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Buckingham Palace tribute to Patrick Stewart plays wrong Star Trek theme

The Grenadier Guards band honored the late Sir Patrick Stewart with Star Trek music — but not the theme from the show he actually starred in.

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What to know

  • Sir Patrick Stewart, known for playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier, died and was announced Thursday, October 29, 2026.
  • Buckingham Palace's Grenadier Guards band performed a Star Trek music tribute on October 30, but played the original series and reboot-film themes instead of the Star Trek: The Next Generation theme tied to Stewart's role.
  • The tribute video posted by @KingsGuardTours drew significant online attention despite the musical mix-up.

“Well, it's the thought that counts.”

Jim Vejvoda, IGN writer · IGN ↗ · Oct 29

Patrick Stewart ActorBand of the Grenadier Guards Military band@KingsGuardTours Social media account that filmed and posted the tribute

Buckingham Palace tribute to Patrick Stewart plays wrong Star Trek theme
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    IGN notes the tribute used the wrong Star Trek theme

    IGN reported that the guards played the original 1960s Star Trek theme and music from the Abrams film reboots, rather than the Star Trek: The Next Generation theme associated with Stewart's Captain Picard.

    “We're only mortal.”
    — Captain Picard (quoted by IGN)

    1. 1 outlet first by IGN, 8d ago · read ↗

    • thatericalper.com

      Video: The Band of the Grenadier Guards performed the 'Star Trek' theme at Buckingham Palace in tribute to Sir Patrick Stewart. The moving musical salute has already attracted more than 2.6 million views online.

      thatericalper.comBluesky4d ago23▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Grenadier Guards band performs Star Trek tribute at Buckingham Palace

    The Band of the Grenadier Guards played a medley of Star Trek music outside Buckingham Palace to honor Stewart, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010.

    “The Band of the Grenadier Guards performs the iconic Star Trek theme at Buckingham Palace in honour of Sir Patrick Stewart, following the sad news of his passing.”
    — @KingsGuardTours

    • Buckingham Palace Honours Sir Patrick Stewart (1940–2026) with Star Trek Theme Tune 🕊️ The Band of the Grenadier Guards performs the iconic Star Trek theme at Buckingham Palace in honour of Sir Patrick Stewart, following the sad news of his passing. Queen Elizabeth II knighted

      @KingsGuardToursX9d ago19k▲view on X ↗
  3. background

    Sir Patrick Stewart's death is announced — News of Stewart's death broke Thursday, prompting condolences from colleagues across the Star Trek and X-Men/Marvel franchises.

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