An event not to be missed if you are going to London for the first time. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has different hours based on the time of year. We also show you our video.
Changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace is a process involving a new guard swapping his turn with an old guard. The ceremony is very famous in London and, so much so that often those who go to London look for news on timetables for the Changing of the Guard, both in summer and in winter, here you can find them.
The Guard who looks after Buckingham Palace is called Guard of the Queen and is divided into two detachments: the detachment Buckingham Palace (in charge of surveillance of Buckingham Palace) and the dSt James building (head of surveillance of St James). All the guards who take part in the ceremony are dressed in traditional red uniforms and capes, and the ceremony is in music.
Changing of the guard also takes place at Windsor Castle and Horse Guards Arch on Horse Guards Parade. Here are the times of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle between November 2012 and February 2013.
Buckingham Palace
November - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc)
December - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc) until 21 December, then 24, 27 and 30 December
January - even days (2, 4, 6, etc)
February - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc)
Windsor Castle
November - even days (2, 4, 6, etc)
December - even day (2, 4, 6, etc) until 24 December, then 27 and 30 December only
January - odd days (1, 3, 5, etc) plus 2 January.
February - even day (2, 4, 6, etc)
The Queen's Guard is commanded by a captain (who usually holds the rank of Major), and each detachment is commanded by a lieutenant. The delivery is accompanied by a band, the music played ranges from traditional military marches to pieces of films and musicals e pop songs, even family members.
When the queen is present, there are four sentries at the front of the building. When he is away there are only two.
Al Windsor Castle, the ceremony takes place at 11. At Horse Guards Arch, the changing of the guard takes place every day at 11 am (10.00 am on Sundays) and lasts about half an hour, usually taking place on Horse Guards Parade for the arch of the Horse Guards Palace.
A Buckingham Palace the ceremony takes place at 11.30, but it is advisable to arrive in front of the gates at least half an hour earlier. The ceremony goes like this, 11:15 Guards, with bands, start arriving, 11:30 Official start time, 12:00 Guard change ceremony ends.
For those who still have some doubts I recommend theOfficial application of the Changing of the Guard in London.
