Buckingham Palace Pauses Changing of the Guard This Week — The Real Reason Fans Were Turned Away

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Royals (1 / 1) 24.06.2026 23:05 / Olga

Tourists hoping to watch the famous Changing of the Guard found the routine halted this week at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle due to a U.K. heatwave. Read on to discover the full story!

Ceremony paused for safety

The Household Division confirmed there will be no ceremonial guard changes on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week as temperatures climbed above 90°F. The move was taken to protect soldiers, military working horses and the public, and to support Met Office guidance to limit outdoor activity.