Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace Guard Change Dates and Times for 2010

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Times for Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, it is scheduled to take place at 11.30am on the following dates: However we recommend you arrive by 11.15am. The official timing of the ceremony is 30 minutes finishing at 12 noon.

June 2010 Confirmed Schedule

During the month of June the guard change is scheduled to take place daily at 11.30am, excepting June 5th when there is no normal Guard change

For the detailed schedule for June including Windsor Guard Change click here

July Confirmed Schedule

The guard change is scheduled to take place daily at 11.30am,  however we recommend you arrive by 11.15am to get the the best out of the whole ceremony.

 For the detailed schedule for July including Windsor Guard Change click here

August Provisional Schedule, please note that the confirmed schedule will be posted towards the end of July

1st,3rd,5rh,7th,9th,11th,13th,15th,17th,19th,21st,23rd,25th,27th,29th,31st

September Provisional Schedule, please note that the confirmed schedule will be posted towards the end of August

2nd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,20th,22nd,24th,26th,28th,30th

October Provisional Schedule, please note that the confirmed schedule will be posted towards the end of August

2nd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,20th,22nd,24th,26th,28th,30th

From November 2010 to May 2011 the guard change is scheduled to take place on alternate days, confirmed schedules are usually issued towards the end of the previous month.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

We make every effort to ensure the information given is up to date, however we do recommend you check locally to ensure that there have not been last minute changes, if you are staying in an hotel usually the concierge can assist.

We recommend you get there early to enjoy a good location. You do not have to stand in front of Buckingham Palace to get the best from the ceremony. The pocket guide book 'Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace'  shows you the best locations you can stand, get great photographs and learn more about this fantastic ceremony.

Please note that in very wet weather Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace will not take place

For other ceremonial events throughout the year click here