The moment a young military fan wearing his own uniform received an official acknowledgement from cavalry riders has been captured on video. Frank, who has gained a massive following on TikTok for his videos about the King's Guards and military life, was left visibly stunned when the Blues and Royals gave him a ceremonial 'Eyes Left' recognition on The Mall in London.
What is 'Eyes Left'?
'Eyes Left' is a traditional military drill command used to pay compliments to a reviewing officer, dignitary, or superior while a unit is passing. Upon the command, members of the unit sharply turn their heads 45 degrees towards the person being honoured. In this case, the command was given for Frank, a young fan who stood saluting the riders with a staff under his arm as they made their way towards Buckingham Palace.
Footage on Frank's TikTok channel shows the Blues and Royals passing by as the command 'Eyes Left' is given to the Household Cavalry, resulting in the riders turning their heads towards him. As the riders pass, Frank slowly turns around with a stunned smile on his face. When asked what he thought of the experience, he simply replied: 'Really good.'
Frank's TikTok Following
Frank has gained over 390,000 followers on TikTok for his heartwarming videos of himself dressed in a variety of military outfits. His channel features numerous clips of him interacting with military personnel and learning about military traditions. One commenter on the video wrote: 'Cannot wait for Frank to grow up and then get commissioned as an Army Officer,' while another added: 'He deserves & earned that! Well done little man! You have your path marked out already. And you will go to the top!'
The Blues and Royals
The Blues and Royals are the second most senior regiment in the British Army and form part of the Household Cavalry. The regiment was formed in 1969 through the amalgamation of the Royal Horse Guards (The Blues) and the Royal Dragoons (The Royals). This is not the first time Frank has received recognition from the military on his channel. A video posted in spring 2024 shows Frank receiving a special nod from a King's Guard during a visit to Horse Guards in central London.
Another clip, which shows the Scots Guards inspecting Frank during the Ceremony of the Word, has racked up an astonishing 32.1 million views on TikTok. Frank's passion for the military continues to inspire his followers and earn him recognition from the very institutions he admires.
