The State, Royal, and Military Ceremonial Events scheduled to take place in 2023 including the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in Westminster Abbey.
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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Date |
Event |
More Info |
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2023 |
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 preceeding month |
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Wed 25 - Sun 29 |
Winter Music Festival
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Wednesday 25 |
Band of the Scots GuardsBurns Night concert at 7.00pm Time: 19:00 | Venue: The Guards' Chapel, Birdcage Walk, SW1E 6HQ | Free to watch |
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Saturday 6 |
Coronation Day
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The Coronation |
Saturday 3 |
Trooping the Colour
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Trooping the Colour |
Saturday 3 |
Colonel's Review
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Trooping the Colour |
Saturday 17 |
The King's Birthday Parade
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King's Birthday Parade |
Tue 4 Wed 5 Thu 6 |
Beating Retreat The Household Division Beating Retreat is a spectacular evening of pageantry, military music, horses and fireworks in a not to be missed event
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Beating Retreat |
Fri 4 - Fri 26 |
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 04 - 26 August 2023The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos performed by British Armed Forces, Commonwealth and international military bands on the Esplanade od Edinburgh Castle |
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Saturday
11 |
The Lord Mayors Show11-Nov-202Your 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
12 |
National Act of Remembrance at The Cenotaph12-Nov-2023
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Remembrance Sunday |
Wednesday
15 |
HM The King's Birthday15-Nov-2023Gun 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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Changing of the Guard is one of the most popular attractions in London.
Find out when Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace takes place, along with information, tips and maps to help you see more of this colourful ceremony.
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