Similar to the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, this is a much smaller and shorter ceremony that lasts around 30 minutes daily.
This ceremony is free for the public to watch!
Whenever the guards are in position, it is possible for visitors (and locals!) to see them as well as take some photographs.
The courtyard is large so it is easy to get a good view.
The courtyard is a popular destination in central London, so make sure to head over a few minutes early to get the best vantage point.
In addition, every day, regardless of weather, there is a Changing of the King’s Life Guard at the Horse Guards Parade.
This ceremony isn’t as well known as the Changing of the Guard which takes place near Buckingham Palace.
This means this event is less busy and also you can get up close to the cavalrymen and their horses.
From the hours of 10:00 – 16:00 (4 pm), there are always two mounted sentries positioned at the front of the building.
This event sees the two Squadrons that make up the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (one squadron is the Life Guards and the other is the Blues & Royals) – end and/or begin their shift.
These sentries change every hour until the final Dismounting Ceremony occurs at 16:00 (4 pm) when the sentries are posted and the horses are returned to their stables.
TIP: Though not as well known as the Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard, people do still come to see this ceremony. Go early so you can be at the front of the crowd that gathers and have a better view.
