Changing of the Horse Guard

One morning we decided to go check out what the Changing of the Guard was since they do it every morning at 11 o’clock. Little did we know we saw the wrong one! Apparently we ended up seeing the Changing of the Guard Mounting, which was still pretty cool. Basically, the Changing of the Guard Mounting is the process of a new guard exchanging duty with the old guard, and they are obviously on horses. The Guard which mounts at Buckingham palace is called the Queen’s Royal Guard. It was still really cool to watch regardless. 

We got there just as the horses were marching down the street to the Horse Guards Arch. it was interesting to see even though not much happened, they rode their horses in, stood in two lines facing each other and then switched out the guards on the outside of the Arch. This is a tradition that dates back to the 1600's. I think it not only represents tradition but pride in place because of how proud the British are of their traditions and the royal family, especially their queen. I would definitely like to see the other Changing of the Guard, but this was just as neat.