Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Images via GettyThe ceremonial Changing of the Guard is back at Windsor Castle!For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced the suspension of the event in March 2020, soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards sported their famous red tunics and bearskin hats participated in the Changing of the Guard in front of spectators.The ceremonies at Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Windsor Castle were allsuspended last yearas part of the effort to avoid large gatherings of the public and stop the spread of COVID-19. But while the public aspect was gone, the actual Changing of the Guard continued as it always does, through rain and shine.“Some things are never affected and carry on all year, regardless,” an army source told PEOPLE.Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Andrew Matthews/PA Images via GettyAn “Administrative Guard Mount” is when the Old Guard hands over duties to the New Guard without music or ceremony and is a familiar occurrence — when heavy rain falls or there’s a timing conflict with public events in the area. The soldiers' operational role remains the same with sentries posted at the palaces, ever watchful and ready.The Scots Guards Band are known to entertain the crowd during the Changing of the Guard ceremonies, occasionally choosing their music based on what members of the royal family are up to. (Earlier this month,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallinvited the Band of the Coldstream Guards to play “Three Lions” and “Sweet Caroline” in the garden at Clarence House to celebrate England’s soccer team making the Euro 2020 semi-finals.)Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Andrew Matthews/PA Images via GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Queen Elizabethhas spent most of her time at Windsor Castle since March 2020. Over the weekend, the 95-year-old monarch made anunannounced visit to her Sandringham estatein Norfolk, where the royal family traditionally spends the Christmas holiday. The horse-loving Queen was spotted driving around Wood Farm, where her late husbandPrince Philipspent most of his time during his final years, with her friend and horse racing manager John Warren.
Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty
The ceremonial Changing of the Guard is back at Windsor Castle!For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced the suspension of the event in March 2020, soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards sported their famous red tunics and bearskin hats participated in the Changing of the Guard in front of spectators.The ceremonies at Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Windsor Castle were allsuspended last yearas part of the effort to avoid large gatherings of the public and stop the spread of COVID-19. But while the public aspect was gone, the actual Changing of the Guard continued as it always does, through rain and shine.“Some things are never affected and carry on all year, regardless,” an army source told PEOPLE.Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Andrew Matthews/PA Images via GettyAn “Administrative Guard Mount” is when the Old Guard hands over duties to the New Guard without music or ceremony and is a familiar occurrence — when heavy rain falls or there’s a timing conflict with public events in the area. The soldiers' operational role remains the same with sentries posted at the palaces, ever watchful and ready.The Scots Guards Band are known to entertain the crowd during the Changing of the Guard ceremonies, occasionally choosing their music based on what members of the royal family are up to. (Earlier this month,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallinvited the Band of the Coldstream Guards to play “Three Lions” and “Sweet Caroline” in the garden at Clarence House to celebrate England’s soccer team making the Euro 2020 semi-finals.)Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Andrew Matthews/PA Images via GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!Queen Elizabethhas spent most of her time at Windsor Castle since March 2020. Over the weekend, the 95-year-old monarch made anunannounced visit to her Sandringham estatein Norfolk, where the royal family traditionally spends the Christmas holiday. The horse-loving Queen was spotted driving around Wood Farm, where her late husbandPrince Philipspent most of his time during his final years, with her friend and horse racing manager John Warren.
The ceremonial Changing of the Guard is back at Windsor Castle!
For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic forced the suspension of the event in March 2020, soldiers from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards sported their famous red tunics and bearskin hats participated in the Changing of the Guard in front of spectators.
The ceremonies at Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Palace and Windsor Castle were allsuspended last yearas part of the effort to avoid large gatherings of the public and stop the spread of COVID-19. But while the public aspect was gone, the actual Changing of the Guard continued as it always does, through rain and shine.
“Some things are never affected and carry on all year, regardless,” an army source told PEOPLE.
Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle.Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty
An “Administrative Guard Mount” is when the Old Guard hands over duties to the New Guard without music or ceremony and is a familiar occurrence — when heavy rain falls or there’s a timing conflict with public events in the area. The soldiers' operational role remains the same with sentries posted at the palaces, ever watchful and ready.
The Scots Guards Band are known to entertain the crowd during the Changing of the Guard ceremonies, occasionally choosing their music based on what members of the royal family are up to. (Earlier this month,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallinvited the Band of the Coldstream Guards to play “Three Lions” and “Sweet Caroline” in the garden at Clarence House to celebrate England’s soccer team making the Euro 2020 semi-finals.)
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
Queen Elizabethhas spent most of her time at Windsor Castle since March 2020. Over the weekend, the 95-year-old monarch made anunannounced visit to her Sandringham estatein Norfolk, where the royal family traditionally spends the Christmas holiday. The horse-loving Queen was spotted driving around Wood Farm, where her late husbandPrince Philipspent most of his time during his final years, with her friend and horse racing manager John Warren.
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