Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
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Welcome to one of London's Top attractions! This colourful ceremony is one of the 'must sees' on a trip to London, here we will tell you when the ceremony takes place, along with up to date schedules and times, information on the background to the ceremony, what the guards wear, history of Buckingham Palace and how to get tickets and there is a host of other questions answered in our FAQs section.
If you are visiting the ceremony of Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, it is worth considering taking the handy companion guide book packed with information on the ceremony and the people behind it. The guide book also has detailed timings and maps even showing great photo points and it has sections in French, German, Japanese and Spanish!
Buckingham palace is also a great place to start to enjoy some of the major sites of London on foot; from Buckingham Palace you can easily walk to; Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Piccadilly Circus, St James' Palace, 10 Downing Street, The Thames, Trafalgar Square and even Hard Rock Cafe, to name just a few of the great London sights that are a stones throw from Buckingham Palace!
All about Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace History
Buckingham Palace was built in 1702 by the Duke of Buckingham as his London home. The house was then later sold to George III in 1761 by the Dukes son. In 1774 it was renamed "Queen's House" as Queen Charlotte resided there.
Visiting Buckingham Palace
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The Household Division
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