Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Ceremony London, England, United Kingdom
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What to expect

Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the King and a working royal palace. It is the focus of national and royal celebrations, as well as the backdrop to the regular Changing the Guard ceremony. The palace's State Rooms are open to visitors during the summer, and it offers various activities and tours for families and children, including interactive workshops and learning activities. The palace is also accessible for visitors with disabilities, with concessionary rates, free access companion tickets, and accessible toilets and seating available. The Changing the Guard ceremony is a formal ceremony where the Old Guard exchanges duty with the New Guard, accompanied by a military band playing music

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This family's experience:

Activities: We attended the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. It's a grand ceremony with lots of pomp and circumstance

Highlights: The kids were captivated by the soldiers' uniforms and the marching band. However, the crowds were so large that they couldn't see much of the ceremony itself ✨