In a video posted to TikTok by user Buska in the Park shows a young boy, Amin, standing in front of a working King’s Guard in London.
Amin wishes the King’s Guard “Happy New Year” as he stomps his foot in action typically used by the Guards.
Responded to Amin’s action, the Guard stomps his foot twice seeing the young boy replies “Happy New Year mate”.
@busk1976 #creatorsearchinsights #horseguardsparade #kingsguard #fyp #london #happynewyear ♬ original sound – Buska in the park
The video has since gained mass attention on TikTok and saw many viewers describe the moment as ‘touching’.
King’s Guard makes young boy’s day in a touching moment
Commenting on the TikTok video, one viewer said: “My heart is full of respect.”
As another added: “Aww bless the guard was trying to get someone to give him extra attention.”
A third said: “That guard is wonderful responding to that child.”
One last viewer also commented: “‘I can hear you mate’. I’m welling up here.”
@busk1976 #thereds #armedpolice #changingoftheguards #metpolicelondon #horseguardsparade #thequeensguard #sword #makeway ♬ original sound – Buska in the park
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The TikTok video has gained nearly 700 likes and more than 20,000 views since it was posted on January 4.
The account that captured the sweet moment, Buska in the Park, has gained more than 43.7 million likes by sharing daily moments across London.
Many of the videos capture the hard-working King’s Guards and their interactions with tourists visiting the region.