Look Around London - Horse Guards Parade - video Dailymotion

We take a look around the ceremonial parade ground in St James’s Park where the Trooping the Colour takes place on the monarch’s birthday.

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00:00Today we're looking around Horse Guards Parade, one of London's most iconic and historic ceremonial

00:06grounds. Located between St James' Park and Whitehall, it has played a central role in

00:11royal and military traditions for centuries. The parade is perhaps best known for the changing

00:16of the Guards Ceremony, a spectacular display where you can watch the King's Lifeguard in

00:20their full uniform, mounted on a horseback, forming a precise and fascinating routine.

00:27Originally this area served as the headquarters of the British Army and remains a key military

00:30site today. The magnificent Horse Guards building, with its distinctive archway, is home to the

00:35official residence of the Senior Royal Guard, and it even houses a famous statue of King

00:39George VI. With its rich history, the site is a popular destination for visitors wanting

00:44to experience British royal heritage up close. The nearest tube station is Westminster on

00:48the Jubilee, Circle and District lines.