Great Britain HR celebration, explained: How Jazz Chisholm-led squad is bringing Changing of the Guard to WBC

The World Baseball Classic is allowing players to show off their country's culture in the form of home run celebrations.

From coffee machines to wrestling masks, teams have found creative ways to celebrate home runs in the tournament. That includes Great Britain, which is honoring one of the country's oldest traditions in a celebratory moment.

After Great Britain hitters hit a home run, they return to the dugout and dress up in a specific outfit that is uniquely British. Here's how Great Britain is celebrating home runs in the WBC.

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Great Britain home run celebration

Great Britain's home run celebration pays tribute to a special event in England: the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The team has a costume that includes the bearskin hat and red coat worn by Buckingham Palace guards, as the home run hitter dons the outfit after rounding the bases.

This celebration is an updated version of Great Britain's home run celebration from 2023, when players wore a crown and a royal robe after rounding the bases.

After going with king crown and cape at the last WBC team Great Britain is going with the Buckingham Palace guard home run celebration. pic.twitter.com/7MoRKHYD11

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What is the Changing of the Guard?

The Changing of the Guard is a ceremony at Buckingham Palace that features the New Guard replacing the Old Guard on duty. The whole thing takes place in front of Buckingham Palace and lasts about 45 minutes from start to finish.

The Royal Family is a huge part of British culture, making the Changing of the Guard one of the biggest tourist attractions in Great Britain.

Who are the Buckingham Palace guards?

Buckingham Palace guards are active members of the military. According to the Royal Family, most of them were assigned to the Household Division of defending the crown, but some also come from other units.

What are the Buckingham Palace guards' hats called?

Buckingham Palace guards' hats are called bearskins, as they are made out of bear skin. The British military originally started wearing them in the 1810s and are meant to make soldiers look more intimidating in combat.

How much do Buckingham Palace guards make

According to the Royal Army, the minimum salary of Buckingham Palace guards is  £26,334, which is about $35,306. The guards' salary, however, usually depends on where they are ranked in their unit.

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