The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place every day at 11.30am and lasts 45 minutes. The ceremony takes place when the Queen’s Guard, accompanied by a military band, marches via Birdcage Walk to Buckingham Palace and changes inside the Palace gates.
Top tip: Hundreds of people gather to watch the Changing of the Guard everyday so try and get there as early as possible to bag the best spot.
Fun fact: The proper name of the ceremony known as ‘Changing of the Guard’ is actually Guard Mounting.
