Buckingham Palace guards perform a rendition of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” as a tribute to the late country music star following her death at age 80. Multiple outlets report the performance takes place during the Changing the Guard ceremony, with the Coldstream Guards band playing the song near the palace gates.
Several sources say the tribute is shared through the Royal Family’s social media, including video footage of the guards performing. The reports note that tourists gather at the Buckingham Palace site during the ceremony, and spectators watch as the band plays the tune associated with Parton’s breakthrough hit. NME specifically highlights language from the Royal Family that frames the tribute as remembrance of Parton.
While outlets vary slightly in how they describe the moment—some focusing on the ceremony and others on the Royal Family’s online post—there is broad agreement that the “9 to 5” performance is intended as a public musical homage after Parton’s passing.
