King’s guard who filmed TikTok clip ‘taking the p**s’ at Windsor branded a ‘bloody idiot’ by Admiral
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A soldier guarding the King has come under fire for bringing “the military” into disrepute after filming a “stupid” TikTok video of himself turning his crotch against his rifle while on duty at Windsor Castle.
The young man ignited fury after saying he was ‘joking’ outside the royal residence, in a viral clip viewed nearly 350,000 times on social media.
In the 20-second video, the soldier, believed to be part of F Company, Scots Guards, which guards some of the Firm’s property, says: “I am meant to look after the Royal Family.” He currently looking at two ducks. I do not care? No.’
The clip has outraged Admiral Lord Alan West, the former head of the Royal Navy, who said the guard now deserves “whatever punishment is thrown at him”.
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The King’s guard has found himself in trouble after posting a video ‘taking the c**s’ while guarding the Royal Family at Windsor Castle
Lord Alan West, the former head of the Royal Navy, said the soldier’s actions had brought the military into disrepute.
Calling the soldier’s actions an ‘absolutely stupid bloody thing to do’, the former security minister told MailOnline: ‘He’s a stupid idiot. You always find people who are fucking stupid, and clearly he was bored. But this is so stupid.
He has discredited the army and the army. He is one of the King’s bodyguards and he was doing this.
“He is supposed to be protecting the King, not filming a video on his phone. It’s an absolutely stupid fucking thing to do. He is a stupid soldier.
“Once upon a time, this would have been a private thing, but now with social media it’s all over the world. He deserves whatever punishment the Army is going to give him.
F Company provides royal guards to Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Tower of London, with newly qualified combat infantrymen expected to go on a short tour with the unit.
The video of the soldier is believed to be in breach of professional military standards and he could face disciplinary action. However, it is not clear when it was recorded.
His actions have prompted calls for the Defense Ministry to beef up its social media training for all young troops joining the forces.
Special forces veteran Phil Campion, who served with Britain’s elite SAS, said the soldier’s video was a “silly mistake” and called on top brass to improve social media training for young troops serving. join services.
He said: ‘This is a young lad doing something stupid and trying to be a little edgy, making a name for himself. It is a mistake that anyone can make. You can become a jerk pretty quickly by doing the wrong thing.
The clip was filmed by a royal guard on duty at Windsor Castle, where the King hosted his first family Christmas dinner as monarch last month.
SAS veteran Phil Campion called the video of the guard a “silly mistake” and called for better social media training for young troops joining the army.
In the video, the soldier says: “I am meant to take care of the royal family.” He currently looking at two ducks. I do not care? No’
“But it’s not fun because of where he is and the seriousness of the job he has protecting the royal family.”
Speaking of the possible punishment the soldier could receive, retired staff sergeant Phil added: “I hope it’s not too harsh.” I hope someone sees sense. That’s no more than a couple of days’ pay. [being docked] and sitting in front of a guard room.
“I have a rule for myself because I’ve been wrong on social media before: If you have to think about it more than once, I don’t post it.” They being the generations of TikTok, maybe in their basic training they should spend 45 minutes. People need to understand that once you join the military or army, things change. There has to be better education.’
Lord West has warned that further video leaks of rogue troops protecting the royal family could create a potential security risk.
‘We still have remarkably good young men and women… [but] there is no doubt that this generation, which has been educated in the social sphere, does not seem to realize the dangers that this entails”, he added. “They don’t realize the impact they have when they post something stupid. It is there forever.
The video of the soldier, posted on New Year’s Day, sparked a flurry of comments on Twitter, with one user, Calum, wrote: “How to become really unpopular at work very fast.”
And Ray Poole quipped: “Please keep us updated on your career.”
Another said: “If it’s legit, it’s his last time in the post.”
An army spokesman said: ‘We are aware of an old video circulating on social media.
‘Soldiers will be held accountable when their use of social media contravenes our values and standards, or brings the Army into disrepute. This applies to all members of the Army, whether on duty, off duty or on leave and may result in administrative or disciplinary action.’
The King pictured recording his first speech as the nation’s monarch last month.
The Queen Consort looks serene as she is brought to Windsor Castle on December 20, bundled up in a navy blue puffer jacket, ahead of the annual Christmas lunch.
It comes days after the King held the first Christmas meal for the Royal Family at Windsor on December 20.
The family gathered for the biggest gathering since the Queen’s funeral in September. It was the first time the traditional gathering has been held since 2019, due to the Covid pandemic.
Dozens of royals attended, with the Queen Consort and the Earl and Countess of Wessex among the first to arrive, but notable absentees included Prince Harry and Meghan and their son Archie and daughter Lilibet, who stayed behind in the USA
The turkey and side dishes lunch is usually held at Buckingham Palace on the Wednesday before Christmas, shortly before the monarch leaves for Sandringham for the festive season.
The Ministry of Defense has been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
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