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The Changing of the Guard is one of London\u2019s most famous spectacles. While you\u2019re watching you should definitely listen to the song the band is playing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The quintessentially British ceremony of the Changing of the Guard is a must-see when visiting London. \u00a0Let AESU enhance your experience by giving you some helpful hints. First the basics–<\/span><\/p>\n

Where?<\/h2>\n

Technically the Changing of the Guards happens at a few different locations around London but the most popular place to view the guards\u2019 pomp and pageantry is at Buckingham Palace.<\/p>\n

When?<\/h2>\n

It all starts at 11:30 AM. You can see the Changing of the Guard every day during the spring and summer or every other day during the fall and winter. You should get there about an hour early to secure a good viewing spot.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/h2>\n

This answer is a bit more complicated. The Queen\u2019s Guard has been around for over 250 years. Their purpose is to guard the sovereign and royal palaces. They guard the Tower of London too even though no people live there anymore, just the crown jewels. But they don\u2019t just march and guard! All of the foot guards and cavalry you see are operational-duty soldiers and those guns they\u2019re holding aren\u2019t for show. They\u2019re fully operational and loaded!<\/p>\n

Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n

First of all don\u2019t miss it! The Changing of the Guard is one of London\u2019s most famous spectacles. While you\u2019re watching you should definitely listen to the song the band is playing. The guards have a sense of humor and have been known to play anything from ABBA\u2019s greatest hits to \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d while they are marching to their post. \u00a0You should also pay attention to which flag is being carried. If the flag has the Union Jack as its background, the Queen isn\u2019t home but if the flag has a solid red background, that means she is! And we know it\u2019s the touristy thing to do but try not to bother the guards too much. The Queen\u2019s Guardsmen have become famous for their ability to remain stoic in spite of tourists\u2019 pestering and photo ops but their patience isn\u2019t unlimited. If you get carried away you may get yelled at, have a gun pointed at you or be detained by the police.<\/p>\n

Guard\u2019s Museum<\/h2>\n

Has this info piqued your interest in the Changing of the Guard? You can learn way more than this if you visit the Guard\u2019s Museum! It\u2019s across the street from St. James\u2019s Park. It\u2019s only 6 pounds to enter and you can find all kinds of information on the five regiments of foot guards and the two regiments of household cavalry that guard her majesty\u2019s palaces.<\/p>\n

Join AESU next summer and see the Changing of the Guard for yourself along with Europe\u2019s other treasures.<\/p>\n

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