Can you take photos with the royal guards?

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 happens if you touch the Queen’s guards?

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.

Do royal guards get in trouble for smiling?

They won’t be fined, as some rumours suggest, but it is frowned upon for guards to smile for a selfie with tourists.

Are the Queens Guards allowed to go to the bathroom?

There are no bathroom breaks, ever. During their shifts guarding the sentry posts, it’s not true that the guards have to stay completely still (they march a short distance from time to time). What is true is that they can never leave their post. Not even to use the bathroom.

Can Royals take photos with fans?

No selfies But generally speaking, royals politely decline photographs as they are often focused on an engagement when out in public, and in their working capacity. During a visit to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, he turned down the request of a young fan, explaining: “No, I hate selfies.

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 happens if you smile in the Queen’s guard?

The Queen’s Guard are punished if they smile. It’s something of cliche to take a grinning selfie next to an expressionless guardsman — but while they look like a living, breathing visitor’s attraction, these are active duty servicemen and they are expected to comport themselves with absolute discipline.

Do the Queen’s Guard have bladder discipline?

While their discipline may prevent them from leaving their posts, the bladder discipline of the Queen’s Guard can leave a lot to be desired. The guardsman posting on Reddit recalled: “On a parade in front of a large crowd, one of my fellow guardsmen needed to relieve himself and couldn’t hold it any longer.