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Precision drill and bands playing stirring music all combine to make Changing of the Guard one of London's most popular attractions that epitomises the pomp and military ceremony for which Britain is famous. James's Palace to the New Guard. Following a march by a detachment of the Old Guard, with musical support, from St. James's Palace and the New Guard led by a Regimental Band from Wellington Barracks the ceremony on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace starts at and lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
The Queen's Guard is normally provided by one of the five regiments of Foot Guards from the Household Division, instantly recognisable in their famous bearskin caps and red tunics. Musical support is provided by a Regimental Band or Corps of Drums with pipers occasionally taking part in the ceremony. Watching the Changing of the Guard is free of charge and no tickets are required. Please don't stand in the way of the Guards as they will not stop or march around people who are impeding their progress.
The usual warning they shout out if someone is in the way is " Make way for the Queen's Guard ". During the Changing of the Guard ceremony Police Officers are always present to ensure a safe and smooth event. If you are coming to watch, please do take care of your personal possessions at all times as, like many crowded places, pickpockets have been known to operate in this area.
Please report any suspicious behaviour to a Police Officer. Further advice can be found on the Met Police website. Prefer a visual representation of what is happening? Then take a look at this info-graphic video. Most people head for Buckingham Palace to see Changing the Guard, but the ceremony actually takes place between three locations - Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace and Wellington Barracks. Everything about the British royal family, their residence and their staff is fascinating.
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They Protect more than just Buckingham Palace While we might generally associate these red tunic clad guards with Buckingham Palace, they actually also protect other royal landmarks too. Ellen Curtin. Get in Touch. The Household Division - t he cavalry and foot guards who guard 'The Queen. The men you will see on guard at Buckingham Palace, and other locations , are not just ceremonial guards but first and foremost professional infantry soldiers.
While upholding the traditions of the past, the guards also perform duties around the world as professional soldiers, who in their infantry role, have a reputation as some of the most elite and skilled soldiers in the British Army.
This is one of the reasons changes may occur, in the guard change ceremony schedule, when the guards are required for operational duties. Most of the time it is soldiers from one of these regiments that will be standing guard outside Buckingham Palace. Guardsmen will have two hours on sentry duty and four hours off. However, do not be surprised if on some occasions you do not see the traditional guardsmen, in their scarlet tunics, particularly in August when other regiments often guard 'The Queen'.
The responsibility of guarding the Sovereign by the Household Troops as they were known at the time dates back to the time of Henry VII -
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