Changing of the Guard Dates & Times

Dates and times for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in June 2023 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 June 2023

Confirmed dates, times and details of the Regiments and Bands scheduled for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace in June 2023.

Ceremonial events taking place in June include:

  • Saturday 03 June - The Major General's Review
  • Saturday 10 June - The Colonel's Review (With the Salute being taken by HRH The Prince of Wales)
  • Saturday 17 June - The King's Birthday Parade

The processions can also be viewed from The Mall. Troop Movements begin at approximately 09:15

The King's Birthday Parade is also broadcast live on BBC Television in the UK with the fly-past at 13:00.

 

Friday 2 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 12 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Coldstream Guards
Band of the Scots Guards

Remarks

-

Saturday 3 June @ 16:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:


Remarks

Trooping the Colour -The Major General's Review

Sunday 4 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 12 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Irish Guards
Band of the Welsh Guards

Remarks

-

Monday 5 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

King’s Colour Squadron Royal Air Force

Musical Support:

Central Band of the Royal Air Force (Full Mount)
Band of the Grenadier Guards (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Wednesday 7 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Irish Guards (Full Mount)
Central Band of the Royal Air Force (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Friday 9 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 12 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Welsh Guards
Irish Guards Pipes and Drums

Remarks

-

Saturday 10 June @ 16:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:


Remarks

Trooping the Colour - The Colonel's Review

Sunday 11 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 12 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Scots Guards
Irish Guards Pipes and Drums

Remarks

-

Monday 12 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

King’s Colour Squadron Royal Air Force

Musical Support:

Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment (Full Mount)
Band of the Coldstream Guards (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Wednesday 14 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Grenadier Guards (Full Mount)
Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment (Full Dismount)

Remarks

-

Friday 16 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 12 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Irish Guards
Irish Guards Pipes and Drums

Remarks

-

Saturday 17 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Massed Bands of the Guards Division
1st Bn. Welsh Guards Corps of Drums

Remarks

Trooping the Colour King's Birthday Parade

Sunday 18 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Grenadier Guards
Irish Guards Pipes and Drums

Remarks

-

Monday 19 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 9 Company Irish Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Welsh Guards
Band of the Irish Guards

Remarks

-

Wednesday 21 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Coldstream Guards
Band of the Scots Guards

Remarks

-

Friday 23 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Scots Guards
Band of the Welsh Guards

Remarks

-

Sunday 25 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

F Company Scots Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Scots Guards
Band of the Welsh Guards

Remarks

-

Monday 26 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Grenadier Guards
1st Bn. Welsh Guards Corps of Drums

Remarks

Wednesday 28 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Grenadier Guards
1st Bn. Welsh Guards Corps of Drums

Remarks

Friday 30 June @ 11:00

The King's Guard:

1st Battalion Welsh Guards

Musical Support:

Band of the Coldstream Guards
1st Bn. Welsh Guards Corps of Drums

Remarks

Changing the Guard Provisional Dates

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

  • August to May - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

  • June and July 2023 - Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
    If 24 hour Guards resume in Jne & July 2024 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.

Stay safe and hope we will see you soon!

 

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