See Pageantry and Pomp In London
First Experiences of London I Saw
My recent trip to London, it occurred to me. Compared to the US, there really is muhc more pomp and circumstance, more ceremony, and tradition, there. Ornate Gates for the Palace at Buckingham.
Buckingham Elizabeth Regina II
One of The Queen's Guards, and something that one runs into, city wide. Each morning, the Day's Guards makes their way from Barracks, up to The Court of St. James, relieves some guards, picks up and makes their way down to the Palace, and takes part in the Literal Ceremony of exchanging the Keys for the Palace.
Wellington Barracks
The Guards Regiment then proceeds, back to Barracks. This all takes place between 10:30 and 11:30 am each day, rain or shine. Some days, they are accompanied by Royal Bands, and or, a Detachment from Wellington Barracks of Royal Horsemen, Possibly Grenadiers.
No matter, the pageantry or not, London is an amazing old city. Thousands of years, in fact. And the Court of St. James is a fascinating study in Ceremony.
To the animals and birds around me
to put more plants in than I take out
And be a good steward for the world around me!
All Photos by Bluefin Studios
