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London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe. London occupies over 620 square miles London has a population of 7,172,036 (2001) About 12 per cent of Britain’s overall population live in London London has the highest population density in Britain, with 4,699 people per square kilometre, London is in the southeast of England. London is the seat of central government in Britain. The tallest building in London is the Canary Wharf Tower. London was the first city in the world to have an underground railway, known as the 'Tube'. Some of the most important people from countries all over the world visit the Queen at Buckingham Palace. There are over 100 theatres in London, including 50 in the West End. London theatre accounts for 45% of all UK theatre admissions and over 70% of box-office revenues. Source: GLA Economics

The men you see in front of Buckingham Palace (and other locations in London as well as Windsor) are the Queen's Guard. As well as upholding the traditions of the past through their ceremonial duties, the Foot Guards also carry out operational duties in the UK and throughout the world as professional soldiers.

The Queen's Guards are all part of the Household Division who have guarded the Sovereign and the Royal Palaces since 1660.

The Household Division is made up of seven regiments of the British Army:

The Household Cavalry Regiment The Life Guards The Blues and Royals

Five Regiments of Foot Guards The Grenadier Guards The Coldstream Guards The Scots Guards The Irish Guards The Welsh Guards