How often do the guards change shifts at Buckingham Palace?
Changing the Guard takes place at Buckingham Palace Forecourt every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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Traditionally, guards stand still while on sentry duty, which lasts for two hours, before they then have a four-hour break. Every 10 minutes, they come to attention, slopes arms and do a march of 15 paces across the area of the post.
The guards do not just perform ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace, they also take an active role in protecting their Sovereign. At night they patrol the grounds of both Buckingham Palace and St.