Dates and times for Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace in April 2025 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.
Scroll down for confirmed schedules
Coldstream Guards on the Forecourt of Buckingham Palace
Tuesday 1st April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
Number 7 Company Coldstream Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
Remarks
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Wednesday 2nd April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Corps of Drums
Remarks
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Thursday 3rd April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
Remarks
-
Friday 4th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Corps of Drums
Remarks
-
Saturday 5th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Household Cavalry
Remarks
-
Sunday 6 April @ 11:00
Sunday Parade
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Remarks
-
Monday 7th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Household Cavalry
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Corps of Drums
Remarks
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Tuesday 8th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Remarks
-
Wednesday 9th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Household Cavalry
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Corps of Drums
Remarks
-
Thursday 10th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
-
Friday 11th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Household Cavalry
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Corps of Drums
Remarks
-
Saturday 12th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
-
Sunday 13th April @ 11:00
Sunday Parade
Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
Remarks
-
Monday 14th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
1st Bn. Grenadier Guards Corps of Drums
Remarks
-
Tuesday 15th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
-
Wednesday 16th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
Number 9 Company Irish Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Band of the Scots Guards
Remarks
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Thursday 17th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
Number 9 Company Irish Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Remarks
-
Friday 18th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
F Company Scots Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Scots Guards
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
-
Saturday 19th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
F Company Scots Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
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Sunday 20th April @ 11:00
Sunday Parade
F Company Scots Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
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Monday 21st April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
Musical Support:
Band and Bugles of The Rifles
Band of the Scots Guards (Full Dismount)
Remarks
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Tuesday 22nd April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
Musical Support:
Band of the Irish Guards
Remarks
-
Wednesday 23rd April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Scots Guards
Band and Bugles of The Rifles (Full Dismount)
Remarks
-
Thursday 24th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Remarks
-
Monday 28th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
Musical Support:
Band and Bugles of The Rifles
Band of the Welsh Guards (Full Dismount)
Remarks
-
Tuesday 29th April @ 15:00
Captain's Inspection:
Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment
Musical Support:
Band of the Welsh Guards
Band of the Welsh Guards (Bugler)
Remarks
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Wednesday 30th April @ 11:00
Changing The King's Guard:
1st Battalion Grenadier Guards
Musical Support:
Band of the Grenadier Guards
Band and Bugles of The Rifles (Full Dismount)
Remarks
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Changing the Guard Provisional Dates
The days the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace currently takes place are:
- Changing the Guard: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
- Captain's Inspection: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
- Sunday Parade: Sundays
About the ceremonies
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
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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.
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