Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, London

ByThe Skeptical Traveler

These are a few photos that I took a while ago

Guard escorted by the police:A group of uniformed soldiers is marching in formation on a street lined with trees. Some soldiers are on horseback, while others are walking. The background features a large, multi-story building with numerous windows. The scene appears to be part of a formal parade or procession.

The image shows a group of mounted police officers riding horses, leading a procession of uniformed officers on foot. They are moving through a gated area with ornate iron gates, and there is a large building visible in the background. The scene appears to be part of a formal event or ceremony.

Guard change: tall guys are replaced by not so tall and not so nicely dressed guys:The image shows a group of guards in traditional uniforms standing in front of a historic building. Three guards are wearing red coats and black bearskin hats, while another guard in a dark uniform stands facing them. Another guard is standing near an archway to the left. The building has large windows and a stone facade. The scene appears to be a formal guard ceremony or changing of the guard.

The image shows three guards in uniform outside a building. Two of the guards are wearing red coats and black bearskin hats, while the third guard, who is in the middle, is wearing a dark uniform with a light blue beret. The guard on the right is looking down at something in their hand. There is a small guardhouse in the background, and the building has large windows with white frames.

 The police escort away the old guard:
The image shows a group of soldiers in red uniforms and black bearskin hats marching in formation through a park. To the left, a mounted police officer on a horse is also visible. The park is lush with green trees and a pathway where the soldiers and the officer are moving. The scene appears to be a ceremonial or official event.

The image shows a group of guards in red uniforms and black hats marching in formation, accompanied by two mounted guards on horseback. The scene is set in a park with tall trees and a fenced area. The guards appear to be part of a ceremonial procession.

Two statues – a woman holding a sickle and a man holding a hammer – in front of Buckingham Palace (Karl Marx lived in London :)):A large bronze statue depicting a woman standing beside a lion. The woman is dressed in classical attire and holds a sickle in her right hand. The lion stands to her right, appearing strong and majestic. The statue is set against a cloudy sky, with some trees and a lamp post visible in the background.

The image shows a bronze statue of a man standing beside a lion, both mounted on a pedestal. In the background, there is a tall, ornate monument topped with a golden statue of a winged figure. The sky is overcast, and there are trees visible in the distance.

And the official changing of the guard:

I found the link on … the official web site of the British Monarchy.The image contains the text "The official website of The British Monarchy" with a blue emblem on the left side. The text "The British Monarchy" is in larger, bold blue font, while the rest of the text is in smaller, regular font.

Yes, there is such a thing but I hope I will never see a twitter and/or facebook account of the British Monarchy.

However from the site’s FAQ I learned something quite interesting. The Queen doesn’t have a passport (not that she would need one), because it would not make sense one to be issued.

Q16. Does The Queen hold a passport?

A. As a British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty, it is unnecessary for The Queen to possess one. All other members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales, have passports.

 

3 Comments

  1. I hate to tell you they have both social networks accounts. #diamondjubilee is a big topic for @britishmonarchy!

  2. They already have a Twitter account…

    TheBritishMonarchy@BritishMonarchy

  3. The British Monarchy having a twitter account, the end of the world is close 🙂

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