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State Ceremonial

Army events in London

Army ceremonial events take place throughout the country, and indeed the world. This is a summary of those which take place in and around London.

Army events in London

Ceremonial Units

This page contains a summary of units involved in ceremonial duties.

Ceremonial Units

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The Queen's Life Guard

The Queen's LIfe Guard is located at Horse Guards in Whitehall

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The Queen's Guard

The Changing of the Guard can be seen in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace

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St James's Palace Guard

A detachment of the Queen's Guard can be seen at St James's Palace

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The Changing of the Guard

Bands can usually be heard on the Wellington Barracks forecourt before marching to Buckingham Palace for the Guard Change

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