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    POMP & CEREMONY

    Apr 05, 2024 4 minutes

    CHANGING THE GUARD

    Foot Guards from the Household Division marching in their red tunics and bearskin hats for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a must-see for any visitor to London. Household Troops have guarded the sovereign and royal palaces since 1660 and today’s iconic ceremony, also known as Guard Mounting, usually takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

    Get an early spot at Buckingham Palace gates or on the steps of the Victoria Memorial to watch: the Old Guard form in the palace’s forecourt from 10.30am, joined by the Old Guard from nearby St James’s Palace, before the New Guard marches up from Wellington Barracks to take over responsibilities.

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    TOWER OF LONDON CEREMONIES

    The centuries-old Ceremony

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