A trip London is never complete without a visit to Buckingham Palace ! It is the official home of the Queen and a tourist attraction ! 50000 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' takes place at 11:30 every day in summer, ever other day in winter and lasts for about 45 minutes. The soldiers wear bright red coats and tall , furry hats.
A marching band, which plays traditional military music. accompanies he new guards to their posts.