The Household Division

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. 💂‍♂️🎶

10/08/2026

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.

04/08/2026

🏰 The Captain’s Inspection at Buckingham Palace 🎶

The Captain’s Inspection takes place at 3pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Today, Guardsmen from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards will be inspected before the sentries change duty, accompanied by music from The Band of The Household Cavalry.

If you’re nearby, why not head along and enjoy this wonderful display of British ceremonial tradition?

Click this link on what to expect on a Captain's Inspection.
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03/08/2026

🎺 Changing of the Guard – Today at Buckingham Palace 👑

🎥 Here’s a short clip of the Band of the Welsh Guards playing “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”

If you’re in London this morning, come along and enjoy the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Today’s ceremony features the New Guard from Nijmegen Company, Grenadier Guards, with the Old Guard provided by the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.

Providing the musical accompaniment will be the Band of the Welsh Guards and the Band of the Household Cavalry, delivering the soundtrack to one of Britain’s most famous ceremonial events.

🕥 The ceremony begins from Wellington Barracks at 10:30am, before making its way to Buckingham Palace.

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/08/2026

It was an absolute honour and privilege to have Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber watching his music come to life at the Military Musical Spectacular. 🎭🎺

Sharing the stage with such incredible performers and bringing some of the world’s most iconic musical theatre to life in the heart of London was an experience we’ll never forget.

Who’s coming to see the Military Musical Spectacular next year? Let us know in the comments! 👇

31/07/2026

🎶 Household Division Musician of the Year 2026 🎶

Join us for a special concert featuring the talented finalists selected from across all seven bands of the Household Division.

Come along and support these outstanding musicians as they showcase their exceptional talent and compete for the prestigious title of Household Division Musician of the Year.

📅 Friday 18 September 2026
🕐 1pm
📍 Regent Hall Salvation Army
🎟️ Free admission

30/07/2026

🎶 Save the Dates – Guards Chapel Recital Series 🎶

Join us for four fantastic lunchtime recitals featuring musicians from the Bands of the Household Division:

🎷 Tuesday 29 September
Jazz Ensemble from the Band of the Welsh Guards

🎶 Tuesday 27 October
Clarinet and Sax Ensemble from the Band of the Grenadier Guards

🎺 Tuesday 24 November
Trombone Quartet from the Band of the Irish Guards

🎄 Tuesday 15 December
The Inter-Service Saxophone Quartet Christmas Concert

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

Add the dates to your diary and enjoy some wonderful live music in the beautiful surroundings of the Guards’ Chapel.

27/07/2026

🎺 Guards Chapel Recital Series 🎺

Join us for a lunchtime recital featuring the Tuba Quartet from The Band of The Household Cavalry as they present an entertaining programme showcasing the incredible versatility of the tuba and euphonium.

Whether you’re a brass enthusiast or simply looking for an inspiring way to spend your lunchtime, this promises to be a memorable concert performed by four outstanding musicians from one of the British Army’s premier bands Tuba Quartet.

📅 Tuesday 28 July
🕐 1:10pm
📍 The Royal Military Chapel - The Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London
🎟️ Free admission – all are welcome!

Come along and experience the rich, powerful sound of the low brass in the beautiful surroundings of the Guards’ Chapel. We look forward to seeing you there!