We definitely have something odd going on, here. I cannot find anything else like it. The black covering on a ceremonial staff or mace could signify mourning or remembrance, particularly if it's used in a military context or during a state ceremony where honoring the fallen is part of the protocol. It can also represent solemnity and the gravity of an occasion, marking it as a serious and formal event. The use of black in such a context aligns with its traditional association with respect and the somber recognition of significant transitions or periods of national reflection.
We definitely have something odd going on, here. I cannot find anything else like it. The black covering on a ceremonial staff or mace could signify mourning or remembrance, particularly if it's used in a military context or during a state ceremony where honoring the fallen is part of the protocol. It can also represent solemnity and the gravity of an occasion, marking it as a serious and formal event. The use of black in such a context aligns with its traditional association with respect and the somber recognition of significant transitions or periods of national reflection.
https://twitter.com/Naturegirl571/status/1761518655236366518
That's very strange. I never seen a parade movement like that.
Also note about half way through the video, the command "Eyes, right", is given, quickly followed by the command " Eyes, front".
It was not clear from the video who was the recipient of that honour. (The eyes right)
Edit. It may be just a training exercise for new horses to get them used to crowds and shouted commands.
The white horse looked a bit inexperienced.
It could be just training - however, the usage of black relates to death in pretty much all contexts I can think of.
As someone on Twatter pointed out: related to President Trump's black tie and Ivanka's black bow?
I with you there.
It feels like a definite "com".
We need a Londoner who might know the exact location, especially where the " Eyes right"' is given.
All ritual and symbolism is a comm. The question is, what is the message of the comm.
We can speculate that ooh,, its got a special meaning and oooh, look, black!!!! but how is that anything other than unbased speculation.
Facts and evidence, research. Without that, it's just fantasizing.
IMO.