Taylor Swift's Shake It Off played during changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

On Friday, the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace featured a rendition of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off. The performance coincided with the beginning of the London leg of Swift's UK tour, which will see her perform at Wembley Stadium
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[@patriciamoffat1542]

It was Williams birthday. I think hes a big fan of Taylor Swift i think this was a surprise treat for him.❤

[@lauren6889]

William took the kids to the concert, she took a selfie.

[@annahale1187]

I've also read that Kate loves the Kardashians. Such a disappointment...

[@marsoh6102]

@@annahale1187Bouzy troll is that you?

[@user-nm2hw1iu5r]

Cornets, clarinets, tuba,s, trombones, what a magical sound. I come from a family of brass instrument players and so appreciate every moment.

[@briandcarlstrom]

Changing of the Guard (Taylor's Version)

[@elizabeth5985]

This wins!!

[@jessicaalbright7429]

Ha! Great comment!!!

[@Jennifer_Laz]

Yes!!!

[@piggugudu1327]

😄 that’s pretty cute, and it’s a lovely arrangement! Did not realise how nice it would sound played by an orchestra 😊

[@Xantec]

i have heard several classic rock pieces played by the London studio orchestra, Knights in white satin by the moody blues (?) and Jean Michel Jarre's Equinoxe and may others have had classical reworks, and they all seem to work. Shake it off (should be called "Brass it off" given its a brass band playing here) is another piece that also works

[@piggugudu1327]

@@Xantec it’s cool how well they mesh and meld with orchestral interpretation 😄 a nice way to rejuvenate interest in classical music as well!

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

That's a band, not an orchestra. Please, get thee to a symphony concert this fall.

[@ktomas12]

A very smart arrangement of Taylor's iconic anthem. Bravo!

[@mickmcloughlin5816]

Did u spot William dancing in the window ?

[@MrKAKARONALDOMESSI]

Charles

[@martinrogers4904]

Absolutely brilliant, just shows the world that we are not only very close to our American friends but we also have a sense of humour...brilliant well done that band !!!

[@AroundTheWorldWithEase]

It's a Special Relationship. Love from Los Angeles!

[@Johnbro8]

It’s the Kings personal mp3 player

[@Freedom4Palestine3672]

I have plenty of fun, thanks. And part of that fun is knowing I'm not fawning over a 34 year old still fannying around as though she's 16. If they'd played The Verve, Oasis, Manic Street Preachers, or Kings of Leon, they'd have got my vote. Call me old fashioned, but teeny-bopper pop just doesn't do it for me.

[@thighg8744]

​@Freedom4Palestine3672 its not that you're old, just childish and arrogant.

[@davidbarlow350]

@@thighg8744 Unlike pathetic Swift fans,eh?

[@Freedom4Palestine3672]

@@thighg8744 If you assumed any of that diatribe would affect me in the slightest, you're sadly mistaken. I suggest you spend more time perfecting your poor grasp of grammar before attempting to "drop mic" a random on the internet 🙂

[@thighg8744]

@davidbarlow350 I don't know, I'm not childish and arrogant like both of you so I don't generalise one of the biggest fan bases atm just because I don't like her music. Iv met all kinds of swift fans, so I know better than to assume they all think and act the same.

[@i_kissed_a_pixie1537]

I think it’s fun and very clever PR for everyone involved

[@sauliwsofficial1611]

That's just peace in the World...let the Music spread!

[@txkitkat1307]

My 14 yr old daughter is in HS marching band in TX & a Swiftie … she’s impressed!

[@shepshenko809]

How dare they have fun and relate to the real world!!!

[@charleswhite758]

The Monarchy IS the real world. It's our head of state and constitution. Look at the badge of a UK cop as he arrests you - a crown. It's real alright!

[@homeskillet9802]

That's not their purpose.

[@susandymock769]

😂

[@annahale1187]

The real world? He's the future head of the Church of England.

[@annahale1187]

@@homeskillet9802 Exactly. This celebrity worship on the part of the RF is totally inappropriate. They need to stay neutral and distance themselves from celebrities.

[@nalayini1504]

Who says our monarchy are stiff?!! Loved this, the orchestra did it lovely!! ❤❤❤

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

Genuis! I want to know who from the guard wakes up with that idea.

[@marsoh6102]

This happens all the time. They play songs of pop artists for changing of guards on special occasions.

[@LuzDoSol-yr5bv]

@marsoh6102 That was great. I remembered they did Tina Tuner a few months back on her passing. So beautiful tribute.

