The Household Division

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

🇨🇦🎶 The Band of the Welsh Guards are in Canada! 💂‍♂️

The music is already underway at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, with members of the Band of the Welsh Guards entertaining the crowds with everything from Elton John and The Killers to a little Dolly Parton! 🎺🎷🎵

Make sure you follow the Band of the Welsh Guards and keep up with their Canadian adventure over the coming days. 🇨🇦🏇

We can’t wait to see what they get up to! 👀

06/09/2026

We hope the Band of the Welsh Guards have a great time performing at Spruce Meadows.

London to Calgary. This one is big. 🇬🇧

His Majesty’s Band of the Welsh Guards is flying across the Atlantic for the ‘Masters’.

The same Band whose official duties include the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace will perform live at Spruce Meadows throughout the week.

Then Friday night: the International Ring, the Welsh Guards playing live and fireworks overhead for TELUS Evening of the Horse.

A London tradition, brought all the way to Calgary for the ‘Masters’.

September 7 & 9–13
🎟️ 'Masters' tickets: https://sprucemeadows.com/tickets/

02/09/2026

🎶 September’s Guards Chapel Recital 🎶

Our Guards Chapel Recital Series returns this month, and we’re kicking things off with a fantastic Jazz Ensemble from the Band of the Welsh Guards. 🎷🎺

📅 Tuesday 29 September
🕐 1:10pm
📍 The Guards’ Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London SW1E 6HQ
🎟️ FREE admission – all are welcome!

Come along and enjoy some brilliant lunchtime music from musicians of the Bands of the Household Division. 💂‍♂️🎶

We look forward to seeing you there!

26/08/2026

🎶 “Working 9 to 5…” 🎺

The Band of the Coldstream Guards were paying tribute to Dolly Parton at Buckingham Palace this morning, performing her iconic hit ‘9 to 5’ during the Changing of the Guard. 🇬🇧🎶

A fitting musical salute to the Queen of Country from one of the British Army’s most famous bands. 👑🤠

13/08/2026

Due to continued excessive temperatures this week, including an AMBER heat alert, you may have noticed some important changes to Ceremonial Operations across London and Windsor.

The wellbeing of our soldiers, military working horses, and the public who gather in large numbers to watch these events is always our priority. In line with advice from the Met Office and other Government agencies, who are recommending a reduction in travel and outdoor activities, the following changes are in place this week:

There will be no ceremonial Guard Changes in Windsor or London.

On Friday, the King's Life Guard at Horse Guards will change without ceremony and horse exercise will take place very early when the temperatures are cooler.

While soldiers are on Guard, you may notice they have been moved to shaded positions and are changed more frequently — this is normal practice in hot weather.

We know this is a busy and popular time of year to visit, and we're sorry if this is disappointing. Thank you for your understanding and please do follow the Met Office advice to stay safe in the heat.

For full details, visit: www.householddivision.org.uk

12/08/2026

🎶 Just a cheeky reminder… 🎶

Our Guards Chapel Recital Series returns in September, with four fantastic lunchtime recitals taking us right through to Christmas! 🎺🎷🎶

📅 29 September – Jazz Ensemble, Band of the Welsh Guards
📅 27 October – Clarinet & Sax Ensemble, Band of the Grenadier Guards
📅 24 November – Trombone Quartet, Band of the Irish Guards
🎄 15 December – Inter-Service Saxophone Quartet Christmas Concert

🕐 1:10pm
📍 The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks
🎟️ FREE admission – all are welcome!

Pop the dates in your diary and join us for some brilliant music from musicians of the Bands of the Household Division. 💂‍♂️🎶

07/08/2026

👑 Changing of the Guard Ceremony 👑

There’s a Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Buckingham Palace today.

The New Guard will be F Company, Scots Guards, taking over duties from the Old Guard, No. 9 Company, Irish Guards.

🎶 Musical Support
The King’s Guard will be supported by the Band of the Household Cavalry.

Please note there will be no band accompanying the St James’s Palace Detachment today.

📍 Ceremony starts from 10:30am at Wellington Barracks.

Her Majesty The Queen's 7 Guards' Regiments in the British Army. The Household Division is a group of 7 Army Regiments who, in addition to their operational duties, provide Her Majesty The Queen�s Household Troops and support military ceremonial duties and major public events in London.