- We arrived at Buckingham Palace on a beautiful sunny day just in time to witness throngs of people gathered to watch the ceremonial 'changing of the guard', complete with band and lots of marching about
- When many of those assembled later swamped the ticket office, we decided it might be a good idea to buy the "fast track" tickets offered by the company who'd done our bus sightseeing tour. In fact our 24-hour tickets were still valid so we hopped back on a passing tour bus to get to the main office
- En route we paid a visit to the Canadian High Commission, conveniently located at Trafalgar Square, to use their facilities (including free internet access)
- By the time we got back to BP, Yvonne was so tired and affected by the heat, she commented she was walking like a drunken man
- When I asked about a wheelchair, the Palace wardens quickly responded, and we were looked after royally for the rest of the tour
- Seeing all the gold, silver, and diamonds in the state rooms caused me to marvel that the Queen hasn't let so much power and wealth go to her head (except the crown, on occasion). Perhaps the household servants have picked up a patient, serving mindset because they see it reflected in Her Majesty
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
London day 5: Changing the Guard / Buckingham Palace
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So glad you both had such an enjoyable day - particularly as the weather seems to have behaved - at last, eh?.
It's completely unimportant but, I was wondering if you knew which Regiment of Guards was currently detailed for 'Guard Duties'?
They change periodically and, to award praise and gratitude, other Regiments - even non-army - have been afforded the honour on rare occasions. (Eg., The Ghurka Regiment was once so honoured.)
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