London – A tourist visiting Buckingham Palace had a surprising and somewhat shocking moment when a King’s Guard horse bit her ponytail while she posed for a photograph. The unexpected incident was captured on video and has since gone viral, drawing widespread attention on social media.
The woman, unaware of the potential risk, stood too close to the horse, which suddenly reached out and grabbed her hair with its mouth. Startled, she quickly pulled away while onlookers gasped in surprise. Despite multiple warning signs stating, “Beware. Horse may kick or bite,” many visitors continue to approach the King’s Guard horses too closely.
This event is just one of many cases where tourists have disregarded safety warnings when interacting with the iconic mounted guards. While the King’s Guard horses are highly trained, they remain animals that can react instinctively to their surroundings.
Authorities remind visitors to respect the personal space of the guards and their horses, urging them to follow safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents in the future.