A touching scene unfolded outside St James's Palace in London when a King's Guard horse appeared to reward a young girl with a 'kiss' after she made a generous gesture.
The footage shows the girl and her mother approaching the King's Guard to pose for a photograph. The girl then placed some money into the guard's boot, an age-old custom believed to bring good luck. In response, the horse gently brushed its face against the girl's forehead, delighting her.
While tourists are typically discouraged from approaching the horses due to safety concerns, including signs warning that "horses may kick or bite," this particular interaction was met with kindness. The soldier appeared moved by the girl's gesture and prompted the horse to greet her.
The heart-warming clip has garnered over 2.5 million views on the @royalguards_england21 TikTok account. Viewers praised the respectful interaction, with one commenting, "Horses know the genuine ones... Great gesture by the family and the horse appreciated it.
Placing money in a King's Guard boot is a rare and antiquated custom, but some tourists view it as a way to support soldiers' charities. Despite differing opinions on the practice, this particular moment highlighted the mutual respect between the young girl and the horse.
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