Fun Facts About London Guards

Fun facts about those picture perfect guards in London…. The guards at Buckingham Palace and St James Palace are on duty for 24 or 48 hours. During that time a Guardsman will have 2 hours on sentry duty and then 4 hours off. The Changing Of The Guard is free for tourists to check out. You just have to know when and where to go. In 2018, from August to May, the ceremony takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. In June and July 2018, the ceremony occurs 7 days a week, though it is highly recommended that you check the schedule for any exceptions. Officially, the Changing begins at 11:00. However, Guards begin to leave the Royal Barracks and St. James Palace by 10:30. The Changing will not take place in bad weather. If it is raining, chances are there will be no ceremony. If the weather is a bit changeable, police officers stationed around Buckingham Palace and the Victoria Memorial can be approached and asked if the Changing is going to be canceled. BUT with all that helpful information there for you, I definitely recommend reaching out to us before you plan your trip to London. I’ll make sure you have accurate information and organized to maximize your time. So contact me today and let’s chat about your trip to London!

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