
The Changing the Guard ceremony dates back to the reign of King Henry VII in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. AFP
The Changing the Guard ceremony dates back to the reign of King Henry VII in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. AFP
What is Changing the Guard? The history behind the famous London ceremony
As the occasion returns to Buckingham Palace after a 17-month absence, we reveal the origins behind the 500-year-old royal staple