Relay of guard in palace
Solemn relay of the Royal Guard
All the tradition and beauty of this select unit of the Armed Forces
It is held in the Plaza de la Armería of the Royal Palace of Madrid in the image of what was done daily in the times of Alfonso XII and Alfonso XIII. Stands are set up in the enclosure to see lancers and halberdiers, soldiers and artillery pieces with ammunition racks parade. More than 400 people and 100 horses stage the spectacular and colorful changing of the guard, an act lasting about 50 minutes accompanied by the music unit. Admission is free through the Puerta de Santiago.
Check the dates and times of the changing of the guard events, especially the Solemn Changing of the Royal Guard. More information: http://www.guardiareal.org/ .
Relief of the guard of the Royal Palace
The Royal Guard carries out various events in the monumental surroundings of the Royal Palace, one of the most requested by tourists takes place at the Puerta del Príncipe, it is the 'Relay of the Guard'. Every 30 minutes the change of sentry posts takes place. on foot, and every hour of the sentinels on horseback. Entrance is free and open.
Furthermore, the Royal Guard, in its constant desire to recover and maintain the greatest number of traditions of the Royal House Troops, has been carrying out, since November 23, 1994, the solemn relief of the Guard at the Royal Palace of Madrid. It takes place once a month (confirm schedules on their website) and recalls what was done daily in the times of Kings Alfonso XII and Alfonso XIII. It shows the link between the current Royal Guard and its historical antecedents.
More information and confirmations of schedules according to season in the link:http://www.guardiareal.org/