Do Buckingham Palace guards get paid?
Do Buckingham Palace guards get paid? How much money does the King's Guard earn at Buckingham Palace? The starting salary for Household Cavalry soldiers is around $23,291 (£18,687) during basic training which will rise to $29,285 (£23,496) after completing 26 weeks of service. These are both minimums so could increase independently of training.
How many hours do Royal Guards work?
The guards at Buckingham Palace and St James Palace are on duty for 24 or 48 hours. During that time a Guardsman will have 2 hours on sentry duty and then 4 hours off.
Are there female royal guards?
Captain Megan Couto has become the first female ever to lead the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace.