Watch Buckingham Palace Pay Tribute on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Protocol-Breaking Changing of the Guard Ceremony
The Band of The Coldstream Guards performed the American national anthem outside of the palace.
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Buckingham Palace paid tribute with an American-themed Changing of the Guard ceremony. The prestigious event took place in the palace forecourt, where the Band of The Coldstream Guards paraded in their characteristic red coats and black bearskins. Following the traditional performance of "The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa, the guards added a touch of patriotism by playing the U.S. national anthem and "Amazing Grace."
This unprecedented protocol-breaking gesture was initiated by King Charles, who succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth in honoring a foreign nation during the Changing of the Guard ceremony two days after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. While this marks Buckingham Palace's contribution to the commemoration, the worldwide tributes are not limited to the British royal residence.
In New York City, light-up drones fashioned the silhouette of the Twin Towers that once dominated the skyline, while Billboard also honored the anniversary with a compilation of songs that pay homage to the victims and highlight the resilience of Americans.
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