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Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year including the Trooping the Colour which marks the Queen's official birthday. At the heart of Whitehall, it was the traditional entrance to the Royal Palaces and is still guarded by mounted sentries from the Queen's Household Cavalry. Changing the Guard takes place here every morning - 11am Monday to Saturday and 10am on Sundays - and lasts 30 minutes. It is at this time that twelve mounted troops in traditional costume arrive from their Hyde Park Barracks. At the Guard Changing ceremony, the Old Guard forms up on the north side of the Horse Guards Parade enclosure and the New Guard on the south side. During the London 2012 Olympics Games Horse Guards Parade was the striking - and popular - venue for the Olympic beach volleyball competition.
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The Major General's ReviewThe Major General's ReviewThe Major General's Review which takes place at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday 1st June is one of two rehersal reviews carried out in the weeks before the Trooping of the Colour, held to mark The Queen's official birthday. It's free to view but you do need a ticket - apply in advance by sending your ticket requirements to: The Brigade Major, Headq1st June 2013Saturday 1st June 2013
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event Saturday 1st June 2013
TIMES Saturday 1st June 2013 PRICING Free (tickets required)
The Major General's Review which takes place at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday 1st June is one of two rehersal reviews carried out in the weeks before the Trooping of the Colour, held to mark The Queen's official birthday. It's free to view but you do need a ticket - apply in advance by sending your ticket requirements to: The Brigade Major, Headq... More about this event
event Saturday 8th June 2013
TIMES Saturday 8th June 2013 PRICING Free (tickets required)
The Colonel's Review which takes place at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday 8th June is the second of two rehersal reviews carried out in the weeks before the Trooping of the Colour, held to mark The Queen's official birthday. You need a ticket for the seated area - apply in advance by sending your ticket requirements to: The Brigade Major, Headquart... More about this event
Trooping the ColourTrooping the ColourA vibrant display of ceremony and military history, Trooping the Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, marks the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday is on 21st April). It's a spectacular piece of pageantry but also a timely reminder of the role of the armed forces who are - in theory, at l15th June 2013Saturday 15th June 2013
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event Saturday 15th June 2013
TIMES Saturday 15th June 2013 PRICING Free to watch from the Mall
A vibrant display of ceremony and military history, Trooping the Colour, also known as The Queen's Birthday Parade, marks the second of the Queen's two birthdays (this is the official one, her actual birthday is on 21st April). It's a spectacular piece of pageantry but also a timely reminder of the role of the armed forces who are - in theory, at l... More about this event
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