

"People defending 2 grown men stepping on a kid," one commenter said in response to those saying the guard's actions are justified as part of their "job." In the viral video, people are heard gasping as the guard makes impact with the child and an adult quickly rushes to the child as the guard continues to walk away. Armed sentries man their posts in the Tower of London complex in London, England in September 2017. The website for Historic Royal Places outlines that visitors to the Tower of London "are advised to be respectful and stand clear when the guards are marching and performing their official duties."Ī video has gone viral of two Royal Guards stomping on a young child at the Tower of London.

Visitors to the tower can view the regalia along with other crowns and robes belonging to the kings and queens of England from the last 600 years. "The Crown Jewels" refers to coronation regalia which has been stored in the Tower of London since the 1600s, according to the site. The guards at The Tower of London stand outside the "The Jewel House" and the "Queen's House" to protect crown jewels and "ensure the security of the Tower of London." "I know it's their prehistoric job to walk like that, but that doesn't excuse them committing common assault on people in public places," one commenter said.Īccording to the website for Historic Royal Places, there are five regiments of guards that perform ceremonial public duties at the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St.

The guard walks right into the child, knocking them to the ground, and then steps over and continues to walk without pause. The video, posted by has been viewed over 2 million times and received thousands of comments.Īs the two guards march side by side, a young child appears to step in front of them. A video has gone viral this week showing guards at the Tower of London trample over a young child while marching through the grounds.
