How long does it take to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace?
How long does it take to watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace? Changing of The King's Guard takes place in front of Buckingham Palace at 10:45am and lasts for about 45 minutes.
Is it worth seeing Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace?
Most visitors head for the Gates of Buckingham Palace to watch Changing the Guard, but many leave disappointed that although they see the Guards and hear the Band play not much actually happens on the forecourt, for about 25 minutes, once the handover has taken place and the sentries on duty are being relieved.
Can you touch the guards at Buckingham Palace?
The king's guard didn't appreciate the close encounter. Here's some free advice to future Buckingham Palace visitors: When approaching a King's Guard, do not touch them! That's the lesson one woman learned when she recently visited the palace in London.