Tourist #1 : ‘Wow, I can’t believe we’re watching the changing of the guard in front of Buckingham Palace!
Tourist #2 :’ That’s a catchy tune they’re playing.’
Tourist #1 :’ Hang on, this is so familiar…’
Tourist #2 :’OMG, they’re playing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Respect’!
Even the famous Buckingham Place Guards honored Aretha Franklin, whose funeral is being held today. On orders from the Queen, the band of Welsh Guards broke out of their traditional changing of the guard music to play a rousing version of ‘Respect,’ much to the crowds’ surprise.
In their Twitter account, the army sent out a video of the performance, writing:
Respect for others underpins all we do in the @BritishArmy so it was no surprise that the @WelshGuardsBand paid tribute to musical icon and inspiration #ArethaFranklin at Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace today. @RoyalFamily #ArethaFranklinFuneral #RESPECT.
From one Queen to another. Fitting.