[@marsoh6102]

@@LuzDoSol-yr5bv and Taylor Swift is said to be boosting the UK’s economy around £700M. It was a great appreciation for the Queen of Pop. I heard she will be awarded as well. Not sure but I heard some birdies.

[@isaacgraham4867]

Stop being such snobs and appreciate for what it is a performance, which would have taken a lot of rehearsal, and an interesting arrangement of this contemporary song.

[@grahamd8356]

You've had your boosters

[@LunaticAsylum01]

Awful pop song by a vacuous pop artist socially engineered into my life continually, yes.

[@umr-lg5kp]

Was on the scene this morning.❤🎉They also played happy birthday song to prince William today. I just felt so lucky to witness all of these.

[@kirstieb8025]

her reach is insane

[@KD400_]

Clearly u don't know alot of other people

[@grahamd8356]

Your cringe knows no boundaries

[@shkoqaradaghi]

@a20638 the word of truth!

[@Mr.Tony.01]

She is cringe 😂

[@baguette_connoisseur]

@a20638Uhm… what? Just because she’s successful, she’s somehow sold her “soul” to the devil lol?

[@cricketbat09]

Tay Tay must be so proud.

[@jeanwinders9556]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Prince William!

[@olutoyinlovelimind8197]

That is huge 😊

[@joeydownunder2976]

Gentlemen, Stay Calm and Shake it off

[@sooticablue1664]

Saw the title, came on here to hate it… and tell everyone I hate it … but that’s adorable! ❤

[@9winewine]

How amazing is this?🤩

[@melgrant7404]

How is it amazing is the real question.

[@annahale1187]

Not very.

[@stephaniechung2366]

Amazing!

[@kitty6720]

That was pretty cool.

[@kellydawson2988]

I bet the Crown is tickled with all the revenue Eras tour is bringing to the UK. Fitting tribute to our Queen of Pop.

[@20quid]

They're certainly not tickled by its carbon footprint.

[@hunterluxton5976]

The tax man will be happy.

[@grahamd8356]

Bet she doesn't even write any of her songs tho..

[@bilbofaggin5]

nice try hun but that's Madonna

[@Emmaforever]

She's famous for writing songs about people. So yes, she writes almost all her songs.​@@grahamd8356

[@lizzygrant89]

ICONIC

[@amleth_prince_of_denmark]

Sending this to Hannah for her Saturday night at Wembley with Fern.

[@JJONNYREPP]

Taylor Swift's Shake It Off played during changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace 1656pm 21.6.24 are they playing football or sommat?

[@user-zz8jw4bk7c]

What a sweet thing to do, take time to learn the song nice welcome!!! ❤

[@alexcjl9639]

Subliminal message in this choice great sense of humor. Shake it off = Keep calm & carry on.

[@waytolegacy]

Literally TS is the mastermind ❤

[@merlemodlin6975]

Love it from south Africa

[@user-xn1sx8wl1q]

This is so fun, love it. they did a great job.

[@stephenhope7319]

Spectacular arrangement, as you would expect from the best .

[@laylenehong3054]

Such an amazing honor to Taylor wow❤

[@user-nm2hw1iu5r]

Absolutely fabulous. William had everything to do with this welcome for Mz Swift. I have to say it “beat that Hazza”.

[@moniquescott7117]

Love it great job guys ❤❤❤❤❤just excellent😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@shonamcwilliam2842]

The king shaking off his monarch duties & doing one i hope.

[@halleberry7375]

👏👏Bravo! Prince William met Taylor Swift about 10 years ago at a charity event, and briefly sang 'Living on a Prayer' with Jon Bon Jovi. Prince William's birthday, Taylor is in the City... Nice touch!

[@ginapitts8664]

That is so cool!

[@Unknown_True]

Bass trombone 😂 imagine being one 💀(like me)

[@dominiquejasperson900]

This absolutely brightened my day! Thank you!

[@JustaSamoyed]

This is hilarious yet charming.

[@jehouse61]

Cutest thing I ever saw!!!!!

