London Sights

Changing of the Guard

#334 of 1432 things to do in London

#5977 of 49054 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • Buckingham Palace Rd SW1 Buckingham Palace
  • Transport
    • St James’s Park or Victoria
  • Phone
    • 020 7766 7300
  • Hours
    • 11.30am daily Apr-Jul & alternate days, weather permitting Aug-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for Changing of the Guard

This is a London ‘must see’ – if you actually get to see anything from among the crowds. The old guard (Foot Guards of the Household Regiment) comes off duty to be replaced by the new guard on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, and tourists gape – sometimes from behind as many as 10 people – at the bright red uniforms and bearskin hats of shouting and marching soldiers for just over half an hour. The official name for the ceremony is Guard Mounting, which, dare we say, sounds more interesting.

 

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