Changing the Guard ceremony returns to Buckingham Palace - In Pictures
Members of the public watch the Band of the Coldstream Guards marching during the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. PA
The event, one of the UK capital's top tourist attractions, had not been held since March last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Getty Images
A tourist takes pictures during the Changing the Guard ceremony. AP Photo
Soldiers from the Coldstream Guards march from their London barracks to the home of Queen Elizabeth II to mount the guard, as scores of spectators watch and take pictures. AP Photo
A military band plays tunes saluting British success at the Tokyo Olympics, including the theme from “Chariots of Fire” and Spandau Ballet’s “Gold”. AP Photo
Crowds gather to watch the return of the Changing the Guard ceremony. PA
British soldiers in scarlet tunics and bearskin hats parade outside Buckingham Palace. PA
Soldiers have maintained sentry duty outside royal residences during the pandemic, but the ceremonial changeover was not held. Reuters
Tourists take a selfie in front of the Changing the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace. AP Photo
