Archive · 27 Aug 2026
King Charles’ Guards Honor Dolly Parton With ‘9 to 5’
Dolly Parton was a famous country music singer who died at age 80.
The day after her death, soldiers outside Buckingham Palace played her song “9 to 5.”
They performed it during the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
The British royal family shared a video of the music.
They said Dolly brought happiness and inspiration to many people.
They also remembered that her Imagination Library gave free books to millions of children.
Many musicians and public figures have shared tributes to her.
Dolly once said she had to decline an invitation from Kate Middleton because she was promoting an album.
The Band of the Coldstream Guards performed Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” outside Buckingham Palace.
The tribute took place during the Changing of the Guard ceremony on Wednesday morning.
The performance came one day after Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer.
The royal family shared the performance online and praised Parton’s joy, comfort and inspiration.
Parton was also remembered for her Imagination Library and her connection with the British royal family.
- Who
- The Band of the Coldstream Guards paid tribute to Dolly Parton, with the royal family also remembering her.
- What
- The guards performed Parton’s song “9 to 5” during the Changing of the Guard.
- When
- Wednesday morning, one day after Parton’s death.
- Where
- Outside Buckingham Palace.
- Why
- The performance honored Parton and her impact on audiences and children who received books through her Imagination Library.
- Song performed
- “9 to 5,” Parton’s 1980 hit
- Performers
- The Band of the Coldstream Guards
- Occasion
- The Changing of the Guard ceremony
- Dolly Parton’s age
- 80
- Reported cause of death
- A brief battle with cancer
- Charitable programme
- The Imagination Library, which provided free books to millions of children
- Royal connection
- Parton said she declined Kate Middleton’s invitation for tea in 2023 while promoting her album “Rockstar”