Camerons Take Over Guard At Palace

Camerons Take Over Guard At Palace

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The video covers the ceremonial changing of the guard at the Royal Palaces, highlighting the arrival of the 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, who take over from the Scots Guards. The ceremony includes the traditional handing over of the key and the movement of the King's Colour. The Camerons' participation is notable as they are the first coated Scottish regiment to perform this duty in 25 years. The event concludes with the relieved guard marching away.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battalion arrives at St James's Palace to take over guard duty?

4th Battalion, Irish Guards

2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

1st Battalion, Scots Guards

3rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is traditionally handed over during the ceremony?

The King's Colour

The Guard's Baton

The Royal Scepter

The Key

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to tradition, what cannot remain stationary during the ceremony?

The Guard

The King's Colour

The Royal Flag

The Sentries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the changing of the sentries take place?

Kensington Palace

Buckingham Palace

Windsor Castle

St James's Palace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years had it been since a coated Scottish regiment last assumed the duty?

25 years

20 years

15 years

10 years