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Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Ceremony of the Keys (London)

Ancient daily ritual at the Tower of London


Ceremony of the Keys (London)
Ceremony of the Keys (London)

The Ceremony of the Keys is an ancient ritual, held every evening at the Tower of London, when the main gates are locked for the night. It is said to be the oldest extant military ceremony in the world, and is the best-known ceremonial tradition of the Tower.

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