The End Of An Era For The Queen's Guard

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 Elite soldiers of the Queen’s Guard have pulled back from public positions at many landmarks in response to possible threats from Islamic extremists

Retreating Of The Queen's Guard: End Of An Era As Palace Sentries Fall Back In Face Of Mounting Fears Of New 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist Attack -- Daily Mail

 * Security bosses have withdrawn Royal Guards from posts outside palaces amid fears of a 'lone wolf' terror attack
 * Elite soldiers of the Queen's Guard no longer allowed on sentry duty alone and are accompanied by armed police
 * But the measures have been described as a ‘retreat’ for the Guards, known the world over for their bearskin caps
 * Changes confirmed at sites including Clarence House, St James’s Palace, Windsor Castle and Horse Guards Parade

Security chiefs have taken the dramatic step of withdrawing Royal Guards from their high-profile posts outside palaces amid mounting fears of ‘lone wolf’ terrorist attacks.

Elite soldiers of the Queen’s Guard have pulled back from public positions at many landmarks in response to possible threats from Islamic extremists.

For the first time since the height of the IRA’s terror campaign, the soldiers are also no longer allowed on sentry duty alone, and are now accompanied by armed police.

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My Comment: More proof that terrorism is winning.