HOT NEWS: The international superstar, 34, is bringing her Eras Tour, which has grossed over $1bn worldwide, to London from tonight. It’s thought that over 450,000 Swifties will attend the shows in June and August

The Palace’s military band carried out a surprise performance of 1989 track Shake It Off ahead of the pop sensation’s Eras Tour kicking off in London today.

During the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the forecourt of the Palace, the band kicked off a special rendition of the hit single, aptly named ‘Changing of the Guard: Taylor’s Version’.

The recognisable and catchy tune was blasted out in the sunshine by a full brass band of trumpets, saxophones and other wind instruments to mark Taylor’s arrival in the capital.

The international superstar, 34, is bringing her Eras Tour, which has grossed over $1bn worldwide, to London from tonight. It’s thought that over 450,000 Swifties will attend the shows in June and August.

The miltary band kicked off a special rendition of the hit single, aptly named ‘Changing of the Guard: Taylor’s Version’

The Royal Family shared this special tribute to Taylor, posting a video of the band’s performance on X (formerly Twitter) alongside the caption: ‘Can’t stop, won’t stop groovin’ @BritishArmy @ArmyInLondon @CorpsArmyMusic

Royal fans and Swifties alike were delighted by the video, commenting in their droves about how much they enjoyed the military band’s rendition.

‘Your social media manager needs a raise or a knighthood,’ wrote one Swift fan. While another commented: ‘Always knew Princess Catherine and Prince William were swifties