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 thier 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. Chang over.
The ‘Changing of the guard’ take place at 11:30 every day in summer, every other day in winter and lasts for about 45 minutes. The soldiers wear bright coats and tall, furry hats. A marching band, which play traditional military music, accompanies the new guards to their post.