The State, Royal, and Military Ceremonial Events scheduled to take place in 2024..
On this page you will find links to everything you need to know about Ceremonial Events taking place, in and around London, including their origin, what you will see and how to attend them.
From watching the troops of the Household Division honouring The King's Official Birthday in an awe inspiring parade to a concert in the Guards Chapel ceremonial events take place throughout the year.
Confirmed dates and times for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace are here.
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Event |
More Info |
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2024 |
Changing the GuardSchedules for Changing the King's Guard at Buckingham Palace and the Windsor Castle Guard are normally confirmed around the middle of the preceding month |
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Monday 6 |
Coronation Day06-May-2024Anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort in Westminster Abbey. |
The Coronation |
Sunday 12 |
Cavalry Sunday12 May-2024Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association Memorial Sunday in Time: 10:00 | Venue: Hyde Park |
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Sunday 12 |
Graspan Parade12 May-2024H.M. Royal Marines Graspan Parade |
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Sunday 12 |
Black Sunday12 May-2024Coldstream Guards old and new came together for Black Sunday at their annual remembrance day, Venue: Wellington Barracks - Guards Memorial |
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Mon 20, Wed 22, Fri 24 |
The King's Guard will Mount from Horse Guards Parade and march to Buckinham Palace via The Mall following Trooping the Colour rehersals |
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Saturday 1 |
The Major General's Review1-June-2024Trooping the Colour The Major General's Review of Trooping the Colour. Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Online from early 2024 |
Trooping the Colour Review |
Saturday |
Colonel's Review8 June 2024HRH The Princess of Wales, Regimental Colonel,of the Irish Guards, will take the salute at the Colonel's Review. Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Online from early 2024 |
Trooping the Colour Review |
Saturday 15 |
The King's Birthday Parade17 June 2024The Colours of the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards will be Trooped by No.9 Company Irish Guards at the King's Birthday Parade Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Ballot opens early 2024 |
King's Birthday Parade |
TBC June |
State VisitTheir Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan have accepted an invitation from His Majesty The King to pay a State Visit to the United Kingdom in late June 2024. Venue: TBC | |
State Visits |
Tue 16, Wed 17 & Thur 18 |
Beating Retreat16, 17 & 18 July 2024The Household Division Beating Retreat is a spectacular evening of pageantry, military music, horses and fireworks in a not to be missed event. Venue: Horse Guards Parade | Tickets: Household Division
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Beating Retreat |
Wednesday 17 |
H. M. Queen Camilla's Birthday17-Jul-2024To mark the occasion KTRHA fire a 41 Gun Salute in Green Park at noon |
Gun Salutes |
Friday 2- Saturday 24 |
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo02 - 24 Aug 2024The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle |
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Friday 8 |
Accession Day8-Sep-2024Gun Salute to mark the Accession of HM The King Charles III to the throne . Time: 12:00 | Venue: Hyde Park | Free to watch |
Gun Salutes |
Saturday
9 |
The Lord Mayors Show09-Nov-2024Your chance to see the City of London’s businesses, Livery Companies, charities, Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, and Londoners from all walks of life come together to enjoy a splendid celebration steeped in history |
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Sunday
10 |
National Act of Remembrance at The Cenotaph10-Nov-2024
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Remembrance Sunday |
Wednesday
15 |
HM The King's Birthday15-Nov-2024Gun Salute to mark the occasion of HM The King's birthday. Time: 12:00 | Venue: The Green Park | Free to watch |
Gun Salutes |
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