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spuds · 2 May 2011, 04:20 AM

Guys seriously you have to check this out!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13200114

mjm800 · 2 May 2011, 04:25 AM

That's amazing.

snowbird · 2 May 2011, 04:25 AM

Wow that is something.

Amazing how the resolution stays high when you zoom in.

daveathall · 2 May 2011, 04:27 AM

The second soldier from the right is holding his rifle rather sloppily in the present arms position, should be parallel with his body.

:r ofl:

snowbird · 2 May 2011, 04:32 AM

That reminds me of something I was wondering when I saw this on TV - does anybody know why the two footmen in the carriage have different colored braid on their jackets? It's a brighter color for the guy on the left.

snowbird · 2 May 2011, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

The second soldier from the right is holding his rifle rather sloppily in the present arms position, should be parallel with his body.

:r ofl:

Well now that you mention it, it's interesting to me that those soldiers carried modern rifles and not some kind of ceremonial ones. Obviously there would have to be real security present (like the police behind the soldiers on the left), but the combination of those solders' ceremonial uniforms with modern weapons is interesting.

daveathall · 2 May 2011, 04:51 AM

Yes, the weapons used are always real, it was quite interesting changing from the previous rifle (FN SLR) to the current model (SA80) the earlier rifle was longer and easier to drill with, it could also be rested on the ground at the "at ease" position, a cover is put over the sight to stop it catching on their tunics, a black cover is also attached covering the green stock..

As for my previous post.

In his defence, he will have been stood for quite a while, it will have been one of the first movements he made so his arms and fingers will have become numb.

spuds · 2 May 2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Yes, the weapons used are always real, it was quite interesting changing from the previous rifle (FN SLR) to the current model (SA80) the earlier rifle was longer and easier to drill with, it could also be rested on the ground at the "at ease" position, a cover is put over the sight to stop it catching on their tunics, a black cover is also attached covering the green stock..

As for my previous post.

LMAO I thought you were kidding.....

Grumpy Badger · 2 May 2011, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Yes, the weapons used are always real, it was quite interesting changing from the previous rifle (FN SLR) to the current model (SA80) the earlier rifle was longer and easier to drill with, it could also be rested on the ground at the "at ease" position, a cover is put over the sight to stop it catching on their tunics, a black cover is also attached covering the green stock..

As for my previous post.

In his defence, he will have been stood for quite a while, it will have been one of the first movements he made so his arms and fingers will have become numb.

You'd expect better from the Grenadiers! I hope "the Badge" doesn't see this and tear him a new one!

bodybump · 2 May 2011, 05:28 AM

Damn wonder what he used taking this photo..

daveathall · 2 May 2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

You'd expect better from the Grenadiers! I hope "the Badge" doesn't see this and tear him a new one!

Good spotting.

Grumpy Badger · 2 May 2011, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Good spotting.

Did you see the loose Cavalry Black come cantering past William and Kates carriage on the way to Buck House...? Bad drills, that man!

daveathall · 2 May 2011, 05:38 AM

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Did you see the loose Cavalry Black come cantering past William and Kates carriage on the way to Buck House...? Bad drill, that man!

Apparently the unseated rider was marched away in quick time.

Grumpy Badger · 2 May 2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Apparently the unseated rider was marched away in quick time.

That must have been a sight to see in jackboots and buckskin breeches!

Art 1 · 2 May 2011, 05:52 AM

That's a pic probably worth hanging on to.

axjimenez · 2 May 2011, 05:54 AM

That is an incredible shot

CoopJr · 2 May 2011, 05:55 AM

I thought I saw Dan on the Telly!

HYDROMAROC · 2 May 2011, 05:57 AM

What else is that photo going to be used for...?

daveathall · 2 May 2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

That reminds me of something I was wondering when I saw this on TV - does anybody know why the two footmen in the carriage have different colored braid on their jackets? It's a brighter color for the guy on the left.

I don't know the answer, but it could be some thing as simple as it being a newer jacket.

snowbird · 2 May 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I don't know the answer, but it could be some thing as simple as it being a newer jacket.

Thanks, that makes sense, it probably is that simple.

Grumpy Badger · 2 May 2011, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I don't know the answer, but it could be some thing as simple as it being a newer jacket.

Looks like it to me.

East Bay Rider · 2 May 2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

I thought I saw Dan on the Telly!

perfect.

East Bay Rider · 2 May 2011, 06:11 AM

So are the soldiers shown in the ceremonial uniforms regular military? Are they chosen for that duty? How does it work?

spuds · 2 May 2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

I thought I saw Dan on the Telly!

LOL Allan mate genuinely LOL'ing!!

Watchdog · 2 May 2011, 06:13 AM

Very cool!

daveathall · 2 May 2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

So are the soldiers shown in the ceremonial uniforms regular military? Are they chosen for that duty? How does it work?

Bill, the Guards are infantry soldiers first, the household cavalry are Recce regiments, they all do operational tours of Afghanistan etc like the rest of the army, they take it in turns to be posted to London on ceremonial duties, the guards regiments are very proud(and justifiably so) of their fighting history.

Grumpy Badger · 2 May 2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Bill, the Guards are infantry soldiers first, the household cavalry are Recce regiments, they all do operational tours of Afghanistan etc like the rest of the army, they take it in turns to be posted to London on ceremonial duties, the guards regiments are very proud(and justifiably so) of their fighting history.

What he said.

Is like the US Marines who form the Honour Guard for the President.

bewithabob · 2 May 2011, 06:45 AM

i love this moment. my wife and i have watched in total about 50 hours of coverage now

CoopJr · 2 May 2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

LOL Allan mate genuinely LOL'ing!!

My pleasure Dan!

You're truly a good sport mate!

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Originally Posted by bewithabob

i love this moment. my wife and i have watched in total about 50 hours of coverage now

We watched the replay Friday night when I got home....a wonderful event to watch.

Brushpup · 2 May 2011, 07:37 AM

Ol Dan was looking good!

Cool photo though........man that is a BUNCH of pixels.

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