[@brendaraudebaugh6246]

Love it❤

[@Haggis376]

Amazing I love it

[@dunkingpawn3215]

Brilliantly done! Kudos to the band, and whoever thought of it!!🎉👍

[@almaritagaleone8130]

Adorable!!❤️❤️

[@kendalltaylor897]

So fun!!!! 💕

[@SNUSNU-lz7dh]

As a Brit I think this is great, nice to change things up once in a while from the same old military tracks. Maybe William asked for it for his birthday 😂

[@Lord__Shadow__]

This makes me so happy ❤

[@DawnAshcroft]

Fabulous ❤

[@margaretfourie3526]

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 love it❤

[@minwade5436]

Bravo, splendid rendition. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🦘🐨🇦🇺💐

[@HarryAgnew-jj4sp]

This makes me so happy for Taylor

[@henrywasserman]

Everything makes me so happy for Taylor when I'm not crying. ha ha ha

[@AirQuotes848]

Beautiful

[@elizabeth5985]

Love this!

[@soniaplandez4460]

Love this❤

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Love, Love, Love This ❤❤❤

[@user-fo3dt2oh4v]

Too cute! Love this! 😊

[@envy99976]

All those people moaning saying it’s cringe etc.....they all should just shake it off! 😂😂

[@annahale1187]

Nope.

[@envy99976]

@@annahale1187 I bet you’re a barrel of fun to be around! 🤣

[@ellenlavoie2501]

So cool

[@cnrspiller3549]

What fun!

[@allegedlyvania]

Flawless!! 👏

[@stevesmith2812]

This is f***ing awesome 😂

[@chid4610]

Wow!!! This is awesome!!!

[@SteinerZi]

So cool!

[@bernadettepacker1530]

Groovy. Real well done gentlemen. I hope that she let's you play your great music with her some time at a show. Never knew it could adapt to a brass band. You certainly translated pop across to your style. Injecting some fun too into what are normally important and serious duties. Best wishes to Taylor and yourselves. Bernadette

[@aprilprado5800]

Tells you more than meets the eye

Yep!

[@reikijules38]

I’m glad I’m not the only one to see what I’m seeing here ….

[@rileycoles155]

Fabulous 🎉

[@user-by6vw5pt9c]

Love it.

[@fabolvaskarika7940]

Taylor Swift is classic ❤

[@jessicaalbright7429]

Fun!!!

[@gillc9773]

How completely pertinent! Bravo Kensington Palace ❤🎉

[@kirri1312]

Love it!!❤

[@elainebines6803]

Brilliant! Shake it off. 🎉

[@susanmiller6023]

Awesome

[@alexanderkingtickle]

Wow things really HAVE changed since Queen Elizabeth died

[@NoWindNoSunNoPower]

Dylan wrote Things Have Changed.

[@matteh09]

They've done stuff like this for decades.

[@stefroque5152]

You'd be surprise at how many times they do this to welcome a special guest in their country or commemorate a special event.

[@stefroque5152]

@@matteh09exactly people are so uneducated about things

[@annahale1187]

QEII was the last one to take the position seriously, although her knighting of celebrities was inappropriate. The RF should stay away from celebrities.

[@fritzdrybeam]

Big fan of the town of Yekaterinburg, and one of its cellars.

[@solitaramos7665]

Will gladly march to that music played by that band anytime, anywhere! 🤣

[@frinoffrobis]

would have been crazy if they started twerking

[@sherryann7459]

😂😂😂

[@PaulJHawkinsJr]

That's in part 2

[@cathal3020]

I mean at this point I wouldn't really be surprised

[@marsoh6102]

Only Americans will do that.

[@merlemodlin6975]

Love it

[@BK-uf6qr]

Well done to this band! Well done!!

[@jollyvannicen2692]

Oh wauw so cool!🥰

[@cazzyuk8939]

Fab!!

[@jq5609]

Amazing 👏 🤩 ❤

[@hasminort1924]

that's awesome

[@jessiejoseph1093]

Fun!

[@user-ns6fd3wo7n]

😂😅😊love it,....how"Hilarious!!!" can it be?!!!😂😂😂

[@jennideans]

Hidden message there for the dastardly duo ....EXCELLENT

[@audioeins]

so sweet :)

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

The best bit was 2:00 who knew you could dance like that while playing a tuba?

[@RichardGilbey]

A touching tribute to taylor swift

[@QuietDawn6]

How cool is this ❤

[@connie9302]

Too much ,I love it 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@journ9er]

SQUAD! SHAKE IT! OFF!

[@Rick-xp5sy]

Rather pleasant and very British 👍🇬🇧

[@Daisy-le9tr]

Taylor is the best I’m so happy she got this warm welcome!! Congratulations Taylor Well Deserved!! Incels go cry!

[@Mendyshahan]

That’s awesome 👏

[@rahuljoshi2728]

Bravoo

[@clawcross]

An uppity Korean, IU, went to London to challenge Tay at Wembley.