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State Ceremonial

The Life Guards

Ceremonial Events

Beating retreat

Army events in London

Army ceremonial events take place throughout the country, and indeed the world. This is a summary of those which take place in and around London.

Ceremonial Events page

Ceremonial Units

Changing the Guard

A guide to ceremonial troops

This page contains a summary of units involved in ceremonial duties.

Ceremonial Units

London ceremonial map

  • The Queen's Life Guard

    The Queen's LIfe Guard is located at Horse Guards in Whitehall

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  • The Queen's Guard

    The Changing of the Guard can be seen in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace

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  • St James's Palace Guard

    A detachment of the Queen's Guard can be seen at St James's Palace

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  • The Changing of the Guard

    Bands can usually be heard on the Wellington Barracks forecourt before marching to Buckingham Palace for the Guard Change

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