See the routes 'The Guards' follow marching to and from the Palace.

See where to stand to get the best pictures of 'The Guards'.

Dates and times for Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, for May 2013.

Timings For Changing The Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace

11:15 hrs - St James Palace detachment, accompanied by a band, arrive
11:30 hrs - Official Start Time: - unless otherwise stated below
12:00 hrs - Guard Mount ceremony ends

Confirmed Dates For Changing the Guard in May 2013

The British Army have confirmed Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace will take take place on the following dates this month:

Buckingham Guard Change Calendar Key

Guard Change

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No Guard Change

Schedule Changes

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Provisional Schedules

The British Army issue the confirmed schedule for Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace s towards the end of the preceding month.
For example: The August schedule would be issued towards the end of July.

We provide Provisional Schedules for the Guard Change ceremonies, but these can change, without notice, should the guards be required for other operational or ceremonial duties.

Buckingham Palace Duties

The Regiments and Bands on duty at Buckingham Palace this month

Changing The Guard Ceremony

Find out more about Changing the Guard and how to spot the difference between the guards regiments taking part in the ceremony.

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