Changing of the Guard Dates & Times

Dates and times for Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace in November 2024 with details of the Regiments and Bands taking part.

Where to Watch Changing the Guard

We are often asked where is the best spot to watch the Changing of the Guard, but as the ceremony spans three locations Buckingham Palace, St James’s Palace and Wellington Barracks there is no single spot where you can see the entire Guard Mount.

If you would like to see the various stages of the ceremony with an expert guide, including the inspection of the, Old Guard, we recommend the award winning Changing the Guard Walking Tour from Fun London Tours who will get you to the right place at the right time.

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Coldstream Guards on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace

Coldstream Guards on the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace

Changing the Guard Schedule November 2024

Confirmed dates, times and details of the Regiments and Bands scheduled for Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace in November 2024

Changes to the Regiments and Bands scheduled to take part, since first published, are shown in red.

Friday 15 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

F Company Scots Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Grenadier Guards (Full Mount)
Band and Bugles of The Rifles (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Sunday 17 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Queen’s Gurkha Engineers

Musical Support:

Band and Bugles of The Rifles (Full Mount)
Band of the Grenadier Guards (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Monday 18 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Scots Guards (Full Mount)
Band and Bugles of The Rifles (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Wednesday 20 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Queen’s Gurkha Engineers

Musical Support:

Band and Bugles of The Rifles (Full Mount)
Band of the Scots Guards (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Friday 22 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Scots Guards (Full Mount)
Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Sunday 24 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Queen’s Gurkha Engineers

Musical Support:

Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas (Full Mount)
Band of the Scots Guards (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Monday 25 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 12 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Irish Guards (Full Mount)
Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Wednesday 27 November @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Queen’s Gurkha Engineers

Musical Support:

Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas (Full Mount)
Band of the Irish Guards (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Friday 29 November @ 08:00

The King's Guard:

Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards

Musical Support:

Admin Mount
without Music or Ceremony

Remarks

-

Changing the Guard Provisional Dates

The days the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace normally takes place are:

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
    If 24 hour Guards resume in June & July 2025 we will update or website ASAP

Always check the confirmed schedule.

Changing of the Guard Times

Free of watch the Changing of the Guard spans three locations, Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and Wellington Barracks normal timings are:.

  • 10:43 Old Guard leaves St James's Palace
  • 10:57 New Guard leaves Wellington Barrack
  • 11:00 Official Start Time
  • 11:10 St James's Palace relief leaves Buckingham Palace
  • 11:25 Relieved sentries leave St James's Palace
  • 11:40 Old Guard leaves Buckingham Palace
  • 11:45 St James's Palace Guard leaves Buckingham Palace

Note: Always check the date you plan to visit.

Times can change and on occasions the Guard Mount without music or ceremony!

Visiting Changing The Guard

Where To Watch

Places to watch Changing the Guard
With maps and tips to help you see more

What You Will See

Complete guide to the Changing of the Guard ceremony

Visiting With Children

Suggestions to help younger visitors see the Guards and Bands without a long wait

FAQ

Answers to frequently asked questions about Changing the Guard

Walk With The Guards

The Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place between three locations Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace and Wellington Barracks.

To end up in the right place at the right time we recommend the award winning Changing the Guard Walking Tour from Fun London Tours.

You can save 10% on this fun packed tour by adding the discount code FUNGUARD10PC when you book a Changing the Guard Walking Tour.

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