"Royal Guard Changing Ceremony"

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4 February 2026

Tourists watch the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, on February 4, 2026. Cultural authorities announce that South Korea's four major royal palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and the Royal Tombs are open to the public free of charge during the upcoming Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday, which falls from February 16 to 18 this year.

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28 December 2025

A man carries a child in his arms while watching the Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace of Madrid, in Madrid, Spain, on december 27, 2025.

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25 December 2025

Soldiers of the King's Guard wear their distinctive winter grey Great Coats and bearskin hats as they participate in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 24, 2025. This historic tradition involves the Old Guard being relieved of their duties by the New Guard, accompanied by a military band and the Corps of Drums. During the winter months, the traditional scarlet tunics are replaced by heavy woollen overcoats to protect the troops from the cold.

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25 December 2025

Soldiers of the King's Guard wear their distinctive winter grey Great Coats and bearskin hats as they participate in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, England, United Kingdom, on December 24, 2025. This historic tradition involves the Old Guard being relieved of their duties by the New Guard, accompanied by a military band and the Corps of Drums. During the winter months, the traditional scarlet tunics are replaced by heavy woollen overcoats to protect the troops from the cold.

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16 October 2025

Members of the Danish Royal Life Guard take part in the changing of the guard at Sankt Annae Plads. The ceremony takes place daily with the guard leaving Rosenborg Castle to arrive at Amalienborg Palace.

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16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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16 May 2025

Soldiers of the Castle Guard perform the ceremonial changing of the guard at the main entrance of Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, on May 11, 2025. The Castle Guard is responsible for the security of the President of the Czech Republic and guards the seat of the presidency.

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1 May 2025

OTTAWA, CANADA, APRIL 30: Two Ceremonial Guard sentries from the Royal Canadian Air Force at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025.

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1 May 2025

OTTAWA, CANADA, APRIL 30: Two Ceremonial Guard sentries from the Royal Canadian Air Force at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025.

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1 May 2025

OTTAWA, CANADA, APRIL 30: Four soldiers from the Ceremonial Guard of the Canadian Armed Forces take part in the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the National War Memorial, at Confederation Square in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025.

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1 May 2025

OTTAWA, CANADA, APRIL 30: Two Ceremonial Guard sentries from the Royal Canadian Navy at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025.

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1 May 2025

OTTAWA, CANADA, APRIL 30: Two Ceremonial Guard sentries from the Royal Canadian Navy at the National War Memorial in Confederation Square, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 30, 2025.

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