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Do you want to see a tradition practiced for hundreds of years? How about an inside look into the history of the royal crown? Theres tons of history behind Englands famous church, and youll hear it all from your storytelling tour guide. And then its time to see the Changing of the Queens Guard at Buckingham Palace, one of the most time-honored traditions of England. Westminster Abbey was supposedly built on the spot where a vision of St. Peter appeared to a local fisherman in the 10th century. For over a thousand years it has served as a center of political and religious life in England. Englands Kings and Queens were coronated here. And other events happen here too, such as weddings and funerals for some of Englands biggest names. The televised funeral of Princess Diana was broadcasted from Westminster and watched on television by millions. Your tour guide knows plenty about the Princesss life, a lot of stuff that you probably wouldnt know! Guided through this beautiful church, your guide will bring you through the rich history that has passed through this place. Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, and David Livingstone are some of the few famous Englishmen honored with life-like effigies in the Abbey. Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, and Geoffrey Chaucer are buried along with many other literary giants in the abbeys Poets Corner. Changing of the Guard Protecting the Kings and Queens of England since 1660, the Queen's Guard is sourced from seven regiments of the English military and are some of the most elite soldiers in the national service. The Changing of the Guard, a ceremony that goes back centuries, takes place at 10:30 AM every day. There's always a huge crowd to watch the procession, but it actually serves a real purpose. The Old Guard, who has been on duty for the entire morning, must be switched out with the New Guard. You can try to get their attention, but these guards are primarily concerned with the Queen's protection, so they won't react. Your guide will bring you to a much less crowded spot than the public usually congregates, so you can see the whole procession with a view missed by most. Sourced from seven branches of Englands military, the Queen's Guard has conducted their Changing of the Guard ceremony since 1660. They are some of the most elite soldiers in the service and are specifically tasked with the protection of the Royal Monarch. They wont react to any provocation, no matter how you try to bother them. Well be taking you to a spot without all the crowds where youll be able to see the Changing of the Guard with a clear view. Highlights: - Witness the Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony - Discover Westminster Abbey a beautiful church in England - View soldiers in the service and are specifically tasked with the protection of the Royal Monarch Inclusions: - Skip the Line Tickets to Westminster Abbey - An expert guide steeped in English history - Witness the Changing of the Guard (or Horse Guard) Ceremony - Westminster Abbey
London: Westminster Abbey And Changing Of The Guard PRD66059
Vendor: Project Expedition-Europe
Category: Land Tours
Location: Europe-England-London
