Where do the guards of Buckingham Palace live?
Where do the guards of Buckingham Palace live? Located just 300 yards from Buckingham Palace, Wellington Barracks is where soldiers have had the duty of protecting the Sovereign and the Royal Palaces since 1660.
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.