Royal Guard serenades fans with Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” at Buckingham Palace

The concert preceded Swift’s upcoming performances in London’s Wembley Stadium.

A Royal Performance:

The Royal Family delighted fans by sharing a video on Instagram of the royal guard performing Taylor Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off” in front of Buckingham Palace on Friday, June 21. This musical tribute comes just ahead of Swift’s much-anticipated London concerts this weekend.

The Performance:

In the video, the royal guard is seen in a half-circle formation, playing a variety of instruments including flutes and trumpets. The conductor, distinguished by a sword at his hip and a guard hat with a red feather, energetically led the band.

The performance showcased the song from the second verse into the chorus, with bystanders audibly enjoying the spectacle as additional guards stood in formation closer to the palace.

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Social Media Buzz:

The royal family’s Instagram post was captioned with a playful nod to the song’s lyrics: “Can’t stop, won’t stop groovin’ 🫡🥁🎺.” The post has garnered significant attention, coinciding with Swift’s upcoming shows at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Taylor Swift’s London Connection:

Swift, who once lived in London during her relationship with Joe Alwyn, frequently references the city in her music, with songs like “So Long, London,” “London Boy,” “Come Back…Be Here,” and “The Black Dog.”

The Grammy-winner is set to perform at Wembley Stadium, following a successful show in Cardiff, Wales earlier in the week.

Cardiff Concert Highlights:

During her Cardiff concert on June 18, Swift expressed her excitement and gratitude to the fans, writing on social media: “Cardiff!! My first time playing in Wales and that was truly out of control in the best way – looking out into that massive, bouncing, dancing sea of people.

I’ll never forget it. I’m absolutely living for these UK crowds.” The concert featured a special acoustic set, including a guitar medley of “I Forgot That You Existed” and “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” from her Reputation album.

Upcoming Shows:

Swift has been actively engaging with her fans on social media, building anticipation for her London performances. She shared her excitement for the upcoming shows, writing: “Next up: our weekend at Wembley!! See you tomorrow London! 🇬🇧 🤍”

The royal guard’s performance of “Shake It Off” adds a unique and royal twist to the excitement surrounding Taylor Swift’s concerts, showcasing a fun and unexpected crossover between royal tradition and contemporary pop culture.