Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace

After visiting the Vasa Museum, we hurried over to see the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace. The changing of the guard at the Royal Palace on Gamla Stan in Stockholm takes place each day from the middle of May until September. The participating soldiers are chosen from the ranks from all over Sweden, so the experience is fun for them, too. The parade starts at Nybroplan at 11:45 AM each day except for Sunday, (12:45 PM on Sunday). The guards and band march across the Norrbro Bridge and arrive at the Royal Palace in about 30 minutes. The ceremony is precise, and there's much marching and music.

Horses march near the Royal Palace after the changing of the guard.

The new guard takes his post.

Soldiers marching after the new guard has taken his post.

The marching band performs.

The old guard waits to be relieved of his duties.