It’s always exciting to visit a family member at work, but this is especially cool when your little brother works for the Queen of England!

Sam is a young man who suffered from Down’s syndrome, and he recently was given the opportunity to visit his younger brother Jack at his new job. Jack had joined the British Army one year before, and Sam had not gotten a chance to see him since he was assigned to become a member of the Queen’s guard, who protect Windsor Castle.

Built in the 11th century, this is the longest occupied palace in England, which makes guarding it a huge honor. Queen Elizabeth has always divided her time between Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, and the Queen’s guard goes wherever she is to protect her.

The video below this story opens with Sam walking into Windsor Castle with an excited look on his face as he is briefed two other members of the Guard, Lt. Bragger and Sgt. Baggot-Moore. They explained to Sam that Jack would not be able to speak to or look at him while he is on duty, but they added that he could meet his brother for tea once his shift ends.

“A sentry will be on duty ‘at their post’ for a two-hour period. Every 10 minutes, he comes to attention, slopes arms and does a march of 15 paces across the area of the post. Each sentry will do this four to five times before halting. He will then shoulder arms and stand at ease. Standing ‘easy’ is not permitted whilst a sentry is at post. Orders for sentry duty read out before each 2 hour ‘tour of duty,’ make it clear to each individual that: ‘you may not eat, sleep, smoke, stand easy, sit or lie down during your tour of duty.'”

Sam’s face lights up as soon as he sees his brother in full uniform. Jack manages to keep his cool when he sees his brother, but he does manage to do a quick “come to attention” to acknowledge Sam.

Later on, Sam goes to meet his brother in the private guard’s chambers, and he immediately leaps into Jack’s arms for a touching reunion.

It warms my heart to see the love these brothers have for each other! Check out footage of Sam’s visit below, and SHARE this story so your friends and family can see this as well!