

Can you take pictures with the Queen’s Guard?

You’re definitely welcome to have your picture taken with the Guards. They’re used to it and it won’t be an issue.

What are the Queen’s guard allowed to do?

Though they’d prefer to ignore you and remain totally expressionless, they are permitted to react if they need to. If members of the public are obstructing them in their duties, the Queen’s Guard are allowed to shout commands — such as “Make way for the Queen’s Guard!” — or even shove people out of the way if they’re not paying attention.

Does the Queen’s guard protect Buckingham Palace?

The Queen’s Guard don’t just protect Buckingham Palace. The duty of the Queen’s Guard is to protect all the residences of the British monarch, so while they’re mostly associated with Buckingham Palace in Central London, they can also be seen at Windsor Castle, St James’s Palace, or the Tower of London.

What rifle does the Queen’s Guard use?

Normally, the Queen’s Guard (when a British unit is mounting guard) will use the L85A2 standard British rifle. This is currently being replaced with the A3 variant, so they may well mount guard with that, too.

What happens if a royal guard raises a rifle?

Raising a rifle is considered a ‘final warning’, after which the guardsmen is allowed to detain the person in question. It is unusual for soldiers to leave their post unless a Royal is under threat, as the Metropolitan Police are responsible for most issues related to guarding the palace.