Buckingham Palace Guard Change Dates and Times for 2010

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Changing the Guard Buckingham PalaceTimes 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.


January Confirmed Schedule

2nd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,20th,22nd,24th,26th,28th,30th
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February 2010 Confirmed Schedule

1st,3rd,5th,7th,9th,11th,13th,15th,17th,19th,21st,23rd,25th,27th
For the detailed schedule for February including the Windsor Guard Change click here

March 2010 Provisional Schedule

1st,3rd,5th,7th,9th,11th,13th,15th,17th,19th,21st,23rd,25th,27th, 29th,31st
Please note that the above schedule is not confirmed, the confirmed schedule should be issued and posted towards the end of February.

April 2010 provisional schedule

2nd,4th,6th,8th,10th,12th,14th,16th,18th,20th,22nd,24th,26th,28th,30th
Please note that the above schedule is not confirmed, the confirmed schedule should be issued and posted towards the end of March. In the past the guard change took place daily in April, however for the last two years it has reverted to alternate days.

From May to August the guard change usually takes place daily, more information will be released in due course.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Changing the GuardWe 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

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