Security Tightened around Parliament

While walking over to listen to music last evening, we noticed that the road near Parliament was closed and new barriers were being put in place. Later I spotted an article in the evening paper that stated that "Security Tightened around Parliament"

"The anti-terror barriers around Parliament were today being upgraded to prevent a lorry bomb attack by terrorists. The road layout outside is also being changed to reduce traffic to one lane in each direction, with the security barrier due to be extended out away from the Lords. Fears of a vehicle-borne bomb attack in London have grown following the failed car bomb bids in the capital and at Glasgow airport last month."

Changing of the Guard - Buckingham Palace

David (Helen's Brother) and I attended the daily "Changing of the Guard" at Buckingham Palace today along with thousands of other visitors. We watched part of the procession to Buckingham Palace along the road and then crossed the street and attempted to get a "peak view" of the actual ceremony. Today, the Irish Band Guard played march tunes and also played "Down Town" made famous by Petula Clark This is the first time that I have actually watched the whole ceremony since we have been here. It was interesting.