American tourists laughed at the royal guard (4 photos + 1 video)
Category: Interesting photo stories, PEGI 0+
16 March 2024
A police officer scolded American tourists who harassed a royal guard outside Buckingham Palace. A video of the incident went viral on social networks. 
In the footage, the girls pester the guardsman and try to guess his name.
“Henry... Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes,” the American women shout.
“Toby, Montgomery,” added the joker. 
The policeman, noticing the commotion, approaches the guard, who is teased by onlookers.
The girls were delighted when the guardsman spoke to the officer, but a harsh lesson awaited them.
“These soldiers serve their country. They take their job seriously,” the Briton addressed the tourists. “They are responsible for protecting this building, they are not an object of ridicule.”
"Appreciate that you are having fun while he is on duty. He has a long day, he has to work long hours. It is tiring, it is exhausting, and you are driving him crazy. We will not put up with this, I ask you to leave the territory." - added the officer.
The role of the guard is to guard the royal residence. Security guards are prohibited from communicating directly with tourists or answering their questions.
Viewers of the video praised the policeman, but condemned the girls:
"The English police are very patient and reasonable compared to other countries. I respect them."
“The officer handled it like a champ.”
"As an American, I am appalled by their behavior. I offer my sincerest apologies."
"I want to apologize for their behavior. Please forgive their arrogance and stupidity. Most US tourists respect the Royal Guard and their service."
"They think they're at Disneyland and he's a character who's supposed to make them laugh and perform for them."
