Obviously, you want to see Buckingham Palace. But avoid the area directly in front of the gates between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. That’s when every human in the universe converges to watch the Changing of the Guard. You will be elbowed by a French tourist with an umbrella, and you will see nothing but the back of someone’s head and a fluffy hat in the distance.
Instead, go to Horse Guards Parade. Fewer crowds, same hats, and you can actually see the horses without getting kicked. Bonus: the guards are not legally allowed to smile, but they do occasionally wink at children. That’s your viral video moment—don’t waste it on a bad angle.
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