A trip to London is never complete without a visit to Buckingham palace! It is the official home of the Queen and a tourist attraction! 50,000 people visit the Palace every year. Most people plan their visit so they can watch the Changing of the Guard. It is a very colourful and exciting ceremony where the soldiers,who guard the Palace and take care of the Queen,change over.
The 'Changing of the Guard' take plane at 11:30 every day in summer,every other day in winter and last for adout 45 minutes. The soldiers wear bright red coats and tall,furry hats. A marching band, which plays traditional military music, accompanies the new guards to their posts.