Old Guard's March: Witness the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- PlantHouse Enterprise
- 4 days ago
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Original video: https://youtu.be/Lmxt1xtFdvM
Visited on: 6 April 2025
Observe the historic Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, focusing on the procession of the Old Guard. A formal ceremony where the Old Guard (soldiers currently on duty) is replaced by the New Guard.
Key Participants:
Old Guard: The detachment of soldiers currently completing their shift of duty at Buckingham Palace. They perform ceremonial duties and guard the palace.
New Guard: The detachment of soldiers arriving to take over the Old Guard's responsibilities.
Regimental Bands: Military bands that provide musical accompaniment, adding to the spectacle of the event.
Ceremony Highlights:
Marching of the Old and New Guards: Observe the precision and synchronized movements of the guards as they march to and from Buckingham Palace and St. James's Palace.
Musical Performances by the Bands: Enjoy the stirring music played by the regimental bands, featuring traditional military marches and sometimes contemporary pieces.
Handover of the Palace Keys (Symbolic): Witness the symbolic transfer of the Palace keys, representing the change in responsibility for the Palace's security.
Schedule:
General Days: The Changing of the Guard ceremony typically occurs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Important Note: It is crucial to check the official schedule on the Household Division website (or similar reliable source) before your visit, as the schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions or state events.
General Timeframe: The main ceremony on the Buckingham Palace forecourt usually begins around 11:00 AM, with preceding events starting earlier.
Viewing Tips:
Arriving early for a good viewing spot.
Good viewing location near the palace gates, Victoria Memorial.
Keywords: Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, London, London ceremony, British monarchy, Royal traditions, Guard Mounting, King's Guard, Old Guard, New Guard
Location:
London SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
GV25+G6 London, United Kingdom
51.50197752548661, -0.14176111979289616
Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 - Creative Commons
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